Steam cleaning carpet (Image credit: Shutterstock) Steam cleaners and carpet cleaners both promise a deep-clean. But how are they different? “A steam cleaner uses hot steam to sanitize and break ...

The best portable carpet cleaners are capable of lifting stubborn stains and embedded debris from carpets and upholstered furniture. Here are our favorite models.

Which portable carpet cleaners are the best? No matter how fastidious or clean you may be, carpet stains are inevitable. Even in homes free of children or pets, carpeting is a magnet for dust and ...

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.

We tested the best portable carpet cleaners on a variety of stains; our top picks include models from Bissell, Hoover, and Dirt Devil.

5 Best Portable Carpet Cleaners Compared with full-sized carpet cleaners, the test scores of these portable carpet cleaners appear considerably lower.

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

Portable carpet cleaners may not match the cleaning power of full-sized ones, but they're light, compact, and they make it easy to handle spills and pet messes.

Price Point Carpet steam cleaners vary in price depending on the size, what’s included, how powerful they are, the brand, and type.

These seven portable carpet cleaners are the best for keeping carpets, rugs, and furniture looking clean and fresh.

We tested the best full-size and portable carpet cleaners and shampooers from Bissell, Hoover, Rug Doctor and more to find which clean and tackle stains best.