Deep cleaning with
the hand tool

HOW TO CLEAN WITH THE HAND TOOL

Always test upholstery for colourfastness by first cleaning a small, hidden area, then rubbing the test area with a white paper towel. If no colour transfers, continue cleaning.

Always use Anti-Foam in the top white recovery tank when using Upholstery Cleaner to prevent excess suds building up in the machine. If the Rug Doctor machine takes in foam through the dome filter, damage could be caused to the vacuum motor.

Prepare surfaces for cleaning

Prepare surfaces for cleaning by thoroughly vacuuming to remove surface dust and dirt. When cleaning and drying cushions, first spread sheets or towels on the floor as a drying surface for the dampened cushions.

Getting started...

1. The Rug Doctor comes with a hand tool for cleaning soft fabric furnishings, stairways, around skirting boards, etc. It's fitted with a 3.5m double hose, which attaches to the back of the machine.
2. First, unplug the clear braided hose by pulling down the ring on the brass quick release connector.



3. Pull down the ring again until you can see the silver ball bearings, and insert the hand tool's clear braided hose.Lightly tug the braided hose to ensure it is securely connected.



4. Pull out the grey pipe attached to the black vacuum hose in the machine and push it into the end of the grey hand tool hose.



5. Set white rocker switch on top of machine to 'Hand Tool'. Now it is ready to use.



6. Squeeze the hand grip to spray the cleaning solution on to the carpet. On stairs, move the hand tool backwards and forwards so that the brush underneath can agitate the carpet fibres to release the dirt.



7. NOTE: When using the hand tool on soft furnishings, you need a different cleaning solution. Use Rug Doctor Upholstery Cleaner - for a specially formulated gentle cleaning action.
8. Add 500 ml - half a bottle - to eight litres of warm water.



9. Pour the cleaning solution into the red base tank.



10. When using Rug Doctor Upholstery Cleaner add Rug Doctor Anti Foam to the top white recovery tank and not to the red base tank. This prevents suds building up in the top white recovery tank and ensures the vacuum suction is optimised.
Add about a 1/4 of a coffee mug - directly into the tank.
11. Before using the hand tool, always test the fabric you want to clean for colour fastness.

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Troubleshooting guide

If you are having any problems using your Rug Doctor please refer to our Troubleshooting guide by clicking here. If you are still experiencing problems please call our Consumer Support Specialists (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 09.00am to 5.00pm, Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm) on 01903 235558. Click here for more information.