BISSELL PowerForce PowerBrush Upright Deep Cleaner vs Hoover SmartWash+ Carpet Cleaner

The BISSELL PowerForce PowerBrush is the simpler, lighter machine: 11 lbs, a 20-foot cord, a 4-row brush and a rinse-out nozzle, built for small homes and pet accidents on carpet and rugs. The Hoover SmartWash+ is the step up: push forward to wash and pull back to dry, Auto Mix dosing, HeatForce drying, a hose and two tools for stairs and upholstery, but it weighs 18.9 lbs and owners report a leaking spray and a cracked cover. Buy the BISSELL for light, frequent carpet cleaning on a budget; buy the Hoover if you want hands-off washing, faster drying and above-floor tools.

• Choose the BISSELL PowerForce PowerBrush if you have mostly carpet and rugs, want a light machine you can carry and store easily, and do not need hoses or attachments.
• Choose the Hoover SmartWash+ if you want trigger-free washing, faster drying and a hose with stair and upholstery tools for whole-home cleaning.