BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Pet 3432 vs Shark CarpetXpert HairPro Upright Carpet Cleaner

The BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam is the stronger deep cleaner for pet households. Its steam pretreat mode loosens dried, tracked-in messes that a spray-and-scrub machine struggles with, and the 30-minute quick-dry mode gets carpets usable again sooner. The Shark CarpetXpert HairPro is the better pick for hair-heavy homes and for shoppers who want one machine for carpets plus stairs and upholstery, with a built-in hose and a reversible bristle tool. Owners rate the BISSELL well at 4.5 from 477 ratings; the Shark's hair handling is its standout claim, but its smaller dirty tank means more trips to empty it.

• Choose the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam if you have pets, dried-in stains and want steam pretreat plus fast drying on full rooms.
• Choose the Shark CarpetXpert HairPro if embedded hair is your main problem and you want strong spot cleaning on stairs and upholstery from one upright.