This Is My Mom’s Secret Weapon for Removing Tough Stains from Carpets and Upholstery (It’s a Game Changer!)
Before bringing pets into my home again, very rarely did I have to clean up stains. I’m more of a clutterer than a spiller. However, now that I’m sharing my space with two furry companions, you can never find me too far away from a wet wipe, stain remover, or paper towel. I’m much quicker about cleaning up messes, because the ones being made are way more urgent. As a result, I’ve stepped up the cleaning products I keep around my home.
BISSELL’s Little Green Cleaning Machine made waves on social media a couple of years ago, but I’ve been using another gadget from the same collection — the Little Green Pet Pro — for over two years. It’s been such a hit that I’ve been loaning it out to my family members, and these days, my mom uses it even more than I do! The thorough clean-ups she’s achieved on upholstery and flooring with the Pet Pro reminded me why I loved this portable appliance so much in the first place.
A Quick Look at the Little Green Pet Pro
- Portable carpet and upholstery cleaner
- 20-foot power cord
- 96-ounce water tank
- Measures 15.35″ x 11.02″ x 13.98″ and weighs 13.3 pounds
- Features powerful suction and scrubbing tools to reach deeply embedded dirt and debris
- Includes Deep Stain tool, Tough Stain tool, and two cleaning formulas
Design Features That Stand Out
The Little Green Pet Pro is a pod-like carpet and upholstery cleaner with two tanks on it: One holds water mixed with cleaning solution, and the other holds all the dirty water that gets sucked into it as you clean. It comes with a tough stain tool, a pet stain tool (along with a trial size of pet cleaning solution), and a crevice tool that comes in handy when I have to clean the tufted sections of my sofa. To use each one, you simply attach the tool you’d like to clean with to the hose, and spray the area with cleaning solution by pressing the button on the nozzle. From there, push the tool into the stain then drag it in strokes to suction it up.
You’ll see the water going from clean to dirty in the basin of the device, and before you know it, you’ve got refreshed furniture, carpet, or even a rug! The cleaner can also be used in the car if you have an accessible plug for its 20-foot power cord.
How It Performed
I wasn’t expecting the first time I used the Little Green Pet Pro to be caused by a pet emergency, but I was so glad to have it when I needed it most. In the early days after adopting my dog Leo, I once left him alone on the living room sofa for under five minutes only to return to find vomit on one of the cushions. After spot cleaning as much as I could with household cleaners, I started up my Little Green machine to take care of the rest.
Because it was such a big spot, I scrubbed the entire bench-style sofa cushion and left it to air dry for a day. Once it was dry, it was like the mess had never been there! I finished off my round of cleaning with a spray of Febreze Touch, and I was back to enjoying my couch soon after. Now that I’ve tried one for myself to tackle pet messes, food messes, and more, I can absolutely see what all the hype was about over BISSELL’s Little Green collection. Having to use the Little Green Pet Pro so often in a short amount of time was proof enough to me that it’s my house cleaning hero.
What’s more, my mom has been using the Little Green Pet Pro for the better part of a year now. She originally borrowed mine to clean her washable living room rug that’s too big for her washing machine. It’s so easy to use and efficient that she loves it just as much as I do!
What I Loved
- Large water tank: While the Little Green Pet Pro isn’t the smallest model of the Little Green collection, it’s not nearly as large as a traditional carpet cleaner. Despite its size, it holds plenty of water for a big cleaning job.
- Highly effective stain removal: After using this machine to pick up everything from wet pet messes, food stains, drink spills, and more, it’s become a reliable cleaner in my household.
Good to Know
This isn’t a quiet machine, so if you’re in an apartment or don’t live alone, you’ll want to wait until waking hours (if you can) out of courtesy. If you want an equivalent that’s not so noisy, you’ll be happy to know that Bissell has a newer model of the Little Green Pet Pro with an updated motor that’s 50% quieter and retails for less.
Should You Buy the Little Green Pet Pro
The Little Green Pet Pro is a family favorite, and I’m recommend it to those who are looking for:
- A compact and efficient floor and upholstery cleaner
- A cleaning device for a home with children and/or pets
- A cleaner that can get into tight spaces like sofa crevices
- An upholstery and carpet cleaner that picks up stubborn pet hair
Where to Buy the Little Green Pet Pro
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