How do we evaluate portable carpet cleaning machines?
When the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Products Lab evaluates portable carpet cleaning machines, we test how well they lift fresh and set-in stains, and how easy they are to fill, empty and clean. We also look at their weight, how easy they are to maneuver, and how comfortable they are to use.
How many vacuum motors does an eclipse® carpet cleaning machine have?
The Eclipse ® portable carpet cleaning machine offers models with 3 and 4 vacuum motors that produce 249” Water-Lift (3 Vac Model) and even 340” Water-Lift (4 Vac Model).
What carpet cleaning equipment packages are available at factory direct prices?
Both portable and truck mount equipment packages available at factory direct prices. For information on our complete line of carpet cleaning equipment, including cleaning products, portable extractors, truck mounts, and the patented Rotovac Powerwand, complete the form below and click the Submit button.
What is the best portable carpet cleaning machine to buy?
Appliances deemed “quiet” earned a 3-star rating, while those deemed “loud” were given a 1-star rating. Based on our tests, these are the top portable carpet cleaning machines to buy: Best Overall Portable Carpet Cleaner: Bissell Pet Stain Eraser PowerBrush Plus Best Value Portable Carpet Cleaner: Hoover PowerDash GO Pet + Spot Cleaner
What is a portable carpet cleaner?
When a full-sized option is too large or unwieldy, a portable carpet cleaners are ideal for zapping smaller stains from carpet, upholstery and even from your car. Each machine has two tanks – one holds the cleaning solution (either pre-mixed or you must dilute it, depending on the machine) and the other is for the dirty liquid that is sucked up.
How much weight does a carpet cleaner add to a hose?
Weight: Carpet cleaners with hoses stand on their own while you're using them, but need to be carried from room to room and perhaps up and down stairs. A 64-ounce tank filled with solution will add 4 pounds of weight to the machine.
Does the Bissell have a brush?
This cordless Bissell has a built-in rotating brush for deep-cleaning power (just switch it off when using on delicate fabrics like woven rugs and velvet). It also comes with a nubby rubber pet tool to tackle messes from furry family members. Expect 20 minutes of running time on one charge.
Is Bissell Little Green Machine good?
Holder of the primary Good Housekeeping Seal and the Green Good Housekeeping Seal, the Bissell Little Green Machine is a solid reliable cleaner. The four-foot hose extends the reach of the machine, and the 48oz dirty water tank capacity means you don’t have to empty it that often. After cleaning, a handy hydro-rinse tool helps you flush out the hose before storing it – goodbye to trapped gunk which could start to smell after a while!
Can portable carpet cleaners be used for wet spills?
And even if we intend to deal with them as quickly as possible, stains still happen. That's where carpet cleaners come in, with onboard cleaning solution and a built in spray at the nozzle to power through wet spills and stains. When a full-sized option is too large or unwieldy, a portable carpet cleaners are ideal for zapping smaller stains ...
