anybody own a carpet cleaner (steam cleaner?) .. better than getting a 'little man' in

[Twiglett]

or not?

and if so

which one .. is the £70 Argos special ok or do I need to pay a fortune

talking about cleaning carpets (some have been vomited upon)

I bought one of these and its great....I wouldn't be without it.

I have a bisel.

It's not a steam cleaner but is very good, I have animals and so obviously needs to be effective for getting dog/cat sick out of the carpet. Also has a hard floor attachment which I use for cleaning my kitchen floor.

The one I bought was about £125 though so slightly more expensive, but definitely prefer that to getting someone in.

steam cleaner better or equal to the carpet cleaners with the fluid in them then?

I think you can hire a machine from Homebase it doesnt cost a lot (£30 or so I think), you get it overnight and it is brilliant. And it is cheaper than getting a wee man in.

I have a steam cleaner and a bisel and I prefer the Bisel, less work and seems to clean deeper.

Our one was about £200 from Argos and best thing we have bought. Def better than getting a man in. If any spillages happen DH can clean it up straight away.

got a 20 year old vax that's ace! feels like you've done a two hour workout afterwards though.

yep got bissel tyoo, and its good, quick and easy. plus dries quickly too though depends a bit on type carpet. with toddlers always going to work out cheaper to have your own imo.

oh and good for getting rid on urine smell too

Yes the vax upright one is fantastic.