The Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner is part of the Carpet cleaner test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Carpet cleaner models like the Deep Carpet Cleaner are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Cleaning: Shows how well each machine removed red clay stain from carpet.

Dryness: Indicates how much solution was left behind. The best left a few ounces; the worst left over a pint in the area cleaned.

Convenience: Included machine weight, cord length, coverage area, and tank access, filing and emptying.