Rating of the best carpet cleaners for home in 2019

Even the best expensive carpets are subject to time and inevitably wear out, lose their rich color, acquire stains, and eventually their appearance ceases to please the eye. Modern household chemicals will help to revive the carpet, return it cleanliness, freshness, bright color, eliminate unsightly stains and unpleasant odors. The most important thing in this business is to choose the right quality and optimal for the price carpet cleaner.

Attention! A more current rating of the best carpet and upholstery cleaning products is compiled in separate article.

Types and characteristics of carpets

To choose a detergent, it is necessary to determine the type of carpet available, since the material from which the carpet is made has its own characteristics and needs an individual approach.

1. Wool. A wool rug requires careful maintenance. It is able to repel water and dirt, thanks to which it retains its appearance for a long time, it is soft and elastic, but the colors become fainter over time. General cleaning is done with a vacuum cleaner, and wet cleaning twice a year is useful. A wool rug should not be dried directly in the sun or suspended; it is better to leave it to dry directly on the floor. It is also not recommended to dry-clean the carpet, to clean it against the lint. When cleaning with household products at home, you should not use salt - it corrodes the base. It is better to use special soaps, shampoo, and products that do not contain bleach or dyes.
2. Silk. Such carpets are very capricious, it is necessary from time to time to shake them out of dust, and major cleaning should be carried out either in dry cleaning or with the use of special care products for silk carpets. At home, you can use a piece of chamois and mild vinegar to remove dirt from your carpet. Silk carpets are not vacuumed, rubbed with coarse brushes or knocked out. They do not tolerate wet cleaning and exposure to strong chemicals, so it is better to stick to dry cleaning.
3. Viscose. Also has a capricious disposition. This material cannot be roughly cleaned, therefore, it is better to forget about washing, coarse brushes, caustic agents based on alkali and chlorine. However, neat damp cleaning with neutral and gentle cleaning agents is allowed.
4. Linen and cotton. Carpets made from these natural materials cannot be machine washed or damp cleaned, so dry cleaning is recommended to maintain the appearance of the carpet and to keep it free from dirt.
5. Synthetics. These include polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, polyamide and terclone. Such carpets are inexpensive, do not fade, durable and resistant to dirt. The carpet, which does not have an adhesive base, can be easily washed and damp cleaned. The polyester cover should not be left to dry in the open sun.
6. Semi-synthetics.These are carpets that are 20 or 30 percent synthetic. Wear-resistant, affordable, in terms of quality characteristics and appearance, they are almost as good as carpets made of natural materials. They are distinguished by durability and strength.
7. Knitwear. We can say about this type of carpets that they are afraid of wet cleaning and water in general, so only dry cleaning is allowed.
8. Jute. It also does not tolerate humid environments, especially if the carpet has a long pile. Reacts poorly to household chemicals and steam cleaning. You need to clean it carefully, without using hard brushes, so as not to deform the base.
9. Fur. Quite moody - afraid of water, so it cannot be washed. Also, a fur carpet does not tolerate rough exposure, so it cannot be rubbed, but you can only get wet from moisture.
10. Tufting. Carpets of this type are also called needle-punched and are often passed off as handmade products. They dislike water and wet cleaning, including snow cleaning.
11. Handmade carpets. The most expensive type of carpet made from natural materials of very high quality. Cleaning should be gentle and tidy. Under no circumstances should the carpet be dry-cleaned, washed or washed. Cleaning with foam, steam or caustic products is also prohibited. Only specialized cleaning agents are used for handmade carpets.

Types of carpet cleaning

Dry cleaning is one of the easiest methods, but not every carpet can be done this way, as the use of harsh chemicals can damage the backing. Cleaning in car washes is even harsher and will not spare any type of carpet. Therefore, here the expression “if you want to do something well - do it yourself” is very appropriate. It is much safer and more reliable to clean the carpet yourself, you just need to figure out what types of cleaning exist.

Dry cleaning

Produced in professional carpet cleaning factories, in specialized machines, where the use of water and liquid cleaning agents is not allowed.

Wet dry cleaning

It is also called aqua cleaning, and it is wet cleaning using professional chemicals. Wet dry cleaning also includes: cleaning with steam, foam, detergents, washing, washing with shampoos and stain removers. At the same time, shampoos do not cope very well with heavy dirt, this type of product is more suitable for ordinary, regular cleaning.

Washing

It is produced in car washes, but if the carpet has an adhesive base, this type of cleaning will not work. Since cheap cleaning products are used, carpet may discolor or shed, and long pile may warp as it dries. Viscose carpets immediately deteriorate from such cleaning.

Shampoo

Wet cleaning with a neutral shampoo is the safest and easiest way to clean, as long as the type of carpet is damp-proof.

Foam

Foam cleaner is the best way to effectively remove dust and dirt. It has a low water content and can be cleaned quickly and easily.

Powder

Powder cleaning is best done on lint-free carpets.

Stain removers

When choosing a chemical agent for removing stains, you need to pay attention to its hypoallergenicity, absence of a pungent odor, and when using it, be sure to observe the precautions described in the instructions for use. Do not forget about protective gloves.

