Listen, no one loves animals more than we do. But let’s be honest, they often break things, leave stains, and shed like crazy. It’s like an obstacle course trying to keep a clean house. For this very reason, we looked into the best carpet cleaners for pets. No offense, Fido, but it’s necessary.
Investing in a good carpet cleaner designed for pets can save you thousands in the long run. After all, cleaning up a mess right when it happens can help extend the life of your flooring or avoid replacing a carpet completely.
In our search for the best carpet cleaners for pets, we found that you can get great smaller carpet cleaners anywhere from $100 to $150. These work best for spot cleaning. On the other hand, we found that you get the best bang for your buck when you invest in bigger units ranging from $200 to $400. These offer steaming or smart features and cover a larger surface area.
Generally speaking, our search turned up the best prices on Amazon, but Target has a few deals that are too good to ignore. And surprisingly, we found one carpet cleaner for pets that had the best price directly on the manufacturer’s website, so that’s why it’s always a good idea to shop around.
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The Best Carpet Cleaners for Pets
- Resolve Pet Expert Easy Clean Brushing Kit
- Bissell Pet Stain Eraser Plus
- Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner
- Bissell Pet Stain Eraser PowerBrush
- Bissell Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner
- Hoover Pro Clean Pet Carpet Cleaner
- Rug Doctor Pet Portable Spot Cleaner
- McCulloch MC1375 Canister Steam Cleaner
- Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner
- Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner
1. Resolve Pet Expert Easy Clean Brushing Kit
You can save big bucks with the Resolve Pet Expert Easy Clean Brushing Kit ($20.87, Amazon), but it will cost you more in elbow grease. This foaming cleaner is attached to a brush that you use to manually clean the carpets. It takes a little more effort, but it’s certainly cheaper than an electric or battery-operated carpet cleaner.
“We love this for quick carpet cleaning. It made our highly-walked-on stairs fluffy again.” — Amazon reviewer.
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2. Bissell Pet Stain Eraser Plus
Use your Target RedCard to get free shipping and save an extra 5% on this Bissell model ($99.99, Target). This is a great price to get a lightweight, cordless carpet cleaner for small messes. Note that this goes in and out of stock regularly, so grab it when you can.
“This machine sucks up [dog urine], gets rid of the stain, and gets rid of the smell.” — Amazon reviewer
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3. Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner
If you want a lightweight carpet cleaner that won’t set you back too much on cash, consider the Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner ($99.99, Amazon). We’ve seen the price fluctuate a lot on this product. However, if you can buy it when it’s less than $100, you know you’re getting a good deal.
“This is a good unit for the price, especially if you’re limited on space. If you need something to spruce up your carpet every once in a while, or if you have pets, this is a great unit for you. If you have very deep stains or if you have a ton of carpet in your home, you may want a different unit.” — Amazon reviewer
4. Bissell Pet Stain Eraser PowerBrush
If you’re looking for an inexpensive carpet cleaner to spot clean messes, keep your eye on the Bissell Pet Stain Eraser PowerBrush ($133.89, Amazon). The price has been jumping up and down a lot lately. Wait until you see it on sale for around $107, and then add it to your cart immediately.
“It works really well to remove stains, though it doesn’t have nearly as much suction power as I would like.” — Amazon reviewer
5. Bissell Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner
Early in 2023, Target knocked $20 off this portable Bissell Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner ($164.99, Target). Bonus: this unit also works on upholstery, which can save you from having to replace expensive furniture or buying a separate upholstery cleaner.
“I recently used this product to clean up some 1970s midcentury modern chairs. The Bissell worked like a charm to remove all the stains, discoloration, and odor present in the wool upholstery.” — Target reviewer
6. Hoover Pro Clean Pet Carpet Cleaner
You can save $60 on this Hoover Pro Clean Pet Carpet Cleaner ($119.99, Hoover) right now. The discount on the Hoover website is even better than the Amazon price of $169.99. And it comes with free shipping, which makes for an even sweeter deal.
“My carpets dried rather quickly, within a few hours. Two things to mention, it’s a rather heavy machine to carry up and down the stairs. And, you have to clean it out after every use.” — Amazon reviewer
7. McCulloch MC1375 Canister Steam Cleaner
The McCulloch MC1375 Canister Steam Cleaner ($179.99, Amazon) has been consistently priced for the last year, but occasionally we’ve seen the price drop a few dollars lower. One feature that saves you money, in the long run, is that it uses hot, pressured steam to treat stains. This stops you from repeatedly spending $15 to $30 on carpet cleaning solutions.
- Sold at: Amazon
- Lowest price sold in the last 12 months: $179.99 at Amazon
“Found this to be very useful for cleaning up stubborn grime.” — Walmart reviewer
8. Rug Doctor Pet Portable Spot Cleaner
This brand is famous for their commercial line of carpet cleaners. Get the portable version for your home with the Rug Doctor Pet Portable Spot Cleaner ($156.19, Amazon). The lowest prices we’ve seen on this product in a couple of years are in the $150 to $160 range.
- Sold at: Amazon, Home Depot
- Lowest price sold in the last 12 months: $156.19 at Amazon
“I did not have to fill the tanks as much as I thought I would. That was amazing. It was enough to do one set of stairs and 2 chairs and 1 ottoman. Very impressive.” — Amazon reviewer
9. Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner
If you’re in the market for something that can clean the floors throughout your whole house, the Bissell ProHeat 2x Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner ($278.99, Amazon) is a good deal when you can find it for less than $300. It’s got more than 20,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, which tells us people feel good about spending this much on a carpet cleaner.
“This unit definitely has top-tier suction power and the dual brush roller setup seems to be the way to go.” — Amazon reviewer
10. Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner
This cleaner was marked down 26% at the beginning of 2023. If you can find it for $260 or less, you can rest easy knowing you got a great deal. If you use the savings to buy a carpet cleaning solution that works with the Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner ($319, Amazon), you’re still coming out ahead on the deal.
“The suction is amazing and the scrub bars appeared to get a lot of dirt out of the carpet. In the high-traffic areas of our house, I could see the dirt in the cleaning mixture as it was being suctioned away!” — Amazon reviewer
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