Black Friday 2026: carpet cleaner deals
5 price drops for pet stains, urine odor and dingy carpet, with the Shark CarpetXpert at a record low
Pet stains and urine odor come back when the spill soaked into the carpet pad and was never pulled out, so the free fix is to blot, use an enzyme cleaner and extract. If the carpet still looks dingy, five carpet cleaners are under their three-month Amazon average today, and the Shark CarpetXpert is at its lowest price ever. Black Friday is November 27, and Amazon has not announced its own sale dates yet. We checked each machine against its own price history on November 8: one record low, two lows for three months, and two that are under their averages but not three-month lows, so we say plainly which drops matter.
How we check a deal: we check every Amazon.com price and compare it with the list price. These savings are against list prices, not record lows, and we say so on the page. We don’t test these products hands-on.
By Jamilur Rahman, Founder & Editor · Updated November 8, 2026
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The short answer
When do Black Friday 2026 carpet cleaner deals start? Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26), and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale dates yet (checked November 8), so we are not guessing at one. The five carpet cleaners below are under their three-month Amazon average now, about three weeks before the big weekend, and every one was sold and shipped by Amazon.com when we checked, so there is no need to hold off if pet stains, urine odor or dingy carpet before the holiday guests arrive is the problem today.
The short answer. A stain or a pet smell that keeps coming back was never pulled out of the carpet pad. A spill soaks through the fibers into the pad, and if you only treat the top, the stain wicks back up as the surface dries. The free fix: blot, don’t rub, with a clean cloth, rinse with cold water, use an enzyme cleaner for pet urine, then extract or blot the liquid out. If the carpet is still dull or the spot returns, a machine that sprays and sucks the water back out is the next step, and these are the drops worth a look. The winner is the Shark CarpetXpert with StainStriker (EX201) at $199, its lowest Amazon price ever and $62 under its three-month average of $261.89: an upright for whole rooms with a built-in stain remover for spots. Get an upright for wall-to-wall carpet and rugs: the BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4123 at $279.99 adds a steam pretreater, and the Hoover SmartWash+ at $199.99 is the automatic one. Get a portable for spots, stairs, the couch or the car: the BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro at $139.99 is our pet pick, and the Little Green HydroSteam at $199.99 is for old, set-in spots. Don’t buy an upright for one spot on one couch: the $139.99 portable does that job.
What other roundups miss. Most “Black Friday carpet cleaner deals” lists show a discount against a list price the machine rarely sells for. We checked each one here against its own three-month Amazon price history on Keepa on November 8, and all five are sold and shipped by Amazon.com. The Shark CarpetXpert is at its lowest Amazon price ever. The BISSELL 4123 is at its lowest in three months, and the Little Green Pet Pro ties its three-month low. The Hoover SmartWash+ and the Little Green HydroSteam are under their averages but are not three-month lows: each was about $180 in early August. We say so on each card. The BISSELL 4123, the Pet Pro and the Little Green HydroSteam carried Amazon’s “Limited time deal” badge, and prices move daily, so tap “View on Amazon” for today’s number.
The best deals right now
Amazon prices when we checked on November 8, 2026. Savings are against each product’s three-month average Amazon price (Keepa), not an inflated list price. Prices change often, so tap through for today's price.
- SAVE $62Shark CarpetXpert with StainStriker Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, 3 Tools (EX201)$199.00 at Amazon$199.00$26124% offLowest price ever
- SAVE $15
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner (3909)$139.99 at Amazon$139.99$154.9910% offLowest in 3 months - SAVE $34
BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner (4123)$279.99 at Amazon$279.99$313.9911% offLowest in 3 months - SAVE $21
Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine$199.99 at Amazon$199.99$220.9910% off - SAVE $21
BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam Portable Carpet Cleaner (3618)$199.99 at Amazon$199.99$220.9910% off
Best Black Friday carpet cleaner machine deals: upright cleaners for whole rooms
Three uprights for whole-room carpet that looks dull. The Shark CarpetXpert at $199 is our winner: its lowest Amazon price ever, $62 under its average, with a built-in stain remover for the spots. The BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam 4123 at $279.99 adds a steam pretreater and a 1-gallon clean tank, but it costs $81 more than the Shark. The Hoover SmartWash+ at $199.99 is the push-and-pull automatic one, only $21 under its average and not a three-month low.
