cleaning carpeting?

Hi everyone, i don't post here often but was hoping someone could help. I know this may sound odd but i grew up with NO carpeting anywhere. I'm now in an apt. that has berber? carpeting on the stairs only in the hallway. I usually carpetfresh and vacuum it etc... unfortunately, my DH refuses to wipe his wet feet on the doormat and there are now muddy footprints on it. What can i use to wash the rug??? I'd rather not hire someone to come in and shampoo it?? Thanks for your help

Re: cleaning carpeting?

We have a full-size steam cleaner for most of the house, but for small areas, we have a portable steam cleaner, similar to this one:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2138660



It's about $40 at walmart.

Re: cleaning carpeting?

thank you! i wonder if i can use a regular steamer (like the kind for clothes?) is that the same? thank you

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If you buy a steam cleaner make sure you get one that has a stair/upholstery attachment that way you can do the stairs. I think some attachments are better than others. This one has good reviews and has a power attachment with spinning brushes. I'm thinking of buying it myself. If you don't want to buy one you can rent one. Lots of supermarkets have them and I think HD does too.