Commercial Sewing Machines: Hoover SteamVac Carpet Cleaner, All-Terrain, F7452900 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have previously used the Bissell 9400 ProHeat 2X Select Upright Deep Carpet Cleaner to clean the inevitable stains associated with cats and potty training little boys from my Berber carpet.A friend has that cleaner, so I borrowed it on several occasions before finally deciding to get one of my own.Just before I was ready to buy, Good Housekeeping ran a review on the Hoover SteamVac so I looked it up on Amazon.I read the reviews and decided to take my chances with it.

I am amazed at the difference in the two machines.The Bissell used to shear off fibers from the carpet and leave a nasty trail of what looks like hairballs behind as I worked.The clean and dirty tanks are in the same unit which is clever, but almost impossible to clean.

The Hoover has two tanks - one for clean hot water with a compartment for the cleaning solution, and one for the dirty water.Both water tanks holda gallon.I had no problems loading the clean tank or removing the dirty tank.No dripping of dirty water, no puddles on the rug or the kitchen floor when changing tanks.

Like I said before, I've cleaned my entire house several times with the Bissell machine, but I was amazed at the almost muddy water that came out of the carpet.It was as if I'd never cleaned the floors before.The dirty tank is easy to rinse out and reattach.The trick is to "recline" the machine so the clean tank is laying on the ground attached to the handle.Unsnap the clips and the dirty tank comes right off with no problem at all.Clean it out, snap the lid back on and clip it back into place and then you can stand the handle back up and deal with the clean tank.

The suction on this machine is amazing.It used to take hours and hours for the carpet to dry when I used the Bissell.I'd have to turn the fans on high and let them go overnight to have dry carpets in the morning.Two hours after cleaning the carpet (2 cleaning/rinse passes plus a rinsing only pass) and the floors were nearly dry.

I tested the Hoover on my kitchen tile.I hate ceramic tile. I will never have it in another house, but I'm stuck with it for now.I usually use the Vapor Clean II steam/pressure cleaner on the tile, but decided to give the Hoover a try since it came with the cleaning solution for the job.I wouldn't want to use it every time I clean the kitchen floor, but for a quick cleaning before company comes it'll do the trick.Again, I did not have any puddle problems.If you release the trigger just before you finish your pull stroke you won't have any puddling to speak of.The Hoover does a great job sucking up the water on the tile and even gets the water from the grout.It doesn't do a great job on grout because that's not what it's designed to do.I'll stick to my VaporClean and the special brush I have for that.

I'm also happy with the amount of cleaner used.The Bissell goes through cleaning solution at a much faster rate than the Hoover does.I like that, since leaving soap on the fibers is just going to make the floor getdirty faster.

The only things I'm not thrilled with:

The cleaning solution dispenser is integrated with the clean water tank.I wish it came with a spout or something attached so that pouring out leftover solution wasn't so messy.I know I could leave the solution in there between uses, but I have already had to pour out leftover carpet solution to switch to the hard surface cleaner - then I had to put the hard surface cleaner back in the bottle to switch back for more carpet work.Some sort of retractable spout or a reversable plug with a spout attached would be great.

The hose attachment is kind of flimsy.I've had the whole hose assembly fall off several times as I was changing tanks.It's not a huge deal, but it's annoying to the point that I'm considering taking that part off and storing it separately until I need to use the hand tools.

Buy this cleaner - you won't be disappointed!

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Product Description:
Equipped with a powerful 12 amp motor, the All Terrain cleaning machine cleans carpet fibers and hard floors by applying, scrubbing, and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution. The unit's Dual V technology ensures equal suction across the full width of the nozzle, while its Hoover-exclusive SpinScrub brushes work together, scrubbing carpet fibers on all sides to gently loosen dirt. The brushes automatically stop spinning in tool mode to protect carpets, plus they pop out for easy cleaning. The unit also directly applies heat to the floor where needed most, and its automatic detergent mixing system provides the correct mix of detergent and water for optimal cleaning results. In addition, the Auto Rinse function thoroughly rinses carpets and hard floors, leaving less detergent residue behind. Everything needed to clean hard floors--a hard-floor squeegee, SpinScrub brushes, and large, soft wheels--comes included. The unit also offers cleaning solutions, a SpinScrub hand tool, edge cleaners, an 8-foot attachment hose, and a removable tool caddy, as well as a 30-foot power cord and a carry handle. For added convenience, the 13-inch, transparent nozzle removes for quick-rinse cleaning. The All Terrain cleaner measures 19 by 13-1/4 by 44 inches and carries a one-year warranty.
From the Manufacturer
Ensures Optimal Cleaning
Featuring an automatic detergent mixing system that precisely mixes detergent and water, the SteamVac All Terrain cleaning machine gives you the most effective mix for optimal cleaning results. Heated cleaning also provides heat directly to the floor as you clean.
The SteamVac All Terrain's Auto Rinse feature rinses your carpet and hard floors, leaving less detergent residue behind. Included is a hard-floor package that gives you everything you need to safely clean your hard floors. Hard-floor SpinScrub brushes and a hard-floor squeegee provide the options for spot treatment, and large, soft wheels protect bare floors and provide superior maneuverability.
Also included with the SteamVac All Terrain cleaning machine is an 8-foot hose, a removable tool caddy, edge cleaners, a long 30-foot power cord for uninterrupted cleaning, and a SpinScrub hand tool for spot cleaning.This cleaning machine measures 19 by 13-1/4 by 44 inches and carries a 1-year warranty. As a bonus, Floor-to-Floor and Ultra Detergent solutions are included. SteamVac All Terrain Features

All Terrain Package lets you pick up spills and deep clean carpets and hard floors
Dual V technology provides equal suction across the entire width of the nozzle
Auto Rinse feature leaves less detergent residue behind
Wide path for 20 percent more brushing action
Automatic detergent mix system
Patented SpinScrub brushes clean all sides of carpet fibers
Heated cleaning
SpinScrub powered hand tool
Hard Floor Package includes squeegee and brushes
12 amp motor
Measures 19 by 13-1/4 by 44 inches
1-year warranty
Bonus detergent solutions: Ultra and Floor-to-Floor (16 ounces each)

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