- SAVE $62
Shark CarpetXpert with StainStriker Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner, 3 Tools (EX201)
Upright carpet cleaner with a built-in spot and stain remover and 3 tools · Fixes: whole-room carpet that looks dull, plus the spot the dog keeps using$199.003-month avg $261You save $62 (24% off the 3-month average)- Lowest price ever
- 2K+ bought in past month
- Checked November 8, 2026
The CarpetXpert is Shark’s upright carpet cleaner with a built-in StainStriker spot and stain remover. The listing says upright mode cleans carpets and area rugs with a high-speed brushroll, high-pressure PowerSpray and suction, and that the spot remover extends from the machine to reach stairs, upholstery and couches. It lists three tools for crevices, upholstery and pet messes, and says StainStriker removes odors such as pet urine and smoke at the source. At $199.00 it is at its lowest Amazon price ever and $62 under its 90-day average of $261.89. Pick it for pets plus whole rooms. Don’t pick it if one couch is the only job: a $139.99 portable does that.
$199.00 at Amazon - SAVE $34
BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner (4123)
Upright carpet cleaner with a built-in steam pretreater and a 1-gallon clean tank · Fixes: set-in stains in high-traffic carpet$279.993-month avg $313.99You save $34 (11% off the 3-month average)- Lowest in 3 months
- 1K+ bought in past month
- Checked November 8, 2026
The Revolution HydroSteam 4123 is BISSELL’s upright carpet cleaner with HydroSteam Technology. The listing says its built-in steam pretreater loosens sticky stains from carpet, and that the XL DirtLifter PowerBrush lifts embedded dirt and stains. It lists a 1-gallon clean tank for fewer refills, a 7-foot hose and tools for couches, stairs and pet beds, and an EZ Clean brush roll cover with a Catch & Clean Tray. At $279.99 it is the lowest in three months and $34 under its 90-day average of $314.74. Pick it for set-in stains. Don’t pick it for the best price: the Shark is $81 less.
$279.99 at Amazon - SAVE $21
Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
Upright carpet cleaner with auto mix, auto dry and HeatForce drying · Fixes: dingy whole rooms, with no wand work$199.993-month avg $220.99You save $21 (10% off the 3-month average)- 2K+ bought in past month
- Checked November 8, 2026
The SmartWash+ is Hoover’s automatic upright carpet cleaner. The listing says its motion-sensing design mixes the solution for you and dries as you pull back, with no triggers or buttons, and that HeatForce Technology helps dry floors faster. It lists FlexForce PowerBrushes for embedded dirt and pet messes, plus a 2-in-1 Pet Tool, a Stair Tool and an 8-foot hose. At $199.99 it is $21 under its 90-day average of $221.86, but it is not a three-month low: it was about $180 for a few days in early August. Pick it for whole rooms. Don’t pick it for the discount: the Shark costs about the same and is at a record low.
Not a 3-month low: it was about $180 for a few days in early August
$199.99 at Amazon
Best Black Friday portable carpet cleaner deals: pet accidents, couches and car seats
Two BISSELL Little Greens for the one spot the dog keeps using. The Little Green Pet Pro at $139.99 is our portable pick: it ties its three-month low, is $15 under its average and costs $59 less than the cheapest upright here. The Little Green HydroSteam at $199.99 adds steam and three modes for old, set-in spots, but it is only $21 under its average, is not a three-month low and costs about the same as the Shark upright. Pick it for upholstery and the car, not for whole rooms.
