Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner 1400B

22 reviews for Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner 1400B

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   MMcNew – January 16, 2022

   I’m very impressed with this little thing. I bought it because I have an area rug in my living room that my little a-hole rescue dog has had some accidents. It’s gray with a white pattern and the white parts were getting pretty gross. Most stains have come up in one pass. For the grosser ones, I spray them down before I take the pass, and they generally come up pretty easily. A couple of things to note: (1) the clean water/ solution tank and the dirty water tank have openings on opposite sides. The clean tank opens on the bottom. The dirty tank opens on the top. I spilled dirty water the first time because I incorrectly expected symmetry. (2) the fill tank can only hold so much. You can overfill it a bit, but if the water level raises above the handle intentions, it triggers an overflow valve and it will spill everywhere. (3) you’re going to need to order additional solution. The little bottle included will lot get you very far. And speaking of that little bottle: the instructions on the back say to use two capfuls. I have no idea what cap that’s referencing because that would only be a couple drops and you’re not going to get anything clean with that. I go by the “solution” market line on the tank. (4) the included instructions are terrible. The diagrams are not helpful and I pretty much figured it out on my own. That said, it’s not difficult once you just look at it.

2. Rated 3 out of 5

   Chrissie – January 16, 2022

   Pros:
   -Easy to set up
   -Hose and cord storage is a nice feature
   -Containers are easy to fill and drain
   -Comes with a small container of Bissel cleaning solution

   Cons:
   -Bissel cleaning solution does not seem strong enough for pet stains. Substitute Nature’s Miracle, Genesis, or similar.
   -The handle is more difficult to clean than similar versions of this unit.
   -Loud, but suction is powerful.
   -If the area you’re cleaning has a lot of pet hair/lint/human hair, vacuum that up first prior to using this machine so less gets caught in the handle.

   I was so excited to get this Bissel vacuum to clean our carpets. Our dog is accident-prone, and it was time for some deep cleaning. I followed the directions that were included with the vacuum exactly as described, and I used the recommended amount of Bissel cleaning solution that was included. I definitely did clean dirt out of the carpet, and the dirty water was brown. I went over the urine-stained areas twice to make sure I thoroughly cleaned the carpet.

   I waited about 24 hours for the carpet to be completely dry, then checked the carpet with a black light. I was disappointed. One of the stains looked like the urine just got spread across the carpet with the brush. The second stain looked exactly the same as before I started. No change in shape or severity of the stain. I ended up getting a can of Nature’s Miracle, spraying it all over the area I tried to clean, and went over it with a wet rag.

   As others have commented, it is very loud. I think that’s because the suction is good on this vacuum. I’m going to keep the vacuum because I can see that it would be useful for cleaning stairs and upholstery (especially for a vehicle, which is what I intend to do). As far as for pet stains, I think you either have to use more cleaning solution than what is recommended in the directions or substitute a more powerful cleaning solution (like Nature’s Miracle, Genesis, etc.).

   One other thing to note is that when I was done cleaning, a ton of dog hair and carpet lint got trapped in the handle. I saw that some other models have handles with a removable clear plastic piece so you can clean them, but mine is either very difficult to remove or not meant to be removed. I’ll probably buy some kind of bristle brush to keep it clean – but again, it’s another thing you have to buy to operate/maintain it.

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Sms103 – January 18, 2022

   I have a Big Green machine that’s probably almost as old as I am, so I was hoping I this more portable version would save me the hassle of taking the big machine out for small jobs.

   I’m very impressed by the Little Green’s performance , both on small jobs and slightly bigger tasks. It’s taken the milk and snack stains out of my carpets in seconds, removed a pet accident completely with no odor or stain remaining, and removed stains from my car’s seats and carpets that I couldn’t get out no matter when I tried! I’ve also got all of the dirt/stains out of my microfiber couch and recliner with just a bit of elbow grease. Not bad for stubborn stains more than 4 years old!

   The machine is ready to go in under a minute. Seriously, all you need to do is unscrew the formula tank’s cap, pour formula to the fill line, add warm water to the second fill line, replace the cap and pop the tank back in. That’s it. You’re ready to go.

