The Bissell Little Green and Hoover CleanSlate Pet are both corded portable cleaners for carpet, upholstery, stairs, rugs, and car interiors. They solve the same broad problem, but their current US product pages describe different tank information and different tool sets.
This comparison is deliberately limited to the Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner 1400B and the Hoover CleanSlate Pet Carpet & Upholstery Spot Cleaner FH14000V. Hoover’s browser title uses the shorter series identifier FH14000, while the current product page itself displays FH14000V; this guide uses the latter throughout. It does not treat another Little Green, CleanSlate bundle, or retailer listing as the same machine.
Neither cleaner is a replacement for an upright carpet cleaner when an entire room needs cleaning. The useful choice is narrower: do you need a basic spot-cleaning setup with Bissell’s 48-ounce listed clean-tank capacity, or do Hoover’s separate published clean- and dirty-water capacities plus its wider and tighter-area tools better suit the messes you actually handle?
Quick Answer
Choose the Bissell Little Green 1400B when you want a lighter listed carry weight, a straightforward tool set for ordinary isolated spots, and a product page that lists a 48 oz clean-tank capacity. Bissell lists a 15 ft cord, a 4 ft hose, a 3 A corded power rating, and a 9.65 lb weight.
Choose the Hoover CleanSlate Pet FH14000V when you expect to use a 7-inch coverage tool on broader spots, need a separate TightSpot Tool for seams and edges, or want the current product page’s explicit 40 oz clean-water and 23 oz dirty-water figures. Hoover lists a 15 ft cord, a 4.5 ft hose, and an 11.9 in width.
The name “Pet” does not mean the Hoover only makes sense in a home with pets. It means its supplied tools and product language focus more on recurring hair, upholstery, and accident-cleanup routines. Conversely, the Little Green is not limited to tiny spills; it simply ships with a different set of tools.
Exact Models and Official Specifications
| Detail | Bissell Little Green 1400B | Hoover CleanSlate Pet FH14000V |
|---|---|---|
| Official product name | Little Green Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner | CleanSlate Pet Carpet & Upholstery Spot Cleaner |
| Clean-water capacity listed | 48 oz | 40 oz |
| Dirty-water capacity listed | Not stated numerically on the current product page reviewed | 23 oz |
| Power setup | Corded, 3 A | Corded |
| Power-cord length | 15 ft | 15 ft |
| Hose length | 4 ft | 4.5 ft |
| Physical detail publicly listed | 9.65 lb weight | 11.9 in width |
| Named supplied cleaning tools | 3-inch Tough Stain Tool, Spraying Crevice Tool, HydroRinse Hose Tool | 7-inch WidePath Tool, TightSpot Tool, Hose Rinse Tool |
The table intentionally does not invent a dirty-water capacity for the Bissell or a weight for the Hoover. The current official pages do not present those matching figures in the specification sections reviewed. That makes a simple “bigger tank” or “lighter machine” verdict unreliable beyond the information each maker actually publishes.
The Tank Difference Is About Routine, Not a Winner
Bissell lists the 1400B’s clean-tank capacity as 48 oz. Hoover lists 40 oz for clean water and 23 oz for dirty water on the CleanSlate Pet. Those are useful planning details, but they are not a clean head-to-head capacity score.
For one thing, the Bissell product page does not provide a corresponding numeric dirty-water capacity in its current public specifications. For another, the amount of solution you use depends on the tool, fabric, stain, and how many passes you make. Do not add the Hoover’s two figures together or assume that a larger number automatically means fewer interruptions.
The practical question is simpler: after a cleaning session, are you prepared to mix approved solution, empty recovered water, rinse the tank and tools, and let the parts dry before storage? Both machines require that routine. A portable cleaner left with dirty water in a cabinet is a poor fit for a small apartment, regardless of the number printed beside the tank.
Tool Coverage Changes the Better Choice
The Little Green 1400B includes a 3-inch Tough Stain Tool, a Spraying Crevice Tool, and Bissell’s HydroRinse hose-cleaning tool. That combination makes sense for a drink spill on a rug, a small upholstery mark, a fabric chair, or a narrow edge where a full-size cleaner would be awkward.
Hoover includes a 7-inch WidePath Tool, a TightSpot Tool, and a Hose Rinse Tool. The wider tool gives you a broader working path for a larger localized stain, while the TightSpot Tool is the relevant difference for sofa seams, baseboards, and tight corners. That is a role difference, not proof that the Hoover removes every stain better.
If the task is usually one small mark at a time, a broader tool may stay in the storage bin. If you often clean cushions, pet beds, vehicle fabric, or more than one connected spot, having both a wide and narrow tool can reduce tool switching. Choose based on the surfaces you clean repeatedly, not on the number of accessories in a product photo.
