Rug Doctor vs. Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine
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- čas přidán 25. 05. 2013
- This is a direct comparison of the Rug Doctor and the Bissell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine. Click for more information.
I chose to compare the machines on a very, very dirty piece of carpet we have in our backyard. I vacuumed it prior to testing with a regular vacuum.
I wanted to make the comparison 100% fair, so I made sure to follow the directions for each machine. I used Rug Doctor Oxy-Steam Carpet Cleaner in the Rug Doctor along with the correct amount of warm water. I used Bissell Deep Cleaning Formula in the Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine with the correct amount of warm water.
The Rug Doctor's instructions explain that you are supposed to pull the machine backwards over the area you want to clean. The machine cannot be pushed forward.
The Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine's instructions explain that you are supposed to first push the machine forward over the area you want to clean while dispersing solution on the carpet and agitating the area, then pull the machine backward to pull up the dirt while still
dispersing solution and agitating the carpet.
I feel like it was fair to film the machines first going forward and then backward at the same pace. You may disagree, but please note that we gave the Rug Doctor a few extra passes just in case.
Please feel free to ask questions below. - Jak na to + styl
For what it's worth. We just got the Bissell Big Green and it blows away Rug Doctor. We have rented Rug Doctor machines 5 or 6 times in recent years. We just got our own Bissell Big Green and it cleaned out spots/stains that multiple Rug Doctor rentals missed. Our carpet looks brand new all these years later. In fact, we once had our carpet professionally cleaned. The Bissell removed stains that the "Professional" cleaned couldn't remove. Bissell all the way!
wow i needed to hear that
Todd Toven Evidence required
Is the Big Green a steam machine or a regular shampooer?
I totally agree...I own a cleaning company and professionally clean carpets for apartment complexes and businesses. I've rented both but big green by far is the better machine. Finally bought my own and love it. True story!
I had a "pro" come clean my carpet today and literally it seemed like he just swept my carpet. Someone was selling the bissell for 270 so i bought it and my carpet looks new again. Shouldnt have wasted my money on the "pro"
I've rented the Rug Doctor in the past. It worked but not great. I bought the Bissell Big Green and used it for the first time yesterday. It did a much better job than the professionals I hired last year. I am really happy with this. If you are looking to purchase or rent a machine to do it yourself, definitely go with the Bissell. You won't be disappointed.
As someone who's used both, I prefer the Bissell. It seems to have better suction as the carpet comes out dryer after each run. It's more compact and user-friendly. The clean water tank and dirty water tank come out of the unit with a handle to clean out and refill easily. The brush on the Bissell is a rotating one instead of a forward-backward one.
Both leave absurd amounts of soap residue behind and that is a problem. Have you ever touched dried soap? It's sticky as hell and will attract dirt to your carpet. So after you finish running through the carpets with a soap solution mix change it out for hot clean water and run over the carpets again to scrub off any leftover soap.
Or get a garden hose with a fine mist and spray the carpet lightly then just use the carpet cleaner to scrub and suck the water out.
Better to pre spray carpet then use water only in the machine. Better results.
@@kendus01 Yes, I've tried that using a spot cleaner for auto carpets and it works perfectly. Even the smoke odor came out. Simple green is good to tackle the stains, and the oxy cleaner for the smell.
I bought 2 spray bottles, one for the simple green dilution and the other for the oxy cleaner solution.
It's good to see so much passion about carpet cleaning in the comments.
Lol
Untill you find out and realize that it is fake. I know.
Edit: at 0:08 the guy holding elevate the machine when moving forward the put it back down 0:19 when moving backwards.
@@Chibby-Chubby Are you stupid? That's because the Rug Doctor machine does not clean when being pushed forward while the Bissell machine does. The guy on the right is quite literally using the machine the way Rug Doctor's own website says to use it.
"Tilt the machine back slightly and move forward to position it for another cleaning pass. Overlap passes 5cm to ensure even cleaning."
Very nice video. I actually purchased my Bissell a week ago and just watched your video. It's imperative for any carpet cleaner to go back over the carpet a second time with just hot water. This will draw out the soapy residue and clean even more thoroughly. The Bissell will clean forwards, backwards and that alone saves a ton of time. Plus it barely leaves any moisture on the carpet. Thanks guys for the side by side comparison.
