Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 -VS- Bissell DeepClean ProHeat
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2015
- This is a thorough demonstration of the Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 and the Bissell DeepClean ProHeat 2X (professional pet) going head to head. I discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each machine in thoughtful and fair way. **Update below**
Update to this video description: Before I buy products, I try to do research before making a purchase. When I went to buy a carpet shampooer, I didn't really find many good videos or posts that I found helpful. I ended up learning about floor care from trial and error, myself. This video was me sharing some things I learned about these two products, and to be completely honest, I'm proud of the work I did in this video. I shared a lot of insight that I have not found anywhere else. Furthermore, I tried to show results, from a NON-BIASED perspective. So many times, when I go to find information, the person making the video or post has seemed biased. So, I went out of my way to be fair to both products, in this video. I tried to share the GOOD and the BAD that I've discovered, in both products. I feel that I did a very good job, in this video. I know that, for some people, this video can be considered to be too lengthy, but the purpose was to show a real comparison in the most fair way I could think of. That meant sharing the entire process.
With all of that said, I am very surprised at some of the negativity this video has received. It seems that people who are biased for one brand or the other have taken issue with criticisms that I've levied at their machine of choice. Again, the point of this video was to share my experiences with other people who may have not used these machines and wanted some insight, demonstrations, or opinions. That is who the video is for.
I shared what I thought each machine does well, and what I think each machine has troubles with. To be honest, I still use BOTH machines, to this day, nearly a year later. I use the Bissell for quick cleanups, and I use the Rug Doctor, when I have time to deal with the things that annoy me about it. I have also, since, purchased a Bissell Big Green Machine to use for further comparison, and a video for that is being worked on.
As far as my cleaning technique goes: I do not advise my cleaning technique, shown in the video. That technique is NOT what the manufacturers of these machines advise, so I will not advise it. However, just because I use a different technique than what Bissell or Rug Doctor advise does not mean my video or findings are not valid. People who give the video a negative rating based on the technique I use are not being helpful or fair minded.
As an injured veteran who still wants to keep his house clean, I have developed many techniques for accomplishing tasks that most people would not use. These are techniques that I did not use before my injuries, so I get it... But... I still believe that my comments on these machines are accurate and valid. Down voting the video, for my chosen technique, is a disservice to me and potential viewers who could still benefit from the information shared in this video. The more the video is down voted, the more CZcams assumes the information was not helpful, and the it becomes more likely that the video will not be recommended. Again, I stand by the information I share here, and I spent weeks creating a video to share it.
As a side note: The shoes used in this video are clean. I only wear them when carpet shampooing. They have never been worn in any other context. (I do the same with shoes for other tasks, such as mowing the grass) Also, the water used is as hot as the faucet will get it. I'm not sure if I did something to suggest that I wasn't using hot water, but the water used, here is hot.
Again, I will be doing a new video for the Bissell Big Green Machine, in the near future (this is typed in May of 2016). Hopefully, that video, and this one will be helpful for people who are curious about these products. - Hry
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Super helpful and still very relevant to viewers even in 2019! Seriously, I appreciate people like you who take the time to do side-by-side comparisons. Nobody likes to waste good money on crummy products, so this was extremely helpful!
♥️ I can not say thank you enough for taking the time to make this review, it helped me tremendously in making the right choice for a new carpet cleaner 🤗
Very informative and not overly subjective on either machine. Satisfying to watch the stains go away! Definitely a Rug Doctor Consumer.
Thanks for a very thorough demonstration of products oftentimes on CZcams you get a 5 or 10 minute video I love the way that you are very thorough and specific thank you you answered all my questions
Great video...I am not a carpet cleaning professional, rather a homeowner with two small children an a dog. I purchased the Bissell model and it works great. The cleaning challenges I have are primarily pet urine and soft drinks. The Bissell does great on removing both of these type of stains, but I have tried many so called “pet urine removal” products and nothing seems to neutralize the odor. After seeing the box of baking soda in the refrigerator that we use to control food odor, I figured what the heck...try it in the Bissell. Wow - what a difference that made. I shampooed the carpet as usual, then filled the solution tank with a high-concentrate mix of water and baking soda and ran the machine a second time over the areas where the pet urine stains were. I was amazed at the results. There’s no way to completely remove the odor, but this comes close. The interesting thing is that our puppy has not returned to any areas cleaned with the baking soda. Just be sure to dissolve the baking soda in water completely before using in the machine. Science or just dumb luck...you decide. It worked great for me...it might for you too if you encounter pet stains.
