Today I rented a carpet cleaner machine to do a thorough cleaning of my apartment carpet which was moderately stained with 9 months of use. The price for rental is quite good, $25 for a machine selling at $400+. yet the detergent is somewhat expensive.
The machine is bulky (not that bulky as I originally thought), sturdy, and very delicately made. I was so amazed at its ability to clean – it really worked! Quite interesting is that, although made in China, this masterpiece of modern industry finds its widest presence in the US. Another proof that China is making so many kinds of products that its people almost never use.