The Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner is legendary among HuffPost readers and even discerning editors who personally swear by its cleaning powers. But, today we meet a more affordable alternative that not one, but several reviewers are calling better than the famous green original — and it’s even cheaper because it’s currently on sale for 23% off at Amazon.
The Hoover CleanSlate Plus is a versatile and compact machine that combines powerful suction, scrubbing action and “shampooing” to remove messes and stains from virtually any soft surface.
Its cleaning capacity is only maximized by its impressive array of included attachments that make the Hoover a true hero, including a narrow upholstery attachment that can reach messes in tight corners like along stair edges, baseboards and upholstery grooves. Plus, the intentionally long-corded design and and diminutive size means that the CleanSlate is super easy to pull out and take anywhere in your home (or out to your car).
Users of this machine have likened it to a non-negotiable home essential as it’s managed to make unfortunate pet messes (diarrhea, vomit, pee — you name it) disappear like magic, while also breathing new life into carpets and furniture. It can even tackle larger “life-size” messes, according to the maker.
One reviewer also laid out some key differences between the Hoover and the Bissell citing factors like greater portability, better attachments, stronger suction and better drying power.
If you’re a fan of the classics and still want to opt for the Bissell Little Green instead (which, we still believe is a great choice) then you’re in luck because it’s also currently on sale for 19% off at Amazon.
But, if you’ve been convinced to make the switch, snag the Hoover while it’s still on sale from any of the links, or keep scrolling to read some pretty mind-blowing reviews.
“Better than the little green machine! I normally don’t write reviews but after taking this for the first time I am extremely impressed. I have a white sectional I spent way too much money on and after reducing a large dog my sectional started looking light beige… gross. I have a little green machine and have tiredly cleaned and cleaned and cleaned the entire thing with my little green machine. It would cause streaks and the suction wasn’t great. The nozzle for suction was also so small. I was at my wits end and just wanted to buy a new sectional but decided to give it one more go. The first pass through in one cushion sucked up so much yellow dirt and it was only a week ago I cleaned it with the little green. I was shocked – the large nozzle makes it go so much faster and the suction is POWERFUL. I also used the smaller scrubber for the welted areas (places I couldn’t get to before) and WHOA my sectional looks almost new. I used the cleaner that came in the box for one full clean and then used hot water and a splash of a scented detergent (diva, iykyk) and I am so happy. I would highly highly recommend this over all of the other ones I’ve used in the past.” — Nikki
“Bissell Who? This little Hoover spot cleaner works great! I can understand what people say about the suction not being the best, however, if you properly angle it and do slow passes per the instructions, it works great! After years of using the Bissell green machine (at least 4 purchases over the last 15 years), we will NEVER go back to Bissell. Also, the suction arm on the Hoover is designed better than the Bissell, I don’t think it will break where the hose meets the wand like the Bissell always did.” — Ashley T.
“If your pet had accidents – even just every once in a blue moon, this thing is worth its weight in gold. I’ve used it on a soft medium high pile carpet, and you can see how this machine gets the dirt out of it, not only from the surface but from deep down. Because of that it will prevent unpleasant odors that may be noticed when just dapping or hand cleaning the carpet. It’s perfect in size, easy to carry, the hose is long enough & so is the electric cord. It’s literally a (carpet) life saver.” — FS-IND
“I have a senior dog who pees in the house from time to time regardless of training. With that in mind, this unit is far superior than the Bissell Little Green Machine. At first, I wasn’t sure if paying the extra $20 or so for a chargeable battery was worth it but now I’m convinced. If your pet makes messes frequently enough, the last thing you want to deal with is an annoying cord and knowing where your outlets are. Sure, the running time is roughly 15 minutes but unless you’re cleaning the entire room, that’s plenty of time for spot cleaning. The other features that make it so much better than Bissell is the design is way more user friendly. You can actually put the container down on a flat surface to refill it with cleaning solution. And plus all of it comes apart so you can clean the containers themselves. You couldn’t even open the dirty tank on the Bissell to clean out the dog hairs which is such a head scratcher! The battery charges quickly, you have a more powerful mode (which I haven’t had to really utilize), and the hose cleaning attachment fits flush into a little nook at the top. Everything about this little unit is very well thought out! Highly recommend!” — jaydub
“I had the little green machine made by Bissell but this is SO MUCH better. The main attachment is so much wider so it takes half the time to clean up a mess. It’s so much easier to clean the hose also which adds to the longevity of the machine” — aubrey
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