Review - Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Steam Cleaner - Save $$$ DIY
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- čas přidán 15. 09. 2020
- A review and operational walk through of our new Hoover steam cleaner. Once reviewed I put it to the test and see how it performs in action. The results were simply astounding!
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***1+ YEAR UPDATE*** So, after having this unit just a little over a year it began to leak, thus making it difficult to vacuum up moisture as it was leaking rinse water from the reservoir out the right edge near the floor even though the trigger was not depressed. Normally I'd dive in and fix the issue DIY style, however, this unit was purchased with an extended warranty thus we took it back to the store and received a full refund less the price of the extended warranty ($35). Since the "Elite Pet" version is now no longer sold we went with another Hoover that is similar sans the drying element which cost less. We picked up the “Power Scrub Deluxe” version including yet another extended warranty at no out of pocket cost to us. I am guessing that it too will more than likely fail in a year or so as most items aren’t quality made anymore, but we'll see.
***FINAL THOUGHTS*** Normally, I don’t subscribe to extended warranties for most things. However, my best advice to anyone who is looking at a Hoover product like this or similar is to purchase the extended warranty or consider something else altogether. With some of the previous comments received for this video, and the “not if, but when” it breaks scenario, you'll only be out a small (let's call it a rental) fee, not the total cost for the entire unit itself. No burden of repairing the unit yourself or possible disappointment that the manufacturer’s replacement parts could become obsolete either.
Could you tell me why the machine want start up
Im suspecting the pump for the hose attachment broke. They honestly should have just used an electric vibratory pump instead of that cheap plastic pump. Whats even more stupid is that a vibratory pump will cost around 20 dollars versus the plastic turbine pump costs 70 dollars for some plastic, metal and a gasket
Also I am wondering, have things been good with your Powerscrub Deluxe?
@diymakerdan ^^I am also wondering what results you got since getting the deluxe. Great video overall though, with a actual dirty carpet comparison. I also saw someone using a solution to keep the foam down when it goes inside the tank so it doesnt fill up so fast.
@@woahza4194 The deluxe seems to clean about the same compared to the pet plus version. It's still holding up but we haven't used it as of late.
The production value here is much better than I expected when I searched up this cleaner. I was just looking for directions on assembly haha
There're only 2 screws that you'd need to put in, to secure the handle and assemble this lovely machine!
Good stuff, man. We bought one of these 5-6 years ago, and I needed a refresher - thanks!
Pour the dirty water down the toilet to avoid drain clogs in the sink.
I dump a 0z dirty water in my ex shampoo bottle shhh lol
Drop it in the backyard so you don't crack the toilet with that hot water and chemicals!
Just bought one. Great video. Thanks for all the tips.
The thought they put just into the bag with a hook and the netting for moisture shows they have people who know what they are talking about when designing their product. Gonna buy this for sure for the attention detail.
Very helpful, thank you. My last hoover carpet cleaner's water reservoir had a handle like a bucket, so the handle broke. The handle on this carpet cleaner however is stationery, so no worries about it breaking.
Very thorough review/demo! I appreciate it!
I finally bought one and this was super helpful!! Thank you!
Great video! I have this machine. You gave me some good tips! Thank you.
Thanks my guy YOU JUST GAVE ME CONFIRMATION ON WHICH CARPET CLEANER TO GET.
THANKS AND GREAT VIDEO
Glad I could help.
Just one thing about Hoover’s SpinScrub brushes the parts tay makes the spinning action using a turbine mechanism. This turbine has cheap parts and it starts rusting as soon as it comes in touch with water, which could happen right after the first wash. This issue has been widely reported in Hoover's other models as well, and yet Hoover's clueless Engineering team is unable to change the design or the parts and keeps on using non-stainless steel and cheap parts which seize to operate, right after they come in contact with water and rust.
@@victorysgoodlife679 Great comment, did not know that and appreciate the tip. Hopefully this new unit will last a while, otherwise another thing for me to fix I guess (sigh). It's irritating that many big corporations chose to compromise manufacturing quality just to save them pennies per unit. In the end, we the consumer pay the price 1000 fold. My belly tells me the engineers aren't clueless at all, rather stymied by the greedy "Barbrady" like executives that would rather profit off you time and time again.
On sale right now for $160 and I'm now buying it as a xmas present. You convinced me. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the instructions doing my carpets tomorrow
You're most welcome. Try the Super clean tip (pinned in the comments) if your normal detergent isn't lifting stains fully.
