{"id":379,"date":"2024-06-12T17:06:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T17:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/?page_id=379"},"modified":"2025-10-16T13:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:28:37","slug":"how-to-rent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/rent\/how-to-rent\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"section overflow-hidden relative section-feature content-left px-1.5 pt-12 pb-2 lg:pt-5 lg:pb-5 text-dark\" id=\"\"><div class=\"container z-400\"><div class=\"content lg:max-w-50p  flex flex-column gap-1.5 justify-start bg-transparent\"><div class=\"breadcrumbs\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"feature-intro-text flex flex-column gap-0.75 md:gap-1\"><h1 class=\"section-title m-0\">How to Rent<\/h1><div class=\"section-content lg:max-w-75p m-0\">Want to know how to rent a carpet cleaner or where to rent a carpet cleaner?  It&#8217;s so easy, just follow the 4 steps below!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"buttons flex flex-wrap gap-0.75 md:gap-1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/rent\/how-to-use-a-carpet-cleaner\/\" class=\"button button-secondary\">\n                <span>How to Use a Carpet Cleaner<\/span>\n                <svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Right Arrow\" width=\"7\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M7 6c0 .215-.084.43-.252.594l-5.28 5.16a.874.874 0 0 1-1.216 0 .827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189L4.924 6 .252 1.435a.827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189.874.874 0 0 1 1.216 0l5.28 5.16C6.916 5.57 7 5.785 7 6Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n            <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/rent\/why-rent-a-carpet-cleaner\/\" class=\"button button-secondary\">\n                <span>Why Rent a Carpet Cleaner<\/span>\n                <svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Right Arrow\" width=\"7\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M7 6c0 .215-.084.43-.252.594l-5.28 5.16a.874.874 0 0 1-1.216 0 .827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189L4.924 6 .252 1.435a.827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189.874.874 0 0 1 1.216 0l5.28 5.16C6.916 5.57 7 5.785 7 6Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg>\n            <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\nbody .overlay-193 {\n    background: rgb(255,255,255);\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba( 255,255,255, 0.85 ) 28%, rgba( 255,255,255, 0 ) 50%);\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 800px) {\n    body .overlay-193 {\n        background: rgb(255,255,255);\n        background: linear-gradient(360deg, rgba( 255,255,255, 0.8 ) 58%, rgba( 255,255,255, 0 ) 70%);\n    }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"overlay overlay-193\"><\/div><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-rent-header-bg-mobile.webp\" class=\"bg-cover block md:hidden\" alt=\"How to Rent a Carpet Cleaner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-rent-header-bg-mobile.webp 746w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-rent-header-bg-mobile-219x300.webp 219w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-rent-header-bg-mobile-600x824.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2452\" height=\"700\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1.webp\" class=\"bg-cover hidden md:block lazyload\" alt=\"Carpet Cleaner Rug Doctor by BISSELL\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1.webp 2452w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1-600x171.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1-300x86.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1-1024x292.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1-768x219.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1-1536x438.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Rent-1-2048x585.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2452px) 100vw, 2452px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2452px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2452\/700;\" \/><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section overflow-hidden relative section-alternating-content-areas mobile-layout-title_first px-1.5 pt-3 pb-3 lg:pt-5 lg:pb-15\"><div class=\"container container-md z-400 flex flex-column gap-3\"><div class=\"content grid grid-cols-1 gap-3 md:gap-4 lg:gap-5\"><div class=\"alternating-content-area alternating-content-area-light rounded-1 p-0 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-1fr-2fr content-direction-content-right align-center has-image gap-1 md:gap-1 lg:gap-2\"><div class=\"area-image w-full overflow-hidden ratio-3x4 rounded-1 w-full flex align-center justify-center aria-label=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rent-rent-step-1-map.webp\" class=\"area-image-content object-fit-cover w-full h-full lazyload\" alt=\"How to rent a carpet cleaner\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rent-rent-step-1-map.