To find the best carpet cleaners on the market, consider the types of messes you’ll be cleaning up. Here are the best appliances, according to experts we spoke to.

Remove furniture. Clear out the space. Remove everything sitting on top of the carpet. If you don’t, moisture will remain trapped underneath no matter what else you do—and you might need to ...

The best portable carpet cleaners are capable of lifting stubborn stains and embedded debris from carpets and upholstered furniture. Here are our favorite models.