When you have an area of carpeting or upholstery that needs some deep cleaning a handy little carpet spotter may be just the right tool for the job.
Sometimes spots and stains can be handled with hand cleaning and dabbing... if you're lucky enough to clean the spot while it's still fresh and wet. But, sometimes a spot or stain is really stuck in the fibers and needs a little more forceful cleaning. Do you rent or buy a full-sized carpet cleaner?
Although certainly an option, the full-sized machine can really do a wonderful job on getting out tough stains. But, when your stained area really isn't that large, one of our smaller carpet spotters may be in order.
The Portable Option
Why lug around a large, heavy machine when you only need to clean up a small area? Carpet spotting machines are wonderfully portable. Most come under 20 pounds (dry weight), with heated model at about 35-40 pounds. That's a heck of a lot easier to handle than a 50-75 pound carpet extractor.
Sure, adding water and cleaning solution will add to the weight, but the solution tank on carpet spotters is usually 2-3 gallons, which only adds another 15-25 pounds.
And some models have built-in wheels so you can drag it around like a canister type vacuum cleaner. And some have a separate, lift-off solution tank that makes it easy to fill it with water right under the kitchen sink.
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When Small is Better
When your spot or stained area is just a couple square feet - or less - setting up a small carpet spotter will be a lot less headache than a full-sized machine. Disposing of the dirty water and cleaning out the machine for storage will also be much easier.
This comes in real handy when you have repeat offenders (attention pet owners out there!). When areas of carpet or upholstery keep getting "attacked" it's easier to quickly get out your small carpet spotter and tackle the job. Keep it handy in your kitchen or hall closet for a quick assault on that "accident".
A Lot of Cleaning Power in a Little Package
Even though carpet spotters are easily portable they still pack a real cleaning punch! With powerful solution pressure, to get that cleaning solution deep into the fibers, and suctioning power, to get it all out again, they're cleaning power rivals the big machines.
Using a handheld upholstery tool you can spray your solution on, wait a bit, and suction out all the dirtiness. Using a handheld tool also lets you do a more detailed cleaning job on a spot than a regular carpet extractor would.
Cost Effective Spot Removal
There may be a little sticker shock when shopping for a quality carpet spotter. Never fear! All of the carpet spotting machines we sell are very well made machines to give you years of use. Varying warranties even come with these quality machines (each manufacturer is different - we can help you sort out the details).
When you step back and compare the cost of commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning - or even carpet replacement - with the investment in a quality carpet spotter the choice becomes more clear. When you have that little carpet spotter on hand to immediately deal with stains you're ultimately saving the long term life of your carpet. When stains sit in fibers for extended periods before tough cleaning it can damage their lifespan.
And commercial carpet cleaners will charge extra for special attention paid to spots and stains. A "regular" carpet cleaning usually doesn't include extra time spent on extra dirty and stained areas. So if you can handle them yourself you'll ultimately save money.
In the end a little carpet spotter is a great investment to keep your carpets and upholstery clean and tidy on short notice. Take a look through all of our carpet spotters to find just the right one for your situation.
