| Carpet cleaning machines come in handy | | | | than purchased, and they are easy for an |
| when regular vacuuming doesn't cut it | | | | ordinary person to use. |
| Vacuum cleaners have been on the market | | | | High-traffic areas, however, such as |
| for a century and common in ordinary | | | | businesses and homes that see a lot of |
| homes for about half that long. Yet | | | | guests, may benefit from owning a carpet |
| recently many homeowners have come to | | | | cleaning machine. In fact, some vacuum |
| see the wisdom in owning something more | | | | cleaner manufacturers are starting to |
| powerful: a carpet cleaning machine. | | | | make cleaners, too, pricing them |
| Technically, yes, a vacuum cleaner is a | | | | reasonably and presenting them as an |
| "carpet cleaning machine" in that it's a | | | | alternative to an ordinary vacuum |
| machine that cleans carpets. What we're | | | | cleaner. Why get the carpet only |
| talking about here are heavy-duty | | | | nominally clean when you can deep-clean |
| devices that clean a carpet more deeply | | | | it every time? |
| and thoroughly than an ordinary vacuum, | | | | Before buying such a device, you should |
| giving not just a superficial clean but | | | | make sure your carpet can handle it. |
| a complete, deep-down cleansing of the | | | | Some carpeting, especially if it is |
| actual carpet fibers. | | | | older, may not stand up to repeated |
| Where a vacuum cleaner simply uses a | | | | deep-cleanings. Most modern fibers can |
| roller to dislodge dirt and suction to | | | | take it, but it's best to be sure. |
| suck it up, a carpet cleaner usually | | | | Ensure also that the carpet cleaner |
| uses a cleaning solution of some kind to | | | | you're considering will suit your home's |
| really cleanse the carpet fibers. | | | | particular needs. Is it heavy? Will you |
| Other machines, known as steam cleaners, | | | | have to lug it up stairs? What kind of |
| use steam to achieve the same result. | | | | attachments and hoses does it have? Will |
| The average home may not need these | | | | it work on thin, flat carpets as well as |
| devices except occasionally, maybe for a | | | | deep shags? Know ahead of time what your |
| three-times-a-year deep cleaning. As | | | | needs are so you can make a wise |
| such, they can often be rented rather | | | | purchase. |