Carpet Cleaner Information

Carpet Cleaner Links

This report does not cover multipurpose steam cleaners, which look like canister vacuums but don't use suction. Instead, these models use steam vapor to clean walls and other surfaces. See the ConsumerSearch report on steam cleaners. If you only want to clean hard floors, a steam mop may be most useful. See the ConsumerSearch report on steam mops.

ConsumerReports.org has an excellent buyer's guide to carpet cleaners that describes brands, features and types in detail. Unlike most ConsumerReports.org content, this report can be viewed without a subscription.

There's an informative analysis of how different types of carpet cleaners work on the Ristenbatt Vacuum Cleaner Service website.

A detailed glossary of vacuum cleaner terms (many of which also apply to carpet cleaners) can be found on iVacuumCleaners.com.

This report from Good Housekeeping discusses factors to consider before buying or renting a carpet cleaner.

HousekeepingChannel.com offers a nice article by the Carpet and Rug Institute called "Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt," with carpet-cleaning tips.

Manufacturers' websites:

Bissell

Dirt Devil

Hoover

Kenmore

Rug Doctor