How to Rate Carpet Cleaners

Carpet cleaners are an affordable alternative to hiring a professional to come in and clean your home or office floors. Generally, carpet cleaners are fairly easy to use and can be used on both carpets and area rugs. There are a wide variety of carpet cleaners on the market, which can make choosing one a bit of a challenge. The best way to find a carpet cleaner that meets your individual needs is to rate carpet cleaners before actually purchasing one.

Instructions

1. Look at the size of the carpet cleaner tank and rate it accordingly by giving it a "full-star," "half-star," or a "zero."

2. Rate the carpet cleaner according to the features that it has, such as the size of the brushes, if the brushes rotate, if it has a tank heater, the length of the cord, and if it comes with any additional attachments that are useful for your individual needs. Give the carpet cleaner another "full-star," "half-star," or "zero" accordingly.

3. Determine the price of the carpet cleaner along with the cost of any cleaning agents recommended by the manufacturer and how well it compares with other carpet cleaners with the same features. Rate the rug cleaner accordingly by giving it another "full-star," "half-star," or "zero."

4. Check to see if the carpet cleaner comes with a manufacturers warranty and how long the warranty is for. Give the carpet cleaner an additional "full-star," "half-star," or "zero" according to the warranty that comes with the product.

Tips & Warnings

• When rating the tank size of a carpet cleaner, usually a larger tank is preferred over a smaller tank because the tank won't have to be re-filled as often.

• When going to purchase a carpet cleaner try to choose one that has a score of above 2.5.

References

• Consumer Search: Carpet Cleaners: What to Look For
• Nextag: Carpet cleaner comparison shopping