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Shark’s long been known for its value-friendly home cleaning equipment. Now, the manufacturer is the latest company to jump into the carpet cleaning market with its CarpetXpert series of upright ...

Vacuums are great for everyday cleaning, but if you need something to go the extra mile, a carpet cleaner gets deep into fibers to lift dirt, pet hair, and tough stains through a mix of scrubbing ...

Commercials, mail inserts and “limited-time, act now!” promotions from carpet-cleaning companies can leave many of us feeling leery that we’re being lured into an unnecessary service. We vacuum ...

Pets can be hard on your floors—especially carpets. If yours aren’t looking and smelling so fresh, the best carpet cleaners for pets effectively lift dirt and stains from rugs and upholstered surfaces ...

Here's something most homeowners don't think about: your carpet is basically a giant trap. Every time you walk through your ...

'Tis the season. Your halls are fully decked and full of holiday guests. Fireside hot cocoa in the hands of young children. A feast with all the trimmings (and red wine in klutzy Aunt Shirley’s glass) ...

The fix: “Sprinkle baking soda directly onto the stovetop and add water to the baking soda to make a paste to cover the stain ...