The BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner has had a major price drop and cleaning stains has never been easier.

Right now, Amazon Australia shoppers can pick up the compact cleaning machine for $139, down from $259, representing a 46 per cent saving for a limited time.

More than 200 have been purchased in the past month, suggesting plenty of shoppers are already reaching for it when spills, stains and pet accidents strike.

Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today

Rather than being a bulky carpet cleaner that needs to be wheeled out for an entire house, the Little Green is designed for targeted cleaning.

Its compact size makes it even more useful for upholstery, rugs, carpets and even car interiors.

BISSELL’s top-rated cleaning device removes stubborn stains and marks. Credit: BISSELL

Small machine, serious suction

The appeal is largely in the combination of spray and suction.

The Little Green sprays cleaning solution onto the affected area before scrubbing and sucking up the mess, making it designed for dealing with those spots that a regular vacuum simply cannot touch.

That could mean muddy paw prints on the rug, an unfortunate coffee spill on the carpet or marks that have accumulated on the sofa.

BISSELL says the machine’s powerful suction is designed to remove tough pet spots and stains across multiple surfaces, while the included Spot and Stain formula is intended to help tackle stains and odours.

And because it weighs under 5kg and comes with an integrated carry handle, moving it from one room to another is relatively straightforward.

Shoppers say it’s a game-changer for homes with carpets and rugs. Credit: BISSELL

The tanks are bigger than you might expect

One of the less glamorous but important details of any portable cleaner is how often you have to stop and refill it.

The Little Green has a 1.4-litre clean water tank and a 1.3-litre dirty water tank, giving you a decent amount of capacity for a spot-cleaning machine.

It also has a 1.5-metre hose and 4.5-metre power cord, helping extend its reach when you’re tackling awkward corners, stairs, furniture or the inside of a car.

Before and After using the BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Credit: BISSELL

Everything you need to get started

The machine comes with a 4-inch Tough Stain Tool, a Spraying Crevice Tool and a 236ml sample-size bottle of Spot and Stain formula.

The crevice attachment should be particularly handy for getting into narrower areas, while the Tough Stain Tool is designed for more concentrated cleaning jobs.

Once the cleaning is done, its compact footprint means it can be stored in a cupboard rather than demanding permanent floor space.

The BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner is currently on sale, run, don’t walk. Credit: Amazon Australia

Shoppers are calling it a lifesaver

The reviews are the most convincing for anyone wondering whether a portable cleaner is worth adding to their cleaning arsenal.

One shopper described it as the “best little cleaner ever”, saying it had handled numerous accidents and spot-cleaning jobs.

Another was even more enthusiastic, writing that they would “give 10 stars” if they could.

A third shopper called the machine a “lifesaving machine for carpet owners”, which is a fairly strong endorsement for something designed to deal with life’s less glamorous spills.

At $139 instead of $259, the Little Green is also currently considerably cheaper than its usual price.

For households with carpets, rugs, fabric furniture, pets or children, it could be the kind of cleaning gadget you don’t appreciate until the next major spill happens.

And at least at this price, it is a much easier purchase to justify.