I was a little skeptical about trying the Hoover Smartwash Pet Carpet Cleaner because I wondered how it could actually leave your carpet dry. It does. But I also wanted to try it because it seemed so simple to just put in the cleaner and water .No measuring. Also I had another carpet cleaner that was so heavy and bulky I could not use it and the carpet was left wet and to dryin a couple of days. This machine is light annd easy to use and what canI say? I love it.