'Renting a carpet cleaner is certainly cheaper in the short term, and you also won’t have the headache of deciding where to keep it,' begins Katie Lilywhite, floorcare expert at AO.com.

Rug Doctor is a big name in carpet cleaner rentals, and Home Depot offers its machines for about $40 per day. That price applies to both Kansas City and New York City.

“The Benefits of Commercial Carpet Cleaning Equipment”, geared for the commercial carpet cleaning business but contains tips for residential users. If you are looking for a specific brand like Bissell ...