Rug Doctor is a big name in carpet cleaner rentals, and Home Depot offers its machines for about $40 per day. That price applies to both Kansas City and New York City.

These locations offer 24- or 48-hour rentals. 24-hour carpet cleaner rental rates range from $15 for handheld models to $50 for some heavy-duty upright models.

Rug Doctor is a company more than 40 years old that specializes in carpet cleaners and cleaning supplies. You can rent or buy Rug Doctor carpet cleaners; for purchases, prices range from $529 to $599.

For further assistance, there are excellent guides on purchasing carpet cleaners. According to a Home Depot spokesperson, the following pre-purchase carpet cleaner online guides should be reviewed: ...

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