Rug Doctor - FlexClean Corded Upright Deep Cleaner - Red/Black

I have used the rug doctor a few weeks now and I genuinely like it. The set up was pretty simple and the operation of the cleaner is just as simple. I used it mainly on hardwood (sealed) floors and tile floors. I didn't think my tile or wood floors were that dirty since I do clean them frequently. After the first initial use I poured some of the water in a jar and I was surprised. The tile floor did not seem dirty but the water came out very dirty. It did a nice job cleaning the tile. The picture attached shows the right tile clean and the left tile not cleaned. I couldn't give it 5 stars because the plastic squeegee /carpet cleaner attachment is not that easy to line up and attach. It consistenly pop off if even the slightest bit off when attached. Also when cleaning the hardwood floors, the squeegee attachement still left a little too much water after the suction. The correct hardwood floor seting was set but it still left a little too much water. The other thing to note is if the tile has design or engraved designs the suction will not take the water out of the crevices and leave more water in those areas. It's a small price to pay for considerable cleaner foors. I would definitely recommend it.

Set up: The set up was very easy. See the picture for all of the items that come in the box. You even get a container of all in one cleaner to use. The cleaner had the carpet nozzle already attached. This was great as this was the one I needed to use. Undo one screw. Screw in the handle. Take off a bunch of protective plastic and I was ready to go. I did try changing the nozzle to the hard floor nozzle and this was easy as well. Use: I opted to do the carpet deep clean. This requires 3 ounces of the cleaning solution per gallon. The clean water reservoir is one gallon. There were no markings on the container so I measured and made my own. I ended up using two containers for the area I wanted to clean. Tip – put the water in first and then the cleaning solution. If you do not, you will get lots of bubbles once you are getting close to the top of the reservoir and make a mess. Removing and filing the reservoir is easy. Just make sure you have a tall faucet to fill it with. Emptying the dirty water is very easy as well. Tip – water is heavy. The more often you empty the dirty water, the easier the unit is to maneuver. I really liked how the handle/wand pivots. This makes it easier to move it around. After applying the cleaning solution I went over it again with no solution. And after that I went over it one more time. You want as little cleaning solution left in your carpet as possible. If you do not empty the dirty water often enough there is a safety mechanism that disengages the suction. If you leave it attached you will hear it. As stated earlier it is much better to operate if you empty often. See the picture showing how much solution I still took out of the carpet after I was “done”. 4 hours later it was still damp. The next morning it was totally dry. I even tried to do a few stairs. Not an easy task but I got it done. Not recommended to try in general but I was determined. I mainly focused on an area my dog likes to get sick or any other bodily functions (rare occurrence thank goodness!). This is my main interest in this unit as clean-up is not fun. I bought the 32 ounce pet solution for this Rug Doctor for future use. It was only $13. I also focused on a high traffic area from the mudroom to the kitchen. The unit worked well and removed a lot of dirt as you can see by the pictures of the dirty water reservoir. Final cleanup of the two reservoirs was easy. Just rinse and you are good to go. It comes with a very long cord (instructions say to never use an extension cord). It wraps well on the pieces provided on the handle. Conclusion: A very useful device that is very easy to put together and use. It is effective at cleaning carpet based on the amount of dirt (and dog hair) in the dirty water reservoir. I would recommend this product. I look forward (sort of) trying this on the next time the dog has an accident.

Long gone are the days when you had to go to the store to rent a Rug Doctor. With technology getting better, it was only a matter of time before it was affordable enough to actually keep a floor cleaner at home. We recently had a baby and wanted to try to keep the floors a little cleaner if possible. Enter the Rug Doctor FlexClean. We chose this unit because it adapts to all floor types. I have used this on tile, carpet, and hardwoods with great results on all three. There is an adapter included for both hard floors and carpet that snaps onto the front of the unit easily. All tanks and and parts that attach or detach are very easy to manage. It reminds me of a standard sized vacuum and even pivots gracefully around corners. The attached photo was the tank after cleaning a section of carpet in the basement. The carpet was installed in 2006 and had never been steam cleaned until this unit arrived. All in all, I am very happy that this machine can get the job done on all of my floors. It's a keeper!