I own the older model rug doctor.
I have converted mine & added a switch to the pump it makes such a difference without pumping all the unnecessary liquid onto the carpet.
Thank you! Bissell it is!!! Nice video..... I love the thoroughness!!!!
I dont know why I'm watching this, I dont even have carpet in my house....
Yup, no carpet in your parents basement. Lol
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i just bought my first shampooer and when I was looking to buy this was immensely helpful "I shared what I thought each machine does well, and what I think each machine has troubles with. To be honest, I still use BOTH machines, to this day, nearly a year later. I use the Bissell for quick cleanups, and I use the Rug Doctor, when I have time to deal with the things that annoy me about it. I have also, since, purchased a Bissell Big Green Machine to use for further comparison, and a video for that is being worked on."
thanks!
You did a great 👍 video on these two carpet cleaners and I didn’t think you talked too much it was all good information. I’ve been researching the rug doctor and have been very torn on if I should spend that much money and I think your video really help thanks
Shannon H the rug doctor is a great machine he pushed it forward and didn’t released the shampoo button this video is deception...both machine work great it depend how much your willing to spend...
I just rented the Bissell ( Was rented from Lowes ..Better machine ) I rented it because I seen a video that showed the Rug Doctor vs Bissell and Bissell cleaned in one pass...Well my kids' apartment carpet was heavily soiled in traffic areas and soiled from having small dogs ( This is brand new carpet that was looking very dirty in some areas and I have to say...I will Never rent a rug Doctor again unless...They step up and become just as good or better than Bissell...The carpet came out fabulous...Super clean....smells good and feels so good to lie on....You just have to see for yourself... ( This is my personal opinion...I'm not getting paid for this ).
Do you make it a habit of cleaning after your adult child - you did say it was your kids apartment carpet.
@@manuelromero7648 Mind your business
I appreciate how thorough you were in this video! The captions were funny too :)
Great job with the video! I got a lot of good info from it. Thanks for making it.
Legend has it he is still pushing that rug dr around around his house.
LOL!
Great presentation! You were very detailed on your video, which is what I really liked!
Thankypu for this video, it was very helpful. I cant wait to watch your other ones.
It's only brighter on the right because the direction you finished going in, your welcome, I'll be here all day ;)
For sure. Carpet has a nap and when pushed in one direction it will appear darker/lighter. It's the nature of fabric. If you watch the rug doctor section it looks the same way when pulled/pushed in the opposite direction.
When I use the rug doctor on my carpets, I add the partial - splash of pet stain remover and then the recommend rug doctor rug cleaner. I also add in vinegar. Cleans up so great!
Manual says not to use vinegar or it will rot the parts.
Good Job! Very informative and helpful. Thanks
I really appreciate this video, sir.
Thank you 😊
Great video - thanks for taking the time to do it! At first I thought these were the rental types and that was what I was looking for but this is great too! And also - thank you for your service to our country!
Thank you, very much!
Thanks for the great video comparison! I'm not sure what everyone else's issue was, but I found it quite helpful (: Sadly there aren't many great in depth reviews and such out so we take the risk buying a product we may regret and getting stuck with it. Thankful I bought my regret at Costco and returned it within the week. Thumbs up!
Thanks for comparing both. I just used my Bissell and my carpet still looks dirty in high traffic area. I am also a disabled vet and my back is done for today. I think I need to call a pro but now realize I need to use my Bissell for touch ups. Anyway, thanks for the review!
Very informative and exhaustive video, thanks!
Great review. Thanks for the informative comparison of each machine.
i am actually about to get a business started and doing pro carpet cleaning! .. so excited and one of the demos i want to do is a rug doctor, my Royal deep cleaner, kirby shampoo, hoover dual V, the standard whistle wand, and the Rotovac 360i just as a comparison from the most basic home model to the best professional models in terms of ease of use, quality of clean, etc. so i LOVE seeing others do these side by side demo tests!
