I have flat Berber carpeting that I do not have the money to replace. Can you please guide me in the right direction to both the cleaner and cleaning solution?

Answer: If you have flat carpet, you’ll want a deep cleaner that keeps its front nozzle tight to the floor when it’s cleaning. The best BISSELL deep cleaner for this is the Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine, because its front nozzle is spring loaded, keeping the sprayer, brushes and suction closer base of your carpet fibers. If you don’t want to invest in buying a deep cleaner, you can always rent the Big Green instead.

As for formula, I would highly recommend that you select one with Scotchgard™ protection. Flatter carpets tend to wear down faster from heavy traffic than thicker carpets, since the sole of your shoe makes more contact with the carpet fibers’ base. Using a formula with Scotchgard™, like 2X Fiber Cleansing formula, will help protect your carpet from discoloration and wear.