Reach and Placement in a Small Home
Both models have a listed 15 ft power cord. The Hoover’s listed hose is half a foot longer at 4.5 ft, compared with 4 ft for the Bissell. That difference can help around a couch arm, stair edge, or car seat, but the base still needs a safe, level spot near an outlet.
Do not select either model on the assumption that a longer cord or hose makes placement irrelevant. You still need room for the machine body, an open path for the cord, a place to prepare solution, and a route to empty recovered water. Do not use an extension cord unless the current owner documentation for the exact model permits it.
Bissell publicly lists the 1400B at 9.65 lb. Hoover’s current product page lists width but does not give a matching machine weight in its visible specification table. That is why this guide does not call one unit easier to carry overall. For a high shelf or a walk-up apartment, verify the current owner material and measure the actual storage area before ordering.
Cleaning Up the Cleaner
Both manufacturers include a tool intended to help clean the hose route after use: Bissell calls its included item the HydroRinse Hose Tool, and Hoover calls its item the Hose Rinse Tool. Those tools are useful, but they do not remove the basic post-cleaning work.
Plan to empty dirty water, clean the tank and tool as directed in the owner material, and let the relevant components dry before putting the cleaner away. Use only a formula and dilution method approved for the machine and the surface. Fabric care labels still matter, especially on delicate, color-sensitive, or water-sensitive upholstery.
Hoover’s product-support page links the official manual for the CleanSlate Pet and states a two-year warranty when purchased on Hoover.com. Bissell’s 1400B product page links its official user-guide and warranty resources, but the product page does not present a matching warranty duration in the specifications reviewed here. Do not use warranty length as a comparison point without checking the current guide for the exact model, country, seller, and proof-of-purchase conditions.
Which One Fits Your Actual Use?
The Bissell Little Green 1400B is the more direct fit when your needs are occasional: a small carpet spill, upholstery touch-up, car-interior spot, or a narrow crevice. Its official specification page gives you a 48 oz clean-tank figure, 15 ft of cord, 4 ft of hose, and a basic stain-and-crevice tool set.
The Hoover CleanSlate Pet FH14000V is worth considering when a wider localized cleaning path and a separate tight-area tool would both see regular use. Its official page provides separate clean- and dirty-water capacities, a 4.5 ft hose, a 7-inch WidePath Tool, and a TightSpot Tool. Those features make the workflow easier to match to different areas, but they do not make it a whole-room carpet cleaner.
If you are also deciding among Bissell’s own Little Green versions, read our Bissell Little Green vs Little Green Pet Pro comparison. That article covers the different question of whether Bissell’s Pet Pro tool set and added reach are worthwhile within the same product family.
What Neither Machine Can Promise
Portable spot cleaners are for local cleaning on compatible soft surfaces. They cannot guarantee that an old stain, odor, or discoloration will disappear. Results depend on the material, the source and age of the stain, the approved cleaning formula, and whether the item can safely be cleaned with water.
Neither machine replaces dry debris removal. Remove loose solids, hair, and debris first, then follow the current instructions for the selected cleaner. Test a hidden area when a fabric’s care information is unclear, and stop if the surface is not suitable for water-based cleaning.
FAQ
Is the Hoover CleanSlate Pet only for pet owners?
No. Its 7-inch WidePath, TightSpot, and hose-rinse tools can also suit upholstery, stairs, rugs, and car interiors. The question is whether those tool roles match your recurring cleanup jobs.
Does the Bissell Little Green have a bigger tank than the Hoover?
Bissell lists a 48 oz clean-tank capacity, while Hoover lists 40 oz clean water and 23 oz dirty water. The published numbers describe different parts of the systems, and Bissell’s current public page does not state a numeric dirty-water capacity. They should not be treated as one like-for-like total-capacity comparison.
Which one has more reach?
Both current product pages list a 15 ft power cord. Hoover lists a 4.5 ft hose, while Bissell lists a 4 ft hose. That extra half foot can matter at the edge of a couch or vehicle seat, but it does not eliminate the need for safe base placement and access to an outlet.
Do the hose-rinse tools make maintenance automatic?
No. They can help flush the hose route, but you still need to empty, rinse, and dry the parts as instructed for the exact model. Do not store either cleaner with recovered water left inside.
Bottom Line
Pick the Bissell Little Green 1400B for a simpler, basic spot-cleaning routine with its listed 48-ounce clean tank and focused tool set. Pick the Hoover CleanSlate Pet FH14000V when the wider 7-inch tool, TightSpot Tool, separate published dirty-water capacity, and extra half foot of hose fit the surfaces you clean most often.
Before buying, confirm the exact model number on the live official product page, check the owner material, and measure the place where the cleaner, cord, hose, tools, and drying components will live. That will prevent more mistakes than choosing based on a product-family name alone.
For a broader decision that also covers the Bissell Pet Pro and a storage-first Mini option, use our portable spot cleaner for a small apartment guide.
