Steam Cleaning Carpets

I used to pay either Stanley Steemer or ChemDry to come to my home twice, maybe three times, a year to clean my carpets.  If you've ever used carpet cleaning services before, you'll know that they charge you by room and area.  I have two flights of stairs, three bedrooms, two landings, one hallway,  one study, and one rec-room (which counts as 2 rooms).  I also have three area rugs that need a good cleaning.  When they come here, they have dollar signs in their eyes!  The quote I just got from ChemDry's website was for $535.00.  From experience, I can tell you that once they arrive to give you the final quote, thmysteriously goes UP.

Not any more!  After my Flood Fiasco, I had my very own Steam Cleaner.  Now it only costs me the price of a bottle of carpet cleaning solution ($10.15) which keeps me going for about 4 years! 

Just as an example, here's my stairs BEFORE & AFTER:

...and here's what came out of them (eww!):

You never get to see what actually comes out of your carpets when you hire the Professionals to come out, and I get a real satisfaction knowing that I removed this much grime!

An added bonus is that I can clean my carpets as they need it and more often than 2-3 times a year, so my family can stay healthy while I'm keep the allergens at bay.

The Fake-It Yourself Breakdown:

Steam Clean Carpets Yourself, All Areas (Cleaning Solution $10.50, Steam Cleaner $160.00*) 

Total Fake-It Yourself Cost:  $10.50

ChemDry Quote $535.00 per visit (x3 cleanings per year)

Total Fake-It Yourself Savings:  $1,594.50

*Already Own