AJ 2 I added hot water to the tank thinking it would come out of the hose hot but that wasn’t the case the water wasn’t even room temperature.It’s very very hard work to clean a carpet or a rug, you have to be on your hands and knees and use a lot of muscle!This machine did clean my carpet and rugs but I had to work very hard.I wouldn’t recommend this carpet cleaner because it’s really to much work and its very labor intensive. I definitely got a workout using this cleaner.Keep in mind folks, the only way to use this carpet cleaner is to be on your hands and knees and you need a lot of strength!I’m not satisfied with this machine and so regret buying it.