Which is better for pet stains?

Both are built for pet messes. The Bissell ships with a pet stain and odor formula and a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool for stairs and furniture. The Hoover includes a 2-in-1 pet tool and a stair tool, and its auto-dry helps get carpets dry faster after accidents.

Which dries carpets faster?

The Hoover. Its auto-dry and HeatForce technology claim a 35% faster dry time than the Bissell Revolution Hydrosteam. The Bissell TurboClean has no heated drying.

Is the Hoover worth the extra $30?

If you clean often and want trigger-free operation and faster drying, yes. If you want the lowest price and a lighter machine, the Bissell at $159.99 is the better value.

Which is easier to carry up stairs?

The Bissell at 17 lb is about 2 lb lighter. Both are uprights with carry handles, but neither is a compact spot cleaner.

Which has the bigger dirty water tank?

They are effectively the same. The Bissell lists 64 oz and the Hoover lists 0.5 gallons, which is also 64 oz.

Neither maker publishes a lifespan figure. The Hoover has reviewer reports of a cracked cover and leaking spray, so check the warranty before buying.

TurboClean Pet XL Carpet Cleaner - 3738 - Black/Blue vs Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic Carpet Cleaner

Buy the Bissell TurboClean Pet XL if you want a lighter machine with a bigger dirty-water tank and a lower price. Buy the Hoover SmartWash+ if you want push-forward-to-clean, pull-back-to-dry automation and faster drying. The Bissell is $159.99 at Best Buy as of November 4, 2026; the Hoover is $189.99 at eBay as of the same date, though it hit $99.47 on November 2.

Today the TurboClean Pet XL Carpet Cleaner - 3738 - Black/Blue costs $30.00 less at its best price.

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