Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize you are having issues with your SmartWash tool. We want to ensure that you are getting the best product performance and would like to provide you with some troubleshooting steps. Please contact us at Hoovercustomersupport@ttifloorcare.com with your model number and the issue you are experiencing so we may assist you further. We look forward to hearing from you! ~Warm Regards, The Hoover Team