Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus vs Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic
Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus (#3, best value) vs Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic (#4): in our Carpet Cleaners & Extractors scoring the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus totals 8.7/10 and the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic 8/10.
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Side by side
| Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus | Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $280 | $249 |
| Tank | 1 gal clean | 1 gal clean |
| Feature | CleanShot pretreater | Auto-sensing |
| Heat | HeatWave constant | — |
| Focus | Pet accidents | — |
| Weight | Heavy | — |
| Operation | — | Automatic push/pull |
| Control | — | Minimal |
| Price | — | $190-250 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our carpet cleaners scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus and the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic made our Top 5 Carpet Cleaners & Extractors, at #3 (best value) and #4. CleanShot foot-activated pretreater sprays concentrated solution directly on spots. HeatWave technology maintains water temperature throughout cleaning. Simplest operation—push forward to wash, pull back to dry. Automatic sensing prevents oversaturation. Ideal for anyone intimidated by carpet cleaner operation.
We score carpet cleaners & extractors on Stain Removal (35%), Tank Capacity (25%), Features (20%), Ease of Use (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus totals 8.7 out of 10 and the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic 8. The widest gap is Features, where the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus scores 9 against 7 for the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic — hose, heating. Stain Removal also separates them: 9 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus versus 8 for the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic. The Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic claws back ground on Ease of Use.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Feature — CleanShot pretreater on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus versus Auto-sensing on the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic. They match on Tank.
Pricing as of January 27, 2026: $280 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus and $249 for the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic, a $31 difference in the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic's favor. Owners praise the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus for cleanShot pretreater and heatWave technology; the most common complaint is heavier unit. Owners praise the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic for automatic operation and no triggers or buttons; the most common complaint is less control.
Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus
- CleanShot pretreater
- HeatWave technology
- 1 gal tank
- Pet-focused formula
- Heavier unit
- Manual pretreating
- Bissell solution recommended
Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic
- Automatic operation
- No triggers or buttons
- Prevents oversaturation
- 1 gal tank
- Less control
- Basic features
- Mid-range performance
Which should you buy?
The Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus is the better fit for pet accident cleanup and maintained heat cleaning — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Features and Stain Removal. The Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic is the better fit for first-time users and simple operation preference, and the stronger choice if Ease of Use matters more to you than the overall score. If the $31 saving matters more than Features, the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic is the better value. The Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus is a poor fit for lightweight preference; the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic is a poor fit for control enthusiasts.
Choose the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus if
- Pet accident cleanup
- Maintained heat cleaning
- Larger tank needs
Skip it if
- Lightweight preference
- Non-pet homes
Choose the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic if
- First-time users
- Simple operation preference
- Intimidated by cleaners
Skip it if
- Control enthusiasts
- Professional results
Common questions
Is the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus better than the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic?
In our Carpet Cleaners & Extractors ranking the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus scores higher overall, 8.7 to 8, with the biggest advantage in Features. The Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic is stronger on Ease of Use, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus cost than the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic?
$31 more as of January 27, 2026: $280 for the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus against $249 for the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Features — 9 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus and the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic?
The headline spec difference is Feature: CleanShot pretreater on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus versus Auto-sensing on the Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic. In use, the gap that matters most is Features (9 vs 7 in our scoring): hose, heating.