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This Hoover SteamVac features a SpinScrub multiple brush system for outstanding cleaning performance. The translucent tank makes it easy to view water levels.
Posted by: NeatFreak
from Utah
We hadn't cleaned the cream colored Berber carpet in our front room (very high traffic area) since moving in 18 months ago so as you can imagine it was pretty gross. I had been researching steam cleaners for several weeks before I decided on this one.
Determining factors in order of importance to me:
1-Brand reliability
2-Price
3-Spin Brush verses rotating brush (in my mind it seems as if the spin brush would work better on berber that a rotating brush and I was not disappointed)
The very evening we brought it home we assembled it and cleaned the front room. The water was black and the carpet is actually cream colored again. I love the fact that there are separate resovoirs for the clean and dirty water and that they are so easy to change!
I haven't had any stains reappear and we cleaned the carpet about 2 months ago. It still looks as good as new.
I have cleaned several other rooms as well but none were nearly as gross as the front room so the results were the most dramatic in that one.
My tips for a great cleaning experience are:
-vacuum thoroughly before cleaning
-Make sure you use the recommended amount of cleaning solution
-Go slowly. I found myself rushing toward the end and you need to give the machine a little time to clean most effectively.
-Use one wet stroke and at least 3 dry ones to significantly reduce dry time.
I haven't used the the stair/upholstery attachment yet.
I love being able to clean my carpet whenever I want for about the same price as having a stranger clean it once!!!
Determining factors in order of importance to me:
1-Brand reliability
2-Price
3-Spin Brush verses rotating brush (in my mind it seems as if the spin brush would work better on berber that a rotating brush and I was not disappointed)
The very evening we brought it home we assembled it and cleaned the front room. The water was black and the carpet is actually cream colored again. I love the fact that there are separate resovoirs for the clean and dirty water and that they are so easy to change!
I haven't had any stains reappear and we cleaned the carpet about 2 months ago. It still looks as good as new.
I have cleaned several other rooms as well but none were nearly as gross as the front room so the results were the most dramatic in that one.
My tips for a great cleaning experience are:
-vacuum thoroughly before cleaning
-Make sure you use the recommended amount of cleaning solution
-Go slowly. I found myself rushing toward the end and you need to give the machine a little time to clean most effectively.
-Use one wet stroke and at least 3 dry ones to significantly reduce dry time.
I haven't used the the stair/upholstery attachment yet.
I love being able to clean my carpet whenever I want for about the same price as having a stranger clean it once!!!
What's great about it: Easy to use, works wonders, sucks all the water back up so dry time is literally only 1-2 hours!
What's not so great: Its tricky to get all the water out of the lid on the dirty water resovoir before storing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This upright vacuum features a 15" cleaning width that helps get the job done quickly and a 12-amp motor for powerful cleaning performance.
Posted by: NeatFreak
from Utah
This is an amazing vacuum-Especially for the price! It was so easy to put together and has so much power that it drags me along behind it! Would be great for folks with back problems as you don't have to push it along.
We have had it for about a month and as I vacuum about 3 times a day I have used it ALOT and am 100% pleased with my purchase.
Although I have heard that vacuums with the bagless WindTunnel technology provides better suction than their bag counterparts, the idea of seeing all the crud I vacuum up makes me feel ill, so I have never considered buying one. Besides, I am not one to invest a small fortune in cleaning equipment. This is the perfect vacuum for us for a great price!
It is a little loud and the hose is pretty short but it is very flexible so that's not a big deal.
We have had it for about a month and as I vacuum about 3 times a day I have used it ALOT and am 100% pleased with my purchase.
Although I have heard that vacuums with the bagless WindTunnel technology provides better suction than their bag counterparts, the idea of seeing all the crud I vacuum up makes me feel ill, so I have never considered buying one. Besides, I am not one to invest a small fortune in cleaning equipment. This is the perfect vacuum for us for a great price!
It is a little loud and the hose is pretty short but it is very flexible so that's not a big deal.
What's great about it: Incredible suction,onboard tools that stay onboard, fairly lightweight
What's not so great: kindof loud, needs a longer hose for attachments.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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