The most popular and quality carpet cleaners

When choosing a tool, you should also trust the reviews of those who have already used it in practice, as well as compare the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular and common drugs from the best manufacturers. Among the criteria for choosing a tool, it is also worth noting the cost - there are high-quality and inexpensive, budget options.

Vox drop

This Russian-made product is suitable not only for cleaning carpets, but also for the care of upholstered furniture. It is inexpensive, it is a liquid that foams very well when dissolved in water.The method of application is quite simple - this foam should be applied to the surface to be cleaned, allowed to dry completely, and then removed with a regular vacuum cleaner. Average price - 179 rubles.

• dissolves stains and dirt well;
• does not require the use of brushes;
• has a pleasant aroma;
• inexpensive;
• economical;
• leaves no residue.

• not detected.

Shampoo 5+

A budget, affordable carpet cleaner that can be used diluted as a foam and undiluted as a stain remover. According to numerous positive reviews, this Russian-made product is capable of effectively removing the most difficult stains. Average price - 105 rubles.

• effective;
• there is no acrid smell;
• removes static electricity well;
• can be used with a washing vacuum cleaner;
• economical.

• not detected.

Selena Carpet

An inexpensive spray that works well for tough and stubborn stains. When thinned, it gives a lush foam, but rubbing with a sponge and brush cannot be avoided. Selena Carpet is designed to deal with each stain separately, therefore it is not recommended to apply it to the entire surface of the carpet. It is not washed off quickly, but it copes with stains from ink, wine or brilliant green. You can use this tool only with gloves. Average price - 31 rubles.

• low price;
• ease of use of the spray;
• effectively removes light and difficult old stains;
• the smell of the product is weak, light

• the need to make efforts, rub the stains;
• difficult to wash off.

Help

An inexpensive spray for quick removal of tough stains from carpets and furniture. It is used as a stain remover, so it is sprayed directly onto the dirty area of ​​the carpet and then wiped with a sponge. This is a rather strong chemical agent, so be sure to wear protective gloves, and after use, thoroughly vacuum the carpet surface and ventilate the room well. Average price - 71 rubles.

• convenient spray;
• low price;
• removes not only stains, but also unpleasant odors;
• efficiency;
• foams well;
• easily removed from the carpet.

• no possibility to use for general carpet cleaning;
• some stains are not completely removed;
• has a strong pungent odor.

Vanish shampoo

A very popular all-round cleaner for the quick removal of light to medium stains as well as for regular, regular general cleaning. The method of application is simple - the shampoo should be dissolved in water, foamed and treated with the resulting foam using a sponge or brush. Vanish shampoo perfectly copes with unpleasant odors, dust, refreshes the colors, returning the carpet to its original appearance. But he does not immediately cope with old complex spots. Average price - 280 rubles.

• effective removal of uncomplicated stains;
• giving a pleasant aroma to the carpet;
• the product is easily removed with a vacuum cleaner;
• combats unpleasant odors.

• high price;
• sometimes leaves streaks after application;
• does not cope with difficult or old stains;
• the smell of the product is sharp.

Vanish in action:

Udalix Ultra

This powder is also used for general cleaning of carpets and furniture upholstery, it cleans well long-pile carpets, thanks to active additives. Copes with dirt, dust and problems such as coffee and tea stains, grease, herbs, but does not remove especially difficult stains the first time. Method of application - the powder must be dissolved in water to form a foam, which is used to treat the contaminated surface. Can be used as a stain remover, add a little water to the powder until a paste is obtained. Average price - 31 rubles.

• has a pleasant aroma;
• low price;
• profitability.

• insufficiently effective remedy;
• not very soluble in water;
• does not cope with difficult stains.

Antipyatin

An effective stain remover soap that removes tough, stubborn and stubborn stains from all types of fabric.This soap can be called a universal stain remover; it easily removes stains from iodine, brilliant green, greenery, cosmetics, ink and felt-tip pens. The method of application is more than simple - the contaminated surface is rubbed with damp soap and left for a short time, after which it is washed off with water. This is not the most modern tool, but effective. Average price - 39 rubles.

• low price;
• profitability;
• ease of use;
• compactness.

• leaves a soap smell;
• it washes off for a long time.

Nordland

Active foam for cleaning medium to high pile carpets and upholstered furniture. It is able to penetrate deep into the carpet and at the same time can be easily removed with a vacuum cleaner from a high pile. It cleans and illuminates the surface well, in addition, this product is 90 percent biodegradable, does not cause allergies, and returns an attractive appearance to the carpet. However, it cannot cope with complex stains. Average price - 353 rubles.

• well suited for general dry cleaning;
• easy way to use;
• removes dust, dirt and unpleasant odors;
• evens out the pile, gives a well-groomed look.

• expensive for the price;
• not economical;
• copes only with simple spots;
• leaves streaks on thin coatings or upholstery.

About the features of the use of foam - in the video:

This rating presents effective and inexpensive means by most of the Russian manufacturing firms. They are affordable, functional and easy to use, suitable for almost every carpet and type of soil.

And finally, on how you can make your own carpet cleaner: