Little Green Max Pet SmartMix Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner
Last verified by the Lifetime Picks Editorial Team
Why we picked it
Portable and one-hand carry - cleans stairs, upholstery, mattresses, and car interiors a full-size unit can't reach
Bissell's Little Green Max Pet is the portable extractor that handles the messes a full-size carpet machine can't reach - couch cushions, mattresses, stairs, car interiors, and the pet accidents that never happen near where you'd want to drag a 40-pound upright. SmartMix Technology auto-doses the cleaning formula so you stop eyeballing solution ratios, and the Self-Cleaning Tough Stain Tool flushes itself after each use so the nozzle doesn't clog and seize - the failure mode that kills most portable spot cleaners. Separate clean- and dirty-water tanks mirror the dual-tank architecture of commercial extractors in a unit you can carry one-handed. r/HomeImprovement, r/CleaningTips, and r/dogs keep the Little Green line within arm's reach for fresh accidents: spray, scrub, and extract before a stain sets. Replacement tanks, hoses, and tools are sold by Bissell, and every Pet-line purchase supports the Bissell Pet Foundation's rescue work.
* As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices on Amazon update in real time; the figure shown is from our last verified refresh.
Community & Review Summary
1,679 Amazon reviews
Reddit satisfaction score
Total mentions (0 positive)
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Machines
Price History
Best Price!Lowest
$117.78
May 28
Average
$138.88
Highest
$159.99
May 14
Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Portable and one-hand carry - cleans stairs, upholstery, mattresses, and car interiors a full-size unit can't reach
- +SmartMix Technology auto-doses formula so every tank mixes at the right ratio
- +Self-Cleaning Tough Stain Tool flushes the nozzle so it doesn't clog and seize
- +Dedicated pet stain, odor, and hair-removal tools for accidents and shedding
- +Separate clean and dirty water tanks - the dual-tank architecture of commercial extractors
- +Replacement tanks, hoses, and tools available from Bissell
Cons
- -Small tanks mean frequent refills - it's a spot cleaner, not a whole-room deep cleaner
- -Corded - tethered to a wall outlet
- -Hose and trigger assembly are the long-term wear points on portable extractors
- -Cleaning formula is an ongoing consumable cost
Warranty & Returns
Warranty
2-year limited warranty
Return Policy
Most items are returnable within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Some categories have shorter return windows.
Read full return policy