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Post# 298847   9/19/2014 at 02:05 (3,478 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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in the market for a new steam vac my Hoover SteamVac MaxExtract LS died and was gonna get a new hoover but it was lacking some stuff i liked on the old one and was thinking of getting a new bissell proheat 2x or a ProHeat 2X® Select Pet Deep Cleaning System 9400-3 if anyone has any of these modles i need some pos and cons on it what great one it and whats not great thanks for your help in a advance
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Post# 298858 , Reply# 1   9/19/2014 at 04:15 (3,478 days old) by oliveoiltinfoil (England, UK)   |   | |
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By steam vac do you mean carpet washer? I was always lead to believe steam vacs are the industrial units professionals use, where they actually use proper steam to clean the carpets. It is very mis-leading by manufacturers.
The only "carpet washer" I would recommend is the Bissell big green. It is expensive but it is worth every penny. I will post pictures later of how effective it is, I have been meaning to do it for some time. If you want properly deep cleaned carpets from a system which is better than a rug doctor (and verified), get the big green. All the other Hoover/Vax and Bissell products lack real power. I'll post the thread in household forums. Sorry I was no further help. |
Post# 298875 , Reply# 2   9/19/2014 at 11:10 (3,478 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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It's difficult to answer your question without knowing how you use your steam vac. How often do you use it? What do you clean with it? I am also a big fan of the cleaning ability of my Bissell Big Green, but it is a beast to push on thick carpeting. |
Post# 298878 , Reply# 3   9/19/2014 at 11:29 (3,478 days old) by oliveoiltinfoil (England, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 299238 , Reply# 5   9/21/2014 at 21:20 (3,475 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 299240 , Reply# 6   9/21/2014 at 21:33 (3,475 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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I had one of the first Hoover spin/scrub 6 brushes with the lights on the side. I finally wore it out just after 17 plus years of use. I replaced it with another Hoover spin/scrub but it's not the wide one & it works just like the old one, but it takes more time but does a fantastic job. I've tried the Bissell even set up the shampoo kit for my Kirby but nothing cleans like the Hoover did/does. This is my disclaimer ~~~> This is just my opinion & I know it will differ from others.
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Post# 299332 , Reply# 7   9/22/2014 at 11:45 (3,475 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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...For a good carpet washer would be the Bissell Lift-Off Deep Cleaner. I've had mine for over 2 years now, and it's a very good machine!
The reason why it's called Lift-Off is because you can lift the main part of the machine off of the base and use it separately as a portable spot cleaner. This is a very unique and versatile design. The upright portion of the machine works very well. It features a water heater that heats up the cleaning solution for better cleaning. The machine has two rotating brushes that are similar to a regular vacuum. They do a very good job of removing dirt and stains from carpets and rugs. However, these brushes tend to leave clumps of hair and carpet fibers on the carpet, which have to be picked up by hand. The machine works well in the portable spot cleaning mode. It does a good job at getting stains out, if you put some work and elbow grease into it. The machine doesn't come with very many attachments (mine came with a 4" brush), but it still gets the job done. The portable cleaner is heavy and bulky, and can be hard to use in some spaces, such as stairs. One downside of this machine is the tank capacity. The tanks only hold 3/4 gallon (96 oz.) of cleaning solution and dirty water. This means that you have to refill the clean water tank, and empty the dirty water tank more often than other machines. In addition, all of the weight of this machine is on the bottom, which makes pushing and pulling it in upright mode a bit hard. In the end, if you don't mind having to fill and empty the tanks frequently, along with the cleaner feeling heavy and awkward to push and pull, this is a great machine. Pros: - Cleans well - Dries carpets well - Built-in heater for carpet cleaning - Also doubles as a portable spot cleaner Cons: - Small water tanks - Heavy and awkward to maneuver |
Post# 299341 , Reply# 8   9/22/2014 at 13:11 (3,475 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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They are far more reliable than the Bissell's (not including the green commercial bissells), just ask my vacuum shop. I always see them in for repair, and half of them for sale on craigslist are broken. I have 2 Hoover Steam Vacs, both have never given me problems. They are both over 10 years old, and both still work very well.
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Post# 299367 , Reply# 10   9/22/2014 at 15:48 (3,475 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 299369 , Reply# 11   9/22/2014 at 15:57 (3,475 days old) by PoconoVacMan (Northeast Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I'll throw in another vote for the Hoover SteamVac.
