(checked 2026-10-10)
HGTV's best portable: it beat the Little Green on tough stains with big tanks and strong suction, and rolls on wheels. But it weighs about as much as an upright, the dirty tank is hard to rinse, and Amazon owners report leaks and units dying within three months (14% 1-2 star).
Top complaints
- Stops working, leaks
Amazon's summary says durability is a concern, with the machine stopping after less than three months, and owners report significant leaks with water spilling out of the unit.
- Heavy and bulky
HGTV says it's bulkier than other portables and, at 18.96 lb, weighs as much as many upright models.
Source: HGTV - Hard-to-rinse tank; mixed results
HGTV says the 128-oz dirty tank has a small opening that's hard to rinse thoroughly. Amazon's summary says some owners find many stains remain and some think it isn't worth the money.
What owners love
- Best portable in HGTV's test
HGTV says it outperformed all portable models it evaluated, clearing red wine in minutes with no visible sign or odor and peanut butter in about five minutes.
Source: HGTV - Powerful suction
HGTV lists powerful suction and large tanks; Amazon owners call the suction impressive and the setup easy.
- Wheels make it portable
HGTV says its wheels and retractable handle make it easy to cart around despite the weight, with a 28-ft cord.
Source: HGTV
- You want a light, compact unit
- You hate leaks or hard-to-rinse tanks
- Reliability matters more than raw suction
- Bigger spot jobs (128-oz dirty tank)
- Car interiors and fabric seats (per owners)
- Rolling it between rooms (wheels, retractable handle)
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- HGTV: Best portable (updated 2026-07-14): beat the Little Green on tough stains with less effort; cons are a hard-to-clean dirty tank and a bulkier build (18.96 lb). Listed at $162 (regularly $190).