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The best steam cleaner depends on what you need to steam clean. The most consumer-friendly option is a steam mop for hard-surface floors, like tile, which is particularly effective at cleaning the grout. While you can use a steam mop for other things, a canister steam cleaner is more versatile in what it can clean, helping you tackle windows, counters, and even your car. A handheld steam cleaner is your best bet if you’re looking for a more portable solution to get into hard-to-reach places.

Yes, it’s possible to overdo it with carpet shampoo. This common carpet cleaning mistake occurs when you apply too much cleaning solution. If you oversaturate your carpet with a cleaning solution, it can hinder the drying process. As your carpet finally dries out, it can become discolored or possibly even shrink and tear up from the floor. Plus, over-shampooing greatly increases the chance of mold or mildew growth.

It depends. If a stain has been sitting on your carpet for a few weeks, months, or years, it’s going to be much harder to remove since it has had time to dry. Certain carpet cleaners can also dye or permanently change the color of your carpet in attempts to remove the old stain. If you have a stain on your carpet that’s a few weeks old and you’re unsure of the original cause, your best bet is to call a carpet cleaning professional who will have the right tools and knowledge to avoid making the problem worse.

If the chemical compounds that make up pet pee haven’t been properly neutralized, the smell of urine can be reactivated with water and linger even after cleaning. You may also notice a remaining pee smell in carpets if the urine has soaked down to the carpet padding, which is more difficult to access and clean than the carpet itself.