The Best Carpet And Upholstery Steam Cleaner.

This steam-cleaning vacuum earned the best rating from the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it quickly removed grape juice, ketchup, and potting soil from carpets and upholstery. It has a 13" wide cleaning path (the widest of all models tested) and uses steam, a mild detergent, and six powerful rotating brushes to remove deeply imbedded stains. Unlike competing models that only partially removed stains and saturated carpets with a soapy residue, the best steam cleaner lifted every last drop of grape juice and coffee and left behind minimal moisture. Its upholstery tool has a rotating brush that was gentle on fabric yet quickly removed coffee stains from an upholstered chair, unlike a lesser model that damaged the fabric as it cleaned. Scoring highest for ease of use, the best steam-cleaning vacuum 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. Plugs into AC. 44" H x 13 1/4" W x 19" D. (27 1/3 lbs.)