Hoover PowerScrub XL Pet Carpet Cleaner Machine for Carpet and Upholstery

I've used this cleaner several times already in my apartment and have to say that I'm pretty impressed. I've lived here for several years and only cleaned the carpet a couple of times, using my landlord's huge, heavy commercial carpet cleaner machine, so the carpet is very dirty, even though I vacuum at least twice a week due to having two cats. The PowerScrub has been getting out a LOT of dirt that I didn't even know was there. It's very good at sucking up the water, too. The carpet dried quite fast. Here are some points to remember.1.) If it has been a long time since you cleaned your carpet, you will have to go over it several times. People don't realize how dirty carpeting gets (one of several reasons why I hate it), so they think it'll be like in the videos where there is a pristine, clean streak after one pass. Those carpets are only dirty on the surface, not deeply stained from years of people walking on it and pets throwing up and shedding on it. (Or it's just flat-out fakery, which plenty of advertisers engage in.) Some of the really stained areas still look dirty--although not as bad as they were--despite going over them three times; but then, I have cheap carpeting that probably just doesn't clean up very well.2.) Spot-clean any obvious stains first. This will make the job a bit easier. The PowerScrub comes with attachments and a bag for storing them. You can even clean your upholstery while you have the hose attached (although I haven't tried this, myself, since I don't have upholstered furniture).3.) The tanks for both the clean and dirty water hold about a gallon each. This is plenty for my small apartment, but if you're doing large rooms, plan on emptying the dirty water more often. Empty and rinse it well before putting it away. You don't want that dirt sitting for very long and getting stinky.4.) Take your time and be patient. You are NOT going to get instant results, especially if it has been a long time between cleanings. To spray the carpet, you hold the trigger while pushing forward. Release the trigger and pull back to suck the dirty water back up. I prefer to hold the trigger, completely spray a small area (about 4 feet square), and then extract the water. I have to go over the area a few times to make sure it's all extracted, but it does work.5.) How fast your carpet dries will depend on the density of the fibers. I have cheap, ugly apartment carpeting that doesn't have a dense pile, so it completely dries in 30-45 minutes. If you have a better-quality carpeting, it might take longer.6.) The machine is pretty heavy when it has water in it, so I don't think you'll be able to use it on stairs, unless it's a short flight of steps and the hose reaches all the way up. You might be able to do the bottom steps first, empty the tanks, carry it up, fill it at the top, and use the hose the rest of the way down. It would be a bit of work, but might be doable. Or just get a separate, smaller machine for use on stairs.7.) It is fairly easy to maneuver, despite being rather heavy. In a really tight space, you will have to move furniture around or out of the room entirely.8.) For those wondering, this machine makes less noise than my vacuum cleaner. My cats aren't even scared of it!

My favorite shampooer. Works great and easy to clean. The cord could be a bit longer but otherwise, it's perfect.

I love carpet cleaner is great it took the stain I originally got it for out and many others. it is so easy to use and clean up after you use it I am very happy I got it

I absolutely love this carpet cleaner, the scrubbers underneath are removable so you can clean them well when they pick up a lot of dog hair and it sucks up the water from the carpet extremely well I have had several neighbors and friends want to borrow mine

Strong and powerful cleaner, great price! the attachments work really good, and made my house spotless! The only thing that it is a bit heavy and the size is big, but worth the price! and a keeper for sure