We invested in Bissell Pet Defense carpet cleaner years ago and have relied on it like another member of the family. It was an investment that we decided on making when we had a young son and off-white carpets. It has gotten us out of a lot of mishaps and general wear on the carpets and even our tile floors. We can all agree that kids, despite how much we love and adore them, are pigs. That and daily life gets messy, accidents happen, things get broken, and dirt is a constant. It isn’t in anyway a substitute for a good professional deep cleaning service, however when your child spills fruit punch on the carpet it’s definitely nice to know that you can take care of the problem quickly and efficiently with minimal damage to carpet and your sanity.