Best Carpet Cleaning Shampoo - 5 TESTED - Bissell vs Rug Doctor vs Hoover vs Resolve

[@kylek29]

If you ever plan to redo these tests or want to make a follow up video, an idea would be to round up some of the most popular "DIY recipes" on the internet for carpet shampoo and compare with the best performing retail products.

[@UseYourManners123]

I came here to say the same thing! :)

[@raleigh0304]

Pp

[@mjp8415]

Yes please do that! I read several reviews and articles online that say vinegar and water is all you need in these carpet cleaners, including if you rent the big commercial ones from the store. One article even says that an added benefit of using vinegar is that it doesn't leave behind a sticky or tacky residue like some of the popular shampoo/cleaners do. Additionally they noted the sticky residue can be counterproductive as it will end up helping to collect more dirt, debris, dust, and gunk which means you will have to clean more often! It might be so subtle you can't feel it with your hands but it could still be working at the microscopic level to attract more dirt!! We need to know if any of this is true!! Does vinegar work as well as store bought cleaning solution, and do the store bought cleaning solutions really leave carpets slightly sticky in the long term tests?

[@AnImproversation]

Yes, also include urine in the test please!

[@loreleii2173]

Yes!

[@JonathanIsrael708]

Need an updated video with more solutions, like Zep. Either you or Project Farm

[@-T-O-N-Y-]

As someone who is not a vacuum enthusiast, but looking for some quick info, this video was to the point and exactly what I was looking for. Great content. Thanks!

[@michaelmcelrath1163]

Thanks for doing these! I've bought two vacuums based on your recommendations and I you're my go-to when it comes to vacuum recommendations!

[@VacuumWars]

Thanks!

[@Hooverpixie24]

Same here!!!

[@ambsweet72as]

Right

[@derekwallin2624]

I agree, love his videos and comparisons. Hard to beat just real facts and I trust his opinion with how much he uses them.

[@NU94]

You look like you needa clean stuff a lot

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

I have this exact same carpet shampooer and have never once regretted the money I spent on it. With 2 dogs, 3 cats, a husband, and a teenage son I need all the cleaning abilities at my disposal and this machine has saved my carpets MORE than a few times!

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I purchased a Bissell ProHeat @x Revolution carpet cleaner yesterday and also purchased extra carpet cleaning solution after viewing your videos. I like the way you compare the different solutions using a simple test. I also realize that it takes time and money to perform the tests and would like to help you channel. I bought a Kirby vacuum cleaner with a carpet cleaning attachment but, it was very messy and used it only once. I also bought a Nilfisk Hepa vacuum with all of the attachments because I used one at work to clean up asbestos debris in my laboratory.

[@alexmaclean1]

We were deciding whether to rent or buy a carpet cleaner and your reviews have made the decision clear. The vacuum market is so full of marketing BS it's so nice to have someone who knows what they are doing to help wade through the waters and help find better products. Thanks!

[@AnImproversation]

Would love an updated video of this! Would also love to see urine on separate carpet swatches so you can test the smell left behind after cleaning.

[@flogalvan5597]

This is great! This is going to save me and others a lot of money. I’ve always grabbed the rug doctor thinking it was the best but now it makes sense why it doesn’t last me when I’m cleaning.

[@TheMikeD428]

Great video! I really appreciate reviews like these that waste no time and show easy to see results within 5 minutes. I know exactly what to buy now. Thank you!!!

[@VacuumWars]

That's awesome! Thank you!

[@gurpreetmann1400]

Thank you for great comparison. I would like to add the Rug doctor is 96oz for $21.99 while Bissell is half at 48oz for same price. Even if you use 5oz of Rug doctor it still comes out to be better deal than Bissell price wise. Considering their results are so close I would pick Rug doctor as better value.

[@VacuumWars]

Good input. Thank you.

[@MsLizLane]

In the next test can you try zep? I would love to see how it compares.

[@JAlanWaters]

These experimental setups make your reviews so helpful! Thanks again , I refer to your vids often and enjoy them even when not in the market.

[@VacuumWars]

Cool, thanks!

[@megatuanis]

I used a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar with my Bissell carpet shampooer for areas where dogs had missed the puppy pads and had peed directly on the carpet. Excellent results and the vinegar smell dissipates within hours. By contrast, with the Bissell solution I noticed the urine smell was reduced but not completely removed. It was covered up. The vinegar, on the other hand, neutralizes the urine. No bad smell remained and the carpet was thoroughly cleaned. For quick spot treatments I use undiluted vinegar sprayed directly onto the spot.

[@amandariddle807]

How did it feel after?