Thank you for the very informative video. I already had the Bissell but was considering getting a Rug Doctor.
Have a blessed day.
That was one of the most informative and enjoyable videos I have seen. Not a bunch of nonsense talk and an easy voice to listen to. Aldo seemed to be to be very fair in the comparisons. Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing another video by you.
Thanks for doing a comparison. I have a bissell I have a terrible stain. The stain got lighter. I’m going to need to clean area again. Yes the attachment popping off is a trip.
About the technique I use to clean carpets, in this video: Some people have pointed out that I do not use the technique that is recommended by Rug Doctor, and that is true. From what I understand, my technique can break the shampooer, as one commenter points out. I do not advise the use of the technique I show, in this video. I never have advised it, and at no point, was this video sold to anyone as a "how to" for cleaning carpets. With that said, I still stand by what I show here, in terms of discussing the pros and cons of each shampooer. That's all this video was ever about. This is one of the few "real" demonstrations that answers a lot of questions that I've seen on here, and I'm proud of this video.
As to why I use the technique shown, in this video: I am a veteran, with injuries. I have had to spend a lot of time learning how to get jobs done to task, despite my injuries. If the task is to have a clean floor, I have to figure out how to have a clean floor. Rug Doctor's recommended technique takes longer, for me, than the technique I use here, so I push the machine forward, while cleaning, instead of "only" pulling it backwards, as Rug Doctor recommends. Pushing the machine forward could possibly cause it to break. I do not recommend pushing it forward. I would not want to see you break your carpet cleaner.
However, for me, the risk of breakage has been something I've been willing to deal with. Getting jobs done quickly and well is important to me. For what it's worth, I've been pushing that Rug Doctor forward for about 4 years, with no problems, but I still do not advise any of you to do it, because I do not want to see any of you break your machines.
With all of this said... My findings are still fair and accurate. I do not think it is fair to give the video a negative rating based on me pushing the machine forward.
To be honest, I fast forward through me cleaning most of the carpet, so people wouldn't have to sit through another (approximately, from what I remember) 30-40 minutes of shampooing. I never billed this video as a "how to" for carpet cleaning. I only made it to share what I've learned and experienced from using both machines. I have a busy household, and my carpets are constantly needing shampooing. I honestly felt that my insight, in this area, could be helpful for others. Hopefully, it's been helpful for most people watching it.
aipolitics2 I have this unit and all i can say is take your time. It needs time to spay......scrub ....and suck up the solution. Always pull back slowly and steadily. I also say that zap solution works better and drys faster. Happy rug cleaning.
aipolitics2 Im thinking of getting the Bissel big green or Hoover power scrub. Cant decide.
aipolitics2 Well said!! Its YOUR machine. YOU paid for it, so you can use it however you want too. I absolutely enjoyed your video. Thank you
I'm surprised that if he were a professional carpet cleaner that you would own either one of these other than for cleaning up a pet spot. You know what I'm talkin about a portable machine for about $1,000 and how much better a job it would do you can get even get a 2000 watt water heater for two hundred bucks or a bucket heater to put in the tank and have very hot water
Sometimes people just need to f*** off. I'm sorry you had to deal with people's b******* opinions.
I appreciate your review being so thorough
Not sure why other people disliked it. This video was unbiased and very informative. Thanks for taking the time to make it!
Personally disliked this due to way to much talking
I am a bit late to the party, but I sought out some reviews on the Bissell as some reconditioned ones are showing up in my meager price range. You did bring up a point that is important to me more than it would be to you, I think. As you said, you are a 200+ lb man but still found the Rug Doctor a bit of a hassle to deal with. As I am 66 yrs old. 120 lbs and female, that does matter to me. Thanks for a really good and thorough overall review.
No heater and not sucking up the water enough are deal breakers alone for me. I live in Fl and already have damprid in my house. With the humidity in the air, I don’t want to have to worry about extra moisture causing mold or other damage. Great vid!
Clean with rug doctor and suck up residual water with a wet dry vaccum
I was really considering buying the rug doctor machine. I assumed because it's what all the retail stores rent it must be great right . I watched several review videos. Your video made me NOT purchase the rug doctor. Thank you for a very informative, honest and real review of these machines. You saved me hundreds on a machine that I know I would never be happy with. :)
Great and informative review, thanks!
