Carpet cleaning

I want to have the carpet in the living room (the only carpet in the house) cleaned before the baby is born. What do u guys think is best. Shampooing or steam cleaning?

[MissCrabette]

I'm curious to hear what the experts have to say about this. I heard that shampoo that's left in the carpet attracts more dirt, but I don't have any real experience. So far Oxi-Clean has served me well for an accident here and there.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

We went with a service that did a super high temp cleaning...we had great results! I know Cheri just had hers done - not sure if she had steam or shampoo

I've only used steam cleaners. My neighbor has done that "dry" cleaning http://www.drycarpet.com/ and it's really expensive and honestly - her carpeting looks like it's been really beat up. She's neater (far) than I am, has 1 tiny dog that doesn't shed (next to my 2 hair machines), 2 smaller kids (compared to my mess machines), and her upstairs carpeting looks AWFUL. Not stained, but as though it's been loosened.

[Deebs]

If you have anyone in your home with allergies, steam cleaning is besttogetdust out and prevent mold growth.