I use an older version of this model (2011). I have washed many carpets with it and it works GREAT. It has saved me lots of money on rentals and I can use it whenever it suits me. I used to use it just for whole carpet cleaning, but recently I find I like to just leave it "ready to go and will pull it out for smaller spills. It is super easy to use, with water containers small enough to handle and fill from my kitchen sink. It is excellent in extracting nearly all the water it dispenses, making dry times super fast! I always give it a good cleaning when I'm done, to keep valves from getting gooey and sticking, but it's not difficult are time consuming. I love my Hoover Power Scrub!