In our testing, the Big Green left carpets feeling soft without becoming overly damp. Its extra-long 25-foot power cord ...

Even if you own the best vacuum, your carpets are going to get dirty, and they're not equipped to handle stains. Renting carpet steaming machines or hiring a professional can be costly. In the long ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s dirt brought in on muddy paws and shoes or coffee and red wine spills, our carpets take a beating over time. If it has been a while since you last cleaned a ...

The best carpet cleaners in CR’s tests can tackle tough stains on carpets and upholstery with ease The highest-rated carpet cleaners in our ratings, like the Bissell model pictured, can get out tough ...

There are few things worse than a carpet that doesn't smell fresh, especially when it's a wall-to-wall rug. You can't pick it up and give it a shake or a quick shampoo. Instead of investing in a steam ...

You likely already own several vacuum cleaners to quickly remove the everyday dust, pet hair, lint and food crumbs from your carpets and upholstery. But simply vacuuming these materials isn't enough.

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, ...

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 ...

It’s easier than ever to clean your carpets now that at-home carpet cleaners are becoming more and more accessible. While carpet cleaners of the past were notorious for being hard to maneuver and too ...