Initally very skeptical but this carpet cleaner is AWESOME!!!
Initially, I was very skeptical about this carpet cleaner as I had tried various so called carpet cleaners/steamers in the past that were just not up to scratch. However, after doing a little research I decided to go for it. I was not disappointed, this cleaner is AWESOME! I bought mine used, hence there were no instructions, not a big problem, putting it together was straightforward.
After getting some handy hints from online videos I got to work on my carpets and the results were amazing. Literally years of dust and dirt were pulled up from my carpets leaving them noticeably clean and refreshed. Not much drying time either. The item is a little heavy but I prefer this because it feels solid and this probably improves suction. You will have to empty the tank a few times if covering a large area but I guess a larger tank would make it heavier!
Unless you have very wide steps you will have to use the upholstery brush to do the stairs. It works very well. Be sure to secure the cleaner on the stairway to ensure it doesn't fall as the upholstery brush hose is not of infinite length!
One weakness I noticed was the clear plastic front nozzle. As I bought my cleaner used I noticed that the plastic clips holding the nozzle were already broken off on one side. This reduces effective suction. I imagine it's very easy to break these clips, the nozzle is at the front and very easy to inadvertently hit it against skirting or clip the front edge on a door frame, so BE CAREFUL. I use strong tape to hold the nozzle in place while cleaning. It's easy to remove and replace when the nozzle needs to be cleaned out. I guess this spoils the overall look but I don't care... this carpet cleaner REALLY WORKS!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned