Product Description

The Hoover SteamVac DualV Widepath with AutoRinse comes with the patented Spinscrub brushes that clean all sides of the carpet fibers. The WidePath provides 20% more brushing action. The DualV Technology provides excellent dirt and water removal accross the entire nozzle. the patented AutoRinse feature automatically rinses carpets with fresh water, leaving less soap residue to keep carpets cleaner for a longer time period. The Heat feature applies heat directly to the floor. Thus no loss of heat where it is needed most. The Spinscrub Powered Hand Tool is great for cleaning spots, upholstry, and stairs. 12 amp motor provides all the powerful suction needed to do the job properly. For you above the floor cleaning, it comes with a 8' hose and removable caddy for long reach and easy storage.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #82919 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Grey
• Brand: Hoover
• Model: F7428900
• Dimensions: 29.00" h x 15.00" w x 20.00" l,

Features

• 12 amp carpet cleaner with rotating brushes to clean and groom carpets
• Dual V technology produces equal suction across the entire cleaning path
• Direct heat; 3 speed settings; AutoRinse automatically rinses carpets with fresh water
• 8-foot hose; removable tool caddy; handheld tool; detergent, spray, and wipes included
• Measures approximately 20 by 15 by 44 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Equipped with a powerful 12 amp motor, this easy-to-use machine cleans carpets by applying, scrubbing, and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution. The unit's wide path provides 20-percent more brushing and cleaning action, while its heated cleaning forces hot air from the motor directly into the carpet, making the solution and brushes work more efficiently. The cleaner's Dual V technology provides excellent dirt and water removal across the entire nozzle. Patented SpinScrub rotating brushes gently loosen dirt and clean all sides of the carpet fiber, plus they pop out for rinsing clean as needed. Choose from three speeds for a variety of cleaning tasks. For added convenience, the carpet cleaner's patented AutoRinse feature automatically rinses carpets with fresh water, which means less soap residue. On-board tools include an 8-foot hose for long reach, a removable tool caddy for easy storage, and a SpinScrub powered handheld tool for spots, upholstery, and stairs. As an extra bonus, two 16-ounce bottles of Ultra Detergent, a 16-ounce bottle of Spot spray, and 30 Spot and Stain wipes are included. The carpet cleaner measures approximately 20 by 15 by 44 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Great Product
I spent hours pouring over Amazon reviews and talking to friends before I purchased this product. It only had four reviews, so I was a bit nervous until the product arrived and I tried it out.

First - A word on the impressive speed in shipping. I needed the product as quickly as possible because my previous machine died while I was cleaning up a disgusting mess caused by two sick dogs vomiting and having diarrhea in my living room - all over my living room. Despite the urgency, I still chose the free super saving shipping. I ordered around 8:30 pm on Thursday and found the box delivered on my front porch before 8:30 am on Saturday.

Second - Putting the the steam vac together. I am not handy with my hands, yet even I was able to put this machine together in less than 10 minutes. You need to slide the handle into place and put in two screws to secure it. Then you can either mount the tool caddy onto the machine (it slides into place) or slide it onto a hanger and store it in a closet.

Third - Using it. You start by filling up the clean water and soap containers. After that you choose the setting you want to use. (power scrub, gentle scrub, spill pick up). Next you choose between wash - auto rinse or just rinse. Then you turn on the machine and go. I used auto rinse. The soapy water came out when I pushed forward and the rinse water came out when I pulled back. Then I released the trigger and just sucked water for a couple of swipes before moving onto the next spot. The machine moved easily and the rotating brushes got out all the disgusting material deposited in my carpet. The carpet was clean, soft, and dry in less than two hours.

A comparison - My previous carpet cleaner was a Bissell ProHeat with six rows and a separate container for the cleaning solution. I purchased it used 4 years ago and liked it well enough until it died. I liked the super heated water in the Bissell, but that is the only thing about it I liked better than the Hoover. The Bissell is harder to move. It feels heavier, but it might just be more awkward. The Bissell is harder to cleanup when you are done. The clean water is stored in a bladder inside the canister that hold the dirty water after it is sucked up. It's hard to rinse the dirty water and lint out of it. (The hoover has two separate containers that are easy to rinse.) The Hoover also sucks up most of the water it releases. My carpets were dry in less than two hours after using the Hoover, but it could take 24 hours with the Bissell. The Hoover also did a better job removing stains, and because it sucked up the yucky dirty water so well, my carpets smelled much better when I was done. Remember that I was cleaning my dogs' body fluids from the carpet, so this was important to me.

Bottom line: This is a great and affordable carpet cleaner. The spin brushes and auto rinse are an excellent combination that make it easy to get clean carpets with minimal effort.

Hoover f7428900
Excellent product, only took 30 minutes to assemble and get running. I cleaned all of the carpeting in my house which is 5 years old looks like brand new carpeting again. I purchased this to rplace my 5 year old dirt devil upright steamer when the motor failed this is 10 times better. Purchased on a 1 day sale for $169, free shipping, the only thing I disliked was paying tax for NY state. Highly recommend do not buy a cheaper model like I did before, well worth the difference!!!

I love it
I have to say that I'm really very please with this carpet cleaner. I didn't think that a home cleaner could make the carpets look this good. I like the fact that it has separate tanks for the clean and dirty water and that you can do rinse-only passes to be sure that the detergent is removed. It gets the carpet really clean and removes all traces of pet accidents. It also extracts the water really well, so that the carpet is dry and ready to walk on in a few hours. I don't know how I've managed with 3 boys and 3 dogs without it.

I will admit that the first cleaner I got was defective. It just would not turn on. After talking to Hoover support, I returned the cleaner to Amazon. I was really happy I had ordered from Amazon, because they sent UPS to the house to pick up the defective cleaner and had a new one to me within a few days. Great service.