On 27/06/2011 08:22, David WE Roberts wrote:
Anyone hired a Rug Doctor?

Not that make, but I've used plenty of 'self contained extractors with
power brush'.


The web site video suggests that the carpet will dry within 2 hours - is
this accurate?

Depends entirely of the type of carpet pile fibre. Wool can absorb 40%
of its own weight in water, nylon less than 1%. No vacuum can suck
water from the fibres.

However, since the cleaning is faster - due to the brush - less water is
used per sq mtr so less water to dry out IYSWIM.

How close to the skirting boards can you get?
The video skips over cleaning around the edges.

Dont know, but you get a hand tool & hose with the package.

I have used Vax carpet cleaners and similar which are reasonably
effective - how much better is the Rug Doctor?

Several hundred percent I should think.

Anything to watch out for, or better alternatives?

Get the detergent dilution right - use a measuring jug - not 'a few glugs'.

More info here;
http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php?...t_Cleaning_FAQ


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Dave - The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk