THE HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES THE BEST CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY STEAM CLEANER

New York, NY, March 1st, 2009 - Hammacher Schlemmer announces the selection of The Best Carpet And Upholstery Steam Cleaner, chosen over other models in tests by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute for its cleaning effectiveness, maneuverability, features, and ease of use.

"Since its inception in 1983, the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute has been committed to testing consumer products and determining which are the best," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager.

Unlike competing models that only partially removed stains and saturated carpets with a soapy residue, the Best Carpet And Upholstery Steam Cleaner lifted every last drop of grape juice and coffee and left behind only minimal moisture. The Best Steam Cleaner has a 13" wide cleaning path--the largest of any model--and uses steam, a mild detergent, and six powerful rotating brushes to remove stains from the roots of carpet fibers.

The Best Carpet And Upholstery Steam Cleaner's upholstery brush was gentle on fabric yet quickly removed coffee stains from an upholstered chair, unlike a lesser model that damaged the fabric as it cleaned.

"Not only was the Best Steam Cleaner effective, but it was also easy to use," explained Tara-Ann Dugan, Product Research Manager. "It shampoos the carpet on the forward pass and rinses during the backward pass, unlike poorly designed models that shampoo and rinse on alternating backward strokes, requiring twice as many passes to clean the same area."

Scoring highest for ease of use, the Best Carpet And Upholstery Steam Cleaner only requires that you fill it with water, add the included detergent, and select the type of surface you are cleaning with the touch of a button. It automatically combines the correct amount of cleaning solution and water for optimal stain removal and even cleans hard-surface floors.

The Best Carpet And Upholstery Steam Cleaner is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $269.95. For more information, please visit www.hammacher.com or call 1-800-543-3366.

About Hammacher Schlemmer
Hammacher Schlemmer is America's longest running catalog, offering the Best, the Only, and the Unexpected since 1848. The company provides unique products that solve problems or represent the only one of their kind, and backs its products by a rather famous Lifetime Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction. Hammacher Schlemmer's innovative offerings are available through its catalog, online at www.hammacher.com, and at its landmark store on East 57th Street in New York City.