The compact, lightweight design makes it easy to tote around the house for those needs.

Letting the stain pretreat will be more effective than using the Little Green as normal.

Empty, clean, and rinse the collection tank.

Bissell 1400B Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner displayed on a wood floor

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The Little Green tools can be rinsed with clean water to remove dirt and debris.

If the spray nozzle has any accumulated dirt, use a soft-bristled brush to remove it.

Wipe the outside of the unit down with amicrofiber cloth.

Setting up the Bissell Little Green

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The Little Green also needs to be stored properly.

Using water that is too hot can ruin the water tank, which can affect the machine’s performance.

The amount of formula depends on the size of the area you are cleaning.

Filling the Bissell Little Green water tank

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Using the Bissell Little Green on upholstery

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Using the Bissell Little Green on carpet

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