I was given this portable carpet cleaner to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. And boy does it clean! This little machine has been a lifesaver (house saver) over the past few weeks. This cleaner is lightweight, easy to fill and even easier to empty. The quick startup guide was so helpful, it was simple to figure out which of the three settings to use on what type of stain. This machine was able to remove years old wine stains from our carpet, no problem! I even used it to clean a pet accident on our mattress from our new kitten. I love how quickly I can get the job done with this little machine!