Have used this several times with good results.....with one exception. when pulling the machine back, then advancing forward, white foam is left on the carpet....this is during the wash/dry cycle....i have to switch over to dry only to get rid of the foam residue. i'm still using the solution that came with the unit so it's not because i'm using off-brand solution. it's aggravating.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from HooverBy hooverpwr, hooverpwr, April 21, 2022
Hi fordpu999, Thank you for reviewing the Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner. For best results, rinse the carpet with clean water only. This will remove residual carpet cleaning solution from your carpets. To Rinse with clean water only, remove the Solution Tank and continue pushing forward to clean and pulling back to dry. Thank you, Allison-Hoover Team.
It cleaned my 20 yr old white Berber carpet after 2 applications. It all depends on your expectations. If your looking for perfect results, you will be disappointed. Other than that a fine machine.
I love this machine! It is so easy to use and cleans my carpet so good. I love that I can dry the carpet to so it doesn't stay wet for hours. I would 100% recommend!
We have had this AMAZING product for 5 months now and I want to express how impressed I am with EVERY FEATURE and FUNCTION of this carpet cleaner. My wife purchased this item and then presented it to me when she wanted the carpets in our home cleaned. Besides the normal dirt and grime in any home, we have a dog and there are some occasional accidents. I was especially impressed with the powerful suction which picks up almost ALL of the water used. The pickup water tank had almost as much water in it as the supply tank had when I started. This greatly reduces the drying time of your carpets. I am a retired Mechanical Engineer, and Tool Maker, so I just set it up and went to town. This shampooer does an incredible job of deep cleaning and picking up the dirt, but what really impresses me is how EASY it is to clean the machine any time during use. This machine picks up dirt, dog hair, lint etc. at an amazing rate, but it only takes a few seconds to remove any dirt, hair, or carpet fibers from the rollers, or the suction port. The Engineering Design of this product is outstanding! I recommend this carpet cleaner with NO Hesitation.