Buying The Best Carpet Shampooer For Home Use
by Eileen
A home carpet shampooer can help extend the life of your carpet for less than the cost of professional cleanings. Home models vary widely in price and features, however, so it’s important to pick the right model for your needs.
The first thing to consider is how often you will use the shampooer. If you only plan to shampoo your carpets once or twice a year, a less expensive model may be sufficient. Manufacturers such as Hoover and Bissell have several models widely available for less than $200 – less than the cost of a single professional cleaning in many cases.
However, if you need frequent cleanings, you may want to spend more on a sturdier model. Top-of-the-line brands, such as Kirby, can cost thousands of dollars, but are built for more heavy use. A homeowner with dogs, children and white carpet may find that investing in a top-tier system saves money in the long run over smaller, less durable models.
Shampooers use water to clean, so consider how the machine handles water. Some models attach to a faucet, providing a continuous source of clean water to the machine. However, this means the machine is tethered to the faucet, so you can only clean as far as the cord length.
Other types have both clean and dirty water tanks attached to the machine, meaning it can be used wherever you carry it. However, the clean water tank must be refilled and the dirty water tank emptied as you clean, so a self-contained model will mean stops to service the tanks. The smaller the tanks, the lighter the machine since less water is being carried around, but the more stops to service the tanks.
Test the weight of the machine, since you will be carrying it around, but remember that it will also have water in it when in use, adding to the weight. And consider where you will be using it. If you have to maneuver it up and down stairs, a lighter model may be preferable.
The most effective shampooers have brushes. Brushes work with the water and shampoo to loosen the dirt to make it easier for the machine to vacuum it up. Rotating brushes provide deeper cleaning, but they can be harder on carpet fibers than fixed brushes, so they can wear out carpet faster.
Many models also include extra accessories, such as for cleaning upholstery or stairs that increase the usability and value of the machine.
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