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Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288 vs Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.0 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about Heavy-duty pet owners needing extended cleaning sessions — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Carpet Cleaners

Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288

4.0

3 sourcesall derived$459.99as of Aug 1

The Big Green Pet Pro 3288 is the heavy-duty end of BISSELL's home line, built around an 8-row DirtLifter PowerBrush and dual 1.75-gallon tanks so a large area can be cleaned without stopping to refill. A 9-foot hose and pet-specific tools reach stairs and upholstery, and it ships with the brand's urine eliminator formula. The catch is mass: at 44 lbs it is difficult to move, awkward to empty and hard to carry between floors, and it wants warm tap water to work at its best. It suits households with multiple pets and a lot of carpet, and nobody else.

Strengths

— Features 8-Row DirtLifter PowerBrush for powerful stain and odor removal
— Includes long-reach hose (9') and specialized pet tools for hard-to-access areas
— Dual large tank capacity (1.75 gallons each) reduces refilling frequency

Watch-outs

— Heavy weight (44 lbs) may be difficult for some users to maneuver
— Requires warm tap water for optimal cleaning performance

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Ranked #6 in Best Carpet Cleaners

Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704

3.8

3 sources2 derived$79.88as of Aug 1

The Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704 is a small, cheap carpet cleaner that does one job well and several jobs not at all. Suction at the nozzle is good for the money and the tanks are larger than the price suggests, so it covers more ground per fill than most machines near it. Against that: a 7.5-inch cleaning path, weak results in upright stain testing, and no hose or attachments for stairs and furniture. Buyers who want a light, low-maintenance machine for routine carpet upkeep are the fit; anyone who needs to lift set-in stains, or to clean anything that is not a floor, is not.

Strengths

— Very good suction at the nozzle for the price
— Able to cover a larger area than similarly priced models before you need to refill its clean tank or empty its dirty water tank
— Easier to clean and maintain than most similarly priced models

Watch-outs

— Has a very narrow cleaning path
— Didn't perform well in upright stain test

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288

While the Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288 excels in heavy-duty cleaning with its 8-Row DirtLifter PowerBrush and dual tank system, it's significantly heavier than the Bissell ProHeat 2x Revolution Pet Pro Plus 3588F and lacks the latter's specialized pet tools. Compared to the Shark CarpetXpert EX201, it has better overall stain removal but is less versatile in spot cleaning.

Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704

The Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704 stands out for its lightweight design and ease of maintenance compared to the Bissell ProHeat 2x Revolution Pet Pro Plus 3588F and Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288, but it performs poorly in stain tests, especially upright stains, unlike the Bissell Revolution HydroSteam 4120 which uses steam for better results.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bissell Big Green Pet Pro 3288	Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact FH50704
Weight	44 lbs	—
Cord Length	25'	—
Hose Length	9'	—
Tank Capacity	1.75 Gal	78 oz clean water, 52 oz dirty water
Cleaning Path Width	10.5 in	7.5 in
Suction	powerful suction	1.93 kPa at nozzle
Dimensions	21"D x 11"W x 108"H	15.25"D x 10.12"W x 43.5"H
Coverage	—	130 sq ft per clean tank

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