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rent-rent-step-1-map-600x800.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/rent-rent-step-1-map-225x300.webp 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><canvas class=\"area-image-canvas\" style=\"display: none\"><\/canvas><button class=\"area-image-button\" style=\"display: none\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Play\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 56\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m37.236 26.905-11.628-8.454a1.402 1.402 0 0 0-2.227 1.131v16.903a1.398 1.398 0 0 0 2.227 1.13l11.628-8.447c.367-.27.582-.688.582-1.132a1.392 1.392 0 0 0-.582-1.131Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><path d=\"M28 0C12.535 0 0 12.536 0 28.005 0 43.468 12.534 56 28 56c15.464 0 28-12.534 28-27.995C56.002 12.535 43.464 0 28 0Zm0 51.328c-12.88 0-23.323-10.44-23.323-23.323 0-12.879 10.443-23.33 23.324-23.33 12.879 0 23.32 10.45 23.32 23.33C51.323 40.889 40.88 51.328 28 51.328Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 title-area w-full pb-0\"><h3>Step 1<\/h3><h4>Find A Rental Location Near You<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 content-area w-full\"><div class=\"section-content entry-content mb-1\"><p>To find a carpet cleaner rental location near you, simply enter your zip or postal code below to go to our locations page. That page lists the stores closest to you that rent our carpet cleaners, tools and machines. If you want, you can filter the results by type of machine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-column gap-2\"><div class=\"rental-location-finder bg-blue p-2 rounded-1 text-light\">\n    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-1 sm:gap-2 align-center\">\n        <div>\n            <h4>Find a Rental Location<\/h4>\n            <p>Search locations by ZIP:<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <form action=\"\/rent-location\/\" method=\"GET\" class=\"rental-location-zip-search-form\">\n    <fieldset class=\"rental-location-zip-search-form search-container m-0\">\n        <legend id=\"zip-search-label\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Search for a Rental Location by Zip or Postal Code<\/legend>\n        <label for=\"postal_code\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">Zip or Postal Code<\/label>\n        <input type=\"text\" id=\"postal_code\" name=\"postal_code\" class=\"search-input\" placeholder=\"Zip or Postal Code\" value=\"\">\n        <button type=\"submit\" class=\"search-button rental-location-zip-search-form-go\">Go<\/button>\n    <\/fieldset>\n<\/form>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"flex flex-column gap-1.5\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 lg:gap-1.5 align-start m-auto\">\n    <div class=\"w-4 h-4 lg:w-2 lg:h-2 icon\"><svg width=\"34\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><path d=\"m29.075 28.354 2.333-12.833H4.946C1.593 21.11.05 28.95 0 38.646h21.478A6.504 6.504 0 0 0 25.463 40c3.572 0 6.467-2.85 6.467-6.366 0-2.199-1.133-4.137-2.855-5.28ZM6.367 17.889h22.166l-1.73 9.518a6.619 6.619 0 0 0-1.34-.138c-3.572 0-6.468 2.85-6.468 6.365 0 .943.211 1.84.585 2.644H2.45c.256-7.705 1.57-13.876 3.917-18.389Zm19.095 18.346c-1.459 0-2.64-1.164-2.64-2.6 0-1.434 1.183-2.598 2.64-2.598 1.458 0 2.64 1.164 2.64 2.599 0 1.434-1.182 2.599-2.64 2.599ZM42 0h-5.703l-6.075 5.98H10.881c-2.515 1.926-4.372 4.793-5.935 8.08h26.46V9.63l5.766-5.674H42V0ZM29.002 11.693H8.97c.884-1.379 1.8-2.478 2.783-3.344h17.25v3.344Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/div>\n    <div class=\"flex flex-column gap-0.5\">\n        <h4>Upright Carpet Cleaner<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"icon-price-columns flex flex-wrap gap-1.5 lg:gap-0 m-auto\">\n            <div class=\"price pr-1.5 border-right\">\n                <h4>$39.99*<\/h4>\n                <p>24 hours<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"price px-1.5\">\n                <h4>$49.99*<\/h4>\n                <p>48 hours<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"lg:pl-1.5 lg:max-w-10\">\n                <p>$5.99 to add an upholstery tool*<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-small\"><i>* Pricing may vary by location. 