And, screw what everyone else says... it is very illogical to dislike the video based on HOW you use it.
Was about to purchase a Rug Doctor, maybe not now that I watched this!
I would have liked to see the Carpets dry (easier to determine cleanliness) and I also wish you had tried to get the crayon stain up with the Rug Doctor.
THANKS, you showed me why I do not want RUG DOCTOR as I cleaned rugs on 3rd floor!!!! And their new version also looks overly complicated to use
A very good and informative video may I say Sir.
Your video helped me make my decision appreciate the time
I have a Bissell Revolution pet pro 2X. It seems to clean our carpets better than the two you demonstrated, but that's likely because we spray solution on the push forward, then we pull very slowly backwards with no spray so it can scrub then remove the dirt. Then a second pass with no solution to pull up any remaining moisture. Carpets are dry in about an hour and look brand new.
We use Bissell Professional 2x concentrated with ScotchGuard and the Bissell Antibacterial for the very rare but unavoidable pet stains.
Thank you! I got a spot bissel pro heat whatever , a much smaller thing and it does nothing and leaks I want something to clean my carpets desperately but this will be a huge investment for me so I’ve been doing lots of research
I rented 'Bissell Big Green Carpet Cleaner' machine from Lowes for $30 a day. Cleaned by living room carpet and the results are amazing. Last year I had rented 'Rug Doctor' from Home Depot and that was not as good as this one. I would highly recommend it.
A few hours ago I searched CZcams for power washing wood decks...after reviewing several videos covering that topic, I somehow ended up here. I watched your entire video, read the video description, as well as your comments below. I have not used the Bissell but I do own a Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3 for the last 5 years: several things you find negative with the RD are COMPLETELY absent from my experiences with the machine.
I'm 58 now, 53 when it was purchased - the first thing I noticed when taking it out of the box was how much the machine DID NOT weigh - it was light! I'd rented RD's from stores and found them very heavy, but NOT the RD MPX3 I'd bought - it weighs noticeably less than my old Hoover upright circa 1985 self propelled bag vacuum.
Regarding the amount water you say isn't brought back into the machine: that is due to your intentionally pushing the unit forward with the sprayer engaged (this is what you choose to do, I know). But to say it's a negative? The vacuum is in the front (as you know) with the water jets more toward the rear - so pushing the RD forward doesn't allow it to suck the water up as it puts the water down. Yes, you will end up with more water in the carpet and less removed water in the waste tank. Yep.
I read you're injured, I understand I'm injured also and look for ways, like you, to do things with less effort and make the best use of my time. When I got the RD MPX3, I had to learn to let the machine do the work...that was difficult for me because I wanted to "scrub" that carpet clean. I found that letting the machine do all the work was difficult for me, following the directions for solution and use, pulling it backwards slowly (1" = 2 seconds), only going over the area twice seemed like it was ineffective; it was not.
I can clean 115-125 sq ft of dirty, stained carpet with one water/solution fill and suck up almost all the water put down, regularly (I have three long haired kitties). I've never experienced difficulty dumping the waste tank as you've described, but I don't doubt what you've described - I've merely not experienced it.
So those are my thoughts...responses.
Very well said with valid points. Nothing wrong with his video. The only thing I find annoying is how he keeps mentioning he is "proud" of his video. He doesn't know humility but knows a lot about pride. I take pride in my work and accomplishments but I never ever had said I am proud. He is simply an individual who hasn't learned humility. I am 65 and have used them all.
Another tip is having the handle not at its highest setting. So when pulling back there’s more weight being put on the suction front end to pull water out
Good video. Thanks for the comparison.
Owned my blue mighty pro x3 for 13-14 years now. Cleans wonderfully and I especially like the upholstery attachment for furniture, area rugs, stairs and car cleaning. What a I have learned to do is after cleaning the rug I use just water to rinse it well and then use a Craftsman 16 gal wet/dry vacuum (12 amps 120 v 6.5 hp) to suck up any residual water and then the floor is usually dry in an hour. On very humid summer days I just use a fan overnight. Rug Doctor Pet is the best soap to use for getting out stains and smells but when I am just doing a normal cleaning I use 1/8 cp per tank of ALL Free Clear liquid laundry detergent with Oxi and add 1 tbs of Tyler Candle Company Glamorous High Maintenance to each tank. I've even saved the scented water I sucked out with the wet vacuum and put it in the washing machine to use again for bedding, blankets or pillows. Once you've used the Tyler it's hard to use anything else.
