Carpet Shampooers (17 items found)

While regular vacuuming can keep your carpets and rugs free of debris, conventional vacuums normally can’t address stains and odors. Fortunately, you can refresh and restore your soft floor coverings with a carpet shampooer. Ace offers a diverse assortment of shampooers from brands like Bissel and Hoover, making it simple to buy the carpet care solution that’s right for your home.

Carpet Shampooer vs. Carpet Cleaner: Key Differences

Carpet shampooers and carpet cleaners both remove stains and odors from carpeting and rugs, but they work in different ways.

• Carpet cleaner: With a carpet cleaner, you fill a reservoir with water before use. A heating element converts the liquid to steam and then distributes it over your floor covering to loosen odor-causing compounds and stains.
• Carpet shampooer: With a carpet shampooer, you first fill the tank with a cleaning solution that creates a lather to deeply clean carpets and rugs. Repeat the process with only water in the tank to rinse the shampoo away.

Whether you're cleaning with a carpet cleaner or a shampooer, it's generally best to run your upright vacuum or vacuum stick before use to remove debris.

How to Choose Your New Shampooer

Here’s what to consider before buying a new shampooer.

• Cleaning path: The size of the cleaning path determines how much of a surface your carpet shampooer cleans with just one pass. For large areas, a model with a bigger cleaning path can save you time.
• Cleaning modes: Some carpet shampooers can double as a vacuum cleaner or a steam carpet cleaner for added functionality.
• Drying functionality: A carpet shampooer with a built-in dryer blows warm air onto your rugs and carpeting to speed up drying.
• Weight: How much your carpet shampooer weighs will determine how easy it is to operate and carry.

Upright vs Canister Carpet Shampooers

Another thing to consider is the model type.

• Upright shampooers are simple to maneuver, as you simply push them along your rug or carpet to clean.
• Canister shampooers have a hose which gives you the ability to clean other soft surfaces, such as sofas, armchairs, draperies and automobile upholstery.

Maintaining Your Carpet Shampooer

Like other floor care appliances, some shampooers require ongoing maintenance. Some models have built-in filters to capture fine particulates as they shampoo your carpets and rugs. Over time, these filters can become clogged with debris, reducing airflow. As a result, manufacturers may recommend swapping out used filters with new replacement filters periodically. You can find parts and filters for a wide range of shampooers at Ace. Check the owner's manual for your new shampooer to learn more about maintenance requirements.

Shop Carpet Shampooers Near You at Ace

Find your new carpet shampooer near you at your neighborhood Ace Hardware. There, you can talk to one of our knowledgeable associates who can answer your questions about shampooers and other appliances, explore your needs and preferences, and recommend the right option for you.

If you already know which carpet cleaner or shampooer you prefer, use the menu on the left side of this page to locate it quickly. In-stock shampooers can often be picked up at your local store, or you can have your new floor care appliance shipped to you.