BISSELL PowerForce PowerBrush Upright Deep Cleaner vs Hoover PowerScrub XL Carpet Cleaner

The Hoover PowerScrub XL is the stronger deep cleaner: five counter-rotating SpinScrub brushes, HeatForce drying, an 8 ft hose and upholstery tool, and a larger clean tank. The BISSELL PowerForce PowerBrush is the lighter, simpler machine at about 11 lbs with a 4-row DirtLifter brush, a 20 ft cord and a removable nozzle, but it has no hose or tools and no brush on/off switch. Owners of both rate them 4.4 out of 5; the Hoover's complaints center on frequent tank refills on big areas, while the BISSELL's limits are its carpet-only reach and small tank.

• Choose the BISSELL PowerForce PowerBrush if you want a light, compact carpet cleaner for high-traffic rooms and pet spots, with simple storage and no attachments to set up.
• Choose the Hoover PowerScrub XL if you need to clean whole rooms, stairs and upholstery, and want faster drying and a hose-driven tool set.