When I use my bissell it’s not sucking up all the water I put into the carpet, not even close, maybe only like a quarter of what I put in. Am I doing something wrong?
I just did my living room rug with a Bissell machine that I rented from a local building supply store. In my opinion, the Rug Doctor machines I used in the past did a much better job at cleaning my rug than the Bissell machine. Big problem with the Bissell was that it left tracks all up and down my carpet that I mistook for wheel marks matting down the carpet. I was careful to overlap my passes, so I know it was not because I missed the rug in between passes. Unfortunately, the tracks did did not go away after the rug dried because they were in fact tracks of dirty water that appeared to spill out of the side of the machine- missed by the vacuum . The Bissell machine does dispense less liquid, but I don't believe it removed as much dirt as the Rug Doctor. Perhaps if I did my rug twice, the Bissell might have done better. But what's the point? The aipolitics2 review about ease of use is very accurate. But there is a good reason why the Rug Doctor side appeared to "POP" whereas the the Bissell side looked dull.
I have a Hoover Steam Vac and for every one gallon of solution the machines sucks back into the dirty tank about a little over a one quart, that means three quarts stay in the carpet, I have to use towels and a dry it manually with towels. In your opinion wich one has the best vacuum?
Did your water ever suck up clear from the bissell? I cleaned my carpet 3 times and the water never sucked up clear
Helpful video, thank you 👍
I always use the rug doctor shampoo in my vax carpet cleaner. I find rug doctor shampoo to be one of the best. But just like washing clothes carpets should be rinsed. This is what pulls the dirty water out the carpet, otherwise this dirty water leaves carpets looking dirty still. It’s the rinse and dry that cleans most of the dirt out. Rinse the carpet with just clean water, then pull the cleaner back very slowly to remove as much moisture as possible this has the same effect as clothes on spin cycle in washing machine. Spin cycle spins out dirty wash water and rinse water
Exactly and add scent to last rinse then wet vac to dry quicker
I first had the Bissel. I also had the Little Green Machine by Bissell. I got about two uses from each before they quit spraying. I cleaned them very well after each use. In fact I cleaned them out longer than I used them on the carpet. So I threw out 2 looking like new Bissell machines and bought a Rug Doctor. It is now two years later and the Rug Doctor works like new. Yes, no heater, yes more water but when I flip the switch, it works. All you do is go over the rug and don't hold spray button. PS. I also had to throw out a Bissell vacuum cleaner because the latch broke. Sent the wrong replacement lid with latch. They are also in the landfill.
Sweet comparison dude! Rented the rug doctor today, shoulda pretreated some of the stains but i found it to be pretty darn effective
+atkaok123 I use their High Traffic spray as a pre-treater, and it makes clean up fairly easy most of the time. Cheers.
I have only used it once when I rented it 2 clean my carpets after I sold my home. I did not have to clean my carpets but I just felt that I should do it. I didn't want anyone moving into I didn't have clean carpet. The Rug Doctor did an incredible job and lifted every little spot out without any scrubbing or additional products. I'm very impressed with the Rug Doctor. I'm thinking of buying one for my home.
@@melijegasini2014 So am I. It's not the fastest and easiest machine to manuever but it did do an incredible job of cleaning. I also like your comment that you cleaned your carpets "after" you sold your home although you didn't have to. That's the way I was raised also. I apologize for my comments on "instruction reading". My bad. Your obviously an intelligent, caring, and honest individual with a high degree of personal integrity. Impressive.........and refreshing Thanks Mary!
was not clear which one carpet piece was drier at the end - also does the Bissell clean out the soap after with clean water or does the soap stay in the carpet
Did u vacuum first? Not it’s better to vacuum before and after when you shampoo
Nice echo. Great info. Thanks!
