Best Portable Carpet Cleaners Updated February 2026

Join the millions that have trusted BuyersGuide.org to help them make smarter buying decisions. Let our independent expert reviews and data-driven shopping recommendations help you find the one that's right for you.

Best Portable Carpet Cleaners
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
Sort by:
1

10.0

Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Stain & Odor Remover, Perfect for Car Interiors, Nordic Blue,...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

10.0

1
Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Stain & Odor Remover, Perfect for Car Interiors, Nordic Blue,...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
2

9.9

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

9.9

2
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
3

9.8

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

9.8

3
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer with Self-Cleaning Tough Stain, Pet...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.74 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
4

9.6

Koutop Steam Cleaner for Home & Car-Portable Handheld Steamer for Cleaning with 3-Level Handle, 15s Heat-Up, Large Tank, 16 Acc...
Type: Steam cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.4 gallons
Cord Length: 5'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Hard floors, tile, grout
Compare

9.6

4
Koutop Steam Cleaner for Home & Car-Portable Handheld Steamer for Cleaning with 3-Level Handle, 15s Heat-Up, Large Tank, 16 Acc...
Type: Steam cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.4 gallons
Cord Length: 5'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Hard floors, tile, grout
Compare
5

9.4

BISSELL Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with HydroRinse Self-Cleaning Tool an...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.125 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

9.4

5
BISSELL Little Green Mini Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with HydroRinse Self-Cleaning Tool an...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.125 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
6

9.3

WURESE Portable Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner Machine, 15Kpa Spot Cleaner Deep Cleans Pet Stains, Couch Cleaner with 3 Tools an...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.4 gallons
Cord Length: 16.4'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

9.3

6
WURESE Portable Upholstery and Carpet Cleaner Machine, 15Kpa Spot Cleaner Deep Cleans Pet Stains, Couch Cleaner with 3 Tools an...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.4 gallons
Cord Length: 16.4'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
7

9.1

BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, with Exclusive Specialty Tool...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.375 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

9.1

7
BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner, Car and Auto Detailer, with Exclusive Specialty Tool...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.375 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
8

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

8
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

8.9

BISSELL® Little Green® Max Pet Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with Self-Cleaning Tough Stain T...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.25 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpet, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
Compare

8.9

9
BISSELL® Little Green® Max Pet Portable Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner, Car/Auto Detailer, with Self-Cleaning Tough Stain T...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.25 gallons
Cord Length: 15'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpet, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
10

8.7

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

8.7

10
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

Our Top Choice

1

10.0

Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Stain & Odor Remover, Perfect for Car Interiors, Nordic Blue,...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

10.0

1
Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner, Stain & Odor Remover, Perfect for Car Interiors, Nordic Blue,...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons
Cord Length: 12'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

Compare Features

Tank Capacity
Best Carpet Cleaner
1. Shark PX202BRN StainStriker Portable Spot Cleaner
SHARK Preview SHARK Preview
SHARK
at Amazon
2. Levoit Cordless Stick Vacuum
LEVOIT Preview LEVOIT Preview
LEVOIT
at Amazon
3. BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner
BISSELL Preview BISSELL Preview
BISSELL
at Amazon
Best Value
4. Koutop Steam Cleaner
KOUTOP Preview KOUTOP Preview
KOUTOP
at Amazon
Popular
5. Bissell Little Green Mini Portable Deep Cleaner
BISSELL Preview BISSELL Preview
BISSELL
at Amazon
6. WURESE Portable Carpet Cleaner
WURESE Preview WURESE Preview
WURESE
at Amazon
7. Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
BISSELL Preview BISSELL Preview
BISSELL
at Amazon
8. Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner
BISSELL Preview BISSELL Preview
BISSELL
at Amazon
9. Bissell Little Green Max Pet Vacuum
BISSELL Preview BISSELL Preview
BISSELL
at Amazon
Premium Pick
10. Bissell Little Green HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
BISSELL Preview BISSELL Preview
BISSELL
at Amazon
Deal
Save 25% Save 17% Save 11% Save 74% Save 15% Save 19% Save 16%
Deal Save 25% Save 17% Save 11% Save 74% Save 15% Save 19% Save 16%
Type
Spot cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Steam cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner
Type
Spot cleaner Upright cleaner Spot cleaner Steam cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity
0.3 gallons 0.1 gallons 0.74 gallons 0.4 gallons 0.125 gallons 0.4 gallons 0.375 gallons 0.38 gallons 0.25 gallons 0.5 gallons
Tank Capacity
0.3 gallons 0.1 gallons 0.74 gallons 0.4 gallons 0.125 gallons 0.4 gallons 0.375 gallons 0.38 gallons 0.25 gallons 0.5 gallons
Cord Length
12' Cordless + 50 minute run time 15' 5' 12' 16.4' 15' 15' 15' 15'
Cord Length
12' Cordless + 50 minute run time 15' 5' 12' 16.4' 15' 15' 15' 15'
Heat Drying
No No No No No No No No No Yes
Heat Drying
No No No No No No No No No Yes
Ideal For
Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Hard floors, tile, grout Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpet, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
Ideal For
Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Hard floors, tile, grout Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpet, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing