Shark StainStriker Portable Carpet, Upholstery & Area Rug Cleaner with Pet Mess Tool, Stain & Odor Remover, Perfect for Car Interiors, Includes 3 Cleaning Tools & Cleaning Solution, White, PX201

Okay, so here's the deal. We have a dog. And if you have a dog, you need a carpet cleaner or you like it or not are living with filthy carpets. So we have a RugDoctor that we use ever few months and it works great. But it's huge. And heavy. And getting it out and setting it up to do a small section of carpet is really a pain in the rear.I figured a little spot cleaner would be a good investment. So I bought a Bissell. It broke after three uses. And I bought a new improved one, the little green one you see all over the place. The hose leaked. And I mean LEAKED. Their customer service was AWFUL, so I got rid of it.I wanted a pro-grade spot cleaner. I'm willing to pay 2 or even 3X what the cheap models cost if it works better and lasts longer. The rug doctor one is also huge and had middling reviews, so I looked at the Shark model. We have a Shark vacuum at Church and I actually think the design is extremely clever and it works well. So why not try the Shark spot cleaner?I was suspicious: at $99 in Amazon Prime Day it must be a piece of crap, right? Not so. First off, this thing is SMALL. Much smaller than the competitors, and it is SQUARE and a huge oblong thing. Maybe 14" by 14" by 14". This means it can be stored almost anywhere without issue.The Bissells I owned were horribly noisy, and the shrill / shrieking tone of the vacuum really made it unpleasant to use. This one is loud as well, but it is NOT AT ALL shrieky or shrill, so using it is not fatiguing to the ears. I love that about it.But does it work? We had some stains from our dog where she likes to lie watching the activities in the kitchen without having to lie on the cold tile in the kitchen. So that area is particularly dirty. So is the area next to the couch which she frequents. I filled the water tank to the line with hot tap water and then filled it with the cleaning solution to the next line (you use next to none of it). Then you put the Oxy accelerator in the other tank. And off you go.Here is what awaits you: It is small and lightweight, so you can easily take it around the house. Living room, bedroom, family room, no fuss and no bother getting it around the house. Reasonably long cord (probably 10 feet?) makes it pretty easy to get to various areas without having to unplug / replug.Operation can't be easier. Press the TOP MOUNTED (thank you designers!) power button and the vacuum fires up. Not quiet, but like I said, not obnoxious. You put on any one of FOUR different heads. A super small one is permanently attached for maybe dime size stains. Then there is a small one, maybe 3" across, then another one that has a weird reservoirs that I have no idea what it is used for, and then a large one maybe 6" across.The small one was great... You pull the trigger and extract the solution, and the built in brush which is removable allows you to ensure the solution gets into the pile. The clear head allows you to see the extraction that is happening, which I'm sure is more for show than anything else, but I did find it useful to make sure I'd gotten all the solution sucked up. So spray, brush, extract, spray, brush, extract, and... BOOM. Stains are gone. And I mean GONE!I used this in three rooms. All the stains (and some were nasty) are all gone save for one in the bedroom that is less of a stain and more of some sticky substance probably from the garden. It did an admirable job but I will likely have to use solvent to get rid of it all.The proof comes when you empty the waste tank, which admittedly is pretty small. You know it is time to empty it when the pitch of the vacuum changes, basically it closes a float valve to ensure you don't start spraying your surroundings with the dirt you sucked up through the vacuum exhaust. Definitely not something you want.So I took the device into the bathroom, lifted the waste tank out of the device (you just pull up on the handle) and then to remove the valve / feeder assembly, you push that same handle in the opposite direction and the whole top (which is actually the bottom) comes off. And when you dump the waste water into the toilet, don't be surprised when the toilet water turns a disgusting dark brown.Here's the thing: We vacuum regularly and we had our carpets cleaned maybe 6 weeks ago, and this water was filthy! How that much dirt came out of our carpets is pretty amazing.SO... in summary, this is a small and compact and very effective cleaner that is easy to store, easy to use and is not as loud or irritating as other machines. If this thing holds up (I did buy the three year extended warranty for an extra $10... figured it was worth it given the poor showing of the Bissell machines) so I would be delighted if my $10 proves to be a waste of money.If you read the internet, you'll see this is a top pick with a lot of reviewers. I can see why. It certainly is designed intelligently and appears to work great. If it lasts for several years, then I will have made a fine decision, and perhaps more important to the manufacturer, I will have become a satisfied customer who knows they can trust the brand to deliver true value to me as a customer.

I have 4 cats and 1 clumsy daughter so I really put these shampooers to work. I have tried the other 2 main competitors out there and finally decided to give this one a shot and when it arrived there was scrap messes ready to clean up. The first attachment i tried out was the hair extractor tool.All directions in the box were very easy to read and I had it fully assembled and ready to roll in 5 minutes.I had messes to tackle on my back Sofa Cushion, 2 entry way Rugs, 1 area rug, and our carpet.This thing was super light weight to cart around from place to place. Every spot was thoroughly cleaned and a couple had been there a few days awaiting arrival of this machine and still lifted up with ease.It might take me a little getting used to as all the tools have a rubber cleaning mechanism and I mistakenly thought at least one of them came with a bristle brush like all the machines I have had prior. I only mention this because I felt like I needed to put a little more elbow grease in on the higher pile area rug bcuz of the friction on the rubber pad being harder to push along vs a bristle style brush. The mini tool has a bristle style brush but all others are rubber. The pet hair extractor tool superated the hair and some tiny bits of food that were stuck deep down in the carpet I didn't realize we're left behind so I did not get into the main tank which is exactly what it's purpose was, which makes me feel confident this machine will hold up well over time since that crud won't be clogging up the hose.The best part is that everything can be taken apart and washed so no more rotten egg smell lingering when you are trying to clean up a mess since you can clean everything on this machine! This one is far superior to any little cleaner I have tried!

This cleaner is the ticket. I purchased it to primarily to clean a chair and other items in a rental unit, and this made them look brand new. Easy to use and cleans great. You simply add in the cleaning fluid along with the water. Fill container to the line for the water then to the line for cleaning solution, Pull the trigger and away you go. Very fast to use and it took care of my issue fast. Saved me several hundred dollars on the 1st because I did not have to buy new chairs. Thye look brand new now and my wife is very happy with them. My unit looks fresh and new now after using this machine. I plan to use it in my automobiles now to freshen up the carpet and the cloth seals. This machine is well worth the price plus the small compact size makes it easy to use, carry, and store. You cannot go wrong with this item.