Is the Bissell Little Green the right spot cleaner for you?
Bissell's Little Green 1400B lists at $129.99 and sold for $99.99 on Bissell's site in October 2026. It is a corded spot cleaner for carpet, upholstery and car interiors, and it does not heat its own water. Tick what you clean and see which side you are on.
What will you clean with it?
What you get for about $99.99
| Type | Corded portable carpet and upholstery spot cleaner |
|---|---|
| Clean water tank | 48 oz |
| Cord length | 15 ft |
| Hose length | 4 ft (Bissell's spec table) |
| Weight | 9.65 lb |
| Power rating | 3 amps |
| Tools | Spraying Crevice Tool, 3 in Tough Stain Tool, HydroRinse self-cleaning hose tool |
| Formula in the box | Trial-size 8 oz Little Green Formula with OXY |
| Water | Hot tap water, not boiling; no built-in heater |
| Surfaces | Carpet, rugs, stairs, upholstery, car interiors |
| Color | Green |
| List price | $129.99 (Bissell) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Bissell's lowest-priced Little Green
- 48 oz clean water tank, larger than the Max Pet's 32 oz
- Self-cleaning hose tool
- Comes with a trial bottle of formula
- Works on carpet, upholstery, stairs and car interiors
Cons
- No heater; you rely on hot tap water
- Corded, so you need an outlet nearby
- Short 4 ft hose
- No pet hair tool
- Too small for whole-room carpet cleaning
Little Green 1400B vs Shark StainStriker vs Little Green HydroSteam Pet
The spot cleaners shoppers most often weigh against the basic Little Green: Shark's rival and Bissell's heated model.
| Bissell Little Green 1400B | Shark StainStriker PX201 | Bissell Little Green HydroSteam Pet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 at Bissell | $139.95 at Home Depot | $199.99 at Bissell |
| Clean water tank | 48 oz | 40.58 fl oz | 64 oz |
| Cord length | 15 ft | 12 ft | 15 ft |
| Hose length | 4 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.8 ft |
| Weight | 9.65 lb | 8.51 lb | 13 lb |
| Heats water | No | No | Yes, with steam modes |
Maker specs and retailer prices as of October 15, 2026. Pick the HydroSteam Pet for oily or set-in stains. Pick the Shark if a lighter machine matters more than tank size. Pick the 1400B for the lowest price and the biggest tank of the unheated two.
Before you buy
Use hot tap water
Bissell says to fill the tank with hot tap water but not boiling water. The machine does not heat it.
Buy a pet formula for urine
Bissell says urine cleanup works best with its PET PRO OXY Spot & Stain Urine Eliminator formula, which is sold separately.
Do a dry pass
Bissell's instructions call for a pass with the spray off to pull out moisture. Repeat until the spot is clean.
Watch for holiday sales
Bissell had the 1400B at $99.99, $30 off list, in mid-October 2026.
Where the Little Green saves money
It is Bissell's cheapest Little Green. These are the trade-offs behind the price.
No heater
You fill it with hot tap water. Bissell's HydroSteam Pet models have a built-in heater and steam modes.
Spot cleaning only
The 48 oz tank and small tools suit spills and stains. A whole room needs a full-size carpet cleaner.
Corded
You need an outlet within the 15 ft cord. For a car in the driveway, plan for an extension cord or the Little Green Cordless.
No pet hair tool
The 1400B ships with a crevice tool and a 3 in stain tool. The Little Green Max Pet adds a pet hair removal tool.
Short hose
Bissell lists the hose at 4 ft, so you move the machine along with you on stairs.
Which Little Green?
Little Green 1400B
The basic corded model with a 48 oz tank. The pick for occasional spills.
Little Green Max Pet 3860
Lighter at 8.2 lb with a pet hair tool and a longer 4.8 ft hose, but a smaller 32 oz tank.
Little Green HydroSteam Pet 3618
Heats water and adds steam modes, with a 64 oz tank. The pick for oily or set-in stains.
Bissell lists the 1400B at $129.99 and was selling it for $99.99 in mid-October 2026; the Max Pet was $109.99, down from $149.99. Expect more cuts around Black Friday. Prices move, so check today's price before you buy.
Prices checked October 15, 2026.
See today's price on AmazonCommon questions
Does the Bissell Little Green heat the water?
No. Bissell says to fill it with hot tap water, not boiling. The Little Green HydroSteam Pet has a built-in heater.
Can you use the Bissell Little Green on a couch?
Yes. Bissell designs it for upholstery, including couches.
Does the Little Green work on pet urine?
Bissell says it does when paired with its PET PRO OXY Spot & Stain Urine Eliminator formula.
How much water does the Little Green hold?
The 1400B has a 48 oz clean water tank.
Is the Bissell Little Green cordless?
No. The 1400B has a 15 ft cord. Bissell sells a separate Little Green Cordless at $199.99.
Bissell Little Green or Shark StainStriker?
The Little Green 1400B has a larger tank (48 oz vs 40.58 fl oz) and a longer cord. The Shark is lighter at 8.51 lb. Neither heats water.
How much does the Bissell Little Green cost?
Bissell lists the 1400B at $129.99 and sold it for $99.99 as of October 15, 2026.
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