Carpet, wood, tile, linoleum? What is your flooring preference? Me? I like them all. There are pros and cons to all of them. What I love about carpet is the softness underfoot and also the visual softness that it adds to decor. But the dirt. The stains. That is definitely the downside to carpet. And my family room carpet is need of a good cleaning. Actually, if truth be told, it’s in need of being replaced! There are stains on that carpet that aren’t coming out. Ever. This may be due to the fact that I sometimes use the family room as my DIY area and some of those stains are dye, paint, and stain. Oops!
But there is also dirt that can be removed. It was time for me to figure out how to deep clean a carpet! With the right carpet cleaner.
Ahh, but which carpet cleaner is the right one? I recently had the chance to rent both the BISSELL Big Green and the Rug Doctor and I put them to the test! Which one would I like better, which one would clean my carpet better?
I decided to clean my carpet on Friday, just before the start of the long holiday weekend. This way it would be done in time for family gatherings and also be summer-ready. Picking up each carpet cleaner at my local grocery store went off without a hitch. I just went straight to the customer service desk and was taken care of – no problems. I did drag my grown son along – someone had to help me get those machines into my little coupe! One fit in the trunk and one fit in the back seat.
Once we got home and read the instructions on the machines, I had to say that I was immediately favoring the the Big Green Machine by BISSELL. Why? Well, the instructions were more clear, you didn’t need a bucket and no measuring was necessary. Simply take the tank to the faucet for water and then add 2 capfuls of the detergent. Easy! I like easy!
So what about how well they clean the carpet. That’s the most important part!
It wasn’t even close. The BISSELL Big Green machine got the carpet cleaner than the Rug Doctor machine. After just a few passes with the both machines, I moved the Rug Doctor out of the way and finished cleaning the carpet and area rug with the BISSELL Big Green machine.
The BISSELL Big Green was also much easier to maneuver than the Rug Doctor. You can only roll the Rug Doctor backwards. The BISSELL Big Green rolls in both directions. In my opinion, this made huge difference on how well or how difficult the machines maneuvered.
The proof is in the dirty water! Seeing that dirty water is so satisfying. It feels good to know that dirt is no longer in my carpet!
I love starting out summer with a freshly-cleaned carpet in my family room!
BISSELL is offering my readers $10 coupon to help you deep clean your carpet and get ready for summer too! Click here to get your coupon.
Plus there more!
BISSELL is giving away one FREE BIG GREEN RENT MACHINE to one of my readers! One person will win a 24-hour rental from one of 6,000 retail stores across the country – the perfect time to get those carpets ready for summertime.
How to win:
- Visit BISSELL Big Green Rental Carpet Cleaner and comment below telling me why you’d most like to win.
- For an extra entry, leave a comment with the store name of the nearest Big Green rental location – no need to include a city or state. (Find all the locations here – just enter your zip.)
The winner will be notified on Monday, June 6.
Many thanks to BISSELL for sponsoring today’s story and paying the rental fees and providing formulas for this post. BISSELL is helping me get my home ready for the summer!
Leilani says
Thankfully we only have one room with carpet. Our family had a Bissell vacuum/shampooer but I had to plug my ears with cotton it was so dang loud! Good to know of a quality rug cleaner in case any of my clients ask. 🙂
Sean M says
Good to know info. Will keep in mind when I go to clean my carpets
Maureen says
I actually prefer carpet, but have all hardwood with area rugs that, with 2 dogs, could use a good cleaning!
julie says
I’d really love to win because we’re getting ready to sell our house and the last parts that we’re working on is the cleaning and painting. I’d love to get our rooms deep cleaned
donna says
With three children, it seems like I can never get the house clean / clean enough. With the summer, they’ll be spending the majority of their time with their sports or at sports camps so I can really dig into the carpets and pretty much everything.
Leigh Anne Borders says
We have two furbabies and four young kids. With summer looming in our future and the traveling between outdoors and the living room, my poor carpet looks nothing like what we got when we purchased our home. I would love to win this to try to get back what i once had. Plus I love that you guys have done the work testing both! I have tried the Rug Doctor personally and was not impressed. I had a friend that told me about the Big Green and what great results she had. Now that I see your post, I know!
Leigh Anne Borders says
There is a Petsmart near me that rents them!
Anita Goodman says
There is no place within 50 miles that rents the Bissell but I would like to have one since I have a cat and dog. I would send you pictures of the accumulated dirt and stains my 20 year old carpet has from pets, children, etc. but I’m really too ashamed for that. I really need the Bissell!!!
Christopher Groome says
Great Post! I have used the rug doctor and didn’t think much of it, at first it looked nice and clean but that was because it was sopping wet, When it dried no difference. Never seen the green machine before not sure if they have them in the UK. I will stick to baking Soda, white winegar & dishwashing liquid 🙂
McKenzie says
I love carpets too, but you are so right about the downside being stains. Thank you for sharing this!
emma says
This is a great comparison. I usually shell out for a professional to come clean my carpets, but I’d love to be able to rent a machine and do it myself. Unfortunately, my only experience with a rug doctor didn’t leave me satisfied. I’ll have to try out the bissell. Thanks!
Jacob P says
These are great tips for keeping your capret green and clean! I have a cream color carpet so you basically see every mess, so I will have to try these tips! Thanks for sharing.
