We don't have a ton of carpet--just 4 bedrooms & 2 area rugs, but want to be able to steam clean our carpets, especially after a recent vomit situation in LO's room. The last time I rented one, but had to go to 2 different places to get one that was clean enough to put on our bedroom carpet & find one that wasn't broken. We can't afford the top of the line ones, but I could entertain spending up to $200 for one that is really worth it. I'd prefer staying under $150 for the relatively gentle use we'd put one through and have seen several Bissell or Hoover brand steam cleaners that *look* good--I just wonder how they actually do in cleaning & pulling up as much water as possible since it's still wet & cold here and we can't open up the house to speed drying. We won't need the upholstery or stair tools, though I suppose my car seats could use a cleaning. Anyway, I'm hoping some bees have some well tested favorites.