Is steam cleaning green/ chemical free?

[Nosy]

We're moving into a place that has some carpet. While we plan on replacing the carpet eventually, it will likely stay carpet for a year or so. What's the best way to clean it without chemicals before moving in? Are there some key words I need to use when calling steam cleaning places?

[rere]

You could do it yourself and just use water in the steamer.For the price of having a company come out you could probably buy your own steamer.If you have kids and carpet it's a really nice thing to own.I don't put any soap in mine and it works great.

[Pariah]

I used to own my own steam cleaner, and I made my own cleaning solution to put in it. I want to buy another one eventually, it was great to have around.

[aiccerb]

If you are not up for doing it yourself, I'd call around and ask what products different cleaners use. We have a local guy who is all natural. He uses natural products to spot clean stains, then just steams to rinse and disinfect the carpet afterwards. We were a little doubtful when we first talked to him that it would be effective, but the carpet in the boys room really did come up nicely