| Steam cleaners come in all shapes and sizes and | | | | owns Rug Doctor (the most popular outlet for |
| can be used for a wide range of cleaning and | | | | renting carpet cleaning equipment), this machine |
| maintenance chores. Listed below are the five top | | | | has a handy folding handle and is easy to |
| steam cleaners. Qualifying factors include: size and | | | | maneuver. The powerful vacuum motor is in the |
| weight of machine, intended use, convenience, | | | | bottom, close to where the cleaning action is |
| reliability and price. | | | | happening, leading to a quicker water recovery |
| Carpet Express C4 Low Moisture Machine | | | | and low moisture cleaning. While all other top pick |
| â List price: $599.99 (Rebuilt rental) | | | | machines include heating elements to achieve high |
| The most expensive of our five top choices, this | | | | water temperatures, this machine is able to clean |
| is the best machine when you have to clean large | | | | exceptionally well using only hot tap water. |
| spaces, often. Made by the same company that | | | | |