Why I prefer Carpet Extraction -- another Bissell Little Green ProHeat demo

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Quenga

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So this was my 1996 Toyota Corolla that was disgustingly soiled. I bought it as a commuter to keep the miles off my M3 and to save the gas $.

The detailer in me also bought it to restore it, lol. I found it exciting that it was as bad as it was. There were so many spills that it was apparent the previous owner never even attempted to clean them up. Probably just let them sit and dry out!

Anyways, I ripped out the seats and started detailing the carpets. This was shortly before I bought my Mytee unit, which would have made this job a LOT easier. But, the results were still professional-grade. This little machine gets the job done if you're on a budget or as a great backup! I bought a used Mytee that we very temperamental, and this little guy came in as backup a few times to save my day.

 
I still use my little green and it works well, especially if a real steam extractor is out of your price range. heck, even a shop wet/dry vac can suffice. thanks for taking time to make your videos.
 
I have green machine too. Love it.

Someone said they no longer offer it.

I saw this yesterday at grocery store


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There are plenty of versions on Amazon. I've seen them as low as $70 at one point w/ Prime shipping.

I thought about getting the Rug Doctor to try it out, but since I don't like their big machines I can't see why I'd like a cheaper version.
 
I wonder how long it would take if i buy this and use it for a 266 square feet carpet lol (looking to get a 60 years old house and deep clean the carpet)
 
Nice videos. I wonder how the outcome would have faired if you used a dedicated carpet shampoo, then vacuum and then toweled?
 
Ebay and search tempest. Price means nothing to people who wholesale or just want it gone. I paid 100$ shipped for a brand new returned Technovap steamer. Search hard enough an you will find something for a sweet deal, same goes with paint depth gauges.
 
Zelfiris said:
I wonder how long it would take if i buy this and use it for a 266 square feet carpet lol (looking to get a 60 years old house and deep clean the carpet)
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It'd probably break your back before you finished!

I would scan the "non-big retailers" for discounted and refurbished stuff. I got a floor cleaner for 1/2 the price as brand new, which was even cheaper than Amazon.



David Fermani said:
Nice videos. I wonder how the outcome would have faired if you used a dedicated carpet shampoo, then vacuum and then toweled?
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I've done that for quick clean ups, but it doesn't work as well as extraction. The majority of interior details I saw were also very horrible. You can't really tell how bad this carpet is -- it gave me headaches from driving it. I HAD to drive with the windows down when I first bought it.

I've tried all sorts of carpet cleaners, vapor steamers, shop vac / towel combos... none worked as well as extraction.
 
I'm actually doing a review on that machine right now. Well, trying to edit it but my computer is not having HD videos.

In short, the Little Green is MUCH better and the one you're linking to is garbage.


If you have something like a Big Lots in your area, I would look there. Can't get a warranty, at least I don't think you can, but they sell refurbished Bissell machines for cheap. I bought the one you linked to for $40. Worth $40, but I wouldn't spent $100+ on it as the new ones retail for.
 
I have a Bissell little green proheat and love it. It is a great little machine for light to medium duty cleaning and perfect for someone that details as a hobby or just does their own stuff. Great to have around the house as well with little kids and pets! Absolutely worth the $100 I paid for it.
 
hahahahaa. wish I would have seen your post before I went out to Lowe's and purchased the one I posted in the link above.

Oh well, I just ordered the Little Green ProHeat from Amazon Prime and will be taking back the "Expert" SpotClean ProHeat tomorrow.

Thanks again for clarifying which one was better……I wouldn't have known from the review I've read.
 
I have the spotclean proheat you referenced to earlier. Not sure why you're returning it. I replaced my little green proheat with it and there is little/no difference aside from nicer aesthetics on the spitclean proheat.
 
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