- SAVE $15
BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro Portable Carpet Cleaner (3909)
Portable spot cleaner with a Urine Eliminator formula · Fixes: the one spot on the couch the dog keeps using$139.993-month avg $154.99You save $15 (10% off the 3-month average)- Lowest in 3 months
- 2K+ bought in past month
- Checked November 8, 2026
The Little Green Pet Pro is BISSELL’s portable carpet cleaner for pet accidents. The listing says it cleans carpet, upholstery and auto interiors, has extra-large clean and dirty tanks for less emptying, and leads with a strongest-suction claim. It is meant for use with BISSELL’s Triple Action PET PRO OXY Spot & Stain formula with Urine Eliminator, which the listing says is for pet stain removal. At $139.99 it ties its lowest in three months, the same price as August to mid-September, and is $15 under its 90-day average of $155.05. Pick it for spots on furniture and the car. Don’t pick it for a whole room: it is built for spots.
Ties its 3-month low: the same price from August to mid-September
$139.99 at Amazon - SAVE $21
BISSELL Little Green HydroSteam Portable Carpet Cleaner (3618)
Portable spot cleaner with steam and 3 cleaning modes · Fixes: old, set-in spots on upholstery and car seats$199.993-month avg $220.99You save $21 (10% off the 3-month average)- 4K+ bought in past month
- Checked November 8, 2026
The Little Green HydroSteam is BISSELL’s portable cleaner with steam. The listing says steam, suction and OXY formula remove set-in stains and oily messes from carpet, upholstery and other surfaces. It lists three modes: SteamWash for tough, oily messes, Steam for refreshing upholstery and tile and grout, and Wash for enzyme-based stains such as pet accidents. It also lists a 64 oz clean tank, a 5-inch Tough Stain Tool and a Multi-Surface Tool. At $199.99 it is $21 under its 90-day average of $221.76, but it is not a three-month low: it was about $180 in early August. Pick it for old spots. Don’t pick it for whole rooms.
Not a 3-month low: about $180 in early August; $199.99 since late September
$199.99 at Amazon
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Quick tips before you buy
A stain or smell that returns is usually still in the pad. Urine soaks through the fibers into the pad, and when the top dries it wicks back up. Work in this order. Find the spots first: a cheap UV flashlight in a dark room shows old urine, and your nose finds the rest. Blot a fresh spot with a clean white cloth or paper towels, pressing down, not rubbing, because rubbing spreads the stain and frays the fibers. Rinse with cold water and blot again. For pet urine, use an enzyme cleaner made for it, leave it for the time on the label, then pull the liquid out with towels or an extractor. Use cold water first on a fresh stain, since hot water can set some stains, and avoid ammonia-based cleaners on urine. If you have pet hair as well, vacuum thoroughly before any wet cleaning: a carpet cleaner is not a vacuum, and wet hair clumps in the brush and the hose.
An upright cleans a whole room in passes, like a vacuum, and suits wall-to-wall carpet and big rugs. The Shark, the BISSELL 4123 and the Hoover are uprights, and the 4123 lists a 1-gallon clean tank and the Hoover an 8-foot hose and a Stair Tool. A portable is a small tank-and-hose machine for spots, stairs, couches and the car. The Little Green Pet Pro and the Little Green HydroSteam are portables, and the HydroSteam lists a 64 oz clean tank and a 5-inch Tough Stain Tool. The Shark is the exception that does both, because the listing says its spot and stain remover extends from the upright. If your problem is the whole living room before holiday guests, get an upright. If it is two spots on the couch and the car seat, a $139.99 portable is the better buy.
On paper, the listings split into two camps. The BISSELL 4123 and the Little Green HydroSteam list HydroSteam: the 4123 has a built-in steam pretreater that loosens sticky stains, and the Little Green has a Steam mode for upholstery and tile and grout, plus a Wash mode for enzyme-based stains like pet accidents. The Hoover lists HeatForce Technology to help dry floors faster, and the Little Green HydroSteam lists upholstery drying in about 30 minutes. The Shark and Pet Pro bullets we checked do not mention heat or steam. The listings pitch steam for oily, set-in messes, but cold water first is still the rule for a fresh urine spot. However you clean, run a fan and open a window, and keep people and pets off damp carpet until it is dry.
