Vacuums and carpet cleaners might sound like they do similar things, but they handle different kinds of messes. Learn which is best to use and when. Stephen J. Bronner is a New York-based freelance ...

Pets may be your best friends, but they’re your carpet’s worst enemies (and if you have young kids, you know they’re a close second). If your children or pets are constantly dirtying up your carpet, ...

For tougher stains, Stein suggests sprinkling baking soda over the area and then spraying it with a mixture of vinegar and ...

When your pet makes a mess on your rug or someone spills red wine on your couch, you need more than a Tide stick to solve the problem. But a full-sized carpet cleaner may feel like overkill, not to ...

CAR's product testing team has put a range of carpet cleaners to the test. Read on to see our full reviews of each machine.