[@Jun-yn1mz]

LOVE the review. I bought Bissell carpet shampooer and shark vac because of your videos.

[@VacuumWars]

Awesome Thanks!

[@tarannumq4382]

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[@yardcrunch6888]

Please don't ever let the big companies influence your honesty. Appreciate your videos. 👍

[@VacuumWars]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@QH96]

@@VacuumWars can you make a video where you test DIY solutions and others such as washing up liquid or laundry detergent.

[@laniersammons6596]

I would like recommend another one I used recently that amazed me. Woolite Pet + Oxygen Carpet cleaner. It’s a little cheaper than the Bissel solution. $14.97 at a Walmart. I used it with my Bissel Pro Heat cleaner.

[@Rodj12341]

When you are testing carpet cleaners next time, can you also test their suction to see which one picks up liquids the best?

[@VacuumWars]

I will, that will be coming up in a couple weeks.

[@johnknightiii1351]

@@VacuumWars any chance that video will be done before black Friday? Really interested in getting a carpet cleaner this year

[@VacuumWars]

@@johnknightiii1351 Yeah it will be out on Friday the 15th

[@johnknightiii1351]

@@VacuumWars thank you. I really appreciate all the work you do!

[@MichaelBiebersWorld]

I just watched the video, and can say, this wasn't tested. You tested the "dryness", not the suction. Carpets with foam underneath, will be wet if not properly extracted. I've watched a few professional carpet cleaning videos, and one technician remarked that he loves fixing jobs, in which the customer tried to use a Rug Doctor. It's major failure is the terrible suction.

[@joemchang]

I like your approach to testing, you tested 3 different stains to increase confidence in performance, you made sure all conditions were equal. In all honesty i think this is the just the basics of how Consumer Reports regularly tests their products.

[@yourtube540]

It would have been nice to compare a homemade solution of just laundry soap like Tide®, since carpet is made from the same materials as clothing. (Polyester, nylon)

[@Rex_r1k]

FireHorse there are many many types of carpet. Poly, Nylon, Olefin, Berber, Wool, Silk, Saxon, etc.

[@yourtube540]

@@Rex_r1k I was referencing synthetic carpeting which he was using in his demonstration.

[@ifeelsoalive]

Please do this test again! There’s lots of new products now plus formula changes and I would love to see some DIY ones!

[@andyboypable]

Would love to see this test again but with a new set of cleaning solutions alongside this winning Bissell

[@davidhunternyc1]

Yes, how about including Oxiclean Powder? It's hydrogen peroxide and sodium percarbonate and leaves no toxic byproducts. The oxygen power might clean carpets better than Bissell Pro Shampoo.

[@WirableCrown1]

Agreed

[@battery_wattage]

Could you do upholstery glitter tests?

[@DabblelyDiddly]

Should add the ZEP products sold at home improvement stores by the gallon.

[@gracegrace4789]

Wow this video is well put together. Thanks for all your effort.

[@VacuumWars]

Thank you so much!

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

You should try a DIY solution. Used the same carpet cleaner machine with a mix made of dish soap, fabric softener, oxiclean, and purple power and it cleans better than anything I've used.

[@VacuumWars]

interesting, thanks!

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Yes! Great point! I don't buy ready-made carpet cleaners. I use Tide with Febreze and sometimes add a touch of bleach for tough stains, and when I want to add freshness to a room a go over it with a little Snuggle mixed in with just water. I've never not been able to get a stain out. The Tide and bleach mixture even cleaned dried green and red food coloring out of my light beige carpet (thanks 13 year old son for the stain lol)

[@josem1596]

I use super clean on very dirty carpet. 5:1. I also use glass cleaner, Dawn, rubbing alcohol, and distilled water.

[@av8rbri473]

M_Spoon what are the amounts you use that u mention????

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

@@av8rbri473 honestly I don't remember I just looked up some ratios online and followed them. I went with a stronger concentration though.

[@gg-gn3re]

Great testing methodology. I would say adding one with only water might be cool to see.

[@joshuaperryx]

Any new shampoo products released in the last 4 years? Might it be time for another comparison video? Thanks for all your hard work and the reviews!

[@VacuumWars]

Coming soon!

