Comments on: Purchased a Hoover SteamVac to Deep Clean My Carpets

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:06:12 +0000

We had one of these growing up (older model of course) and they work well. It basically pays for itself after one or two uses. The only issue for an apartment would be storage, but if you have room it is well worth the investment.

By: gail

gail — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:12:19 +0000

i bought myself a hoover steam vac about 4 yrs. ago now and it still works well. had to take it in to the shop once (cost $35) cuz i left it out in the shed during the winter and got a crack in a hose. at first i used the shampoo they recommended
but then checked around and found a good deal at Sears. you can get a big old jug of cleaner thats concentrated (only have to use a capful) for about $14 the last time i bought some.
i work for seniors and sometimes they pay me to clean up a room or two so it payed for itself within the first year . i did not like the attachment cuz it left too much water behind for my taste but my 18 yr. old son used it and was ok with it. did find out the hotter the water you use the better it works. i have a
75 lb. husky so understand the whole dog hair problem. good luck.

By: shoyu

shoyu — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:01:32 +0000

I rented a Rug Doctor from Wal-Mart once. It worked great on my apartment, but I do not have pets.

By: Momma

Momma — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:09:49 +0000

We really need to get a decent shampooer for our carpets soon too. Can’t wait to see how the results play out.

By: Yana

Yana — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:59:30 +0000

I got a Bissell a few months ago, and like it very much. However, what I really need is new carpeting, and this cleaner is nothing like a professional cleaning. I think it’s great to have on hand and better than renting a steamer. It is lightweight and very easy to use.

By: KC

KC — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:46:36 +0000

Good luck with the steam cleaner! It might save my upstairs carpets. I have an 80 lb Golden Retriever so I just went with wood floors downtstairs. He’’s surprisingly not too bad on them – but they’ll require some refinishing soon. As for the carpet upstairs I just try to keep it vacuumed – that’s the most I can hope for, I’m afraid.