How to Attach Upholstery Attachments to a Rug Doctor

Published: Jan 3, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Whether you own or rent a Rug Doctor machine, attaching the upholstery cleaning wand and hose is a snap.

Things You Will Need

  • Rug Doctor cleaning machine
  • Upholstery attachment
  1. Remove the large vacuum hose at the top back of the unit by pulling it free. Connect the free end of the the large solution hose to the hose of the upholstery hand tool.

  2. Disconnect the small solution hose from the back of the unit by sliding the quick-connect collar down while pulling the solution hose free from the unit.

  3. Slide the quick connect collar down again. Insert the solution hose from the upholstery hand tool assembly. Slide the quick-connect collar up into the lock position.

  4. Tug gently on the solution hose to make sure it is firmly locked in place.

The Drip Cap

  • A Rug Doctor cleaning machine is a versatile unit that can clean upholstery as well as carpet and rugs.
  • Using the Rug Doctor to clean upholstery in addition to carpet ensures that you are getting the maximum value from the machine.
  • Slide the quick-connect collar up into the lock position.

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Thomas Ferraioli

Thomas Ferraioli began writing in 1993. His work has been featured in national publications like "Parents" and "U.S. Catholic." Ferraioli owns a cleaning service and is a Catholic youth minister. He holds a bachelor's degree in…

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