Rug shampooing is not anyone’s favorite past time. But, anyone who has had a houseful of carpeting or even one single room size rug will admit to put this unpleasant and sometimes thankless chore off until it’s almost too late. Compound that with the fact that commercial grade machines which can be rented actually do more harm than good, and it’s no wonder that many of us now choose to use a carpet steam cleaner.

Industries have known for years that steam is the perfect cleaning agent for so many fabrics and other items. An entire house can be steam cleaned inside and out with the right tools. Before using steam cleaning on a new item, though, do a test on a small inconspicuous part to make sure it’s steam friendly.

Steam will dislodge dirt, even hard to reach dirt. It can also get out already set stains such as blood, grease, ink and sometimes even hair color. Although some models use a mixture of a mild soaping agent as well to enhance the steam, it’s really the steam that breaks up the particles of dirt and makes them easy to remove.

The major drawback with the rental machines is they don’t work on the steam principle. Actually, they don’t work well at all and in most instances they can ruin your rugs even after only a few shampoos. Why? Because they have no way of removing the dirt and soap they leave behind. When this sludge starts to build up, your rugs begin to break down.

Steam cleaners are a worthy investment for anyone who has a carpet or even a room size covered by rug. A good one will be about $300. Make sure it has the ability to remove the dirty water – don’t buy a low end machine that only produces steam but doesn’t have the ability to remove it. There’s no sense steaming the dirt, loosening it, and then leaving it where it was. Styles vary but the top quality models come with large reservoirs to hold enough water to clean an average 10′ x 12′ room. They also have smaller reservoirs to hold a mild acidic soap solution to help loosen the dirt. Once the machine is turned on, the water is quickly heated to a steamy vapor and mixed appropriately with the soap solution as it is released onto the fibers.

A quality machine will be able to handle at least an average room sized if not more. You don’t want to be filling the water reservoir every few feet. Even in areas that need extra attention, you’ll see some amazing results after just a few swipes of the machine. Front halls or family rooms may need extra attention, meaning more steam and cleaning fluid, but that’s not a problem. Since the waste water is being removed, nothing will remain on your carpet to build up and cause damage.

They clean up easily. The reservoirs can be removed quickly, rinsed, and replaced. Brushes are simple to detach and many are even dishwasher safe.

Be aware that these steam cleaners tend to be very large and very noisy, so be mindful of your neighbors if your walls are thin.

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