The nice thing about this shampooer is the ease of use and compact size when compared to other shampooers. This isnt one that you'll want to use for wall to wall carpeting and entire rooms. It's more for area rugs and spot cleaning fresh messes etc. Its much more compact than other shampooers and also has a small cleaning path. It is easy to use and easy to maneuver around furniture. So much nicer to grab this one out for the area rug such as the 5x7 rug in the kitchen, than to get my other shampooer out. I have had many over the years and I do clean my carpets regularly. I like having this one to grab for smaller jobs, even though it means having an extra machine. It's worth it because it's much more convenient and less of a chore to use. It does do a good job and has decent power despite the smaller size.