   Cleaning the machine out afterward can be a pain. Mostly because you really should rinse everything out between cleanings to prolong the machine’s performance and life (as the person who gave me their 20-something-year-old Big Green machine told me) and after cleaning, say, your entire car, the thought of cleaning out the machine afterward is annoying. This is mostly my laziness talking. Rinsing everything out really shouldn’t take much more than 5 minutes.

   Overall, the Little Green has impressed me with its effectiveness and ease of use. It’s small enough to store it easily and doesn’t feel like a big chore to pull it out and get it set up.

4. Rated 5 out of 5

   S Y – February 2, 2022

   Apparently my family and I are the most disgusting mortals to ever walk the planet. When deep cleaning our couch not only did the water come out nearly black but at times it came out red. Was it wine? Cranberry juice? Blood? VIRGIN SACRIFICE BLOOD??!! We. Don’t. Know. That is the worst part. I am so glad I have this product to wash away the sins that linger on my couch longer than they linger in my conscious.

5. Rated 4 out of 5

   Kathy M – February 8, 2022

   It was easy to assemble – just have to put the scrub brush on the hose, and screw the brush bracket on. I used this on dog urine – like most people who’ve recently purchased a small black light flashlight, I discovered to my horror how much my Chihuahua is actually peeing in the house. He seems to like the left side of the hallway. We knew he tinkled here and there – but DANG – what a shock when we saw how much he was using the hallway for his tinkletorium! Enter this little Bissell. I used it for the first time yesterday. It came with a small bottle of the regular carpet cleaning mixture, and obviously, I really need the pet stain and odor formula. But for the first run, it did a great job removing most of the urine. Under blacklight inspection, however, it’s clear we need to clean at least one more time, maybe two, to get up all of the urine, which has been there for a few months, sad to say. I do like how easy it is to fill the solution canister, though mine leaked when the lid was replaced – maybe it was a pressure thing – so I had to unscrew the black lid, and didn’t tighten it until I was putting it directly into the cleaner. I also think that pre-treating the carpet for tough stains is necessary.

   My one complaint about this machine is the brush itself. The bristles are very easy to clean – the lint and animal fur clump in one spot and was easy to remove. HOWEVER, here is the reason that I did not give this Little Green a 5-star rating: under the clear plastic cap on top of the brush, dirt and lint gather – and this plastic cap is NOT removable. After ONE cleaning, I have debris showing under the clear plastic that I am not able to remove. To me – this is a terrible design flaw. WHY doesn’t this plastic cap come off so that you can rinse off the debris? I did not read all of the reviews for this product, but I did read several and no one else mentioned this problem, which to me, is a no-brainer. This cap should come off for total cleaning.

6. Rated 5 out of 5

   Bob Hughes – February 10, 2022

   Does a great job.

   I read a lot of ignorant reviews.

   1. Empty between uses.
   2. It only gets things as clean as soap and water will.

   A friend has had one for years with great results.

   Used it to revitalize a sofa…. great

7. Rated 5 out of 5

   Ivy – February 22, 2022

   This has made my list of Top 5 Amazon purchases EVER. I have two Australian shepherds and make extra money by dog sitting through Rover. As you can imagine, my couch takes a lot of damage from the constant flow of pups. I had been scrubbing the spots individually as they happened with a spot treatment, but I was left with discolored and stained cushions. I also didn’t feel like the scrubbing was truly getting the couch CLEAN. These cushions have been vomited on, puked on, stepped on with muddy paws, and licked until damp (I know; disgusting). This is a before and after a SINGLE cleaning with my new Bissel LittleGreen. I am a amazed! I have no doubt that this purchase will be well worth the reasonable price for the use I’ll get out of it as a dog sitter. I had planned to use it as a spot cleaner (which I will), but after watched the dirty water come off of the “clean” areas of the cushion? I’m considering just cleaning the whole couch!

   Update: I still use this machine regularly in 2021. I have found that using certain detergents leaves the couch cushions feeling stiff, but that can be quickly remedied by doing a clean using only water with no detergent. Good as new!

8. Rated 4 out of 5

   peaceloveandsunshine – February 28, 2022

   I ended up buying the Bissell Little Green around my birthday. I have a cat who has been throwing up daily for a few months (turns out the little turd was just constipated), but spending 20-40 minutes every day cleaning vomit was really wearing on me. This thing has truly been a lifesaver for me.

