Definition: A carpet cleaner is a general term for any machine that is used for cleaning carpets. Carpet cleaners are often called carpet steam cleaners, steam carpet cleaners, carpet steamers, carpet spot cleaners, rug shampooers, rug cleaners and rug steamers, depending on their features, design and main function. There are residential carpet cleaners and larger commercial and rental units.
Though some carpet cleaners also include powered hand tools for cleaning upholstery, their primary design and function is to clean or steam carpets. There are two types of carpet cleaners, upright models for cleaning the entire carpeted area, or compact and portable carpet spot cleaners and smaller handheld carpet spot removers. Spot cleaners and removers can usually also be used on furniture and auto/rv upholstery.
A carpet cleaner should not be confused with a vacuum or a portable steam cleaner which is a different type of steam cleaning machine. There are also carpet cleaning solutions sold in spray foam formulas for cleaning upholstery and small carpeted mats. These are not effective and very labor intensive, when it comes to cleaning an entire carpet.
A home with carpeting should have a carpet cleaner to keep carpeting in good condition, since odor-causing particles, dirt and dander can make a whole home smell unclean.
Learn more about carpet cleaners, how to choose one and how to care for one and about other floor care appliances:
Though some carpet cleaners also include powered hand tools for cleaning upholstery, their primary design and function is to clean or steam carpets. There are two types of carpet cleaners, upright models for cleaning the entire carpeted area, or compact and portable carpet spot cleaners and smaller handheld carpet spot removers. Spot cleaners and removers can usually also be used on furniture and auto/rv upholstery.
A carpet cleaner should not be confused with a vacuum or a portable steam cleaner which is a different type of steam cleaning machine. There are also carpet cleaning solutions sold in spray foam formulas for cleaning upholstery and small carpeted mats. These are not effective and very labor intensive, when it comes to cleaning an entire carpet.
A home with carpeting should have a carpet cleaner to keep carpeting in good condition, since odor-causing particles, dirt and dander can make a whole home smell unclean.
Learn more about carpet cleaners, how to choose one and how to care for one and about other floor care appliances:
Pronunciation: Car.pet Clean.er
Also Known As: Carpet Steam Cleaner, Carpet Spot Cleaner, Carpet Steamer, Carpet Steam Cleaning Machine, Rug Steamer, Carpet Cleaning Machine, Rug Cleaner, Carpet Shampooer
Examples:
I use a vacuum every day to pick up lint and dirt, but I use a carpet cleaner every three months to clean, remove stains and freshen the carpeting with a carpet cleaning solution.
