Hoover, Bissell, Kirby and Dyson all have a line of carpet cleaner shampoo products and there’s also a brand called Super Kleen Dry Foam Shampoo that’s a high suds formula. However, if you’re looking at dry foam detergent carpet shampoo cleaners, be sure you have dry foam equipment.
The problem with carpet shampoo cleaners and home equipment is that you can’t really get your carpets properly clean and you’ll spend a lot of money trying. Rental machines often operate using steam which can damage your carpets and the residue of carpet shampoos is almost impossible to remove, not to mention the fact that if you use water based solutions, getting the carpet dry will be a very difficult task, almost impossible. For the price of the equipment and the cost of home carpet cleaner shampoo products, you’ll end up spending as much as if you called the professionals once a year or so and save yourself the headaches of doing the work.
I wish to be clear about the fact that the suggestion NOT to clean your rugs and carpets on your own is not a cost based recommendation but one that has to do with health. Steam cleaning/dry foam are both unhealthy. With water solutions, moisture WILL remain in the carpet, mold and mildew will grow and your carpets may become a source of bacteria without you knowing it. If you use dry foam, the residue remains in the carpet and although it’s claimed to be friendly and safe, is it really safe and friendly to have chemicals in the carpet you sit on in the living room?
Another factor is that quality wall to wall carpeting that has a stain resistant guarantee may become void if you use steam or dry foam carpet shampoo cleaners. It may remove or lessen the stain protection and you may be forced to have a stain resistant formula reapplied, and that is an expensive proposition.
Use professionals if you must, or a water and vinegar solution for light cleaning. If possible, choose hardwood or tile floors and add area rugs that can be cleaned easily. Keep your home a healthy and chemical free environment.