I own 2 Dual V models and 3 of the standard squared off tank models. (Can you tell I like them?) My oldest is from 2001 and it is still in perfect working condition. Only thing I ever had to replace was the cord. My newest is from late 2013 and I can assure you, it is of the same build quality and high performance level of the old ones. |
Post# 299397 , Reply# 12   9/22/2014 at 20:10 (3,474 days old) by ctvacman (CT)   |   | |
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A bissell pro heat 2x Hoover spin scrub wide path LS Spin scrub LS Rug doctor Now own a big green, it's performed far better than any other machine I've tried. Of course it's my honest unbiased opinion |
Post# 299410 , Reply# 13   9/22/2014 at 21:08 (3,474 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 299411 , Reply# 14   9/22/2014 at 21:17 (3,474 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 299419 , Reply# 16   9/22/2014 at 22:31 (3,474 days old) by marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 299593 , Reply# 17   9/24/2014 at 16:45 (3,472 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 299656 , Reply# 18   9/24/2014 at 22:57 (3,472 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 299659 , Reply# 19   9/24/2014 at 23:02 (3,472 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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To the SteamVac! We've had the basic model we bought at Kohls for years, it's never had a single malfunction in it's life! The only issue we had is the water-line to the hose had It's plastic connector break, but I'm not even sure that was the Hoover's fault!
I like my Rug-Renovator for refreshing carpets, but the SteamVac is the deep-cleaner! |
Post# 299706 , Reply# 22   9/25/2014 at 12:17 (3,472 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 299731 , Reply# 23   9/25/2014 at 15:43 (3,472 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 299867 , Reply# 25   9/26/2014 at 17:32 (3,470 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Don't go for the Platinum Collection or MaxExtract Pressure Pro! Plastic on those are VERY fragile; & fall apart within less than a year.
I have a 1999 SpinScrub & still works great |
Post# 300163 , Reply# 26   9/29/2014 at 21:14 (3,467 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 300195 , Reply# 27   9/29/2014 at 22:31 (3,467 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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They're supposed to be cold-water-dunked. I sent several out to be professionally cleaned. BUT, with the "extraction", you CAN use a steamer. The rest of the carpeting here is Karastan. My room is snow white (never gets traffic :(... That HOOVER will get a lot of use before Christmas as I'm redoing that room. new paint job, I'm making Roman shades and valances, etc. The rug will get a freshening as well. That carpeting is 21 yrs old... no wear to it at all. Friends have borrowed my steamer... loved it.
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Post# 300838 , Reply# 28   10/6/2014 at 13:07 (3,461 days old) by Sanitaire (anchorage, alaska)   |   | |
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I like my rug dr. I use commercial soap from janitor supply store. My 8 gallon machine that heats the water is the best |
Post# 300900 , Reply# 29   10/6/2014 at 23:50 (3,460 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 300931 , Reply# 30   10/7/2014 at 09:49 (3,460 days old) by Dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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I have a couple Hoover SteamVacs (original version), and they work fairly well. I have used a Bissell Proheat once (while I was repairing it), and it did fairly well but didn't seem to really deep clean. The best I have used was the original Rug Doctor (Rented red version or the blue home version of the same) Excellent cleaning, large tanks, good extraction. My usual setup is- Wet carpets with Hoover (leaving the recovery tank lid loose so it won't extract the water), scrub with Electrolux B8, Refill the Hoover with clear, hot water and a cup of vinegar, then rinse/ extract the wash water. Let dry and vacuum.
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Post# 300976 , Reply# 31   10/7/2014 at 16:53 (3,459 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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My ProHeat is getting old. Always did a good job. Had to tinker with pump and jets last time, not hard. BUT THEN came the KIRBY WONDER MACHINE. To paraphase 'As God as my witness, I shall never have wet rugs again!' Thank you Scarlett. |
Post# 301005 , Reply# 32   10/8/2014 at 00:39 (3,459 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 301095 , Reply# 34   10/8/2014 at 20:29 (3,458 days old) by mr_mom (pittsburgh (PA))   |   | |
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Post# 301113 , Reply# 36   10/8/2014 at 22:48 (3,458 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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