Best Carpet Cleaners Updated July 2025

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Best Carpet Cleaners
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

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9.9

BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, 3588F, Upright Deep Cleaner, 30-minute Dry Time, Dual Dirt Lifter Powerbrush, Hose ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery
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9.9

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BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, 3588F, Upright Deep Cleaner, 30-minute Dry Time, Dual Dirt Lifter Powerbrush, Hose ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery

9.7

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9.7

Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampooer Machine with Multi-Pu...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery
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Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampooer Machine with Multi-Pu...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery

9.5

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9.5

LEVOIT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vac with Tangle-Resistant Design, Up to 50 Minutes, Powerful Suction, Rechargeable, Light...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.1 gallons
Cord Length: Cordless + 50 minute run time
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets

9.5

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LEVOIT Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vac with Tangle-Resistant Design, Up to 50 Minutes, Powerful Suction, Rechargeable, Light...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.1 gallons
Cord Length: Cordless + 50 minute run time
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets

9.3

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9.3

Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Bonus XL Tool & Full-Size Cleaning Solution, Stain & Odor Rem...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Bonus XL Tool & Full-Size Cleaning Solution, Stain & Odor Rem...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

9.2

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9.2

BISSELL® Big Green® Professional Carpet Cleaner with XL DirtLifter PowerBrush, 9-inch Long Reach Hose, 6-inch Tough Stain Tool,...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1.75 gallons
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery
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BISSELL® Big Green® Professional Carpet Cleaner with XL DirtLifter PowerBrush, 9-inch Long Reach Hose, 6-inch Tough Stain Tool,...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1.75 gallons
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, upholstery

9.0

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9.0

Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner and Car/Auto Detailer, 3353, Gray/Blue
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.38 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

9.0

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Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner and Car/Auto Detailer, 3353, Gray/Blue
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.38 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.9

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8.9

BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, 3618
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.5 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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8.9

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BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, 3618
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.5 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.8

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8.8

BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with Self-...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.74 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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8.8

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BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with Self-...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.74 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.6

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8.6

Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Powerful Suction Spot Cleaning Machine with Versatile Tools...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 19 oz
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.6

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Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery, Powerful Suction Spot Cleaning Machine with Versatile Tools...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 19 oz
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

8.4

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8.4

Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine, Lightweight Carpet Shampooer Machine, Pair with a Hoover Carpet Cleaner S...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.62 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery
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Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine, Lightweight Carpet Shampooer Machine, Pair with a Hoover Carpet Cleaner S...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.62 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery

Our Top Choice

9.9

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9.9

BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, 3588F, Upright Deep Cleaner, 30-minute Dry Time, Dual Dirt Lifter Powerbrush, Hose ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery
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Picked by 126 people today!
Picked by 126 people today!

9.9

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BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus, 3588F, Upright Deep Cleaner, 30-minute Dry Time, Dual Dirt Lifter Powerbrush, Hose ...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 1 gallon
Cord Length: 25'
Heat Drying: Yes
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery

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Best Carpet Cleaner
1. Bissell ProHeat Revolution Pet Pro Plus
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2. Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Washer
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3. Levoit Cordless Stick Vacuum
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4. Shark PX202BRN StainStriker Portable Spot Cleaner
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5. Bissell Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner
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6. Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner
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7. Bissell Little Green HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
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8. BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner
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9. Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner
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10. Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Carpet Cleaner
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Type
Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner
Type
Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity
1 gallon 1 gallon 0.1 gallons 0.3 gallons 1.75 gallons 0.38 gallons 0.5 gallons 0.74 gallons 19 oz 0.62 gallons
Tank Capacity
1 gallon 1 gallon 0.1 gallons 0.3 gallons 1.75 gallons 0.38 gallons 0.5 gallons 0.74 gallons 19 oz 0.62 gallons
Cord Length
25' 20' Cordless + 50 minute run time 12' 25' 15' 15' 15' 15' 20'
Cord Length
25' 20' Cordless + 50 minute run time 12' 25' 15' 15' 15' 15' 20'
Heat Drying
Yes Yes No No No No Yes No No Yes
Heat Drying
Yes Yes No No No No Yes No No Yes
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