Do you think this is good to have around? - Homemakers Homemaking

shelbyisanurse · 10-18-2009, 06:53 PM

Wait for the poll!

I REALLY want a carpet shampooer/steamer/deep cleaner (i dont know what they call them these days. Especially sense we have a dog and we are clumsy and like to spill things and really because we want to have a baby and with kids around you never know WHAT you will get on your carpets! just a quick fix so stains wont set it!

DH just says it would be easier to hire someone to do it for us.

Do you think its wise to have a deep cleaner of your own or just hire someone?
$200 for the cleaner
$100 + (depending on the number of rooms) to hire someone every time you want your carpets cleaned

amy1117 · 10-18-2009, 06:56 PM

YES! DF and I bought one for $200... best thing we have bought in a long time. We clean our carpets with it weekly, and it is STILL gross how much dirt comes up. We have one dog and no kids, so there is not even that much to make the carpets dirty. I am so glad we bought it. I say go for it.

ETA: We have a Hoover Steamvac. Works great and is SO simple and quick to use.

LT · 10-18-2009, 06:56 PM

I want one to be honest, especially if you have kids or pets and things are constantly getting spilled or dirt trecked through the house. I think they are cheap to rent from aafes here, i saw them in our Shoppette for like $20 a day DIY

bb1982 · 10-18-2009, 07:00 PM

We bought a Little Green Machine by Bissell. It's a small, portable shampoo thing that we get out when there are pet accidents or they spill something. It's cheaper than a full size shampooer and still works great.

kensington · 10-18-2009, 09:32 PM

I hire Stanley Steamer at least once or twice a year... depending on if I am having large gatherings or if the carpet needs it... In the mean time, we do high track areas ourselves.

Truegrits81 · 10-18-2009, 09:34 PM

I have my own cleaner.

Truegrits81 · 10-18-2009, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by amy1117

YES! DF and I bought one for $200... best thing we have bought in a long time. We clean our carpets with it weekly, and it is STILL gross how much dirt comes up. We have one dog and no kids, so there is not even that much to make the carpets dirty. I am so glad we bought it. I say go for it.

ETA: We have a Hoover Steamvac. Works great and is SO simple and quick to use.

That's the one I have!

jznavywife · 10-18-2009, 10:03 PM

I have a Bissel that I actually just used today. I love it and I use it every couple of months, so it's definitely cheaper to do it myself than to hire someone or rent one every time. I'm always amazed at the grossness that comes out of the carpets.

devilwhiterose · 10-19-2009, 08:22 AM

I have a Bissell Little Green for spot cleaning and a Bissell upright Steamcleaner. With two dogs, a baby, and a messy husband...I like to do it myself as often as I want without hiring someone!

Jenn026 · 10-19-2009, 08:25 AM

I want the new Kirby that's out. It has a ton of attachments. One of the things it has is a shampooer. The shampoo it uses it a quick drying foam. I've used it before and it's really really easy to use. I want one really bad.

View Poll Results: Buy your own carpet shampooer or hire someone so do it for you?
buy your own, do it yourself?	34	85.00%
Hire someone?	4	10.00%
other	2	5.00%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

10-18-2009, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
shelbyisanurse I Love my IT3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego/ North Island Posts: 2,411 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 9% Longevity: 29%	Do you think this is good to have around? Wait for the poll! I REALLY want a carpet shampooer/steamer/deep cleaner (i dont know what they call them these days. Especially sense we have a dog and we are clumsy and like to spill things and really because we want to have a baby and with kids around you never know WHAT you will get on your carpets! just a quick fix so stains wont set it! DH just says it would be easier to hire someone to do it for us. Do you think its wise to have a deep cleaner of your own or just hire someone? $200 for the cleaner $100 + (depending on the number of rooms) to hire someone every time you want your carpets cleaned __________________

10-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
amy1117 Counting down the days... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Me: New York Fiance: Finally home! Posts: 2,833 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 57% Longevity: 19%	YES! DF and I bought one for $200... best thing we have bought in a long time. We clean our carpets with it weekly, and it is STILL gross how much dirt comes up. We have one dog and no kids, so there is not even that much to make the carpets dirty. I am so glad we bought it. I say go for it. ETA: We have a Hoover Steamvac. Works great and is SO simple and quick to use. __________________

10-18-2009, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
LT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The DESERT Posts: 4,042 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 73% Longevity: 15%	I want one to be honest, especially if you have kids or pets and things are constantly getting spilled or dirt trecked through the house. I think they are cheap to rent from aafes here, i saw them in our Shoppette for like $20 a day DIY __________________ Hope is not a dream but a way of making dreams become reality. Expecting baby # 2 It's a boy

10-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
bb1982 just call me Brando Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: soon to be Kbay, Hawaii!! Posts: 1,706 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 35% Longevity: 12%	We bought a Little Green Machine by Bissell. It's a small, portable shampoo thing that we get out when there are pet accidents or they spill something. It's cheaper than a full size shampooer and still works great. __________________

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10-18-2009, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
kensington I will follow the wind... Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,150 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 86% Longevity: 9%	I hire Stanley Steamer at least once or twice a year... depending on if I am having large gatherings or if the carpet needs it... In the mean time, we do high track areas ourselves. __________________ "He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called "The WORD of God." {Revelation 19:13} "Wimpy Christians won't survive Spiritual Warfare" - Carman ...

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Truegrits81 MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Savannah/HAAF Posts: 7,919 Classifieds: (5) Activity: 76% Longevity: 31%	I have my own cleaner.

10-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
jznavywife Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,033 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 51% Longevity: 8%	I have a Bissel that I actually just used today. I love it and I use it every couple of months, so it's definitely cheaper to do it myself than to hire someone or rent one every time. I'm always amazed at the grossness that comes out of the carpets. __________________

10-19-2009, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
devilwhiterose Hooked on the sauce Join Date: May 2008 Location: Him - 22nd MEU Me - Garner, NC Posts: 7,948 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 69% Longevity: 25%	I have a Bissell Little Green for spot cleaning and a Bissell upright Steamcleaner. With two dogs, a baby, and a messy husband...I like to do it myself as often as I want without hiring someone! __________________

10-19-2009, 08:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jenn026 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seymour Johnson AFB Posts: 2,488 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 97% Longevity: 29%	I want the new Kirby that's out. It has a ton of attachments. One of the things it has is a shampooer. The shampoo it uses it a quick drying foam. I've used it before and it's really really easy to use. I want one really bad. __________________ Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and let your fears hibernate. ~Jacey Eckhart I my wifeys, Twilliams and CubLub63!