Shampooing your carpet is considered of the oldest cleaning methods and is still among the most effective from a results standpoint. At one time carpet shampooers were only available to professional cleaners, but now there are models available for individuals to rent or own for do-it-yourself cleaning.

Having a home carpet shampooer can be very convenient when unexpected spills come up as well as keeping your carpets clean on a regular basis and extending their lives. This will save you from having to pay professionals to clean your rugs or having to lug rental machines back and forth from the store.

There are several features you should be aware of. You will want a shampooer with adequate sized water tanks so that you do not have to constantly empty out the dirty water and refill them. You want a machine that is both sturdy yet lightweight and offers plenty of attachments for things like shampooing upholstery and stairs. Shampooers come with either fixed or rotating brushes, so that is another thing you will need to consider. Rotating brushes do a more thorough cleaning job but are harder on your carpets. So if you are going to be cleaning your rugs frequently you might want to get a machine with fixed brushes. If you want a machine that can handle more serious stains or deeper cleaning, then choose a machine with fixed brushes.