   Pros:
   1. The solution removes stains almost on contact or with a little bit of scrubbing, and as long as you’re thorough in vacuuming up the cleaning solution, the carpet also dries within 5-10 minutes.

   2. The cord is really nice and long, as is the hose, so you don’t have to constantly unplug and relocate your power source every time you want to clean a different area.

   3. If you don’t use all of your cleaning solution/concoction in a single use, it can sit in the tank no problem. There’s no waste that way, but the carpet does seem to get cleaner when the water is warm.

   Unfortunately, while it does make my life SO much easier, there are a few issues I’ve experienced:

   1. It’s incredibly loud. I work second shift in a hospital, and I live in an apartment building surrounded by neighbors. This means that I really only have time to use it in the mornings or late enough that it’s completely rude to the people who live around me. I get that it has to have decent suction to vacuum up liquid, but the noise does prevent me from using it whenever it’s needed.

   2. If, like me, you are constantly using this little guy to clean up disgusting messes, it does start to smell. It seems like no matter how hard I try to clean the collection tank, there’s always residual nastiness left in it. Luckily, Bissell does sell replacement parts—a hose, brush attachment, and collection tank, that I know of—but these are still pretty expensive, especially given how cost-effective the cleaner is. There’s also almost no way to clean the collection tank beyond refilling it with water and giving it a shake. Scrubbing and deep cleaning the collection tank just won’t happen.

   3. Messes don’t always come out of my carpet the first time I clean it. I have the Bissell cleaning solutions (a pet one and a professional stain removal-type) AND the Boost products, which are supposed to help remove set-in stains. It will eventually get the job done, but you might have to clean the same area at least twice. When I finally have to replace mine, I will probably choose an option with heat, since that seems to help lift the stains as well.

   Overall, it’s definitely something I use daily and would recommend if you’re low on sanity from constant stains and messes. I will probably upgrade to a heated unit or even a big ol’ Bissell scrubbing vacuum at some point, but I don’t see myself needing to do that anytime soon. It’s really good quality, pretty durable, and does exactly what I was hoping it would do.

9. Rated 5 out of 5

   Sollysf – March 1, 2022

   This machine exceeded my expectations!! It’s super light, easy to use and assemble, and really gets the carpet and sofa clean! I would buy it over and over again! Absolutely amazing see the results for yourself if you don’t believe me. I’m so happy it’s the best money I’ve spent so far. Love It!

10. Rated 5 out of 5

    Carlos – March 1, 2022

    Yep! Tiktok made me buy it and I loved it. Looked for it online, and on walmart they were about 150 dollars for some reason?? got it here, and I am LOVING IT. things definitely look cleaner. spots on my carpet are gone, and my car seats look brand new for the first time since I bought it! Directions are easy. Just a heads up, MAKE SURE TO USE WARM WATER. if you leave water in it and it gets cold, it’s not as effective, so just follow instructions and it should be wornderful!

11. Rated 4 out of 5

    L Felts – March 2, 2022

    If you are like me, I always read reviews and don’t want to get anything complicated. So this machine is simple and works great. My only complaint is that, since it is so small, you have to fill the water tank frequently. As well as the machine works and, as portable as it is, that is a task I don’t mind. I originally got it to clean my living room furniture. Let me just say, I have dogs. It was INCREDIBLE the amount of yuck that came out of my couches. Quite embarrassing I would say. I also have fabric seats in my vehicle and that was another satisfying task. I know there was some complaint about a hose. I can’t respond on that as I’ve only had mine a couple of months. However, its already paid for itself so the rest is just bonus in my opinion.

12. Rated 4 out of 5

    Summers – March 4, 2022

    Great little machine with good suction. Two tips, when the head starts getting clogged with debre use DAWN dish soap. First put the Dawn on one side while holding it at a angle while the water heats up at your sink. After 3 or 4 minutes flush that side of the nosel from where the suction begins for a few minutes the flush through the hose part that attaches it self to the machine then repeat those steps for the other side. After doing this suction was back to brand new. Lastly simply emptying the dirty tank will not get rid of the smell if you are cleaning up say animal accidents. At the bottom of the dirty tank is a black removable gasket. Remove this and be prepared too be disgusted. There is always a sludge build up in there even just after a few pee pee clean ups. Rinse the gasket itself and the holes it fits into smell is then gone. Make sure to replace the gasket in the right position there is a small cut out on the gasket itself to guide you. Also only use DAWN dish soap others we tried did not work at all. Be careful when cleaning the head not to burn yourself. Hopes this helps

13. Rated 5 out of 5

    Becca D. – March 5, 2022

    This machine did a fantastic job on my living room area rug. I recently paid $100 for a carpet cleaning company to come and clean my 5×9 rug and then my dog continuously peed on it. I definitely think this machine did better than theirs, as the water came out black and it’s only been a few months.

