My new Hoover shampooer sat on my utility porch and waited for me to decide all the many factors of weather and air quality were favorable for rug cleaning outdoors. Seven small area rugs with unlaunderable backing became my test of the Hoover cleaner's functionality. Everything went so well and so easily that I was ready to tackle the larger living room area rugs; if these were to be professionally cleaned, it would cost me over $500, but because of the shampooer's successful inaugural run, I saved myself that cost. Just today, out onto the sunny carport I toted the 6x8 area rug. . . .once again, my little, easily maneuvered but powerful Hoover performed beautifully. It is well worth its purchase, the preparation of cleaning surfaces, and the tidying up afterwards! So glad to own this Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner!