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ProductBest forRatingApprox.
01BISSELL Little Green Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (1400B)Best value — proven classic4.0~$123Amazon ↗
02BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner (2891)Best for pet owners4.5~$140Amazon ↗
03Hoover CleanSlate Plus Portable Spot Cleaner (FH14050)Lightest, fastest drying4.0~$110Amazon ↗
04BISSELL SpotClean Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner (3624)Most powerful suction4.5~$130Amazon ↗
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