bit-tech Shopping: Hoover SteamVac With Clean Surge F5914-900 Vacuum

• Carpets
• Stairs
• Upholstery

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Weeks

Strengths: Awesome suction, very affordable.

Weaknesses: Does not have onboard heater

Summary: This machine works as well or probably better than the professionals. It also works better than many of the higher priced models. If you check out the reviews for this product online you will see that many others agree with me. I paid only $136 on sale for this machine and it has been the best $136 I've spent in a long time. I could easily spend that in a year on renting a cleaning machine or having someone clean them professional. This far outshines those other methods. Don't hesitate to buy this, you won't be disappointed!

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Inexpensive, Strong suction

Weaknesses: Small Tank, Not Self Heating

Summary: For the cost, you can't go wrong with this steamvac. Once you have it assembled and your really need to take your time and follow the directions to the letter, the stemvac preforms better than expected. Make sure you use very hot water because the unit is not self heating.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Days

Strengths: Ease of use, suction that leaves your carpets lightly damp for drying, separate tank for the dirty water and brush system better than the competitor's.

Weaknesses: Tanks too small, but this is just a minor problem. Also not the easiest to put together, but take your time and you can figure it out.

Summary: Tired of renting a rug cleaner and tired of getting down on hands and knees to use carpet cleaners ... all which do not do the job well. I was very happy with the cleaning power of this Hoover, and its suction for picking up the dirty water leaving my carpets lightly damp for drying. Drying only took a few hours and spots that I've never have been able to remove with carpet cleaners or rentals were virtually gone. I say virtually ... I recommend you use very hot tap water ... take your time, and you may need to clean old spots twice.