I bought a Bissell Machine in 2013 after watching this...and it has been the ONLY carpet cleaning machine that worked more than 2 years. Still runs/cleans great after a small, inexpensive easy repair/replacement of the flow indicator valve. (A vid on YT shows how). Thank you guys for the demo!
because of all these positive reviews, I bought the BBGM. After cleaning 4 large carpets, I'm sold. Things I learned: best to overlap runs, make several passes, RINSE with clean water, wash entire machine with hose outside when done.
Thanks for the tips. When making several passes, I understand it's best to do so at different angles... But I haven't done it yet, so what the hell do I know? Cheers Tony.
Tony Szemereta
This is accurate. I've rented both. Bissel wins hands down.
+Vanessa Abaciry I'm shocked that the Bissell beat the Rug Doctor but its been a very very long time since I used a Bissell and the one I had was an old school one at that time. I have a new Rug Doctor now and its pretty awesome but next time I purchase one I'll have to give the Bissell a try. The Bissell was so so much easier to use if I'm remembering correctly and even the old one I had did good. If u don't mind me asking do u know what kind of Bissell it was that u rented? My mil is going to buy a new carpet shampoor soon and she was stuck between a Bissell and Rug Doctor. I'm just wondering if this one in the video is the best Bissell out right now. Sorry for the long reply lol and thanks for any info u can give about the Bissell.
It was the one from pet smart
luckijinks yes the Bissell in the video is the most current model
Vanessa Abaciry 😅
@@cowcreek44 I suggest defiantly a Bissell. Don't waste your money on Rug Doctor. My memory remembers how hard it is to push a Rug Doctor. And all the maintenance of the Doctor. My uses of a Bissell, the machine is easier to use, I had cleaner carpet, and didn't break my back
Great video! I was looking for an example of value and performance and you NAILED IT!
The bissell is by far the best machine I've used and my carpet wasn't soaking wet afterwards
The video is clearly fake. Look at the guy holding rug doctor not allowing the machine to fully come in contact with the rug.
@@Chibby-Chubby Why in the hell are you spamming the comments with your idiocy? When pushing the RD machine forward, you are supposed to tilt it back. The RD machine does not clean when being pushed forward, only when being pulled backwards.
@@user-lp2nz7vq6b Oh Yeah! I had forgotten about this one. All it takes is for one to examine the video to see the bias within it. I feel bad for those viewers who fell for it.
Thank you so much your video came in so handy rented the Bissell today and loved it
I rented a Bissell based on this video. WOW! Thank you so much for sharing this. My parents had to put down their 17 year old dog. He had been "going" in the house for some time. This machine with the pet solution did wonders. The carpet was an off white. The water was literally black and the carpet looks, but mostly, smells new. I had rented the other brand in apartments I had lived in previously. It wasn't nearly as good.
Great questions! I have had the machine for about two years. I use it about every two months, but I also lend it out to friends and family quite a bit. When I use it, I operate it for about half a day doing multiple rooms or large areas. You're right, the Rug Doctor is a pain to both fill and empty. I hope you like your machine! Mine has held up great. Remember, these are used as rental machines! You also get a 5 year warranty.
this is a great comparison of both products
I bought it on Amazon for $400 WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! The thing is every bit this video shows... AMAZING!!
That's a huge difference, i'm glad i watched this video, thank you for uploading
I bought a Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 for my home personal use 5 years ago; with 3 DLH kitties in my home, purchasing carpet cleaning services 2X a year got old and the cleaners couldn't get all the stains out completely (I was told). So I researched it, got the RD Pro, and my experience was NOTHING like this video! ALL my carpet stains were gone! AND my carpet was dry (in stocking feet) 3 hours later. I was astonished then to the point of giddy laughter; still love that RD Pro today. (Note: I've never used a Bissell, but my experience with a RD Pro is NOT as pathetic as the RD in this video! Basically, after my purchase research back then, I purchased the RD MPX3, followed all the instructions for cleaning and cleaning solution, never went over the carpet area more than twice as recommended; like I wrote above, was very impressed.)
Wow, thank you for the video, what an awesome way to compare!
I just wanted to see what rug cleaner I should rent. So much hostility.
Screw renting (in my situation). I've got four dogs and this thing will save me thousands $$$. Holy Moses, Yes!
