81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It really works, with professional quality results!, December 16, 2000
This review is from: Hoover F6024-900 SteamVac Widepath LS (Kitchen)
I've wondered if these Hoover carpet cleaners were any good. We had the chance to borrow our friend's cleaner to clean our carpets. I am so impressed with the results that I came here looking to find one for myself.
Let me first say that the name "SteamVac" is really misleading. There is no steam whatsoever generated by this product. It does not even heat the water, as it only takes the heated water/soap you put in, and sprays it on the floor.
Despite the misleading name, the product is really good. I cleaned several of our rooms with this machine using no soap, just hot water, and the dirt this machine extracted is amazing. Our carpets look as good as when the professionals clean it. The suction is powerful and leaves very little water in the carpet. With the clear plastic housing, you can watch the amount of water you are vacuuming up.
There are a few minor drawbacks with the product. The water containers are not very large, and I spent a lot of time going back and forth to the sink to dump the waste and refill the hot water tank. I probably averaged about 4-6 minutes per session. I continuously used the Cleansurge feature that squirts extra water on the carpet, and having to depress two triggers continuously, fatigued my fingers. It would have been nice to have a trigger lock for these triggers, or even better, not to have to exert as much force to engage them.
Overall, this is a winner!
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I don't know what I would do w/o it!, June 6, 2001
This review is from: Hoover F6024-900 SteamVac Widepath LS (Kitchen)
I have had my SteamVac Widepath LS for approx. 2 months and have already used it 4 times. I have used it for regular carpet cleaning, cleaning car floor mats, and, more importantly, to remove VERY SCARY messes (if you have a child/dog you know what I mean). So far, I have been very satisfied w/ the results. For the scary messes, I have had success using the following approach: first, I use the SteamVac in the upright position to clean and then, when things are less scary/smelly, I get down on the floor and use the tools. I've done this twice now and both times my carpets have come completely clean - no stain or smell!
I have owned both a Bissell Big Green Clean Machine and Little Green Clean Machine - the SteamVac cleans much better and is easier to use and maintain. Also, I was just as happy w/ the results of using the SteamVac as I have been when I've paid to have my carpets professionally cleaned. I have recommended this product to all of my friends.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great on rugs but check the tool mode for leaks!, November 23, 2000
This review is from: Hoover F6024-900 SteamVac Widepath LS (Kitchen)
Wonderful machine on rugs. Cleans quickly and picks up most spots - even the greasy ones. Goes through solution pretty fast....I did have a problem with it leaking water out of the bottom of the machine while in Tool mode: handle in upright position, machine turned on, using the upholstery attachment. I'm having it replaced.... The experience leaves me a little concerned about the design and reliability of the valve that automatically switches from rug to tool mode as you move the handle up and down. We shall see. I'll give it 4 stars because it has potential - LOL.
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