When it comes to finding a carpet cleaning solution there are a variety of products that can be used. The majority of people opt for an upright vacuum cleaner design over classic canister designs as they are easier to use around the home. Some people also like to use a 'hand-held' for stairs and other carpeted areas that don't offer manoeuvrability.

An 'upright' vacuum cleaner can be used with one or two motors, depending on the type of dirt that accumulates and how often you need to clean. Some people also like to use 'spotters' for spot cleaning. Spotters have rotating brushes that scrub the stain off the carpet. In order to select the right carpet cleaning machine, you also need to bear in mind the fabric that the carpet is made up of.

Another carpet cleaning machine is the 'carpet cleaning extractor'. The extractor is ideal for deep cleaning. Regular 'carpet cleaning extractor' and 'self-contained' extractors are available. A 'carpet cleaning extractor' is suitable for deep cleaning as it literally extracts dirt from an entire carpet, not just from the surface. If we use a 'self-contained carpet cleaning extractor', it injects a cleaning solution in the carpet and extracts it. It can also be used to vacuum the carpet after the process of extraction has been completed.

Many people also use 'carpet steam cleaners' for deep cleaning. The 'carpet steam cleaner' uses steam to draw dirt out of carpet surfaces, bases and fibres. It is extremely effective and renowned for helping to get rid of all the dirt from carpets, even if the dirt has seeped into the fibres and the base of the carpet. The steam injected by the 'carpet steam cleaner' loosens dirt and brings it closer to the surface. The dirt is then vacuumed, leaving the carpet completely dirt free.

Some other factors to consider before purchasing a carpet cleaning machine are size, attachments and accessories. The size of the machine should be in accordance with the preferences of the person who is going to use it the most. The choice of attachments, particularly cord length, should be determined based on the dimensions of the carpeted area. Accessories, such as different kinds of brushes, can be added for specific problems such as frequent food stains or dirt related to pets.