I bought the bissel big green after renting from lowes. I paid almost 500$ for it and it works amazing. Renting them is not that expensive.
They are sold for 370 on Amazon
I used my Big Green for the first time yesterday. It did an outstanding job. Don't waste your money on anything else. It runs about $400, but it also comes with a 5 year warranty, and it does a great job. You won't be disappointed.
Joseph Hammerschmidt CZcams is full of angry neuroticism!
Thanks for this video, it helped me decided on trying Bissell Big Green. I had used the Rug Doctor twice with poor results. I even hired some professional and it wasnt the best. I Have used the Bissell BG twice now and it is an excellent machine. Uses less water, which means less changing of the tank. Also uses less soap. And the results are excellent. Thanks
Wow, great video! Well done, thank you!!!
Thanks i was debating if i should by my own or keep renting the Bissell dose great
Perfect video. A comparison job Well done.
NOW I KNOW WHICH ONE TO BUY.
I THANK YOU FOR THAT One
Good demonstration, guys - thanks for doing it!
I am a Rug Doctor man. Bought my Rug Doctor in 2005 and it is still going strong in 2020 never had any mechanical problems with it. Paid 500 dollars for it on sale ,regular price was 800 dollars. My machine have paid for itself many times over. Lots of time it is not the machine but the person using it, many people do not know what they are doing
Thank you so much guys this will help me a lot this weekend!!!
I have an elderly dog, so I need to clean my area rugs frequently. I used to rent a carpet cleaner from Home Depot, but they switched to Rug Doctor and I was underwhelmed by the performance. I tried a rental unit from PetSmart, which is identical to the Big Green cleaning machine, just rebranded with a different color and name. I was quite impressed with not only how much cleaner the rugs were compared to the Rug Doctor,but how much more dry they were as well. Ultimately I purchased the Bissell.
I bought a basic Bessel carpet extractor (Quick Steamer) from Wall-Mart for around $90, and that was 10 years ago. The basic carpet cleaner machine has been very reliable and does a reasonable job for its simple design. This week, I did a once over with this steam cleaner and the carpet looks amazing as my landlord commented. If you clean your carpets on a regular schedule, they stay looking clean and any grade of carpet machine makes a difference.
Thanks for this review!~ I googled it when trying to decide which to buy and THIS video helped me decide! :)
Thanks for taking the time to make and post this video. I'll be renting a machine in two weeks and you've helped me decide on the Bissell. By the way, a local supermarket is renting the Bissell for $25/24 hours and $35/48 hours. Walmart is renting the Rug Doctor for $30/24 hours.
Thanks for the comparison!
Wow impressive! That's the way to do it! Side by side! It was definitely fair! This video was what I needed to see with my own two eyes to decide that Bissell did a way better job than the rug doctor. Years ago all I used was the rug doctor. Albertson's rented them but they were the red ones. Never knew there were blue ones. They were heavy but I thought they were supposed to be so they can suck all the water up which in turn made the carpets dry faster. The red ones were their first. I've been procrastinating to buy the red one on their web site for $227.00. Now I'm gonna look into this bissell. Thanks for the video! I give you two thumbs up!
Thanks for the review now I know where to go to rent the best carpet cleaner :-)
I love videos like this that goes straight to the action not like wasting time with blah blah blah...👌
I have go through your videos its mind place
This is fake. Take a closer look at the video, how the machines are held and question the cleaning products that were actually used. The video is fake.
I am a landlord who had purchased a Rug Doctor over 11years ago to use in my home, clean my cars with it, loan it to tenants and of course clean rental units with it and use its hose/upholstery attachment to clean stairs (or any desired surface). It is a virtually indestructable piece of SERVICEABLE industrial grade equipment--the same model used for commercial rentals (except colored blue). You must use hot water and apply proper downward force while pulling it backwards.
Thanks for doing this!
Thanks for the compliment. The Bissell was almost a year old when the video was filmed. I'm not sure how old the Rug Doctor was, but it was in great shape. I don't know much about the Rug Doctor, but Bissell offers a commercial version of this carpet cleaner that is supposed to work a little bit better.
This is great!!! Thank you
Good question. It is a 86T3.
Thank you. Now I know which one I will rent.
Awesome, thanks for getting back to me
thanks for sharing... the difference is amazing!
