Which is better for pet messes?

The Bissell. Its Steam Pretreat Mode targets stuck-on pet stains, and it ships with a pet upholstery tool. The Hoover includes a pet tool too, but it has no steam.

Which dries carpet faster?

Close call. Bissell says about 30 minutes in Quick Dry Mode. Hoover claims 35% faster drying than the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam, but that is Hoover's own comparison.

Is the Bissell worth about $210 more?

If you have pets or tough stains, yes: steam pretreat, a bigger dirty tank, and a 5-year warranty. For routine cleaning on a budget, the Hoover does the job for less.

Which is easier to use?

The Hoover. You just push forward to wash and pull back to dry, with no trigger. The Bissell needs you to pick a mode and control the spray.

The Hoover at 18.9 lbs versus 22.5 lbs for the Bissell. Both are full-size uprights, so neither is a light machine.

Do both clean upholstery and stairs?

Yes. Both include a hose and a pet upholstery tool, plus a stair or tough-stain tool.

Hoover SmartWash+ Carpet Cleaner vs Bissell Revolution HydroSteam Pet

Buy the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam Pet if you have pets, stuck-on stains, or want steam pretreat and a 30-minute quick-dry mode. Buy the Hoover SmartWash+ if you want the simplest possible clean and the lowest price. As of November 8, 2026, the Hoover is $189.99 at eBay and the Bissell is $399.95 at The Home Depot, so the Bissell costs about $210 more.

Today the Hoover SmartWash+ Carpet Cleaner costs $300.48 less at its best price.

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