Skip renting a machine for one room, or for one stain, when a $140 portable does spots and stays in the closet for the next accident. Skip extra shampoo: more solution does not clean better, and leftover soap leaves a sticky residue that attracts dirt, so measure to the label and finish with a clear-water pass. Skip soaking wool rugs and other natural-fiber rugs: they can shrink, bleed or stain when wet, so read the care tag and use a light, dry method or a professional cleaner. Skip rubbing a fresh stain, because it spreads it. And skip judging a deal by a “percent off” badge: compare today’s price with the three-month average on a tracker such as Keepa.
Quick answers
When do Black Friday 2026 carpet cleaner deals start?+
Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale dates yet (checked November 8). The five carpet cleaners on this page are already under their three-month Amazon average today, and the Shark CarpetXpert is at its lowest Amazon price ever, so these drops are live now.
Why does a pet stain or urine smell keep coming back?+
Because the spill soaked through the carpet fibers into the pad and was never pulled out. If you only clean the top, the stain wicks back up as the surface dries, and the smell can return in damp weather. Blot (don’t rub) a fresh spot, rinse with cold water, use an enzyme cleaner made for pet urine, then extract or blot the liquid out. Old spots may need a few rounds. A machine that sprays and sucks the water back out does that last step better than towels.
What is the best carpet cleaner for pet urine and odor?+
On paper, two stand out. The Shark CarpetXpert is the whole-room pick: the listing says StainStriker removes odors such as pet urine and smoke at the source, and it is at its lowest Amazon price ever at $199. The BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro is the spot pick at $139.99: the listing names the Urine Eliminator formula and pet stain removal. The Little Green HydroSteam lists a Wash mode for enzyme-based stains like pet accidents. We do not test hands-on, so this is a comparison of listings and prices.
Upright or portable carpet cleaner?+
Get an upright if you have wall-to-wall carpet or big rugs and want the whole room to look fresh. Get a portable if the problem is a few spots, the stairs, a couch or a car seat. The Shark is the in-between: it is an upright with a built-in spot and stain remover that extends from the machine, per the listing. A portable costs less and stores in a closet. An upright cleans more floor per pass but is bulkier. Neither replaces a vacuum, so vacuum first, especially if you have pet hair.
Is it worth buying a carpet cleaner or renting one?+
It depends on how often you clean. Rental day rates vary by store, so check yours, and add the shampoo you buy on top. A rental also means a pickup and a return before the stain is dry. If you have pets or kids and expect a few spills a year, a $140 portable or a $199 upright can pay for itself after a few rentals, depending on your store’s rate, and is ready the moment an accident happens. If you clean carpet once a year, renting can still make sense. Either way, the free steps first: blot, cold water and an enzyme cleaner for pet urine.
Can I use any shampoo in a BISSELL, Hoover or Shark?+
Check the manual before you pour anything in. The listings point to specific formulas: the Hoover says to pair it with Hoover cleaning solution, including a Pet formula, and the Little Green Pet Pro is meant for BISSELL’s Triple Action PET PRO OXY Spot & Stain formula with Urine Eliminator. The Shark listing describes its own StainStriker system, which fuses two formulas on contact. Some makers warn that other formulas can foam too much or affect the warranty, and too much of any shampoo leaves a sticky residue that attracts dirt. Use the amount on the label and finish with clear water.
Is the Shark CarpetXpert worth it on Black Friday?+
At $199 it is at its lowest Amazon price ever, $62 under its three-month average of $261.89, and $50 to $100 under the $250 to $300 it cost from August to late October. The listing says it is an upright for carpets and area rugs with a built-in StainStriker spot and stain remover and three tools, and that it removes odors such as pet urine and smoke at the source. It is worth it if you want one machine for whole rooms and the odd stain. If you only need a couch or the car cleaned, the $139.99 BISSELL Little Green Pet Pro is a better fit.
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