I own the bissel in the video and that machine has saved me so much money and comes with a 5 yr manufacturer warranty ... most company don’t offer that free when buying it . Because this Bisell is built to last and it’s been trouble free and I’ve had it almost 3 yrs now
Did they both have the same chemical strength to clean with?
thanks for the comparison .. what an difference
I own the Bissell Big Green. It kicks ass. Worth every penny
Please tell me if you can use this on tile floors. Thank you .
happy I seen this video i was just about to buy a rug doctor
I see your point. I had a Bissell carpet cleaner that broke during its first use. But the Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine is a durable beast. Keep in mind that it is used as a rental machine. You also have a 5 year warranty.
I know the BG10 says commercial, but will it really hold up in a commercial setting?
how do we know you put the same cleaning solution in each machine
I think these bissell and other carpet cleaners are fantastic, hands down they clean quicker than the rug doctor, but I've had my rug doctor 7 years now and prior to that I was buying a new cleaner every year, something would always break. So it takes more effort to clean my carpet, but it's still working strong. I love my rug doctor.
I have done this several times. It's always nice to pay someone to do things for you, but this machine cleans really well and is pretty cheap to operate after dealing with the initial cost. Bissell would never address this, but you can find really good carpet cleaning solutions at Home Depot that cost less than $10 a gallon. They will last for a long time. Aside from that, you just have the time needed to complete the job. Sometimes mindless work can be relaxing!
Well as far as just needing a rental cleaner, It can provide satisfying results?
did you use the same soap?
Thank you for this tutorial. What model is the Bissell machine.
86t3 is the home version with 5 year warranty
BG10 is the commercial version with yellow cord and 1 year warranty.
Only difference physically and with parts is the power cord.
Did you use the same cleaning solution in both machines?
I found out what I wanted to know. Thanks, everyone!
Did you or could you switch cleaning solutions in each machine to determine if the difference in performance is the machine or the liquid?
I was skeptical until I rented this machine at Lowes... Now going to buy one. Hands down, better than rug doctor and by the way the kast 2 commercial cleanings for Stanley you know who
What type of cleaning solution did you all use???? Or are you saying it was just warm water????
At the end of the day the Bissell needed much much less work and did a better job on the first pass compared to 4 for The Rug Doctor and it still wasn't as clean as the first pass of the Bissell; a good demonstration of the saying "work smarter not harder"
Robb IICRC CC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician
Nice comparison test guys. Here are somethings to consider for your next test:
Make sure you pre-vacuum well up to 80% of loose contamination can be removed during this step.
1 wet and 2 dry passes will give you your best results. If this Bissell works in both directions great. Keep water as hot as possible every 18f degrees 2xs cleaning power.
Over-wetting is a big problem anything wet after 24hours will start to grow mold
That could be true, although I have not noticed much difference when trying different cleaning solutions. I've tried all of the different brands offered at Home Depot and Dam's Club and they are all comparable. Unfortunately, I no longer have access to the Rug Doctor.
Is the guy with the Rug Doctor actually pushing the button to move brush and dispense solution while pulling the unit backward, as you're supposed to? Almost doesn't look like it and there's a distinct sound when you do, but maybe I'm missing it. Both units are great. I own that exact Rug Doctor model, going around 7 years now, and I use it least every quarter. That's why I was curious. It sounded off and I wasn't seeing the button pressed, but, again, I could be wrong or missing it lol.
Sorry. I have had this machine for almost two years. I have used it a lot, and lent it out a lot. So far, so good!
How long have you had this, and how often do you use it, and for how long is it in use when you do use it regularly? Having watched your video. I ordered one. I'm just hoping for the money it lasts more than the 2 years the proheat 2x does. The rug doctor seemed to clean just fine, but I wanted something that cleaned forward and backward and had 2 tanks that were easily taken out and cleaned. Rug doctor bottom tank is part of the base so you have to lift the whole machine to empty.
is it ok to use Rug Doctor cleaning solution in the Bissell Little Green (14005)machine? What precautions should I be aware of if I do?
how often to dump out the water?
you can use on tile floors
Robert, at least take comfort in the fact that some of us understand how valid this test is. You are working on the same piece of carpet with the same real-world wear, you run the machines as directed at the exact same speed, this isn't some hyped-up infomercial, etc. etc. LBCAndrew seems to miss these points. And even if his one point (that you would reset the rug doctor for a second pass faster) is valid, you did allow multiple extra passes to the rug doctor. Some people are hard to please
Did you use the same cleaning solution in each of the machines? Also, fill the water tank with HOT water and not just hot water from a faucet. Bring 1.5 gallons of water to almost boiling on the stove and fill the water container with that. I just rented a Rug Doctor the other day. Used really, really HOT water with the solution & I was very happy as to how it turned out.
