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Consumerism Commentary: Purchased a Hoover SteamVac to Deep Clean My Carpets

  • KC · 1 year ago
    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.
  • Yana · 1 year ago
    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.
  • Momma · 1 year ago
    We really need to get a decent shampooer for our carpets soon too. Can't wait to see how the results play out.
  • shoyu · 1 year ago
    I rented a Rug Doctor from Wal-Mart once. It worked great on my apartment, but I do not have pets.
  • gail · 1 year ago
    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.
  • Patrick · 1 year ago
    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.