Dallas rug cleaning says
Wow! What if I don’t have that kind of equipment? What’s the alternative?
Bella says
Hi Jeannie. What a unique carpet cleaning post. I’m a big fan of trying products side by side to see which one does better. Thank you for doing this so we don’t have to! I’m glad Bissel did the job for you!
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If your furniture is still under warranty, cleaning it on your own may invalidate the warranty.
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Professionals should be hired to treat the furniture when it is damaged or badly stained. This is necessary to restore and preserve the material.
Peter Eckhart says
Thank you for this very well discussed comparison. It’s really worth it… to thoroughly assess the quality of cleaning equipment first before buying.
Chris Ashby says
The easy-maneuver feature is indeed the most important factor to consider. The user’s convenience in operating the equipment is really a priority. Thanks.
Dennis N Rutledge says
Hey JEANIE,
Your blog article about HOW TO DEEP CLEAN A CARPET was excellent. Your expertise on describing the details of the topic was even better.The advice you have listed was excellent and I found it very helpful in many ways. The part about Which One Is Better was so amazing because you cleverly covered most of the aspects in a short note.
Have you ever wondered or thought about adding and updating your list on the blog post that encourages visitors to get engaged with your site more and more?
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Jack says
I am all for DIY projects, but carpet cleaning should not be one of them. Cleaning with inadequate equipment and cleaning solutions can and will do more harm than good. Hire a true professional and you will not regret it!
alexbarnorld says
Really wonderful article, I am always worried about my carpet that how can I clean it perfectly but after reading this article my concerns are ended. Thank you so much for sharing this article its very helpful for me.
Liam Patterson says
Great post! Thanks for sharing and keep posting more.
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Laurie Willis says
Was sitting with my baby on the carpet and found that even after cleaning it, there were some areas which were uncleaned and baby started sneezing after that moment, I really got worried and begin finding some effective tips, and here we go I got one of the most effective and effortless tips to dep clean my carpets and now I can leave my baby on the carpet and he is very much joyful.
alex arnorld says
Innovative, I am definitely gonna try this one. it was really helpful I was facing difficulties in cleaning my carpet but with the help of this, I am sure this is not gonna be a big issue anymore.
jason flinn says
Wow! the article was very great I glad to read this article, it’s very useful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Cindy says
Thank you for what you are sharing very helpful.
Kate says
I’ve been trying to do carpet and rug cleaning for a few days. And I’ve been sooo confused. Most guides told to buy random things I didn’t know I needed and do weird things I didn’t know. But cool post tho. This article of yours had been particularly helpful so Thanks for Sharing!
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Alex says
Your carpet is looking spotless after the deep clean.
Another downside to carpets is they attract hairs pretty easily and removing hairs from carpet is a dreadful chore for me.
How do you remove hairs from the carpet?
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Elsie Campbell says
Hi Jeanie,
Thank you for sharing such an awesome article. I have carpeted stairs in my home and I use dyson v7 motorhead. I feel It can not clean my carpeted stairs properly. Will you please recommend some good vacuum cleaner which I can use without any problem.
John Grant says
Hi Jeanie
Really appreciate for this awesome contribution. I was worried about to clean up my carpeted rooms. By scrolling to your post I hope I somehow got a smart solution. I have two pets and child’s in my home. The sheds fur everywhere. My current vacuum cleaner could not pick up dust and hairs completely. Is there any solution? would you please recommend me any vacuum model or any special tips to get rid of this?
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Prabir says
Hi Jeanie,
It is really a useful post for every household owner specially who love to clean their home by himself.
The BISSELL Big Green is suitable for carpet cleaning , but is it work good on hard floors?
Thanks
Floormost says
Good to know info. Many thanks!
Clean Carpet says
Thanks for sharing. It was great.
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Hi, Thanks for sharing such nice tips with us. No doubt, cleaning carpets is a big job. But you made it simple. Hope you will continue your writing with great tips again.
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Oliver Brown says
Hi Jeanie,
I like the post but I would like one thing instead of buying the machine , you can book the carpet repair services from any organization. that will be cost effective.
Isabelle Wills says
Hello Jeanie,
Thanks for sharing the post about Bissel & Rug Doctor. Keep sharing the good work
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Hello,
Can you tell me the cost of the cleaner. Thanks for sharing the post
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ESCO says
Thank you for sharing this guide! Carpets accumulate a lot of dust and allergens and can cause poor air quality at home. That makes proper cleaning essential.
Regina says
I love carpets, too. But I made a decision to get rid of them in rooms with lots of traffic such as the living room and corridors. The carpets in these rooms get dirty very quickly, and I felt as if the air there was getting stuffy because of this. But I still have carpets in the bedroom and it wouldn’t be so cozy without them.
It was very useful for me to read your article. Thanks!
Polestar says
If the air in your home gets stuffy pretty quickly, then you may need to check the filters of your air conditioner. Dirty AC filters are the most common cause of poor indoor air quality. Pros recommend cleaning them at least once every three months, but this may vary depending on the type of filter you are using. Look at this article to find out how often your filters need to be cleaned or changed: https://polestarplumbing.com/tips-tricks/choosing-the-right-ac-filter-for-allergy-sufferers.
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Sarah Boose says
I have tried many products to deep clean my carpet but have yet to get results. I never thought that Bissell vacuum would be able to clean this carpet effectively, but it works. Thanks for recommending this method.
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