Steam vacuum recommendations?

[mruffruff]

I have always had good results by using Simple Solution by Outright. Soak the area, blot, and allow to dry. It takes a while for all of the odor to disappear, but it does remove both stains and odors.

I use a lot of it for the kitty that can't hold her poop. (medical problem)

[emily_the_spoiled]

With 11 cats in the house I finally broke down and bought a new steam cleaner this year (the old one died...) I ended up with a Bissell (again) and it works very well. They also have a special solution just for Pet Stains, so that might work well for you. But it was definitely worth it!

I got my at Big Lots for about $90, but it was the discontinuation of an old line. I am not sure what they are running now.

[kitten645]

In my efforts to go "green" I've been looking into the whole carpet cleaning situation (two very good kitties, one VERY old foster (RB) that stained up the carpet pretty good. ) I bought a small Bissell from Target...$69. I got the pet stain stuff. I really like how it worked. But it seems to have gotten dirty again quickly (sans the offending kitty) I read something about a service that uses ionized water to clean carpets. The theory being that ANY rug shampoo/cleaner, no matter how well the carpet is rinsed, will leave a residue. That residue attracts new dirt on the old stains. Another suggested solution is to use the carpet cleaner with a diluted white vinegar solution that doesn't leave a film. Or a baking soda solution. That seems to make sense to me so I'm going to have a go at it....sometime when I have the time! Seems the vinegar/baking soda option is the answer to many homekeeping situations. I do love my my Oxiclean too though!