Bissell Stomp 'n Go review

We put this carpet-stain-removal pad through its paces

Consumer Reports Magazine: May 2012

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Carpet Cleaners

The claim. Bissell's Stomp ‘n Go carpet-stain-removal pad "permanently removes tough set in stains," says the claim on the back of the box. You place a 4x8¼-inch pad premoistened with detergent on a stained carpet, step on it, wait until the stain is absorbed, then remove the pad. We paid $5 for five pads.

The check. We stained carpet with blotches of red wine, tomato sauce, coffee, and French dressing. We applied wine and coffee at the carpet's surface and deep down. For each type of stain, we treated one blotch immediately and another after 24 hours. We compared the results with those from Bissell OxyPro, the top-rated product from our earlier stain-removal tests.

Bottom line. Put your foot down—and buy a different carpet cleaner. OxyPro did better than Stomp ‘n Go on every stain except coffee, and about $3 worth of OxyPro treated as many stains as $15 worth of Stomp ‘n Go. Stomp ‘n Go didn't spread the initial stain before trying to remove it, as can OxyPro or regular dish detergent with water—but if the main stain remains, who cares?

Editor's Note:

A version of this article appeared in the May 2012 issue of Consumer Reports magazine with the headline "Should You Step on Stains?"