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.

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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.
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Pros: Sturdy, attractive, lots of controls, heated water and hot air drying

Cons: No real cons affecting performance and use.

The Bottom Line:

I recommend this machine strongly based on my weekend of (wildly successful) furniture and carpet cleaning in a household with 4 furry friends.

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Update November 2009!
Recently, my wonderful red machine (that I've used nearly daily for months now) stopped spraying water. After much messing around, I got it to work again, but it quickly...

Pros: The double roller system. The side blowers. The quick shot dispenser.

Cons: There are no cons....well, maby the fact the machines do not last forever.

The Bottom Line: If you need a carpet cleaner you are an idiot not to look at a Bissell!

Review: I bought my Bissell July 30 of 2007 and worked it to death. I have three dogs at home and a lot of carpet so it was a life saver at home. For as we all know dogs do not always go potty out side when it rains but inside is always nice and warm and...

Pros: Light, quiet and easy to use compared to rentals.

Cons: Have to refill it often.

Review: I really enjoyed using this machine. I have been wanting to purchase one for a long time, had narrowed down my cleaner selection to this particular machine and then was happily surprised a friend had one I could borrow. Let me just say that I would...