Is using a Rug Doctor worth it?

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Жыл бұрын

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Is using a Rug Doctor worth it? Yes, Absolutely. Though the cost of hire is about half the total cost. The detergent is overly expensive. Make sure you shop around. For instance, it was 3 quid cheaper to hire the machine in Home Base and two quid cheaper to buy the detergent next door in Timpsons. Also get the hand tool - you'll need it to do the edges of things as the Rug Doctor isn't edge-to-edge cleaning.

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@thubb6 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it can be worth it. The key is to use as little water as possible.. or the bare minimum required to remove your stain(s). Too much water can lead to prolonged dry times and possibly mildew, destruction of the carpet backing and carpet itself. Often using too much water will cause it to pool under your carpet, mixing with other dirt and dander, thus creating a new stain after.. especially in high traffic areas. Pardon the long response.

@benmaffin Жыл бұрын

I found it to work pretty well - the water way yuk when I changed it out. Took ages to dry though.

@nmpoy 10 ай бұрын

how do you know what amount of water is good?

@Mrkevi123 10 ай бұрын

Do it during hot summer weather

@Eddy12700 5 ай бұрын

how is that possible if the red button sit here for us to press it??? so we dont press the button all the way or?

@thubb6 5 ай бұрын

@@Eddy12700 Eddy.. I hold the button 1-2 seconds and let off. I’ll do that over and over while cleaning to minimize how much water I use. Try not to continuously hold down on the red button unless you have to.

@TheKSGChannel886 10 ай бұрын

I just rented one of these from Home Depot and it was the best carpet cleaner I’ve ever used. It took a while to dry though

@benmaffin 10 ай бұрын

Yeah takes a while to dry and I'd only use it in the summer so I can open all the windows and doors!

@jamiroquai30 10 ай бұрын

It did an AMAZING job on my light gray carpet. I was surprised

@benmaffin 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@miguelitocunsuelo7200 Жыл бұрын

If you have to resort to using this thing. Do yourself a favor and don’t put the shampoo in with the fresh water. Pre spray with the shampoo in a sprayer beforehand. Add a little vinegar in the fresh water reservoir. It helps rinse the soap residue. I’ll put it this way. Using this this like they tell you to would be like jumping in the shower with the shampoo bottle attached to the shower head coming out at the same time as the rinse. How on earth are you ever going to rinse that stuff out!

@rickysparks534 11 ай бұрын

I agree. I done a fair few car upholstery, and i tend to apply cleaner separately first and let soak and agitate with electric drill attachment. Then use the vacuum with plain water to rinse out the detergent multiple times. I dont think its a major deal leaving detergent residue, but i think its wasting product to keep rinsing out the dirt with detergent. Once the detergent has done its work breaking down any greasy dirt, only plain water is needed to rinse out as much residue. The reason the water injection is right before the suction is so the water doesnt have chance to sink right to the bottom. But as i said, applying detergent separately gives gives you option of leaving to soak = better cleaning, then plain water after that. Much more efficient and cheaper. 👍

@tonymunoz7400 10 ай бұрын

Perfect example! Thanks Miguel!

@iankowalkiewicz9291 8 ай бұрын

No- no no no don’t ever so this. You go back over it with another tank of water with no solution.

@firefightergarza 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@J_WheelerDoll30 3 ай бұрын

They say on the website not to add your own solutions in the machine. More so pre treat the problem area beforehand

@gibco25-offical56 10 ай бұрын

Yea. I own one. Plus the bissell big green. They are the best machine out their other then a giant extractor from a commercial space.

@beansoup6056 4 ай бұрын

It is time consuming but a great carpet cleaner. I have had not the one shown but a Rug Doctor for about 8 years, a few problems but nothing serious. Seal Rings mainly, also the machine is difficult to clean.

@DearMoonProject Жыл бұрын

Totally worth it if you foster animals ❤!

@cjbfire95 Жыл бұрын

Yes if you want your rug cleaned

@eddiec907 2 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely. I don’t like how the chemical tank doesn’t have a window or gauge to see how much cleaner you have left though. It goes through 3 gallons pretty quickly. Otherwise it’s a good machine.

@EsspressoMan1 Жыл бұрын

For super Dirty carpets Use hot as water as possible and no soap for first round. Second round carpet soap, 3rd round carpet soap,Laundry detergent and bleach. 4th round suck up as much water as you can. Well worth the rental you can do a better job than hiring a professional that charges you every pass.

@zombiesbride 10 ай бұрын

On the 4th round do you refill the tank? Or leave it empty

@EsspressoMan1 10 ай бұрын

@@zombiesbride it depends how carpet looks most times leave it empty and suck up as much excess water as possible.

@sweetcheeksx7774 Жыл бұрын

I think I'd rather pay for someone's services or buy a compact machine. This machine was so heavy to lift and I really struggled with keep emptying and refilling the tank.

@benmaffin Жыл бұрын

I found it quite satisfying doing in myself - but I also agree it was very heavy for sure.

@sam3d 4 ай бұрын

Lotta soapy water left behind!

@swiiishgin1515 7 ай бұрын

just loosened all that carpet up too, wait until next year when you need it restretched.

@Arizona_lilly Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to use one ☝️ n my house

@benmaffin Жыл бұрын

Cleaned up all the tea stains from my shonky carrying and spilling. :-)

@matthewantonucci6751 9 ай бұрын

I'd Much Rather Use A Bissell Revolution Hydrosteam Instead Of The RugDoctor That Doesn't Clean Well And I Think The Bissell Does Way Better And It's Much Cheaper!

@nsiddnt 27 күн бұрын

Is it a steam cleaner?

@benmaffin 27 күн бұрын

From memory you use warm water. But it’s not steam.

@grouponful 11 ай бұрын

So is it?

@benmaffin 11 ай бұрын

Yes 100%

@rutvikpatel7640 7 ай бұрын

I need to clean in winter, I don’t have a choice. How can I avoid wet carpet?

@benmaffin 7 ай бұрын

I don't think you can avoid it, it uses water so it's going to leave some. You're just going to have to leave all the windows open!

@rutvikpatel7640 7 ай бұрын

@@benmaffin I couldn’t leave the windows open since the temperature was close to freezing, almost 35 degrees Fahrenheit. So I kept my heat high on 80 degrees Fahrenheit and turned on fans in all rooms. I was able to dry it within 2 days without smells. Also, I went over the carpet twice without any liquid solution after washing it with liquid solution to extract all the liquid out. That helped speed up drying time.

@ryansebastian945 4 күн бұрын

Is using a rug Dr worth it? Even after having watched this video we still don't know. 👎

@scottielavelle5623 11 ай бұрын

How do you ad shampoo and water

@benmaffin 11 ай бұрын

Goes in the tank

@BBenjamin2024 Жыл бұрын

NO MY WHOLE CARPET IS WETT 😭😭

@benmaffin Жыл бұрын

Is it cleaner though?

@BBenjamin2024 Жыл бұрын

Kinda not too much through

@rachelcarter2036 10 ай бұрын

Mine too and its got a bit of a nasty smell now too , wish id not done it 😩

@joeeimert36 Жыл бұрын

No.

@benmaffin Жыл бұрын

Did you not find it worked very well Joe?

@blvckAveli Жыл бұрын

@@benmaffin A lot of people are saying it's no good.. I have a clients home to clean tomorrow.. The carpets are cream and dirty.. Im not sure if I'm Gona be wasting my time or not.. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🥴

@scholasticbookfair. Жыл бұрын

@@blvckAveli were you wasting your time?

@relentless383 8 ай бұрын

Yeahh, any updates?