48 hour option must be chosen at time of rental and is not available at all locations.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"alternating-content-area alternating-content-area-light rounded-1 p-0 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-1fr-2fr content-direction-content-right align-center has-image gap-1 md:gap-1 lg:gap-2\"><div class=\"area-image w-full overflow-hidden ratio-3x4 rounded-1 w-full flex align-center justify-center aria-label=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Racks.gif\" class=\"area-image-content object-fit-cover w-full h-full lazyload\" alt=\"How to rent a carpet cleaner\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1000;\" \/><canvas class=\"area-image-canvas\" style=\"display: none\"><\/canvas><button class=\"area-image-button\" style=\"display: none\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Play\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 56\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m37.236 26.905-11.628-8.454a1.402 1.402 0 0 0-2.227 1.131v16.903a1.398 1.398 0 0 0 2.227 1.13l11.628-8.447c.367-.27.582-.688.582-1.132a1.392 1.392 0 0 0-.582-1.131Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><path d=\"M28 0C12.535 0 0 12.536 0 28.005 0 43.468 12.534 56 28 56c15.464 0 28-12.534 28-27.995C56.002 12.535 43.464 0 28 0Zm0 51.328c-12.88 0-23.323-10.44-23.323-23.323 0-12.879 10.443-23.33 23.324-23.33 12.879 0 23.32 10.45 23.32 23.33C51.323 40.889 40.88 51.328 28 51.328Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 title-area w-full pb-0\"><h3>Step 2<\/h3><h4>Pick Up A Carpet Cleaner Rental Machine &amp; Cleaning Solution<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 content-area w-full\"><div class=\"section-content entry-content mb-1\"><p>When you arrive at the store, go to the service counter and tell them you\u2019d like to rent a carpet cleaner (add on the upholstery tool if desired). You will complete a rental form and pay for the rental and cleaning solutions at the counter. We aim for all our machines to be clean and ready for use. However, if the machine provided by the store associate doesn&#8217;t meet your expectations, please feel free to request an alternative one.<\/p>\n<p>Some retailers offer self-service rental, which is indicated on the location page mentioned above. Tap the screen or scan the QR code and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to check the display and purchase a cleaning solution and pretreat spray for tough stains!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"buttons flex flex-wrap gap-1.5\"><a href=\"\/rent\/cleaning-solutions\/\" class=\"button button-secondary\"><span>Learn About Cleaning Solutions<\/span><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Right Arrow\" width=\"7\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M7 6c0 .215-.084.43-.252.594l-5.28 5.16a.874.874 0 0 1-1.216 0 .827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189L4.924 6 .252 1.435a.827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189.874.874 0 0 1 1.216 0l5.28 5.16C6.916 5.57 7 5.785 7 6Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"alternating-content-area alternating-content-area-light rounded-1 p-0 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-1fr-2fr content-direction-content-right align-center has-image gap-1 md:gap-1 lg:gap-2\"><div class=\"area-image w-full overflow-hidden ratio-3x4 rounded-1 w-full flex align-center justify-center aria-label=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"587\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/how-to-rent-step-3.jpg\" class=\"area-image-content object-fit-cover w-full h-full lazyload\" alt=\"Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/how-to-rent-step-3.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/how-to-rent-step-3-204x300.jpg 204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 399px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 399\/587;\" \/><canvas class=\"area-image-canvas\" style=\"display: none\"><\/canvas><button class=\"area-image-button\" style=\"display: none\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Play\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 56\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m37.236 26.905-11.628-8.454a1.402 1.402 0 0 0-2.227 1.131v16.903a1.398 1.398 0 0 0 2.227 1.13l11.628-8.447c.367-.27.582-.688.582-1.132a1.392 1.392 0 0 0-.582-1.131Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><path d=\"M28 0C12.535 0 0 12.536 0 28.005 0 43.468 12.534 56 28 56c15.464 0 28-12.534 28-27.995C56.002 12.535 43.464 0 28 0Zm0 51.328c-12.88 0-23.323-10.44-23.323-23.323 0-12.879 10.443-23.33 23.324-23.33 12.879 0 23.32 10.45 23.32 23.33C51.323 40.889 40.88 51.328 28 51.328Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 title-area w-full pb-0\"><h3>Step 3<\/h3><h4>Clean Your Carpet!