Customer Reviews

Hoover H1005 Deluxe Handheld Mop/Steam Cleaner

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The wife wanted a handheld steam cleaner to get to the tight, tough to reach spots and also to help sterilize the baby's toys, etc. We tried the parent's cleaner from Shark and were thrilled with the results, but didn't want to put a ton of money into one, so we figured a brand name company like Hoover would have a great product. Boy, were we wrong. Upon initial inspection, the cleaner looks really impressive. Upon use, my opinion changed fast. The cleaner "heats" really fast, but it never really gets hot (I was able to hold my hand 3 inches from the nozzle and it only felt warm). The steam runs continuously, there is no way to start/stop the steam without turning the unit off and then back on and waiting for it to warm back up (although you can vary the amount of steam). There is really no force/pressure behind the steam coming out either (it pretty much just gets stuff wet). The "jet" nozzle only points downward also, making it near impossible to get in between tight spots or next to the floor. There could be a saving grace somewhere with this machine, but after an hour of refilling the tank, turning the machine on & off, waiting for it to heat, and getting cramps from twisting/bending to get this huge cleaner into tight spots, we promptly packaged it back up and returned it to Amazon without even trying any other attachments because we were so disappointed (without even giving it a second thought). Guess we will have to fork out the extra money to get one that really works as advertised.

After using this item to clean the kitchen and bathroom I would have to say it works pretty much as advertised. The unit heats up incredibly fast and the steam is scalding hot at close range, but cools down quickly even 6 inches away.

It liquified decade old grease, dirt, dust, that strong cleaners had difficulty removing. It cut through soap scum on glass without a problem, however for whatever reason it did not cut through the same scum on the tub.

This unit is good to use as a handheld device for grills, stoves, oven, toilet, counters, car wheels, etc.

When trying to steam clean floors, carpets, or the like the small water tank, cost of replacement attachments, and lack of full size power limits it's usefullnes in these applications.

The system does act strange in that you have to hold it at certain angles to generate greater amounts of steam on lower settings, but you can crank up the pressure to compensate.

These types of devices are really the way to go for general cleaning applications. Scalding hot steam works well and you avoid exposing yourself to harsh chemicals, fumes, and toxins.

I have used this steam mop cleaner on my floor several times now. Granted it does a good job but the sponge obviously gets dirty quickly and there seems to be no way to replace it. It worked well on my carpet for cleaning some yogurt my daughter had dropped several days earlier and also curry. I think it is a bit expensive for the work it does. I wish it had a wider path so I wouldn't have to spend ages cleaning the floor. Also extra sponges and where to get them would be good. Hoover.com doesn't seem to have any advice. It would be nice if Hoover would make a cheaper version of the spinbrush but this is the poor man's solution really.

It is non-toxic and with kids around and several allergies, that's great.

I've given it 3 stars because it wants to be a jack of all trades and doesn't quite acomplish it.

I bought this item thinking i would be able to clean grease and mildew with much more ease. The first time I tried to clean my tea kettle, which gets greasy from sitting on the stove, the steamer did NOTHING. Same with the grease on my stove-top. Then I pre-treated the area with a concentrated cleaner, Simple Green, for about 15 mintues and went back at the grease areas with the steamer. NOTHING. Same story in the bathroom. I couldn't even remove surface mildew and soap scum from the shower...mildew/soap scum that would easily be scrubbed off with a little bit of cleanser and a scrub-pad.

I am totally bummed since I was hoping to cut down on the amount of elbow grease and chemicals needed for cleaning my house.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK. I spent $60 on it a month ago and now it's going for $50. :|

Me Steamed..and the Hoover DELUXE Hand/Mop Steam Cleaner is the reason.
I don't know about you people ..but I like to leave cleaning till there is some discussion as to WHEN life will spontaneously form in the black tar like substance around the toilet base...or the Girl friend threatens to leave.Either way..time to get cheap and lazy.

Enter the hoover hand held DELUXE mop ..
Point this puppy at anything even looking like a genetically mutant fungus,turn the STEAM all the way up, and..BAM..whatever "IT" was is cooked, disolved , blown away..and left floating in water for a quick spounge up.. I suspect I could make a mean soup with the liquid goo in the spounge..but thats another review.

Staying on point ..it s not all glory..It is a little awkward in tight spaces..gets a little heavy...stops spewing steam at extreme angles..(just TURN UP the steam,keep the water topped up !!!)...The Brushes seem cheap ...the triangle brush smells funny when heated with the steam ..

Overall.. For cheap... I did not have to get mad..I got Steamed .. AND the G/f stayed... YAAAY!!..now..how to make steamed milk with it..hmmmm

I learned early on that this was best used for light dirt, & not to use it on caulk or grout if you want it to stay intact. So, I pulled it today after minimal usage & - nothing. Lights up, makes noise, but no steam. I've used it only as decribed in the directions, & the trouble-shooting guide tells you nothing about this particular problem. In the dumpster it goes, with my "Bug Catcher".

Doesn't anybody make anything that works anymore?