Welcome to Carpet Cleaning Solution. This website has been set up with the prime objective of gathering together news and reviews about all the major brands and makes of cleaning formulas and solutions for your carpet cleaning machine. You should be aware that regardless of which machine you have purchased, or possibly rented, there is nothing to stop you using any of the cleaning products on the market. The major brands will certainly encourage you to use one of their “approved” cleaning solution and that might well be the best choice for you, but it is not compulsory. You certainly won’t break your machine if you put a Bissell carpet cleaning solution into a Hoover model of carpet steam cleaner.

So now you know that, if you didn’t already, you can start the process of finding the most suitable solution for your needs, your carpets, your rugs and your upholstery. Here at carpetcleaningsolution.org we want to bring you information about every major product available along with customer reviews and prices. Our aim is to give you all the information you could need in one place so that you can make a considered decision and then buy in confidence, either through one of our sponsors or via Amazon.

On this site we will be focusing on products for the US and UK market so apologies if you are reading this elsewhere. However don’t leave yet as we also have an article about how to make your own carpet cleaning solution using basic household products that you can source easily and locally, like ammonia and baking soda. People have been cleaning their carpets long before the big companies came along and started producing specialist products so there’s really no need to splash out for an expensive product unless it’s practical. Do remember though that a diy carpet cleaning solution will probably not be suitable for a steam cleaning machine.

As for ready made carpet cleaner solutions the products available fall into roughly two groups, those made by the big carpet cleaning machine companies like Bissell, Hoover and Vax and those made by other reputable cleaning product companies of which there are many. Finding your way to the right cleaning solution for your needs can be a time consuming task, which we hope to make easier with our product reviews. Another good tip is to read the customer reviews on sites like Amazon UK or Amazon US.

Even when you have chosen the right brand of carpet solution the challenge doesn’t end there. Hoover alone produces over 20 carpet care cleaning products so which is the best carpet cleaning solution for you? Are you looking for an all purpose solution, for general day to day cleaning, or do you require something more specific? There are now plenty of cleaning products that focus on specific jobs like tough to get out stains or pet odors.

Different strengths of cleaner can be purchased if you need an intensive deep cleaning, the kind you would expect from a professional carpet cleaning service. Perhaps with the increase of allergy sufferers today you could do with an anti allergen carpet detergent? What about your upholstery do you need a detergent that works for your furniture as well as your carpets?

When shopping online you will see some great deals if you buy in bulk. Stockpiling five bottles of cleaning solution for your carpets is a good idea if you can find the right price, as you will save time reordering and also save money on postage. However you might want to hold off buying until you are satisfied that you have found the right product and that it works exactly the way you want with satisfactory results each time. Buy carpet cleaning solutions one at a time until you are happy, and then buy in bulk.

When testing any new product please do take the time to study the instructions in detail and start cleaning on a small, out of the way, area in case the product doesn’t work the way you want it to.

With 34 different detergents, spays and solutions the chances are you will find a Bissell product or two that fit your cleaning needs. Many of their products have been designed with the environment in mind and many more are formulated to combat the growing problem of allergies that many of us suffer with. Their cleaning products are not refined to just carpet cleaning either. Upholstery and hard floor cleaning are all well catered for as well. They have a great website which is clear and well presented and which also offers lots of useful cleaning tips.

As mentioned before, some people like scented cleaning solutions and some don’t. If you do then consider taking some of Bissell’s products for a test run. They produce two specifically scented solutions, the Natural Orange formula, that has a hint of …orange, and the Lavender Essence formula that smells of, yes you guessed it, Lavender.
If you do suffer with allergies then take a look at their anti allergen range. As well as anti allergen all purpose cleaners they also have a dust mite spray which, as its water based, is perfect to use on your upholstery, pillows and mattress.

Their range of cleaning products for those with pets is truly impressive. 16 different products are available from a standard and professional cleaning solution for general pet stains and odors to really specific cleaners like the Drool Cleaner, for tackling pet drool and paw smudges!

As mentioned Bissell has worked hard at creating good eco-friendly credentials. Many of their cleaning solutions are approved by the EPA and have been awarded their Design for the Environment certification. Their concentrated formulas also mean you need only have the volume of weaker solutions which saves on packaging and damaging transportation costs. Most of their formulas are also made with biodegradable detergents without harmful chemicals.

If you’ve already bought at Bissell cleaning machine then it makes sense to at least give their carpet cleaning solutions a try. You can buy direct on their website or through Amazon.

While big brand names like Hoover and Bissell are probably familiar to you they are not the only respected brands of carpet cleaning solution. There are a number of smaller players out there who have earned themselves some glowing reviews from other members of the general public. Sometimes it pays to search around for a product that might not be a household name but, nevertheless, does a great job at a great price and the Kids ‘n’ Pets brand of cleaners seem to fit that category.

As you may have guessed from their name, Kids n Pets produce cleaning products that target all those accidental stains and odors made by your beloved children and household animals. One of their most popular products is the Kids ‘N’ Pets all purpose stain and odor remover and has received dozens of very positive reviews from customers on Amazon. On Amazon you can buy the solution in different sizes and quantities, so if you try this product and like it you might want to consider buying in bulk and saving some money.

