I USED THIS TO CLEAN SOME CARPET STAINS & THE UPHOLSTERY OF OUTSIDE FURNITURE. It really is easy to use but does take some work. Really get the surface of whatever you are cleaning wet with the cleaning solution. Scrub the area with the brush to loosen any dirt. The stains seem to lift away during the suction process. I keep repeating the suction to have the area as dry as possible. The cleaning formulas work well. So far VERY HAPPY.