After spilling balsamic vinegar on an ivory rug, Marcus L. Bennett spent an afternoon Googling “how to remove stains from carpet.” It turns out that a spot cleaner is the best way to banish a stubborn stain – but renting one costs a whopping $40 for only 24 hours (not including its solution).
At a Glance
- Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner now costs $70 on Amazon, down from its regular price
- More than 2,000 shoppers bought it last month
- Device has earned over 3,800 five-star ratings
- Why it matters: Buying beats renting after just two uses, saving money long-term
In an effort to find out whether buying a carpet cleaner would be a more worthy investment, Marcus L. Bennett uncovered the Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner on Amazon. It’s easy to use and has two attachments for targeting all kinds of stains, from spilled wine and muddy carpets to pet messes and dirty upholstery. Now that it’s on sale for $70, they’d only need to use it twice before it paid for itself, allowing them to say goodbye to pricey rentals for good.
How the Spot Cleaner Works
The Dirt Devil spot cleaner removes stains from carpet, rugs, upholstery, and curtains. It has two attachments that target specific messes:
- Pet tool that tackles fur and wet messes (like vomit or muddy paw prints)
- Stain tool that dissolves dirt, sticky residue, and fresh liquid, like spilled wine
Both attachments lock onto a flexible hose that easily maneuvers around tight corners.
To start cleaning, simply fill its rear tank with a diluted mixture of its cleaning solution and water, select an attachment, and voilà! You can start tidying up in minutes. Although it’s a small device, don’t let its size fool you: The 19-ounce waste tank is large enough to tackle multiple messes in one session.
Design and Storage
Thanks to its lightweight design, you can easily carry the spot cleaner around your home – including when its tank is full. Plus, its hose and power cord wrap around the base, making it compact to store inside under-sink cabinets or shelves.
Customer Reviews
More than 2,000 shoppers bought the Dirt Devil spot cleaner last month, and it has earned more than 3,800 five-star ratings. One shopper said that cleaning pet accidents on “carpet or furniture” is “effortless” with the device, explaining that it makes “grossness just disappear with ease.”
Another shopper wrote that it was “wonderful” at “taking some very tough stains out” of their truck, while a final shopper called it a “powerful little thing” that “sucks up so much dirt and gunk… It’s honestly horrifying.”
Additional Options
Spring cleaning is right around the corner, so you’ll want to scoop up the Dirt Devil Portable Spot Cleaner while it’s just $70 at Amazon. Similar carpet cleaners available include:
- Bissell Little Green Machine Mini Carpet Cleaner
- Vacmaster Portable Carpet Cleaner
- Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet Cleaner
