Rug Doctor Review

Rug Doctor® Partners With AVT for Self Service Kiosk System

/PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc., (formerly Automated Vending Technologies) (Pinksheets: AVTC) ( www.autoretail.com ) announced today that Plano, Texas based Rug Doctor, Inc. has partnered with AVT to develop the world's first self-service carpet cleaning system automated rent and return kiosk center, patent pending.

Rug Doctor, the world's leading provider of carpet cleaning rental systems launched a pilot program called Rug Doctor Rapid Rents™ which provides a quick, efficient and user friendly way to rent and return the best carpet cleaning systems in America.

Rug Doctor teamed with Corona, California-based AVT (autoretail.com) to develop the self-serve system that allows customers to rent and return the carpet cleaning machines through a touch screen based kiosk center without involving store personnel.  Tim Wall, Rug Doctor's CEO stated, "The new Rug Doctor kiosk features an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI), cashless payment, alert notifications, real-time activity, and eye-catching graphics, and is a refreshing way to speed up the entire rent and return process in a dynamic and hassle free manner."  Tim further stated, "After a successful pilot program in several test markets, we are now in a position to expand our automated centers where it makes sense for our retail partners and Rug Doctor."

About Rug Doctor:

With over 35,000 rental locations worldwide, Rug Doctor is the market leader in home carpet cleaning rentals, and can be found in grocery, drug, hardware, and home center stores across the United States. Present-day U.S. operations include a main manufacturing facility in Fenton, Missouri and more than 35 warehouse distribution points and service centers around the United States. More information can be obtained at www.rugdoctor.com .

About AVT:

AVT, Inc. is a leading developer of automated and self-service retailing systems.  AVT's stock is currently traded through the OTCQB Markets, Ticker Symbol: AVTC. For more information on AVT and their self-service retailing systems, customized vending solutions, automated retailing, and automated stores, visit AVT's Website at: www.autoretail.com .

SOURCE AVT, Inc.

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RugDoctor Review & Coupons

I was afraid it would be too heavy to put in my van. But in fact, it rolled easily through the parking lot and the handle folded in so it took up less space. It was not nearly as heavy as I expected and was easy to transport to and from my house.

It was not a complicated process figuring out how to clean the carpets. There are 2 tanks – one for the clean water with the shampoo and the other tank where the dirty water collects. You mix the shampoo in a bucket then pour into the bottom tank.

I rented the attachments so I could clean my couch, chairs and vehicle interior. However, I could not get the hand sprayer to work right. When I started to clean my couch, all I got was a big spray mess. I don’t know that I would rent the hand tool again next time. (It only cost $3.00, so it’s not a big expense. It probably was just me not being smarter than a tool, but I’m not sure…..)

***To attach the hand cleaner, you have to disconnect the existing hose and water pipe. This wasn’t hard to do once I realized what was expected.

You must buy the shampoo to go in the Rug Doctor. The shampoo is available in 2 sizes – 2-4 room bottle and 4-6 room bottle. The large bottle cost $18.99. This was a necessary expense.

There are other cleaner options as well. I tried the Hi Traffic Area spray (6.99), Spot & Stain Remover (6.99) and bought the Anti-Foam ($4.00). If you plan to do uphoulstry or couch and chairs, it is highly recommended that you use the Anti-Foam.

Here’s a calculator that will help you know which products you will need and the estimated cost.

My overall opinion of the Rug Doctor? A great alternative this year to buying a Carpet Cleaner.

Click here for a $5 machine rental coupon and $3.00 off the large cleaner.

Disclosure: I was reimbursed for the costs of machine rental and cleaning supplies from RugDoctor but all opinions are my own.