[@emilyg5876]

Just an FYI, Great Value carpet cleaner is made by Bissel. When I bought my Bissel carpet shampooer from Wal-Mart, it came with Great Value shampoo right in the box. I called Bissel about it and they said that they recommended using Bissel brand, but they make Great Value brand shampoo and were starting to pair them together. I asked why they include Great Value if they recommend Bissel brand and they could not give me an answer. Personally, I use the Great Value because Bissel said it is still really good in the phone call I had made to them. The best Great Value carpet shampoo is the Allergen Defense. I've tried the whole line and Allergen Defense is the only one I suggest. I have five dogs and I've spent hundreds upon hundreds of dollars on carpet shampoos. The best for my household is Allergen Defense then followed with a nice enzyme cleaner like Rocco and Roxie. With occasional accidents, crap tons of dog dander, general spills, sometimes some throw up, this combination is killer. My step-father is terribly allergic to dogs and we always shampoo the carpets before he is supposed to come over and he never has an outbreak (even with five dogs in a 725 square foot house).

[@meganbise379]

Most Great Value things are made in the same factory as the name brand. It's probably the same formula.

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

Had recently picked up a Bissell Spot Carpet Cleaner 4 automotive n so on. I Wanted 2 research the options and what people prefer so this vid came 2 my attention. I love it. Super easy to use. Glad it gave me Bissell Pro Oxy Spot + Stain. At least I know what 2 keep in mind for options.

[@VacuumWars]

Great to hear!

[@latashamckoy720]

I'm hoping to catch a great sale on Bissell for Black Friday. I need this!

[@fazem137]

Never did I imagine I would need this video,, but I’ve got a lil older and now I’m here, thanks for saving me the trial and error

[@VacuumWars]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@ZunarZulfiqar]

Is there any way to test how fast you should move the machine backwards and forwards and how speed may effect cleaning performance? Basically, if you go slow, in order to clean a stain, is there a point where going any slower won't make a difference.

[@JadetheGoober]

This is a good question

[@DanielOliveira-y4h]

Amazing content! Congratulations!! It helped me a lot!

[@psycobone1]

I have the BIG GREEN & i love that thang . Its very well made .So well made places even use them for rentals.

[@xKrulex]

Thank you for this wonderful information! Helped so much

[@JonasGrumby]

I wish there were nice machines like this for hard floors. The bissel crosswave just isn’t beefy enough.

[@claudtalkz2194]

yeah, I have the crosswave and find it pretty quirky - those little rollers get sopping wet, hard to figure out how much fluid to dispense, it just ends up being a mess - maybe it's just me, but I really dread using it and rarely do.

[@SillySaraK]

I saw in the directions to my bissell pro heat and there is a hard floor attachment. I have never used it so I dont know the effectiveness but maybe consider that. I have a crosswave as well. I wish it got closer to the floor boards and they save the new cordless max does that.. but I dont like the idea of a battery operated crosswave.

[@chrislrocks]

I would be curious how Members Mark commercial carpet cleaner from Sam's Club would compare. It costs $7.35 a gallon... yep you heard right $7.35 a gallon with a 4oz to a gallon mix ratio. That's makes 32 gallons of carpet cleaner. I've been using it in my carpet cleaner and have been very happy, however I haven't compared it to other brands like you did in this video.

[@peterhewel8984]

I used to use it on apartments professionally. Very high pH for residential carpet. Very sticky. I would be afraid to use it in a machine. I would pre-spray with a garden sprayer, then plain water rinse. Leaves too much residue, but it cleans fairly well if you pre spray, then rinse.

[@JamesAutoDude]

I love how clean it gets from Bissell's 4x pro, but it leaves behind a smell that none of us can stand :/ similar to maybe a "clean laundry" smell. I wish they'd just leave things as unscented

[@meganbise379]

I love my Bissell Pro Heat ! Everyone in my family borrows it for their rugs because it's so amazing

[@teamarujoseph2569]

Thanks for your tests and comparisons I bought a vacuum based on your results and am happy with my sharkvac keep up the good work and am looking for a carpet shampoo machine now thanks again

[@VacuumWars]

Thank you!

[@stickman-1]

Great vid. Bang, Zoom, got to the point, no wasted time. Love it. Wish they were all this concise.

[@VacuumWars]

Thank you so much!

[@al151]

I have a Bissell big green pet pro and use the Bissell pro solution. It cleans really well

[@VacuumWars]

Glad you are happy with it!

[@car_junkie]

Love you videos and have bought several things based on your reviews. Thank you!

[@VacuumWars]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@plainlybasic2300]

Can you do another video with CRI rated solutions? The Rug Doctor solution was the only one CRI rated, which is needed for some carpet warranties. Keep up the good work!

[@DIYDad1]

Good video! Obviously the cleaning solution you use as well as dilution ratio can make a huge difference in cleaning power so it’s good to see that this should level the playing field across all the brands of carpet cleaners. I think you need to re-run the carpet cleaner test again using the winner here and compare the results again!

