The Brand Behind Consumer Reports' 2 Highest-Rated Full-Size Carpet Cleaners

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Between everyday foot traffic and pets doing what pets do, carpets can collect an impressive amount of dirt and grime. Add in that carpet cleaning is the #1 most hated chore in the U.S., and that is why plenty of people are always on the lookout for a good carpet cleaner. The problem, however, is that there are countless brands out there that make carpet cleaners, and this can confuse the average homeowner fast. Fortunately, Consumer Reports has got your back. They routinely test different carpet cleaners, and according to them, when it comes to making carpet cleaners, Bissell takes the lead.

Two Bissell carpet cleaners sit at the top of Consumer Reports' carpet cleaner ratings and reviews. The first one is the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus 3588F. According to Consumer Reports, this model cleans the carpets well and also does a good job pulling moisture back out after cleaning. It also got a good score for convenience. The trade-off? It received only an average score when tested for noise by Consumer Reports.

Just behind it is the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Turbo Upright 35799. This is another model that performed very well in Consumer Reports' carpet-cleaning tests, and like the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus 3588F, it received a good score for cleaning the carpets and removing moisture. It, however, did not get a good score when it came to convenience. Similarly, its noise performance was just average, too. That said, both carpet cleaners are good choices if you prefer to clean carpets on your own and do not want to hire a carpet cleaner.

Consumer Reports' testing is helpful. However, nothing beats hearing from people who have actually used these machines, and that is why real buyer feedback is something you should also look into before buying one of Bissell's carpet cleaners. Let's start with the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus 3588F. It currently has a 4.3-star average rating on Amazon. The rating is based on about 5,000 entries, and nearly 84% of those entries are either 4-star or higher.

Customers consistently mention that it is easy to use, easy to assemble, and worth the money. One customer even noted that it did a better job of cleaning their carpets than professional services. That said, not all reviews are positive. For instance, one buyer noted that the carpet cleaner does not work on shag rugs, whereas another noted that it leaves behind a burning smell.

As for the BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Turbo Upright 35799, it also has a 4.3-star rating currently on Amazon. It, however, only has about 2,000 entries, with nearly 83% of those giving it either a 4-star or 5-star rating. Customers who liked the carpet cleaner mention that the machine does a great job of cleaning the carpets and that it is a good investment. One buyer even noted that the BISSELL ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Turbo Upright 35799 exceeded their expectations.

There is, however, some negative feedback as well. For instance, one buyer noted that the machine weighs a lot and is not easy to handle and maneuver, whereas another customer mentioned that it stopped working shortly after being used. Now, while such reviews are rare, they are still worth keeping in mind before you buy a machine to clean dirt from a carpet.