This cleaning solution can be used on upholstery as well as carpets, in fact it can be used on any water safe surface, which is to say anything in your home that won’t be damaged by getting wet. According to reviews this all purpose cleaner will remove stains and odors completely without leaving much in the way of false scents or perfumes. Some people like the perfumed smell that some cleaners leave behind but others really can’t stand it and if you’re one of those then this could be for you. The important thing about removing odors, like pet urine, is that they are removed completely, therefore discouraging your pets from revisiting the spot and having another ‘accident’. This is especially important with young pets who you are trying to house train, for more on this watch their You Tube video below.

Review after review suggest that Kids N Pets cleaning solution totally removes, not only urine odors but also the smells from vomit and spraying.

Another real plus about this cleaner is that it’s non toxic which means it’s safe to use around a house full of children and animals. As we all become more concerned with our environment it’s appealing when we can buy a product that is ethically sound.

So all in all it appears that Kids ‘N’ Pets have produced a real winner, something that is kind and friendly to you and your household but really effective on odors and stubborn stains.

Hoover, as a brand, is synonymous with carpet cleaning. Put simply they are one of the most established electrical carpet cleaning manufacturers in the world. When buying cleaning products from a big name brand you can be confident of buying a decent well tested product.

Let’s take a moment to review their deep cleaning carpet and upholstery detergent. The official product name, which comes in a 128 ounce bottle, is the Hoover 40321128 Deep Cleansing Carpet/Upholstery Detergent and costs roughly $17 to $20. You can buy it now from Amazon.

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This standard all purpose carpet cleaning solution works well in most carpet cleaning machines. Having used it for some time in a Hoover Steam Vac we have found that it works effectively on those areas of carpet that gets most use. This is not a product focused on removing stubborn stains so don’t buy it for that purpose. Hoover produces other products for that purpose.

If you are working on a particularly dirty area you might want to consider letting the solution sit on the carpet after the first cleaning. This will allow the detergent more time to act on the carpets surface and when you go over the area for a second time the result is a deeper clean.
The odor of this solution is very pleasant and after a through clean your carpets will have that great smell that a decent detergent brings. We think the Hoover pet detergent smell even nicer but this product is certainly good enough.

Another plus is that the solution comes fully out of the carpet after using a good rinsing application. Some detergents are guilty of leaving a waxy or sticky residue behind unless you repeat the rinsing stage several times, but that is not the case with this Hoover deep cleaning detergent.

While this carpet cleaning solution is powerful enough to provide a deep clean it is not so toxic that you need worry about damaging you carpets. Again some of the chemicals in other cleaners can be so strong that they actually discolor or stain your carpet. Thankfully that is not the case here.

This carpet solution should be seen as a great all round cleaner. It is not a magic bullet when it comes to all kinds of stains but it will serve you well for general all purpose cleaning. This detergent also comes in a smaller size if you don’t think you will be using it that often.

Hoover is one of the big players in the carpet cleaning industry and they have an impressive range of carpet cleaning solutions to back them up. This world renown company has been around a long long time, as early as 1908 in fact, so they have a great pedigree.

They understand the industry as well as anyone and have produced over 20 cleaning products to ensure that they have something to offer for any type of carpet cleaning job. In this article we will take a general overview of the products that they currently have available. Each of their products is focused into one of three general categories, general cleaning, stain cleaning and pet odor and stain cleaning. Most of these solutions can be purchased easily from Amazon US.

All purpose carpet detergents.

As you would expect Hoover have a great range of all purpose cleaning solutions for carpets and upholstery. They have a deep cleaning detergent which will work for standard week to week cleaning and is both strong enough and mild enough for any carpet. If you’re looking for a more powerful product for your carpets and upholstery then Hoover also have their Platinum collection of solutions which purportedly have the kind of strength associated with a professional cleaning detergent as used by the professionals. The Hoover SteamVac floor cleaner is one of their most popular models and they have also formulated a specific solution to be used with it. If you suffer from allergies or our sensitive to chemical solutions be sure to have a look at Hoovers anti-allergen cleaning solutions.

After cleaning Hoover also offer a protective spray that basically reinforces the original factory carpet and upholstery protecterent thus helping to stop spillages turning into stains.

Stubborn Stain Solutions.

Don’t expect a general all purpose detergent to suddenly magic away deep down or old stains because that’s not what they’re designed for. Hoover have specfic products to tackle these difficult marks and the chemicals they use are designed to break up specific stains.

Once you have throughly cleaned with your main detergent then use one of these products on any spots or marks left behind. These products come in spray bottles or aerosals and also wipes and again they have their mainstream range and their Platinum Collection.

Carpet Cleaning Solutions for Pet Owners.

Having animals in your house opens up a whole new dimension when it comes to house cleaning. Pets bring all kinds of new odors and stains to the table, so to speak, and the major brands like Hoover have been quick to recognise the importance of producing specfic cleaning solutions to deal with them.

As well as containing chemicals to beak down the specfic stains that pets bring the joy of these products is the way they fight pet odors and leave you home smelling great.

To round up it is worth mention that the clever marketing men at Hoover have produced all in one cleaning kits so you can by a range of their products in one box and be sure of having everything you need to hand.