How long does it take for a carpet to dry after using the Rug Doctor?

When used correctly, it should take no longer than 2 hours for your carpet to dry after deep cleaning with a Rug Doctor Deep Cleaner.

Do you need to rinse after using Rug Doctor?

Children’s Mercy Hospital Environmental Health Program recommends rinsing carpets after cleaning to remove any chemicals in the carpet cleaning solution and to keep the carpet clean in the future. Detergent left behind in the carpet fibers can attract dirt and cause the carpet to become dirty much faster than normal.

Why is my Rug Doctor not picking up water?

Spray issues If your Rug Doctor has little or no cleaning solution spraying from the bottom of the machine, try the following: Check the machine is set to carpet cleaning mode. Make sure you are holding down the red spray button on top of the handle. Check the red base tank has enough water, and refill if necessary.

How long do you have to wait to walk on carpet after cleaning?

Ideally, avoid heavy traffic and keep children and pets off the carpet for at least 6 hours after cleaning. If you must walk across the carpet to get to another part of the house, do it 30 minutes after cleaning it by removing your shoes and wearing a pair of clean white socks to protect the carpet.

Does Rug Doctor heat the water?

The Rug Doctor machines don’t heat the water hot enough. When using a rug doctor machine the instructions call for adding hot water. Hot water from your tap comes out at around 45-60 degrees. It’s hot, but it isn’t powerfully hot. Heat is vital to the cleaning process.

Does the Rug Doctor remove old stains?

While not all stains and spots can be successfully removed, Rug Doctor products have worked wonders on stains for over the last 30 years here in New Zealand. We strongly recommend keeping one bottle of each of our products on hand and then every 6-12 months hire out our Rug Doctor machine.

Why do my carpets smell after cleaning?

One of the main reasons why carpets smell after a deep clean is the underlay. Basically, this part of the carpet padding is not exposed to direct light or air, so it takes a lot more time to dry properly. And you know what excess moisture leads to? Precisely – mould and mildew smell after carpet cleaning.

How to clean your carpet with Rug Doctor?

After the wax has dried,gently scrape the area with a blunt knife to remove large chunks of hardened wax.

Use a vacuum to remove the loose particles that you have scraped out of the carpet.

Repeat these steps until you think you have removed as much as possible.

How to use your Rug Doctor?

Remove car seats from the vehicle.

Remove all trash and other clutter from the car.

Remove the floor mats and lay them across a bench or on cement.

Vacuum the entire vehicle.

Now you are ready to deep clean!

Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the interior of the car including the dash,steering wheel,doors,and console.

How to clean a Rug Doctor carpet cleaning machine?

Rug Doctor’s award-winning cleaning process tackles dirt and grime lurking deep in your carpets. Our unique vibrating brush technology works with our powerful detergents to lift dirt and stains from your carpet’s pile. Hiring a Rug Doctor is easy with our three step process! 1. Hire 2. Use. 3. Return. I.D may be required for instore booking.

How much does it cost to rent a Rug Doctor?

With Rug Doctor, you can rent a machine from a partner location (Home Depot or Walmart, for example) for about $30 a day. The cleaning solution costs about $17 for 48 ounces; you’ll need three bottles for 1,600 square feet of carpet. Pretreating solution starts at $6 each.