In the video (6:25) you mention using a high traffic treatment. I could not find details on that product in the description... what brand of high traffic treatment are you using? Thanks
I bought this exact machine and I loved it 3 years ago. Only got to use it twice . I blew it and put to hot of water into the tank and the opening melted and I can't fix it. Anyway I can't order the parts anymore ...so bummed
I've never tryed the rug docter but I do have the bisse!l pro heat x3 and I found that you have to go both ways with the Bissell
My rug doctor cleans well. For one, we don't wear shoes in the house and we go over the area to suck up the water. It dries fast but I'm thinking about getting a Dyson cleaner next time.
I took a piece of air hose with a 3/8 quick connect air fitting and I plug it into the hand tool portion. Hit the switch to tool and drain out excess water after I'm done using it. One thing I don't like is the machine will fall backward when empty once the lid is flipped and the tank removed. Also the brush likes to come out. Had to attach it with screws
I definitely need to do that. Hadn’t even thought about that. May even whip one up with a short 3-5 foot hose an connect a pump garden sprayer wand to pre dampen some spots as I’m passing them on another pass with the machine
Awww - was hoping to find your big green review. Ignore the haters - this is good stuff!
Please can you write the spray name as I can't found it in Google. Thank you
I really appreciate this review
It was very informative
For Bissell shampooers, leave handle in upright locked position and remove the tank and reinsert tank that way. It really helps seat the tank much much easier first time as you can see and feel it properly fit while locked in upright position.
I love my Bissell. Rug doctor us too cumbersome to use and especially dump like you mentioned.
Thanks for comparison.
Thank you for the review, sir. you've help me make my choice. :)
I have a Rug Doctor the same one that is used and the Bissel ProHeat, and to get the best results, you need to PRE-Treat this is the best way to clean filthy carpets, cheers.
My local market uses the bissell green heating system with a rotating brush roll
You have to pre treat and yes even manual scrubbing. I use tiny drop of dawn, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. The baking soda anti-suds. I recommend owning your own machine that you can pull out. I also do a rinse and then I go over it suction only. I make 3 passes. When using enzymes (warm water. See box) u have to spray on, work in and let sit for at least 10 min. I use a pressure pump garden type sprayer for Nature's Eradicator enzymes only or non sudsing or grainy substance.
Curious how much brightener is in the cleaners
I have had both and prefer rug doctor I think it depends on the kind of carpet you have also. I felt like the bisselle surfaced cleaned where the rug doctor deep cleans better.
I have both of these machines too and the Rug Dr. does a better job, in my opinion, but it is a task to use the machine. I just dump it in the toilet with no problem from either machine, except both tanks are fairly heavy. The Bissell is great for quick spills or light cleaning. I don't use the recommended cleaning products either because in my experience I can whip up my own cleaning solution that works much better and is far, far cheaper. I use Shout as a pretreatment, if needed, and I add Fabuloso or Pinalin to get pet stench out. I even use bleach for sanitation and have never had an issue with it discoloring the carpet. Of course, I use the cheap dollar tree bleach since its pretty watered down. Clorox is a much better product but will probably stain or discoloration the carpet so I wouldn't try it unless I had white carpet, lol. Great video, Thanks for all the effort you put into making it. Going to look for your Big Green video. I hear that is a beast!
Great video brother. I think I am going to get me the X3..
I have had that Bissell for a while and the freekin hose broke....
BTW think you did a great job demonstrating - :)
Suggest backing the the agitator and solution (pressing the red button) just a few times. Between these few passes, you must extract the solution (without pressing the red button). Rug Doctor works on backward passes. You'll extract at least 90 percent of solution with this method and results will be superior. The extracted water will be dark sludge in the recovery tank and carpets will be slightly damp and pile will bounce back and look quite clean. PRO-TIP: As to the cleaning solution, use about 2 tablespoons of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) available at big box stores. (Yes, it is the chemical banned from laundry detergents, as it's harmful to water supply. But, we're cleaning carpets.) I dissolve powder with near boiling hot water into solution tank. Using hot water kills bacteria, high sodium (salt) will wick (leach) water to top fibers of carpet without chemical residue as it dries. Once dry, a quality vacuum will brush and evacuate crystalized dirt and salt. Results are magical. NOTES: 1) High temperature water kills bacteria, thus killing smell. 2) Alkaline (salt) inhibits regrowth of molds and fungi. 3) Alkaline leaches moisture (and residue) to surface. Once completely dry, grime and residue is encapsulated by and groomed easily with vacuum.
