We tested 12 popular carpet cleaners to compare how well they lift stains, as well as their ease of use and design. Three emerged as the best pick for most people.

If you’re using a portable carpet cleaner, spray a dose of cleaning solution on the spot using the machine, press the brush tool firmly into the carpet, and move it back and forth to agitate the ...

To find the best carpet cleaners on the market, consider the types of messes you’ll be cleaning up. Here are the best appliances, according to experts we spoke to.

Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our carpet cleaner buying guide to make an informed choice. ... or a fixed brush. Portable cleaners don’t have brushes with mechanical ...

By comparison, most upright cleaners at the Stainstriker’s price point have larger tanks and wider cleaning brushes. Still, the Stainstriker was a steady performer throughout our hands-on testing.

That oomph comes from its SmoothPower Tech wheels, which have bidirectional assist, making it easier to push or pull with ...

The ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner has two brush rolls, but it didn’t work any better than the Tineco Carpet One Smart, which has just one. The cover can be removed for easy cleaning.

Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based ...

To find out if my cleaning habits are up to scratch, I decided to find out – from a cleaning expert – exactly how often we ...

We tested 12 popular carpet cleaners to compare how well they lift stains, as well as their ease of use and design. Three emerged as the best pick for most people.