Main trade-off
BISSELL Little Green
The short attachment hose requires moving the body around a sofa or vehicle.
Head-to-head
BISSELL Little Green 1400B vs Max Pet SmartMix: 1400B stretches fills, Max lightens carrying and measures formula
The short answer
Choose Little Green 1400B for a larger clean tank and manual solution control. Max Pet SmartMix suits lighter carrying and automatic formula dosing.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Compare tank capacity in the same units
Little Green holds 0.38 US gallon of clean liquid and Little Green Max Pet SmartMix 0.25. The difference is 16 fluid ounces before considering recovery-tank limits.
What this is based on
128 US fluid ounces =1 US gallon. Recorded capacities 48 and 32 fl oz. This normalizes tank volume without predicting cleaning coverage.
Main trade-off
BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
The 32-ounce tanks are sized for spot work rather than a large sectional.
BISSELL Little Green
- Choose it for
- Want more solution between fills
- Prefer manual formula mixing
- Main trade-off
- The short attachment hose requires moving the body around a sofa or vehicle.
BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
- Choose it for
- Want the lighter portable cleaner
- Avoid measuring each solution mixture
- Main trade-off
- The 32-ounce tanks are sized for spot work rather than a large sectional.
About this comparison
Choose Little Green 1400B for a larger clean tank and manual solution control. Max Pet SmartMix suits lighter carrying and automatic formula dosing.
The classic Little Green holds more clean liquid
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Want more solution between fills
Its 48-ounce tank is 50% larger than the 32-ounce Max SmartMix tank. That matters for longer spot work, though application technique determines actual coverage.
- BISSELL Little Green
- Better fit
- BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
- Depends
Want the lighter portable cleaner
The Max weighs 8.2 pounds against the 1400B at 9.65. Automatic dosing is useful when quick setup matters more than maximizing each fill.
- BISSELL Little Green
- Depends
- BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
- Better fit
Check the complete setup
The 1400B official page and Amazon carton can list different accessories. Confirm the rinse and stain tools in the selected package rather than assuming every Little Green bundle is identical.
- BISSELL Little Green
- Depends
- BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
- Depends
Max SmartMix saves 1.45 pounds but gives up16 ounces of clean capacity
The lighter Max has a 32-ounce clean tank against 48 ounces on1400B.
- BISSELL Little Green
- Depends
- BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Compare tank capacity in the same units
Little Green holds 0.38 US gallon of clean liquid and Little Green Max Pet SmartMix 0.25. The difference is 16 fluid ounces before considering recovery-tank limits.
How we reached this conclusion
128 US fluid ounces =1 US gallon. Recorded capacities 48 and 32 fl oz. This normalizes tank volume without predicting cleaning coverage.
Account for the water before lifting
A full clean tank adds roughly 3.13 pounds of water-equivalent weight to Little Green and 2.08 pounds to Little Green Max Pet SmartMix. Move and fill according to the manual.
How we reached this conclusion
Approximate water mass = clean capacity in US gallons ×8.34 lb/gal. Inputs 48/128 and 32/128 gallons. Formula concentration, residual dirty water and tools change the actual total.
Max SmartMix saves 1.45 pounds but gives up16 ounces of clean capacity
The lighter Max has a 32-ounce clean tank against 48 ounces on1400B.
How we reached this conclusion
9.65 - 8.2 = 1.45 lb. 48 - 32 = 16 US fl oz. 16 / 48 × 100 = 33.3% less nominal clean volume.
Choice A
BISSELL, 1400B
Little Green
The familiar portable cleaner uses a 48-ounce tank and a direct spray, scrub and extract workflow.
- Best matched use
- Occasional household spills and basic upholstery cleaning
Checked facts
- BISSELL lists a 48-ounce tank, 15-foot cord and weight under 10 pounds.
- The 1400B uses separate clean and recovery tanks.
- Its compact hose tool sprays, scrubs and extracts from carpet and upholstery.
Choice B
BISSELL, 38572
Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
A light portable that meters formula automatically and includes a self-cleaning stain tool.
- Best matched use
- Frequent small pet messes with less measuring and rinsing
Checked facts
- SmartMix meters water and formula during cleaning.
- BISSELL lists separate 32-ounce clean and dirty tanks and an 8.2-pound weight.
- The bundle includes a self-cleaning tough-stain tool and a pet hair removal tool.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | BISSELL Little Green | BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Portable spot cleaner | Portable spot cleaner | A spot cleaner is not an efficient replacement for a whole-room upright. |
| Nominal clean tank | 48 US fl oz | 32 US fl oz | Capacity is not a promise of area coverage. |
| Empty weight | 9.65 lb | 8.2 lb | Water, tools and solution add weight. |
| Hose | Maker page conflicts between 4 and 4.5 ft | Check exact listing | Check exact bundle contents and any conflicting model documentation. |
| Power cord | 15 ft | Check exact manual | Outlet position affects usable reach. |
| Cleaning system | Manual solution mixing and hose extraction | SmartMix automatic formula dosing | Features do not establish a matched-test cleaning winner. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose BISSELL Little Green
- Tool packs vary. The current official 1400B page lists HydroRinse, so verify the Amazon carton contents.
If you choose BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix
- SmartMix convenience depends on using the compatible formula reservoir correctly.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The classic Little Green holds more clean liquid
Its 48-ounce tank is 50% larger than the 32-ounce Max SmartMix tank. That matters for longer spot work, though application technique determines actual coverage.
SmartMix reduces both weight and dosing work
The Max weighs 8.2 pounds against the 1400B at 9.65. Automatic dosing is useful when quick setup matters more than maximizing each fill.
Compare the exact tool pack
The 1400B official page and Amazon carton can list different accessories. Confirm the rinse and stain tools in the selected package rather than assuming every Little Green bundle is identical.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- These conclusions use published specifications and the stated calculations. They are not a hands-on performance test.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current carpet cleaners comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
All 22 models remain in view on this guide. The answer comes from the facts and trade-offs shown on the page.
22 matching models from 22 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countNo matcher need is preselected here. Open the matcher to add the needs that apply to your home, room or setup.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| BISSELL Little Green | No positive match recorded for these needs |
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| BISSELL Little Green Max Pet SmartMix | No positive match recorded for these needs |
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