Bissell Little Green Max Pet SmartMix

This little tool is a lifesaver! I love the fact that you can rinse and not use soap and that it has the perfect mix capabilities for when you do want to do the deep cleaning mode. Very light easy to use and move around. The brush has amazing suction I like the different tools. I feel like it does a really good job cleaning, does seem to get angry if you leave it on the floor so I always find something to set it on that has ventilation or else hold it. It is sleek and efficient.

As a pet parent with two energetic dogs and a cat, I’ve tried my fair share of cleaners—but the BISSELL® Little Green® Max Pet SmartMix is hands-down the best portable carpet and upholstery cleaner I’ve ever used. First off, the cleaning power is phenomenal. The SmartMix technology takes the guesswork out of mixing solution and water, ensuring the perfect ratio for deep cleaning. I was amazed at how quickly it lifted stubborn pet stains and odors from my carpets, car seats, and even the couch. The self-cleaning Tough Stain Tool is a game-changer—no more dreading cleanup after the cleanup! What really sold me is the Pet Hair Removal Tool. Unlike other cleaners that just push hair around, this one actually grabs and removes embedded fur from upholstery with ease. It’s clear BISSELL designed this with pet households in mind. Portability is another win. It’s compact and lightweight, yet it feels durable and powerful. I’ve already used it on stairs, rugs, and even detailed the interior of my car. The long cord and hose give me plenty of reach without constantly unplugging and moving it. I also love that BISSELL supports the BISSELL Pet Foundation, which helps homeless pets—so not only are you getting a top-tier cleaner, but you’re also supporting a great cause. Bottom line: If you have pets, kids, or just messy life moments, this is a must-have. Easy to use, easy to clean, and it gets the job like a pro!!

Well-designed little cleaner. Works great, setup is simple, breakdown is simple, instructions are illustrated clearly and easy to follow. The SmartMix version is worth getting because 1) I'm not having to figure out the "right" cleaning solution ratio and 2) it allows for the Rinse (water only) function. I wind up using far less cleaning solution because I'm only putting it down when I actually need it. I've been using it primarily to clean up pet stains. It's done a far better job than I was expecting, even on old, set-in stains. The only downside is I now have a bunch extra-clean spots on my carpet making me uncomfortably aware that I should really clean the whole thing :'(

First, don't be put off by 4 stars vs 5. The missing star is not a reason to avoid buying this cleaner, as it did a fabulous job cleaning. Just a couple minor things I wish were different. First is that the suction is always on if the machine is on, so if you want to scrub the area you're about to clean, it's going to suck up the cleaning solution or pretreat spray while you're scrubbing whether you want it to or not. The workaround is just to scrub with the machine turned off. Minor. The other one is weird; the air outlet is on the bottom of the machine, not the side, so it's blowing downward into the carpet (stressing the motor) rather than freely out the side. Now for the good, and it's very good- this did an amazing job of cleaning dried-on runny dog poo out of our carpet in multiple areas. One of our pups had GI distress for a couple days so we had a few messes around the house. After weighing renting vs buying we decided to buy, and I looked for recommendations on Wirecutter but they didn't love any of them, and their "recommendations" were lukewarm. Did a little more research and eventually decided on this Little Green Max Pet machine and I am so impressed. It had been several days since the poo events, so I wet the areas first with a little water spray and let it sit for a bit. Then we used the pretreat spray, as well as putting cleaner in the machine, but I think the pretreat would have been enough, as this machine has a Rinse-only function. Regardless, all evidence of poo is gone after using this Little Green machine. All. Gone. I was expecting mediocre results, but I'm so pleased with how well it cleaned everything up. Highly recommend this cleaner! And even better, the smell of the cleaning agents is not overwhelming. I'm very sensitive to artificial fragrances but this one did not trigger any asthmatic symptoms. Very very happy! Update a couple weeks later- Dogs being dogs, we've had a few more opportunities to this cleaner. I still don't like that the air outlet is on the bottom with no side vents, as it seems a guaranteed way to overheat the motor, and it does get very warm, but otherwise still happy we made this purchase. It does do a very good job spot cleaning. In fact, the areas we cleaned are now noticeably much cleaner than the rest of the carpet, so it's left us with *clean* spots! I'll keep my rating at 4 stars, and my recommendation stands. This is a great carpet spot cleaner.

Great has cleaning power perfect size and weight used it often and easy to used