[@darrenbaker2955]

Your videos are great and much appreciated. Having made up my mind to buy the bissell pet pro I was wondering if you have done any reviews on carpet pretreatments before shampooing?

[@johnlerch7699]

Hoover has a 7X concentrate cleaner which i use and it does the job well.

[@VacuumWars]

good to know! thank you!

[@thatssoe1269]

Thank you for this review I just bought a carpet cleaner. And was wondering which brand was a great product to use. Wow this review was right on time.

[@MrsKel1]

I would love to see you test these against diy options like just using dissolved oxiclean powder and dr. Bronzers liquid Castile soap because I have always preferred pure oxiclean to actual carpet shampoo.

[@megatuanis]

I use a 50/50 water and vinegar solution in my Bissell carpet shampooer with excellent results. I have dogs that have peed on the carpet. I'd like to hear what solution/recipe you use. Thanks.

[@alinedealmeidaribeiro556]

Thank you so much for your videos. This is the second time I buy a product based on your opinion. You do a great job :)

[@Bduh2]

Thank you for posting this video. I just ordered the Bissel Deep Clean Pro 4X. I hope it will be as good, if not better, than Spot Shot I've been using on certain spots which left me now with a few spots on the carpet looking brand new. (Dummy me!!)

[@VacuumWars]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@Bduh2]

@@VacuumWars I did! It is, so far, the best for the Hoover Power Scrub I have. (Though not as good as going on hands and knees with a Bissel Spotclean Pet Plus and Spot Shot but you can't compare the two)

[@mikeneron]

Have you ever tried Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds? Curious how it would stack up. You only use 1 DROP of it otherwise you will have suds everywhere. Would save a lot of money in the long run if it works decent.

[@VacuumWars]

Maybe next time. It would be worth a shot.

[@jcb928]

Next time add in the Zep all purpose carpet cleaner found at most Lowes/HD it is under $10 for a gallon

[@spookypunky]

Zep's not bad. It smells like a urinal cake tho

[@scottb9628]

The main issue seems to be how long these things last. I read Bissell has problems with belts and leaking, while the Hoover has issues with parts that rust, leaking and a turbine (I replaced turbine and tried to find leak). It seems like the commercial ones might last longer?

[@faw3511]

Do you have a recommended cleaning PROCEDURE such as pre-treatment and clean water rinse? Great video. Thank you.

[@ecoheliguy]

Maybe add a cooking oil strip?

[@SBDETAILS805_SERVICES]

I hope you can answer to me ... which one is the best or strongest vacuum for professionals use for my business and thank you

[@submergedroots]

I just got the Hoover Smartwash, and it has a separate tank for the solution. Could I just add extra solution to the water tank to make up the difference, or would that mess the machine up?

[@davidhunternyc1]

I wish you would do another comparison between the Bissell Deep Clean Shampoo vs. regular Oxiclean powder?

[@AXXXXA]

When you add the solution to the container, do you shake it up?

[@shoes121255]

Can you test some of the more value cleaners that come in gallon size? Such as ZEP, gallon size resolve, sams club brand, etc.

[@Sealab2023]

Curious about the odor removal and texture of the carpet afterward. I don't need the best stain remover each time, but if I could get softer carpet or possibly test the stain prevention feature of the Bissell solutions? I used a red bottle Hoover solution in the past and it left my carpets soft, bit the new white bottle left my carpets crunchy. Scotchgard is wax I believe, and I'm reluctant to use the Bissell solution due to this. Thx!

[@n0spam911]

Does Rug Doctor Quick Dry Carpet Detergent actually dry quicker? Considering only small amount of detergent added to the water.

[@donwalls8192]

I’m looking at portable for cleaning my Subaru Outback carpet. Is the cleaning solution used for house carpet ok for use in a car?

[@ashisharora7908]

Bissell is also 3 to 4 times more expensive than RugDoctor. So, what's the price of per unit of Oz. and strength?

[@lorivattes2187]

Bissells don't have enough suction to deep down clean. My Bissell shampooer doesn't go deep enough to clean my carpets. The surface gets clean but the carpet is still dirty and I still get dirt on my feet and have to constantly wipe my feet with a baby wipe. I have to go over and over and over the carpet and the underneath doesn't come clean at all. I have the powerbrush shampooer that I bought a few months ago at Wal-Mart. I wish my carpet would come clean. How do they get them to look really clean when they demonstrate them?

[@Evan22778]

What would you suggest for a portable cleaner that you can easily clean out pet hair? A lot of negative comments about the Little Green not having a way to remove hair from the tank and attachments.

