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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many consumers found the product effective, with some noting that the main unit performed well and delivered impressive results on carpets. People appreciated the ease of use for hiring through the website and the helpfulness of the information provided. Some customers also highlighted the positive impact on their carpets, making them look like new. However, a significant number of people were dissatisfied with the product's condition upon collection, frequently reporting machines that were dirty, contained debris, or had unpleasant odors. Some reviewers also experienced issues with the product's functionality, such as tools not fitting correctly, triggers not spraying, or machines leaking dirty water. Additionally, many customers expressed strong negative opinions regarding customer service and staff, citing unhelpful interactions and a lack of support, particularly when machines were faulty or caused damage.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor experience from ordering to delivery. Their comms in their emails is wrong, advising that you should get a receipt when it is collected. Some of the customer service people are not very kin... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cleans nicely and feels solid to use. It takes a bit of effort to maneuver, but the results make it worth it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The main unit was fine. However, there were two problems with the upholstery tool. Firstly, the trigger was already almost touching the hose; there was no movement in the trigger and therefore it... See more


Company details

  1. House Cleaning Service
  2. Furniture Store

About Rug Doctor

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At Rug Doctor, we dedicate our lives to getting dirty, so you can get your home cleaner. We develop carpet cleaning machines and solutions that are easy to use and have power comparable to the pros — at a fraction of the cost.

Created by a professional carpet cleaner in his garage in Fresno, California, over 43 years ago, Rug Doctor continues to empower people to achieve professional quality results themselves.

Our iconic machines are available for rent in over 40,000 retail locations. Now you can own the deep cleaning power you love from America's favorite rental brand, too. Look for our powerful retail machines and cleaning formulas at your favorite retailer today.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

22K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No Water

I rented two units to get the job done quickly and one of the units did not spray water at all. The pump made a sound but no water came out.

December 2, 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Machine did not get rug clean despite…

Machine did not get rug clean despite going over it five times.

November 20, 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It didn't clean Good at all

It didn't clean Good at all. It put out the water and dried it up, good, but the cleaning wasn't done. The brushes must not be working .

November 24, 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rented a machine at Walmart used it…

I rented a machine at Walmart used it some that day. The next morning I went to plug in and the machine would not turn on. I called and they said to take back and I could get another one. I had to call once I got there. I did and the other two machines were dirty in the dirty water tanks and looked dirty on the outside. They sent me to another store and two out of the 3 machines were dirty. I guess it is rent at own chances to bring others dirt and/or anything else into your home. This is not Walmart fault or any other rental places fault. These should be cleaned or at least sanitized before the next rental.

December 1, 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Smelled like sewer and didn't work properly!

By far the worst rug doctor I've ever used. After taking an hour to clean the foul smelling tank, it would not emove the water on the carpet. Last time I'll use this product! This was returned after two hours. Don't waste your time!

November 15, 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Two bad rentals

I rented the cleaner and when trying to use it, the brush jam light immediately came on. I went back and exchanged it for another. Same thing. Two bad units. I asked for a refund and went to Lowe's and rented a Bissell. No problem.

December 1, 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Smelly

Smelly. Did not work at first. My son had to fix it

November 30, 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rang regarding machiene which stopped…

Rang regarding machiene which stopped working 3rd machiene I got, the first two I ordered didn't work when recieved. 3rd machiene only used 3 times on carpet on stairs and kids beds then reset button kept popping up. Now rugdoctor are asking for £80 for me to ship to them so the repair shop can have a look as I'm based in ireland even though there is 5 uears warranty on the machiene. When you ring them they tell you to email then and then when you email them ypu gey no reply waiting at least 3 weeks to hear back. You be better off going to lidl or aldi at least they guarantee there products and warranty..

November 21, 2023
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It didn’t work it didn’t clean the…

It didn’t work it didn’t clean the floors and I followed the instructions

November 30, 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Charged me twice

Charged me twice when I was unable to get it back on time because of a holiday, I couldn’t just wait 3 days to use it, really should make rental two days……!!!!!

November 22, 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The equipment was nasty

The equipment worked, what I didn’t like what the level of nastiness it was, the equipment had full of mud, stone and fur and other things I have no idea what it was. It was as so nasty I Spent over 40 minutes cleaning before it touched what I had to clean

November 22, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The machine did not clean properly

The machine did not clean properly. The brushes would not spin.

November 19, 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was dirty when picked up and went to…

It was dirty when picked up and went to return it the store was closed due to a holiday so got charged for extra day

November 22, 2023
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the unit. We apologize for the unit being defective and dirty. We appreciate the feedback and would like to help as best as we can please call us or email us so we can assist you. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to rent

Easy to rent. Didn't like how you advertise $40 to rent but you have to pay $23 more for the solution. That put a big damper on our experience. The main Rug Doctor machine cleaned our carpets better than our last several carpet steam cleans with another machine AND with a professional company!
Not 1000% perfect results, but we're going to use it again this month and see if it brightens up again a little more. Thank you for having an easy system so available everywhere!

November 22, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Rug Doctor

Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us. We are sorry the unit didn't work as expected. We apologize for the inconvenience caused. please call us so we can see your options. 877-343-0588, Consumer.support@rugdoctor.com

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