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Rebecca Lawton

Should you buy a steam cleaner or a carpet cleaner? Experts reveal which one you really need to deep-clean your carpets

Beige bedroom with cream carpets, floral green and cream wallpaper, and a cream accent chair.

There's nothing like freshly cleaned carpets to transform your floors, but it takes more than a quick vacuum around the room to keep them in tip-top condition. From muddy paw prints to morning coffee spills, our carpets put up with a lot of daily wear and tear. But when it comes down to it, is it better to use a steam or carpet cleaner?

The best steam cleaners and mops can work wonders to remove stubborn stains, dirt and bacteria that build up over time, and a decent carpet cleaner is a game-changer for bringing tired carpets back to life. But they're inherently very different products that offer very different results.

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