It's a time consuming process, but the results will exceed your expectations. This method is for nylon low pile carpet.
Another pro tip. Want to do some extra passes of the brush scrubbing. Without the water or solution. Wire into the unit in the handle on the other side like factory another normally open momentary switch wired to the brush motor only. So you can do extra pass or passes only pulling water out and running the brush without spray
Thanks for the video, I did see that the rug doctor looked way brighter than the bissell side. That to me told me the rug doctor sucked more water out of the carpet. I also noticed on the bissell side there was still a red stain. Didn't know they came out with a blue one. There was only red ones when I used them. Again thanks. By the way, did you get that red stain out? For most tough stains I have always used hot water and Zote (a mexican pink bar of soap) and a hard bristle brush. Great for getting yellowish white shirts back to bright white shirts. (hand wash with hot water scrubbing shirt with zote, rinse, repeat. Then in small bucket soak shirt with very hot water(water level is barely high enough to see shirt float) put the zote in the bucket for about five minutes or until the water is whitish, take the soap out carefully as it will be soft and slippery. Swish the shirt in the soapy water a couple of times to make sure the soapy water gets the shirt evenly saturated. Let it sit overnight. When the sun is out take out the shirt and let the sun dry it. Then put it in the laundry to wash as usual then dry it. And as you fold the laundry you will see how white can be. Lol Believe it or not several years ago I had no car and I had no means to rent a rug doctor let alone take it to my place( by bus no way). So Zote became my best friend. Cleaned my carpets with the pink bar of soap and hot water and a brush on my hands and knees and used towels to pick up the dirty water. Did it in sections at a time and where the most traffic occurred (my front door). It worked. Took a while, towels on the cleaned areas for over a week making sure it was completely dry. The hard part was picking up the dirty water with the towels. I tried my shop vac to get the water, and it tried but I did it quicker with a towel. My knees took a beating and my hands were sore. When all else fails........do it the old fashion way. Lol Lol ...old school works... it was first... :-)
hard to find for a rental, but the Thermax CP-3 is extremely powerful. Wand style with 2 buckets, it's commercial power for the home.
@ Brian Ainsworth: It's a demonstration, done on video, showing the performance of the products. Instead of just giving my opinion, I actually show what the machines are capable of.
No. You do not show what The Rug Doctor can you do. You are using the machine wrong. Therefore you're leaving water in the carpet and you're not extracting dirt and stains. You have to use a machine right in order for it to work properly.
My rug doctor says only pull it back never push it forward? Did i miss something?
No, I just do it differently than how the instructions advise. I don't recommend my method (as it conflicts with the instructions). I just do it this way, because it seems to work better for me. (but I could be wrong)
Thank you! We rent rug drs and I'm always disappointed!! Might try the Bissell!
And I push and pull too....because it's a waste of force/ motion and energy not too!
If you found a real carpet cleaning company you'd get a better result and save money in the long run.
I use tide laundry soap and bleach in the rug Dr. and it works very well in rental properties where the carpet is really bad
Great video! If you ever do another one-- try showing it after both sides are dried and vacuumed. This would be a great way to compare both sides.
+Mike Karina Thank you!
You're supposed to use hot water with the bissel and I think the bissel is a lot better. Is there not a wee bin to put the soap into it separately.
After doing everything the video suggested, my Bissell does not suck up dirty water.? Can I return it for a refind?
Make sure the bucket is aligned, with the machine, properly. Sometimes it looks lined up, correctly, when it's not, and that can cause problems. As far as returns go, it will depend on how long you've had the machine, and where you bought it from.
