What kind of carpet cleaner should I buy?

[AudreyTN]

I desperately need a carpet cleaner. I'd like to stay under $200.

Please post telling me your experiences. ESPECIALLY if you've had one for more than a year.

Thanks! :D

[AudreyTN]

anyone?

[JudoMom]

I desperately need a carpet cleaner. I'd like to stay under $200.

Please post telling me your experiences. ESPECIALLY if you've had one for more than a year.

Thanks! :D


We've had a Hoover for about 3 years now, and it works well. I wanted one with a hose attachment so I could do stairs and upholstery. It's the only cleaner I've owned, though, so I can't compare.

[nukeswife]

but our favorite cleaner is the Rug Doctor. They are pricey though ($700) but we've had 2 hoovers and a bissell over the last 10 years. We have had the Rug Doctor for about 2 years and I wish I would have just made the investment in the first place. I cleaned my carpet (whole room) with my last hoover and then a week later cleaned it with the new rug doctor. I was shocked over the amount of dirt that came out of the carpet. I have 2 dogs and 3 kids so it seems the carpets are always getting dirty. I give them a deep clean every couple months and then spot clean as necessary. I also used the upholstry attachment to clean the carpet in the mini van and the water came out black, I was amazed.

I think the biggest difference is that the Hoover and Bissel just don't have the suction power to get as much of the dirt and water out of the carpet. I also noticed the Rug Doctor cleaned carpets dry in about half the time that they did with the other machines. Usually in about 1 hour the carpets are dry.