No one enjoys the panic that sets in when a stain first appears. Whether it was the dog, the kids, or just a clumsy moment, having to go through the arduous process of cleaning it without a promise of results is never fun.
That's why I'm thrilled to see the Bissell Little Green Portable discounted down to just $78 at Walmart. It's one of the most popular and well-reviewed spot cleaners available, and is repeatedly recommended to us by professional cleaners.
I've been testing the best vacuums for almost three years, and in my experience of using spot cleaners, I'm surprised not every house has one.
Why you should snap up the Bissell Little Green at this steal price
Instead of scrubbing, rinsing, drying, and praying that the stain will be gone after it's all over, a spot cleaner can suck it right out of the fabric.
With water and a specialized cleaning solution, it removes the stain using suction, just like a cordless vacuum would suck up dust.
The Little Green Portable has small brushes on the nozzle to help dislodge stubborn, caked-on dirt, making it perfect to keep your home clean if you have pets. I've used similar nozzles when testing the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam carpet cleaner, and they worked like a treat when removing both new and old stains.
Its compact size means it'll take up hardly any storage space, and is easy enough to take around the house in a hurry, or outside when cleaning the car, especially with its 15ft cord. But although it's small, it still has a 97oz tank, which is enough to clean a stain and then have some left over.
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A few more recommendations, for rapid stain removal and spotless floors and upholstery.
All prices were correct at time of publication.
We tested the Shark StainStriker as part of the Shark CarpetXpert package, and it was incredibly efficient at removing stains from outdoor furniture, carpets, rugs, and sofas.
Read more in our review of the Shark CarpetXpert.
If you're looking for the real deal, the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is an ultra-powerful carpet cleaner that matches the cleaning levels expected from an industrial appliance. It cleaned dog stains that were more than two years' old, thanks to its steam power that breaks down bacteria, and it has handheld attachments for spot cleaning.
Read more in my five-star Bissell Revolution HydroSteam review.
To remove stains from hard floors, I couldn't recommend the Dreame H14 Pro more. It's the best vacuum-mop combo we've tested, and on top of stain removal, it vacuums and mops at the same time, cutting your floor cleaning time in half.
Read more in my five-star Dreame H14 Pro review.
Next, see why the best vacuums for pet hair impressed us so much on test.
