Bissell 9500

Pros: Cleans effectively, good value, attractive, easy to use

Cons: Slightly heavier than a vacuum, large jobs require multiple refills

The Bottom Line: One of the best appliance purchases I have ever made. It cleans very well, and it is fairly easy to use.

Review: My husband and I batted around the idea of getting a steam cleaner for years. I'd read all kinds of horror stories about leakage and poor performance, and just wasn't sure it was worth the expense or hassle--that is, until we got a puppy. We were ...

Pros: Heated water, Great attachments, light, powerful

Cons: Small water tank, might take a couple tries on really dirty carpet.

The Bottom Line: A good deal on a pretty powerful machine for home use

Review: I just bought a new house, and along with it, a bunch of dirty carpet. Though it wasn't all that old, the carpet in the house was filthy. At first, I thought that perhaps I would need to replace it all, but decided to try to clean it first. So, I was ...