We have two kids, two dogs and five chickens, so we generate a fair amount of mess!  We only have carpets in 3 bedrooms, but they are in quite a state.  I'm wondering about investing in a carpet cleaner.

I'm currently researching the Bissell SpotBot Pet handsfree Sport and Stain Portable Deep Cleaner.  Reading reviews, it seems that it's kind of like a robovac for cleaning your carpets.  It's earned four and a half stars on Amazon and has 4887 ratings.

Bissell advertises that through its Pet Foundation it helps find homes for homeless pets which is a cause that we can get behind.

Bissell SpotBot Pet handsfree Spot and Stain Portable Deep Cleaner, Blue, 2117A