Very good ,what about swapping over the chemicals and trying again?
what kind of shampoo were you using on the bissell?
how much was the big green?
Either way..The after for both are far better than your before carpet😉
+ashrok0708 I agree with u. I have a new rug doctor and hate seeing it get beat but i guess your eyes dont lie lol. seems like they both got it clean but the bissell may be a lil faster. i wonder how much water the bissell holds. if it doesnt hold very much then the rug doctor may be faster lol. i dunno tho.
Were you using the same brand traffic cleaner? Or were you using Bissel on Bissel and Rug Doctor's on Rug Doctor?
can i put this solution in my carpet cleaning columbia sc machine to clean my carpet?
Guys the only difference here is that Rug Doctor dose not clean while moving forward only pulling backwards so it took 4x but The Bissell dose both forward and backwards same 4x dont believe me check the video again and count how many time Bissell moves forward and backwards.
+Kassiyo TV And no soap in the rug doctor.
So you explained how you can finish the job with the big green in half the time. Carpet cleaning is not a 30 mins task (at least not for me). I value my time so i picked the green.
@@lazaa0002 If you valued your time, you wouldn't be watching CZcams videos on carpet cleaning if you already own one.
Great Video :)
hey what solution did you use?
do you get dirty boarders since it isn't edge to edge?
It has a hand extractor for that.
Blimey if that’s how well the RD cleans carpets with just water wow ...
the big green here in uk is £200+ more than the RD also! RD USED CORRECT WITH THE SOAP DOES A GREAT JOB..
What cleaning solution did you use in the Big Green machine? Thanks much. Asking because I want to rent one.
Old School vs. New School. Love it! Still no comparison against the truck mounted professional unit but if I were a consumer in a pinch and couldn't get a professional...Bissell!
My only thought is that the Bissell is probably brand new, since it only recently became available to rent, whereas that Rug Doctor has been available to rent for years and may be an older machine. If they were both brand new machines, I bet that would make a difference, but for now, I'd go with the Bissell. Thanks for the info! It helped me make my decision!
BLUE rug doctors are not rentals, they are for home/private purchase use
Thanks for letting me know Robert Losleben!
Yes, several people have suggested this is a problem. However, the Rug Doctor is designed to only be pulled backward. You cannot push it forward. I suggest watching some videos on how to use it.
The wife loved the machine. I have tried both an the bissel hands down beats the rug doctor. Lot easier to maneuver too! I have four kids and four pets this machine cleaned all there messes. I used a carpet cleaner solution from walmart then I used mule ten mix. Got ridi of
stains and smell! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for posting! Followup question - do you happen to remember if one fluffed the carpet better than the other? I'd like to clean some carpet that is very matted down and I'm having trouble finding information on which machine can agitate and fluff carpet better
Use a carpet comb after cleaning, The matted down is all the old oils and shet weighing it down, they are the same in terms of fluffing the carpet.
out yesterday and read the Big Green Machine
Does it work on carpeted chests of men?
Only Italians.
Anyone knows the real specifications of this machine ? PSI? Water lift? Etc...
Does any one know the cost of renting either one?
The one that takes out the most dirt will be the one that helps with the fluff. (Dirt is what keeps the fibers down)
A good cleaning followed by a neutralizing rinse then a pile lifting (counter rotating brush will helped the best.
Can you buy a home carpet cleaning machine and use it for your business
It appears that the Bissel was spraying water down while the person was walking forward so the water had longer to sit on the carpet, but the rug-doctor was both spraying water and vacuuming it up ONLY on the backward motion, so the water was only down for a second or so.
Where do you get a Bissel Green Machine?
Having used a rug doctor three times myself, I'm a little surprised at your comment. You can only use it pulling the unit back, and he clearly has the trigger pulled during his strokes because you can see water entering the machine at the top. Pray tell, how on earth do you use a rug doctor?