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Probably not. If I am going to pay to clean my carpets I want a pro cleaner to do it. Even the best Hoover can't compare to the power of the Steemers.

Maybe but if your steamer is for residential use it may not last that long and you'll have to replace it. You could always rent a machine, that doesn't cost that much and it would save on the wear and tear on your machine.