Great video
I have a Bissell with an on board heating system, separate detergent/cleaner reservoir that has an indicator that that lets you know when cleaner is bing dispensed, a regular carpet clean setting, a high traffic setting, upholstery setting, and a rinse setting. It also has jets on the sides that will dispense cleaner also the the baseboard. Both sides of the Bissell has hot air exhausts that start drying the carpet when it is turn to the rinse setting. I bought it AFTER using a Rug Doctor ONCE! I pretreat my carpet by sprinkling baking soda across the carpet, then I take a brush broom to work it in. I then fill a water bottle up with ½ peroxide and ½ water, and spray over the carpet, making sure to cover all the areas. You do not have to saturate the carpet, but just make sure all areas are damp. I let it sit for about 20 minutes, and then I start using the Bissell to clean the carpet, and I make sure to use the High Traffic setting on any spots, plus I use a 1/2 cup white vinegar to the water. I prefer the Bissell due to the LABOR involved, and the Bissell can be used on upholstery. The Bissell tanks can be taken completely apart to deep cleaned, and easily put back together. Ironically, when we remodeled our house, we put down all wood & tile, so the Bissell only gets used on my upholstered furniture, and keeping our mattress’ stain free.
Thank you for your comparison! I'm considering buying a carpet cleaner and am just beginning my research. I don't want anything too cumbersome or heavy (I'm older and single) and don't mind using a little elbow grease. Your efforts on putting this together is greatly appreciated.
I had a bissel pet and a bissel spot bot. i also have rented a rug doctor. rugdoctor leaves a lot of water and is harder to move. the bissel i love, i have 2 kids and a dog, and it has done its job. i purchased from kohls almost 2 years ago and today i returned it for store credit and am looking at the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution pet they have on sale for 199.99.
+Brianne Walker Thanks for your input Brianne! I bought my mother the spot bot a few years ago and have borrowed it a few times :D, I thought it did a very good job.
+Brianne Walker bissel is nice and simple but lacks power of the rugdoctor I compared them and my carpets get dirty because I fix cars and am outdoors a lot soo side by side test shows bissel is better for light dirt while rug doctor is for heavy duty use plus the feel of the rug doctor is nice and light but bissel is too light for my liking but it could just be me also rug doctor feels like it's built to last more that bissel is the best part
It took me a while to figure out how to make my life easier to work with the rug doctor due it's weight, but now it's a breeze!! all you do is lower the handle to a comfortable hight and start using it! i find the higher the handle is the heavier and more difficult it is to use. but lower it's so easy even my 12 year old daughter can use with no issues at all.
What pre spray do you use please
What's the name of the High Traffic Spray? Is it from Zep?
try the Karcher SE4001. A real nightmare. It's hard to to empty the bucket and the results are not even close to the Bissel one in this video. Also, it requires a lot of strength to suck out the water and the carpet is never really dry enough like it should be.
OMG I've been using Rug Doctor and I always got great results. I normally clean 1 straight line at a time. When you first start, the carpet is still dry, press + hold the button and run the machine back and forward 3 times on the 1st line! make sure you hold the button the whole time. because you just only wet the carpet on the 1st run, you should be able to see the different on the 2nd run, the carpet should be clean after the 3rd run unless there is tough stain. after the 3rd run, release the button and run the machine to suck excess water out as much as possible. do the same thing for the next line.
it seems like the Bissell can clean better than Rug Dr. I'm SO EXCITED!!!! I CAN NOT WAIT TO TRY BISSELL!!!!!
THANK YOU!
Have you tried the new Hoover carpet cleaner?
As a professional carpet cleaner I'd like to say thanks to the guy who made this video for sending so much more business my way.
Keep using these and keep calling us after, thanks folks!
Hellfyre17 It’s always great to have a comment from someone with their Bachelors of Carpet Cleaning. Many people just like to clean their own carpets and homes.
Thank you! I have dogs and people that should remove their shoes but always forget; so I am forced to clean the (light colored) carpet. I have a Bissel (from Costco)and wanted more information if I choose the right (quick) cleaner. I didn't want to rent a 50 some dollar machine so thats why I invested. This video was perfect for just knowing how to use my Bissel. I know I will have to use it more often and as long as the carpet looks whiter instead of grey, mission accomplished!
I a little over half way through your video the only problem i see with your review is be as i have use both types of machines before is one use more back muscles and the other arm so as an at home use with back problems i use the type that don't hurt my back takes more time still gets the job done plus if you own one you can usely get a stain before it becomes a stain
Lift your handle on the rug Doctor for starters. The front isn't getting enough weight on it to really suck in the water
I've only used the rug doctor that you can rent from Walmart for pet stains and the stains ended up coming back :/ Any advice for this issue? We rent our house and I want to get this carpet clean sooner rather than later.
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