We're a team of carpet care enthusiasts on a mission to help Australian families maintain cleaner, healthier homes through expert advice and honest product recommendations.
Carpet-Cleaner.AU was born out of frustration. Back in 2024, our founder Sarah Mitchell spent weeks researching carpet cleaners for her Melbourne home, only to find a confusing landscape of conflicting reviews, outdated information, and websites that seemed more interested in making a sale than providing genuine help. After finally making a choice (and discovering through trial and error which features actually matter for Australian homes), she decided there had to be a better way.
What started as a simple blog sharing carpet cleaning tips has grown into Australia's most trusted independent resource for carpet care advice. Our team now includes experienced home care specialists, product researchers, and real Australian families who test equipment in their own homes across different climate zones—from the humid tropics of Queensland to the dusty outback regions of Western Australia.
Unlike manufacturer websites or general retail platforms, we focus exclusively on what matters to Australian households. We understand that our unique challenges—red desert dust, beach sand, the infamous "Melbourne weather" that swings from dry to humid in hours—require specific solutions. Our content addresses real Australian scenarios, from tackling muddy paw prints after a rainy dog walk in Sydney's parks to removing stubborn stains from wool blend carpets common in older Brisbane homes.
Every product recommendation on our site comes from genuine research. We analyse thousands of customer reviews from Australian buyers, compare specifications relevant to local conditions (like cord length for larger Australian homes and tank capacity for whole-house cleaning sessions), and consider factors like local warranty support and spare parts availability. We never recommend products we wouldn't use in our own homes.
We believe in practical, real-world testing. Our team members use carpet cleaners in their actual homes, dealing with the same challenges you face—pet hair from Australian shepherds and kelpies, red wine spills during dinner parties, and the endless battle against fine dust that seems to appear from nowhere. We evaluate not just cleaning performance, but also factors like noise levels (important in apartments), ease of emptying dirty water tanks, and how well machines handle transitions between carpet and hard floors.
Our approach includes testing on various carpet types popular in Australian homes, including wool blends (still common in older properties), modern synthetic fibres, and the increasingly popular polypropylene loop pile used in many new builds. We also assess performance on Australian-made rugs and imported floor coverings alike.
Founder & Editor
Former home economics teacher with 15 years of experience. Sarah oversees all content and ensures our advice is practical and accessible for everyday Australians.
Product Research Lead
Engineering background with expertise in appliance testing. James leads our technical evaluations and comparative analyses of carpet cleaning machines.
Pet Care Specialist
Veterinary nurse and proud owner of three rescue dogs. Emma focuses on pet-specific cleaning challenges and product features for animal lovers.
Transparency is at the heart of everything we do. Yes, we earn commissions when you purchase through our Amazon links—this is how we keep the site running and fund our testing activities. However, our recommendations are never influenced by commission rates. We regularly feature products with lower commissions when they genuinely offer better value for Australian consumers.
We're committed to keeping our content accurate and up-to-date. Carpet cleaner technology evolves, prices change, and new products enter the Australian market regularly. Our team reviews and updates articles frequently to ensure you're always getting current, relevant information.
Have questions or suggestions? We genuinely want to hear from you. Contact our team—we read every message and often incorporate reader feedback into our content.