14. Rated 5 out of 5

    T.L. – March 5, 2022

    This little machine is AMAZING. I’ve included before/after pictures. The before picture was what was left after 30 mins of cleaning using a carpet spray – WEEKS ago. I tried out the machine today and this is the result after maybe 2 mins!! I had 2 other worse spots that I cleaned first and was so excited about it, I didn’t think to take pictures! The machine was super simple to assemble and it was quick and easy to use! I should have purchased this years ago!! I’m tossing all other carpet cleaners and using this alone going forward. If it was able to clean weeks old spots, I have no doubt in its ability cleaning right after a spill.

15. Rated 5 out of 5

    zeemandy – March 6, 2022

    Bought a couch off a coworker, looked at it before buying and didn’t see or smell anything on it at that time. A week later we pick it up and the second we get it inside, the ENTIRE house smelled like stale cigarettes. Oh. My. Gosh. I was so upset. You could not even sit on the couch in clothes you planned on wearing to go out. The smell transferred onto everything. I used every spray deodorizer I could find. Bottle after bottle. It. Still. Stank. Put dryer sheets under the cushions. I was done.. Beyond upset. I hated my living room! I didn’t want to sit on or be near the couch.. and I could not move it myself. I bought this little green cleaner as a last ditch effort to keep my sanity. It took hours and hours to clean that giant sectional. But! It no longer stinks. That little cleaner sucked water back out of it that was the color of mud. I was so disgusted. The couch looked new, but was absolutely infused with smoke. After two very thorough passes with little green, the couch no longer stank and the water came out clean.
    I could not believe how deep of a clean such a small machine could provide. It took almost all the water you sprayed onto the cushions back out with each pass. After just a few hours the couch was dry enough to sit on without worry of getting wet.
    Yes, it was a lot of work.. but I no longer hate my couch and can use it without worrying about it smelling like smoke.

16. Rated 5 out of 5

    Mrs B – March 10, 2022

    So I never write reviews but I’m very happy with this product so far. My couch was a disaster! I have 3 children, a baby, 3 dogs and 2 cats and my couch was in rough shape. From spills to dirty shoes our couch had seen the worst. Everytime it was dirty I spot cleaned it with something from Walmart but the stains never seemed to come out. I’ve had the couch for almost 2 years and am still paying it off so I needed something to clean it that would work. I finally gave in and ordered this and it worked so well. Not only was it getting the stains out it was also getting all the built-up dirt underneath the cushions up. I used The Bissell Oxy clean formula with it and it did a really good job. These stains are not new I also want to add. It was easy to use and light weight. There was just a couple things I didn’t expect. One) when you fill up the container with your soap and water it leaked at the top so I had to quickly put it into the unit. Not a big deal, just a little messy. Two) while it got it clean I definitely had to go over it twice to get some of the stains up, and I’m going to be going over it again until the water isn’t coming up brown (I think one more time will be the trick). Three) it does not dry super quickly. Again not a big deal but I just thought it’d dry a little quicker since I’m basically vacuuming all the water out. Even with these things I’m still rating it 5 stars. I’d probably do 4.5 but I don’t have that option but overall I’m so happy I bought this & would definitely do it again!

17. Rated 5 out of 5

    AMG in AZ – March 15, 2022

    With four dogs and a cat, a mini carpet cleaner is a necessity in our house. I have had a few different versions of this cleaner, and have decided this is the best one. The newer version that is taller and rectangle in shape doesn’t do the job like this one. I have also had the one that heats the water. I thought that was the cat’s meow; love that machine. But after reading a review on Amazon about how it only increased the temperature 5 degrees, my thought was it’s not worth the extra money. This little guy is doing our pet family good. We had a puke fest in our living room a few weeks ago and it picked up the entire mess with no problem!

