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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: JamesLV
from Las Vegas, NV
I've been in the market for a carpet cleaner for more than 6 months and have done my research during that time. I knew exactly what I wanted and chose this model based on features, price & user reviews. I read hundreds of reviews from multiple sites and this, by far, was always rated best-in-class overall. Also, for me, it was important to have stair & upholstery attachments, rotating brushes (some lower-end models have a stationary brush) and a separate dirty water tank. When Best Buy cut the price for Cyber Monday, it was a no-brainer to jump on the deal. The website stated it was on backorder, but my local store had them in stock so I ordered it & picked it up within an hour. As always, the in-store pickup was quick & easy and the staff very helpful & professional.
Yesterday, I took it out for the first time to do the main living area. I was up against some major challenges: low-grade builder-quality carpet, previous owners, dusty desert living & two dogs. Assembly was simple and took only five minutes. Prior to cleaning, I vacuumed twice to get the majority of dog hair and surface dirt up. Setup was easy... just make sure to follow the instructions and seat the dirty water tank properly (during one emptying cycle, I didn't replace it correctly & noticed the lack of suction immediately). I used a preclean spray & filled the tank halfway with hot tap water then topped it off with near-boiling water.
The machine was a breeze to use and the tanks easy to empty & refill. Yes, as other reviews state, the dirty water tank fills fairly quickly but it only takes 60 seconds to empty, rinse & replace it. After the first section, I was shocked at how much dirt had been pulled up out of the carpet! The dark brown, muddy water was real proof that the machine was doing its job. There was very little dog hair in it so my vacuum had done its job but left a lot of deep down grime which this baby sucked right up. After each back-and-forth wet stroke, I did two sets of dry passes which left the carpet damp but not wet. So, again, the cleaner lived up to the previous reviews & promises of its quick drying capabilities. I didn't use the attachments for this room so can't report on their performance yet.
Once finished, the final cleaning and storing of the machine was far easier than I had imagined. Honestly, I had been dreading it and was very pleased that it took less than five minutes.
My goal was to get just a little more life out of my nearly dead carpet. This machine definitely exceeded that goal. Unlike other reviewers, I'm not going to say my carpets look like they're brand new. Going in, I knew I had waited too long and the floors had seen heavy use. But, aside from a couple high-use areas (front door & area where the dogs lie), the carpets look & feel amazing! Those high-use areas are clean but still a little darker, so I plan to use the brush attachment and a strong spot cleaner on them and am expecting excellent results there as well.
Never again will I have dirty carpets! With the ease-of-use, fast drying & quick clean-up/storage, I expect to maintain the carpets with quarterly cleanings now. I got an unbeatable price on this unit but it's worth far more than the current $149 price tag simply because I don't feel the need to completely re-carpet my entire home anymore and the pros would've charged at least that much. Final note: although I never get extended warranties, Best Buy's $20, 4-year warranty seemed like a good investment so I purchased it knowing this machine would get a lot of use if it fit my needs.
What's great about it: Simple assembly, easy to use, great value, good features, amazing performance
What's not so great: So far nothing, as long as instructions are followed completely and plastic parts/clamps are handled with general care.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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