Before renting equipment for cleaning carpets, you should decide which equipment features you need. Consider the following possible features when determining which carpet cleaning equipment to rent.

·  Extraction capabilities. Rental carpet cleaning equipment that has extraction capabilities leaves the carpet drier than equipment that only shampoos the carpet. In addition, the extracting capabilities of various carpet extractors vary depending upon their vacuum motor lift capabilities.

·  Heated vs. non-heated capabilities. Rental carpet cleaning equipment that heats the cleaning water kills germs better and dries the carpet quicker than equipment that allows you to use only hot, tap water.

·  Removable or stationary tanks. You can fill and empty rental carpet cleaning equipment that has a removable tank easier than if it has a stationary tank.

·  Cleaning path width. The wider the cleaning path the rental carpet cleaning equipment makes, the fewer cleaning passes that you will have to make with it.

·  Onboard tools. Rental carpet cleaning equipment with these attachments allows you to clean upholstery, stairs, walls or hard-to-reach spaces easily.

·  Size of solution and recovery tanks. The size of these tanks on rental carpet cleaning equipment determines the amount of carpet that you can clean before refilling or emptying the tanks.

·  Brush revolutions per minute (rpm). Brushes on rental carpet cleaning equipment revolve to work the solution into the carpet’s fibers and to dislodge deeply embedded soil. The faster the brush revolves, the better it can accomplish this task.

·  Pumping capabilities. Rental carpet cleaning equipment sprays cleaning solution onto the carpet. The pounds-per-square-inch (psi) capability of the equipment indicates the amount of force used to spray the water and solution.

·  Adjustable handle. This feature allows people of different heights to adjust the rented carpet cleaning equipment to make it more comfortable to use.

·  Transportability. The rental carpet cleaning equipment’s weight determines if one person can lift it, but its folding capabilities allow it to fit in smaller vehicles.

Contact your local, ARA-affiliated, rental store for information on available rental products and services to meet your carpet cleaning needs. To locate the rental store nearest you, use the Rental Store Quick Locator above.