18. Rated 5 out of 5

    Sherry Baxter – March 26, 2022

    I ordered this product because we have a 4 year old Rhodesian Ridge back that sadly has cluster seizures and if anyone has gone thur that you know what happens, They pee EVERYWHERE, Defecate, and the worst is that stuff from the bottom of the pits that comes out of there mouths in the way of foam that has a sticking agent built in but lite enough to be thrown in every direction, and not to mention the odor!!!! I have raised 3 kids and this stuff makes me want to vomit.
    So now that I painted that picture, this is were this little but MIGHTY cleaner comes in, I love how fast I have it ready and can get on the cleanup. I am so happy with the suction of this machine, it does as good as my big one.
    Then there is the cleaning that is SO FAST and EASY!!!!
    We have 2 dogs and 3 cats so this little unit gets in its time and if that is not enough, we have a Epoxy Rock floor in our kitchen, I have a love hate relationship with it, You cant put down a stronger floor BUT having it now for over 10 years the cleaning had to be Professional or me on my hands and knees ALL DAY with a scrubbing brush pouring out hot water with bleach and sucking up with my rainbow vacuum. NOT ANYMORE!!! I now LOVE my floor TOTALLY!!! This mighty machine does the BEST job, I was so surprised!!! It ONLY took me 2 hours, pulled out years of YUCK!!! and my floor looks NEW!!!
    I HIGHLY recommend this Product!!!! Makes life with seizures SO MUCH EASIER!!!

19. Rated 4 out of 5

    Angelica Martinez – March 27, 2022

    Love this machine. I seen it on pintrest and had to try it out. It really does suck up all the dirt. I was amazed by how much dirt was on my couches. The heavier stains must go over a few times and the shampoo it came with smells great. I will say the spray does leave the area that was vacuumed wet for a while so my couches I let dry for a day and after it dried it looked so clean again. This little green machine was worth the buy!

20. Rated 5 out of 5

    Wacky Witch Hazel – April 15, 2022

    Oh my goodness! My stairs are the only carpeted part of my house. They had not been cleaned in a couple years. Now, my little cat hangs out on the stairs, so I use one of those rubber brushes regularly to clean up all the fur. Let me tell you…I now know that brush was missing 80% of the cat hair that was down in the carpet fibers. Not only did the machine clean the carpet, it sucked up aaallll the hair that had been settling and hiding deep down inside. There was so much hair that I was getting concerned as I saw all the clumps getting sucked into the dirty water tank. I mean…it was a LOT. But this machine handled it like a pro, never slowed down, never jammed up, never clogged. They provided a tool for rinsing out the hose, and cleaning the tools and tanks was super easy. At the end, zero cat hair was found, and the machine was ready to go again. I was stunned….and that’s not something I say often. And…if it sucked out all that hair, can you imagine all the allergens and dander it got rid of too? I 100% reccommend this Bissel enough for anyone who has animals in the house.

21. Rated 4 out of 5

    LWEW – April 15, 2022

    I purchased this mainly to clean our 6-year old sectional couch instead of employing professionals. It’s amazing how much brown water appeared in the canister despite the fact we have no kids and no pets. I will say, this machine seems more designed for spot treatments as it takes a long time to cover a large area and after starting on the couch it crossed my mind that it might have been more worthwhile to have hired someone! Having said that, I am very thorough and go over each area several times, so you could be quicker if you only go over each area once.

    Once you’ve ‘wet’ the area, you suck the water out with the same wand brush. It took many many times of filling/emptying the canisters over the course of cleaning the couch, which gets a bit tiresome. It also took me 3 sessions in order to clean the entire couch including the pillows, cushions, backs and sides. It’s fairly noisy. Easy and compact to store. East to carry. Easy to clean — they recommend you put another attachment on when you’re finished in order to wash the tube out. I then make sure the canisters are dry/aired out before storing. I plan on using this on other upholstery in the house when I can set aside the time. I would honestly recommend a larger machine if you plan on doing large areas of upholstery and not just spot cleaning.

22. Rated 4 out of 5

    Courtney Greiner – April 19, 2022

    I love this cleaner and has been a life saver for our puppy messes. The only thing I dislike it the inability to clean the cleaner. There are a couple nooks and crannies that are really tough to get to and almost impossible to clean.