Rug Doctor, Folex, Scrub Brush. Bye-Bye smell!

[Quenga]

Whats up guys. Just rented a Rug Doctor to finally get my cars clean clean clean. My wifes 528i has been burning/leaking oil since we got it and got real bad a few months ago. A couple grand in guessing which part/gasket it was, I hope I'm finally finished. So, I thought this would be a perfect time to finally tear apart the car and give it my OCD level of cleaning.

However, after an hour struggling with getting out the drivers seat, I decided I'd do a step down and not take out the passenger seat. I have a bad back and cleaning the carpet, floor mats, bending odd ways to take out this seat, etc...it got to me. But, a few Bud Lights later...I'm feelin alriiiiiight. So, here's the photos...

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On a side note, what would all the professionals think about buying a Rug Doctor? Everytime I do this, I get a ton of people asking me to do theirs. However, after the renting costs, cleaning products, etc...I don't see myself making any money. I'm not willing to throw a grand down for a Mytee or something similar...but $5-700 for a Rug Doctor doesn't seem that bad. I do like how I could still clean the carpets in my house with it as well. I bet I could "rent" it out to a few of my friends no problem.

What do you guys think? Worth it...or is there something better?

[oldmodman]

Is this the big cube Rog Doctor like the rental units at grocery stores?
If it is Costco is selling the identical type for $359.95

Costco - Rug Doctor Mighty Pro Carpet Cleaner (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11382448&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US)

That price may only be good at the store as a cash & carry price. On the web site it is $474.95

[Quenga]

O RLY? I need to get a Costco membership. Everyone is always telling me of deals there. I saw the price tag above at Kohls I think. I'm trying to find a better alternative as I know I'd be paying for the name.

Thanks for the hint though, definately helps the argument with the wife!

[Emile]

An alternative would be a Bissell Little Green Machine, I have the Little Green ProHeat Turbo and it costed me about $104 + tax I believe. I'm sure that it doesn't work as well as a Rug Doctor, but it's much cheaper, and works better than any shop vac out there.