this is my 2nd one my kids always borrow mine very easy to transport best cleaning and vacuum and it dries quickly, I use to use rug doctor, but do not suck up water as well as this one big tank of water so you can go a long time before before emptying 3 of my kids have pets 2 have kids it is so handy for all the messes my carpet is 15 years old and looks like new, I am getting new carpet so I want my own Bissel