Timothy Dale from bobvila said that Carpeting can hold a whopping four times its weight in dirt and even the best vacuum can only penetrate so far, leaving all kinds of gunk and odors trapped within the fibers.
That’s why it’s important to deep-clean your carpeting at least once a year and more frequently if you’ve got a large, active household with lots of foot (or paw) traffic.
While vacuums rely on suction and rotating brushes to remove dirt and debris, the best carpet cleaners use powerful shampoos, stain removers, hot water, steam, and powerful suction to draw out grime from a carpet’s deepest recesses while washing fibers free of oils, stains, and smells.
Read on to learn about the various carpet cleaning methods, what features in a machine will best suit your home and lifestyle, and why the following models rate as top-notch in their respective categories.
Bob Vila hosted a variety of shows—This Old House, Bob Vila’s Home Again, Bob Vila, and Restore America with Bob Vila. Oh, and let’s not forget my cameo appearances on Tim Allen’s sit com, Home Improvement, where Bob Vila got to star.