Hoover SmartWash+ Carpet Cleaner vs BISSELL PowerForce Pet XL

The Hoover SmartWash+ is the easier machine to live with: push forward to wash, pull back to dry, with no trigger and no measuring. The BISSELL PowerForce Pet XL is the bigger-capacity, pet-focused option, with a 1-gallon clean tank, a 10-inch cleaning path and a Tough Stain Tool for stairs and furniture. On build and cleaning, the Hoover's automatic dosing and HeatForce drying suit whole-room carpet cleaning, while the BISSELL's larger tanks and pet formula suit homes with heavy pet messes. Owners of the BISSELL rate it well overall, but some note it is heavier and more manual to operate than the Hoover.

• Choose the Hoover SmartWash+ if you want the simplest whole-room carpet cleaning with automatic solution mixing and faster drying.
• Choose the BISSELL PowerForce Pet XL if you have pets, want fewer refills from a 1-gallon tank and need a hose tool for stairs and upholstery.