Best Spot Cleaners Updated July 2025

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Best Spot Cleaners
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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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
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Picked by 199 people today!

10.0

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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

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9.6

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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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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9.2

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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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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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

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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

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8.9

Hoover CleanSlate Plus Portable Carpet + Upholstery Spot Cleaner Machine, Powerful Suction with Versatile Tools, Pet Stain Remo...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 40 oz
Cord Length: 18'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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Hoover CleanSlate Plus Portable Carpet + Upholstery Spot Cleaner Machine, Powerful Suction with Versatile Tools, Pet Stain Remo...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 40 oz
Cord Length: 18'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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8.7

UWANT Portable Carpet Cleaner, 12Kpa Powerful Suction Spot Cleaner Machine, Upholstery Cleaner Machine, Couch Cleaner,Home, Sof...
Type: Sopt cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons x 2 tanks
Cord Length: 9.8'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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UWANT Portable Carpet Cleaner, 12Kpa Powerful Suction Spot Cleaner Machine, Upholstery Cleaner Machine, Couch Cleaner,Home, Sof...
Type: Sopt cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.3 gallons x 2 tanks
Cord Length: 9.8'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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8.6

Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet + Upholstery Spot Cleaner Machine, Lightweight Shampooer Machine, Pet Stain Remover, Car and Au...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 36 oz
Cord Length: 14'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet + Upholstery Spot Cleaner Machine, Lightweight Shampooer Machine, Pet Stain Remover, Car and Au...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 36 oz
Cord Length: 14'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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8.5

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

8.5

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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

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8.4

Bissell Little Green Pro Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner and Car/Auto Detailer with Deep Stain Tool, 3" Tough Stain Tool, ...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.75 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing
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Bissell Little Green Pro Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner and Car/Auto Detailer with Deep Stain Tool, 3" Tough Stain Tool, ...
Type: Spot cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.75 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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Shark R-EX205 CarpetXpert Carpet, Area Rug & Upholstery Cleaner with StainStriker, Built-in Spot & Stain Cleaner, Teal - Certif...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.2 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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Shark R-EX205 CarpetXpert Carpet, Area Rug & Upholstery Cleaner with StainStriker, Built-in Spot & Stain Cleaner, Teal - Certif...
Type: Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity: 0.2 gallons
Cord Length: 20'
Heat Drying: No
Ideal For: Carpets, stairs, pet stains, upholstery, car detailing

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10.0

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10.0

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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Picked by 199 people today!
Picked by 199 people today!

10.0

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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

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1. Shark PX202BRN StainStriker Portable Spot Cleaner
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2. Bissell Little Green HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
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3. BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner
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4. Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner
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5. Hoover CleanSlate Plus FH14050 Carpet Cleaner
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6. Uwant Portable Carpet Cleaner
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7. Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet & Spot Cleaner
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8. Bissell Little Green Pet Deluxe Portable Carpet Cleaner
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9. BISSELL Little Green Pro Carpet Cleaner
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10. Shark R-EX205 CarpetXpert Carpet Cleaner
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Type
Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Sopt cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner
Type
Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Sopt cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Spot cleaner Upright cleaner
Tank Capacity
0.3 gallons 0.5 gallons 0.74 gallons 0.375 gallons 40 oz 0.3 gallons x 2 tanks 36 oz 0.38 gallons 0.75 gallons 0.2 gallons
Tank Capacity
0.3 gallons 0.5 gallons 0.74 gallons 0.375 gallons 40 oz 0.3 gallons x 2 tanks 36 oz 0.38 gallons 0.75 gallons 0.2 gallons
Cord Length
12' 15' 15' 15' 18' 9.8' 14' 15' 20' 20'
Cord Length
12' 15' 15' 15' 18' 9.8' 14' 15' 20' 20'
Heat Drying
No Yes No No No No No No No No
Heat Drying
No Yes No No No No No No No No
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