[@cathyreed6180]

I was wondering if you tested the ones for pet stains and odor

[@elizabethhumber6109]

Just purchased Rug Doctor do you think I could put the Bissell shampoo in it?

[@Justaweeeb]

What do I do if I have a carpet cleaner like Vax rapid power 2 which has a seperate compartment for solution and water that mixes automatically when dispensed?

[@lynseymims3942]

Great video - super helpful! Could you do a new shampoo video comparison soon that includes the "angry orange" shampoo??

[@gsf5882]

You need to do a test with the least amount of shampoo not the most (like 5oz there at the end) because that would be the most cost efficient. Also ounces? Isn't that a dry weight measurement?

[@davidhunternyc1]

How about including Oxiclean Powder? It's hydrogen peroxide and sodium percarbonate and leaves no toxic byproducts. The oxygen power might clean carpets better than Bissell Pro Shampoo.

[@ddhh5]

1 machine different shampoos, what would the results be?

[@catherinesc88]

What about for pet stains?

[@jerry55621]

Please test the quantum x vacuum.

[@rifayahamed2640]

Can I use same Bissell pet pro for dry carpet vacuuming before the wet carpet vacuuming ?

[@zyxvwu]

Thank you!!! Direct and informative.🙏

[@VacuumWars]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@redredwine1054]

But which shampoo do you use to clean the carpet after you're done

[@travismurray9192]

Would have been nice to see zep carpet cleaning solution compared. Since finding the zep cleaning products I've been buying nothing but zep for everything from toilet bowl cleaner to carpet cleaner solution.

[@VacuumWars]

thanks for the tip!

[@powerbmw1128]

hello, please tell me which robot to choose? , no carpets, vacuum cleaner and floor cleaning, Is it worth buying s9 + and jet m6?

[@tiffandjamesmclain]

So is the Bissell Advanced carpet cleaning shampoo considered #1 at 5oz's then? Or should we use the normal amount recommended on the back?

[@knflynn03]

Is there a test for 2020?

[@fortunegloryjoyandfame]

Thank you for explaining the measurements. I wouldn't want to be going over it for hours to get the solution out😅.

[@VacuumWars]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Holt0216]

I wish the bissell pet pro 2x had a brushroll turn off feature when you use the tool 🙁

[@VacuumWars]

It does seem like an oversight doesnt it.

[@MartinKubaS5]

Easy, dissasemble it and put switch on brushroll motor, soooooo easy

[@haert2run]

Ye, that is very frustrating! What I do is put a piece of foam board under the rollers when I'm using the attachments. Then it's not over brushing carpet and the brushes barely touch anything. Hope this helps!

[@pureetofu]

Any change that you could compare within the Bissell formulas, especially for pet stains?

[@MrBlueCreeper]

DON’T FORGET THE ROOMBA E5! 👍🏻best vacuum reviewer ever!

[@zavier3644]

@@SusanPDavis nobody cares 😀

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

I love my Roomba. It's the 980 but even if I bought a less expensive one, it helps me so much to vacuum everyday. As the picture shows the reason why, um, doggy fur

[@familyiseverything1617]

So how did you choose and come up with what cleaner goes with what vacuum without trying them all with all the different vacuums??!!!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤫

[@mattskolnick8162]

Do those boost/supplemental things you add on top of formula actually do anything?

[@02chevyguy]

I've watched a few videos on here in which professional carpet cleaners have said some of these products leave a residue in the carpet. To prevent this, how many "rinses" would you recommend after the initial cleaning?

[@samrichards8251]

I just dilute laundry powder into warm water tank. Seems to work well and saves LOTS of money.

[@WhoDeanyUnchained]

You should have used the Hoover smart wash carpet cleaner in this test to eliminate the variable of you squeezing the trigger to release the shampoo.

[@ema2d]

have you ever tested mixing the cleaning solution with demineralised water instead of tap water?

[@VacuumWars]

We haven't.

[@marthasotelo7602]

Can you use the bissell shampoo in the hover machine?

[@NFTGoldBunny]

Are you gonna have a top spot stain removers video for 2022

[@elizabethstein369]

Thank you. This helps me pick a carpet cleaner.

[@VacuumWars]

Happy to help!

[@larryseibold4287]

good review. what do you think about two step (an maybe three step) professional marketed solutions (pre-treat spot & post treat ph neutralizer, maybe with shampoo in the middle)?

[@Natas_Nico08518]

This explains why my carpet didn’t get cleaned. I didn’t realize there was a recommendation to raise the amount of solution when the carpet is more soiled. I’m going to try the 5oz in the gallon and check the difference.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Can you do a test battle of all the most popular 2019 handheld vacuums? The 2018 video only did like 3 different ones.