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"The "oohs" and "aahs" that we go when we tipped it into the bath afterwards and saw how much (dirt) came out of the carpets was a revelation.'
– Madeleine Gibb
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| Best Cleaning Tips for Carpets |
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Rug Doctor machines are designed to deep-clean and extract in one cleaning pass. Your best choice for cleaning difficult spots, stains, or traffic areas is to use Rug Doctor's specialty products: |
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Avoid over-wetting your carpet. Don't go over heavily soiled spots more than 2 times. Berber, Multi-level, or Looped carpets retain more liquid - for these types of carpets, do not repeat cleaning passes. If additional cleaning is desired, allow carpets to dry before attempting to re-clean heavily soiled areas. For more information about cleaning Berber and other carpets that retain more liquid, go to |
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Overlap passes slightly to cover all areas. IMPORTANT: When it is ON, keep machine moving so vibrating brush does not agitate in one place. |
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You should recover 2/3 to 3/4 tank of dirty water for each tank of clean water used depending on your carpet type. |
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Open windows and doors, or turn on air conditioning or heat for faster drying. This is highly recommended when cleaning Berber carpets. |
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To prevent stains, if replacing furniture before carpet is completely dry, place aluminum foil under furniture legs. |
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Avoid excess foam in the upper, white tank which can be expelled through the machine and may affect your carpet. If foaming occurs, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup Rug Doctor Anti-Foam to UPPER tank. |
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Cleaning Carpets
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Before You Begin
Rug Doctor machines and cleaning products are safe for most carpets. However, you risk damage to carpets and hard floor surfaces not intended for water extraction method cleaning. Do not use or place the Rug Doctor machine or cleaning products on: Natural fiber oriental rugs (silk or wool), hand-loomed wool rugs, braided rugs, sisal or jute carpets; hardwood or laminate floorings. Some stains require professional treatment. Use cool water when cleaning wool. |
| Prepare Carpet for Cleaning |
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1. Using a normal dry vacuum cleaner, vacuum the area you want to clean to remove loose dirt before using the Rug Doctor machine. |
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2. Pre-treat any special problem areas with the appropriate |
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| Set Up |
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3. Depending on how dirty carpets are, mix 1/4 to 1/2 cup of Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner per gallon of hot tap water in a clean bucket. Water should not be so hot as to scald or burn skin. The Mighty Pro tank capacity is a little over 2 gallons (9.8L) and the Wide Track capacity is a little over 3 ½ gallons (14.0L). |
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4. Lower the restraining wire and remove the white upper tank. |
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Fill the LOWER tank with the cleaning solution mixture by pouring it through the white filter screen. The machine is full when liquid covers half of the filter screen. |
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If high foaming shampoos or spray-on products have previously been used on the carpet, add ¼ to ½ cup of Rug Doctor Anti-Foam to the UPPER tank, then slip the tank back in place. Seal the tank and clear dome securely by replacing the restraining wire. |
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Check the back of the machine to make sure both hose connections are secure. Test the brass "quick coupler" by gently pulling on the clear hose. If it is loose, connect securely. |
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Plug the power cord in and position the machine. |
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| Start Cleaning |
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9. Refer to the label on top of machine and turn machine ON for carpet cleaning. For some machine types you may also need to turn on the Vacuum ON switch. |
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10. While pressing the red thumb switch on the handle, pull machine slowly and steadily backward in a straight line, keeping the vacuum slot against carpet surface. You will begin to see dirty water entering the clear dome. If you don't, stop and refer to the section. |
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11. Release thumb switch 6 to 12 inches before ending pass to stop cleaning solution spray. Tilt the machine back and move forward to position it for another cleaning pass. Overlap passes 2 inches to ensure even cleaning. |
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12. The tank is empty when you hear the machine sound change and dirty water stops entering the dome. Stop and empty the UPPER white tank and refill the lower tank. Continue cleaning. |
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| Questions? |
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| If you did not find the answer to your question here, please consult the section. |
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