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jnt412 · 06-13-08, 10:13

I never rented a Rug Doctor before, but I do own one. It has worked very good for me and has cleaned my light colored cream carpets to a "like new" state. I've owned Bissell Machines in the past and they only lasted a year due to parts breaking or some kind of leak. The Rug Doctor is build to last and is sturdy. Compared to the Bissell, the Rug Doctor agitates the carpet while the Bissells Machines rotates their brushes like vacuum cleaners. Vacuuming and carpet cleaning are too different things.

There are important elements when cleaning a carpet.

1. Very Hot Water - water must be close to a boiling point if your carpet is in bad shape. I purchased a Bucket Heater from Tractor Supply that heats my hot tap water 10 degrees more. Close to boiling
2. I add the Rug Doctor Solution AND Oxi-Clean to the water and stir. Don't over due either, because the solution will sud up.
3. Go slow when while shampooing...
4. Go over the carpet with a water/vinager rinse.

I've used the Rug Doctor on carpets, furniture and my SUV.. all with good results. If you want before/after pictures they can be provided as well...

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jnt412 Registered User jnt412 is offline Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Rug Doctor??? I never rented a Rug Doctor before, but I do own one. It has worked very good for me and has cleaned my light colored cream carpets to a "like new" state. I've owned Bissell Machines in the past and they only lasted a year due to parts breaking or some kind of leak. The Rug Doctor is build to last and is sturdy. Compared to the Bissell, the Rug Doctor agitates the carpet while the Bissells Machines rotates their brushes like vacuum cleaners. Vacuuming and carpet cleaning are too different things. There are important elements when cleaning a carpet. 1. Very Hot Water - water must be close to a boiling point if your carpet is in bad shape. I purchased a Bucket Heater from Tractor Supply that heats my hot tap water 10 degrees more. Close to boiling 2. I add the Rug Doctor Solution AND Oxi-Clean to the water and stir. Don't over due either, because the solution will sud up. 3. Go slow when while shampooing... 4. Go over the carpet with a water/vinager rinse. I've used the Rug Doctor on carpets, furniture and my SUV.. all with good results. If you want before/after pictures they can be provided as well...