Amazing upright with apparently the same power as the full size rental units. It really pulled a great deal of dirt from my closet carpet I didn't know was there. After it dried, you could see a night/day difference. Weight is about the same as a vacuum cleaner; rolls easily forward/reverse, turns are difficult on carpet. Works considerably better on both floor surfaces than my previous unit from another brand. Water reservoir and waste tank easy to load/unload. I did 100sf with half gallon of mix with 3 passes. Included bottle of concentrate should be good for 3+ gallons. Refills are easy to find and not expensive. Works better than expected!

Just got done using the Rug Doctor - FlexClean Upright Deep Cleaner and overall not terribly impressed. The unit come basically assembled, you just need to attach the handle, fill the tank and go. It has three different settings that control the amount of solution that is applied to either a floor (less solution) normal (for carpet) and heavy duty cleaning (lots of solution). We used the standard setting on our not overly dirty carpets (we don’t have pets). First off the unit is loud and heavy, theoretically it should be maneuverable since it has a handle that provides a lot of directional ability. However the unit is so heavy that it was difficult for my wife to push (it actually was easier pulling back as opposed to pushing forward). As for the cleaning, the tank that holds the used (sucked back up solution) was not very dirty and there was a substantial mismatch on solution dispensed on the carpet and the amount that was picked back up. If I was cleaning a carpet in a humid environment (as opposed to an air-conditioned house) I would be very wary about the amount of solution that was left in the carpet. In any case I really was not impressed by the cleaning power of this unit, I might try the cleaner on my vinyl flooring, however I probably would not on my hardwood floors given how the unit seems to do a marginal job recovering the cleaning solution. Overall I wanted to recommend this unit, however I did not really think it did a satisfactory job in performing it’s core job….cleaning. Pros: - Easy to assemble - Conceptually on par with units your rent - Swivel handle Cons: - Hard to maneuver - Heavy - Does not do a good job of sucking up used cleaning solution - Less than impressive cleaning results.

I am giving 4 stars because it did clean my carpet, but overall I am a little disappointed... This machine is not lightweight. It is bulky, heavy, awkward and loud! It does not suck up the water like I expected. The floor stays wet. I would stick with a steam mop. On the carpet, the suction isn’t as good either so I suggest using it during summer so the carpet can dry faster. It was easy to set up and to clean after. It might be perfect for pet owners though...

I have used the larger carpet cleaning machines (that retail for several hundred dollars more), and I have to say that I am impressed with results from the FlexClean. I have been able to use it on carpet, hardwood, tile, and upholstery (with optional upholstery tool - sold separately). I actually enjoyed using the machine mostly because it wasn't as cumbersome as the larger floor cleaners. The deep clean setting really brightened my carpets up in heavy use areas, and the quick clean setting worked pretty well on a fresh pet mess (furball). The Good: - Dirty carpets (see pictures) came out substantially cleaner. I used Rug Doctor Pre Treat Spray, and used the Rug Doctor Oxy Shampoo for the actual cleaning. - The machine is fairly maneuverable - not as good a vacuum, but much better than the full size cleaners. - It was fairly simple to use and user friendly - assembly was a breeze and the manual tells you everything you need to know for operation - It cleaned my tile and hardwood much better than a certain spray mop - I can't speak to the comparisons to steam mops because I have never used one - Using the All-in-One solution I transitioned from my hardwoods to my area rug for a quick clean. No need to waste the leftover solution from the hardwood. The OK: - I wish the clean water tank was bigger. 1 gallon goes pretty quick in deep clean mode. I understand the reason - more water means more weight to move around. - The machine is loud. I didn't expect silence, but it was loud enough that I wore ear plugs. - The All-In-One solution was not available in any store around me. The only way to get more is to order online. I learned this the hard way, but I found that you can use any Rug Doctor solution in the FlexClean. I picked up the Oxy carpet cleaner, and that worked well. The Not so Good: - My only gripe with the machine is the clean water tank. When its empty you can carry it by the nice handle on top. However, when its full you have to carry it upside down until you can flip it down onto the machine. The valve leaks when you carry it by the handle, and have it full. It would be nice to see a handle incorporated for carrying it upside down. The tank can be slippery, and it would be a disaster if it slipped out of your hands.

This deep cleaner is very easy to use. It was designed with simplicity in mind. It performs a great deep cleaning job with its powerful suction and brush cleaning action. The motor does make a loud noise while in operation.