Cleaning and Stain Removal - Making old carpet more soft, fluffy ..

I have just a dry-wet vacuum, with a brush attachment. I don't have any vacuum that rolls its teeth inside the carpet.

The carpet has become all compressed like ironed, the threads have become sticky.

I want to make the carpet more soft, fluffy, what easy steps can I follow?

Also,
Which carpet cleaner I can purchase, which has deep brushing and wet/steaming capability? My budget is less than $180..200

ok first a few questions..how old is the carpet?

what fiber is it made up of?

some fibers are not resilant meaning once they are crushed they are crushed.
if the carpet is very old 10-15 years i dont think it may be worth it.

My advice..if its just 1 or 2 rooms...find a quality professional carpet cleaning...my own thoughts are that if the rooms arent that big without alot of stuff to move...you can get it cleaned for under you budget.

if i contracted that job out i would do that...but thats just me

Rental or homeowner level carpet cleaning machines lack the power to remove moisture and chemicals from carpet and should be avoided. Hire a pro to clean your carpet and invest in a good vacuum cleaner.

the apartmetn is rented, and the carpet seems to be 4 years old and the fibers look like a knot at the end.
I feel like I should groom the carpet with something like a comb to remove the knot

Any recommendation or Web page on carpet vacuum? Amny vacs seem to generate hot water, not the real gaseous steam. I'm afraid that the water might stay below the carpet to cause fungus.

If I go for professional, what specifications I should be looking for? Like water or steam cleaned or chemical cleaned etc. ?

if its a rental...consult with your landlord first some require cleaning prior to move out and others dont want their tennants doing it at all..they already have someone for that

but if you hire a pro...dont just go by price...dont get the lowest bid...go with someone that shows up to look at the carpet, before giving you a price..looks professional, has letters on the side of his company vehicle and explains everything to you

dont go with someone that shows up or tells you the price over the phone, most pros dont do this? why? b/c if they are interested in doing a great job they have to see what the deal is first...if you call a plumber and say hey my toliet leaks and he says ok 150 bucks....what if he gets there and its just a 5 dollar wax right? or the other way and the sewer pipe is cracked you basemenet is flooding..etc etc no way can you do that right for 150

Yes, ny all means check with your landlord - our leases specifically prohibit tenants from cleaning their carpets by any means other than hiring a pro.