<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 content-area w-full\"><div class=\"section-content entry-content mb-1\"><p>Once you&#8217;re home, it&#8217;s time to deep clean your carpet. Stairs, furniture, and more too, if you rented the upholstery tool!<\/p>\n<p>Not sure how to use a carpet cleaner? Don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"buttons flex flex-wrap gap-1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/rent\/how-to-use-a-carpet-cleaner\/\" class=\"button button-secondary\"><span>How to Use a Carpet Cleaner<\/span><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Right Arrow\" width=\"7\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M7 6c0 .215-.084.43-.252.594l-5.28 5.16a.874.874 0 0 1-1.216 0 .827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189L4.924 6 .252 1.435a.827.827 0 0 1 0-1.189.874.874 0 0 1 1.216 0l5.28 5.16C6.916 5.57 7 5.785 7 6Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"alternating-content-area alternating-content-area-light rounded-1 p-0 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-1fr-2fr content-direction-content-right align-center has-image gap-1 md:gap-1 lg:gap-2\"><div class=\"area-image w-full overflow-hidden ratio-3x4 rounded-1 w-full flex align-center justify-center aria-label=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"587\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/how-to-rent-step-4.jpg\" class=\"area-image-content object-fit-cover w-full h-full lazyload\" alt=\"Ladies with Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/how-to-rent-step-4.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/how-to-rent-step-4-204x300.jpg 204w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 399px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 399\/587;\" \/><canvas class=\"area-image-canvas\" style=\"display: none\"><\/canvas><button class=\"area-image-button\" style=\"display: none\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Play\" width=\"56\" height=\"56\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 56\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m37.236 26.905-11.628-8.454a1.402 1.402 0 0 0-2.227 1.131v16.903a1.398 1.398 0 0 0 2.227 1.13l11.628-8.447c.367-.27.582-.688.582-1.132a1.392 1.392 0 0 0-.582-1.131Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><path d=\"M28 0C12.535 0 0 12.536 0 28.005 0 43.468 12.534 56 28 56c15.464 0 28-12.534 28-27.995C56.002 12.535 43.464 0 28 0Zm0 51.328c-12.88 0-23.323-10.44-23.323-23.323 0-12.879 10.443-23.33 23.324-23.33 12.879 0 23.32 10.45 23.32 23.33C51.323 40.889 40.88 51.328 28 51.328Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 title-area w-full pb-0\"><h3>Step 4<\/h3><h4>Return The Machine<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"card-content grid gap-1 p-0 lg:p-2 content-area w-full\"><div class=\"section-content entry-content mb-1\"><p>Now that your carpet is clean and refreshed, it&#8217;s time to get the the machine ready to return.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse both tanks<\/li>\n<li>Remove any hair or debris from the brush and area<\/li>\n<li>Wipe down dirt and reside from the bottom of the machine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it&#8217;s clean, return the carpet cleaner (and upholstery tool) to the same store you rented from. Be sure to return it within your rental period time (24-hr or 48-hr).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy your freshly cleaned carpets!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"section section-call-to-action z-400\" id=\"\"><div class=\"z-400 relative lg:mt-n-10 lg:mb-n-10 grid md:max-w-75p p-2 m-auto md:rounded-1 grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-3 bg-blue-dark \"><div class=\"cta-intro grid align-center sm:grid-cols-2 grid-cols-1 sm:gap-2 gap-1 flex-column text-light\"><div class=\"icon m-auto sm:margin-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-300x300.webp\" class=\"object-fit-cover ratio-1x1 rounded-1 lazyload\" alt=\"How to Use\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.rugdoctor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Use.webp 1034w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"grid gap-1 sm:text-left text-center justify-center sm:justify-start\"><h3>How to Use<\/h3><div><p><p>Not sure how to use a carpet cleaner? 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