"If your pet had accidents, this thing is worth its weight in gold," said one reviewer about the Hoover CleanSlate Plus.

The wand itself is battery powered and charged ... stairs and upholstery, but for general carpet cleaning tasks of small abodes, this pile cleaner performs exceedingly well. Great price, too.

Who wins in the Hoover vs. Bissell carpet cleaner debate for cleaning pet messes? Here is what the experts, reviewers and our ...