This cleaner was effective at removing multiple stains on my living room carpet. i had to read the instructions a couple of times to understand all steps, and they could have been clearer - I had a couple of questions during and after that were not present. I liked that there were multiple settings based on the type of stain, and I tried to match my type to those provided in the instructions. The cleaner was lightweight and compact but it still felt study and I liked the design overall. I received this product as part of a Stellar Product Testing panel.