Considering this as it is hard to find someone to come in and clean carpet affectively and consistantly from time to time and I tend to want to do things when I want to do them, such as now while I'm moving furniture back from the Holiday arrangmenet. Does anyone have their own carpet cleaner? Do you like it? Is it worth it? I've just started looking and it seems two of the highest rated ones are Bissell ProHeat and one by Hoover. I know you can also get the carpet cleaners that are the brand you rent (name excapes me) but they are box shaped.......Any advice appreciated! Thanks!
Got the Hoover last Friday! Already cleaned the hall, Think it did as good a job as the times we've had it professionally cleaned! Think this is perfect for us as we don't wear shoes in the house so it should help us keep the carpet clean and not have to have it professionally done anywhere near as often. YEAH! Thanks Everyone!
I have a Hoover also - single best puchase I have made in the last 10 years - 3 kids & 2 dogs later, my carpets always look & smell fresh & clean - I usually go over them once a months & have done spot cleaning for spills, etc... Definitely worth the money!
I have a Bissel Pro Heat and it works well. I'm very happy and I've loaned it to friends and family. SIL was so happy at the job it did on her last rental house she's getting one of her own.
I have the Bissell ProHeat X2! I LOVE IT! It works really well, and I clean my carpet whenever I want to. It pays for itself within a couple of months. I like to clean my carpet 1-2 times every other month. Depends. I have cats and two kids, so the carpet gets dirty quite fast. lol It cost about $200. I think I'm estimating a little high. I love the Bissell. I had my other one for 5 years before I had to get a new one. :-D
LOVE MINE!!!! LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
Now, that said... I'm pretty sure I have the Hoover. It doesn't heat the water, but you put super hot water in.
I have two dogs, an 18mo old, a husband, and VERY light beige carpet.
It was the best money I think I've spent for the house. And I think it was under 100. Got it on sale or something at walmart.
I have the Hoover Steamvac and it works very well and is easy to use. I am spring cleaning in Dec. here and will be doing the whole house soon. One thing to look for...make sure that there a separate containers for the clean and dirty water and that you have an easy way to rinse the carpet after washing it.
We have the Hoover Steamvac and I love it and use it all the time.
I have a Bissel proheat and like it okay. It definitely gets our carpets clean but doesn't get everything up so we do still call in professionals 1-2 times a year so it's not that good. My biggest complaint is that since they updated this model, had an earlier version too, the tool attachment for stairs and furniture is terrible now so if you have stairs you might want to go with the Hoover, might be better.
I have a Bissell Proheat and have for a few years. My neighbors used to rent theirs until they borrowed mine one day. Then they went out and bought one of their own. I really like mine. I think it cleans well. The only issue I have is that if I put it away closed up it really stinks bad when I start it up (even if I rinse out the parts). So I simply leave the tank open and put it on top of the machine and no more stink.
I have a Bissell ProHeat and love it. Just used it the other day to clean the carpet and it did a great job of getting smushed up crayon and play-doh out of the carpet.
I bought a Hoover Steam Vac about 4 years ago and love it! It's easy to use, and does a great job. It has both a carpet function and an upholstery function.