Great vid. Very helpful
WANT EVEN MORE CLEANING POWER? Our indoor front door mats for shoes were badly trashed (worse than the carpet in the video). So badly, that the normal cleaning solution would not remove the stains and they looked like a lost cause after a vigorous wash/rinse. Before tossing them out I tried spraying some Super Clean on them (full strength), let sit for 5-10min, then did 2x rinse setting on them (1st rinse is really a wash with the Super Clean) and was astounded. They look just like new again!!! I could even detect that "new carpet smell" towards the end it worked so well.
Is Super Clean a Hoover product?
@@julietteyork3721 no
I just did my daughters room after she left for college. A good unit, took two days, 1/2 room each day. I had to go very slow to get up the dirt. Bought a carpet stain cleaner for some stubborn stains. I think these things are best if you use them at least one a year to keep the room clean. I wish I had bought the extended warranty but darn!. I used the hoover chemicals and the,y worked well except for the stubborn stain (paint).
Just an FYI or correction, this is not a “Steam” cleaner, it’s a shampooer basically just a mix of water and detergent.
I've had 2 Bissels break in less than 3 years. I'm gonna get this one.
Awesome video! Thank you
Thanks a lot for this
Thanks for the informative video! Do you know what the trigger button in the handle does?
THANK YOU. I’m boarding a dog and he peed in the carpet luckily his owner has one of these vacuums and I wanted to see if I was doing it correctly
For pee I'd use something like Urine Off as the cleaning solution first so you dont set the stain.
That was a good video hope you’re still making videos. Started my channel a few years ago.
Great video!
Looks great
Can’t beat this vacuum
When u r cleaning n rinsing r u pressing that button on the handle??
Damn good I watched this this the first time I'm ever steam cleaning a rug or even cleaning a rug it's nice to know I can man handle that machine
Do you know if the squeegee attachment for hard floors fits this model?
What make the carpet cleaner want start up
Can u use carpet cleaners like this on shaggy carpet
Looks good
Someone gifted us with this unit. How wet is the carpet after the rinsing? Thanks.
Hi
I have same Hoover but today did not vacuum the dirty water while I’m cleaning … the storage of the dirty water is dry ! Do you now what can I do ?
Thanks
Yes, It's very easy to clean the carpet
Ok I’m using this to try and clean the carpet in my sisters room and I feel like I’m doing it wrong and my mom is going to be super mad if I mess it up help
i brought one i had it for a year and i used it about four times, when i recently tried to used it, it started to smoke and smell like rubber burning, i wonder why
Because they're consumer grade junk, not meant to last like a solid commercial machine that would cost 5x as much. We have a Hoover vacuum, and while it still works, I can't tell you how many plastic bits have broken off. If you figure it costs $200 to have a carpet guy come in (or more), this thing pays for itself in 1 use. If you got 4 uses out of it, you're way ahead of the game.
Thanks
Is it actually a steamer? Some of these are just heating the water for the shampoo but it’s not actually a steamer. Such as the bissel pet pro. Do you know the temp for the water at least? Because 145+ is needed for things like larvae from pet parasites.
No, it is just their marketing hype, and as hot as your faucet dispenses.
What solution did you use? It looks foamy.
The very first time I show the bucket extraction I believe we had already dumped some excess water off as the float was popping up. That is why the first bucket shown looks more foamy than normal.
@@diymakerdan , Ah I see, Some tips would be try Rug Doctor Oxy Steam solution, its more concentrated and foams less. For tough stains mix some carpet solution in a pump sprayer or spray bottle and spray the soiled areas. It will make cleaning easier.
mines work this great also
When you go to rinse mode, do you have to engage the trigger ?
Yes
Why is no one talking abt the castle cat tree!!! I want it so bad 😭
I’m sorry I have a question, How long did the carpet take to dry or how did you dry it?
Mostly dry within an hour but only 90-95%. We wait overnight so it is 100% dry.
I start my carpet cleaning in the morning on a nice day , when done I leave windows and doors open , fan on as well to help speed up drying . By evening they are dry -as long as you didn’t saturate them . Be sure to empty the gross water in toilet not sink -hair, debris, or pet mess is something I don’t want to clean the sink after !
Hi would you recommend this to clean couches also ?
While I didn't get a chance to demonstrate it (or even use it to date) there was a separate hose attachment included that hooked up to it for cleaning items like that.
I have a portable Bissell machine that I use for stairs and car upholstery, floor mats and carpet. I've gotten years of use out of it but it's at the end of life, and it never really sucked very well, but it did the job. This thing sucks like crazy, so I assume it would work well for fabric sofas. That's what the attachment is for.
Was it easy to clean after use?
I stop after dumping the bucket out.
Is that the rinse cycle? Too much foam lol I hope u rinsed after
EDIT- oops commented too soon hah LOVE THIS it’s between this and the bissel 2x revolution for me
Me too, did you decide on one??
@@fusioncrane8556 haven’t gotten yet lol been soooo busy but I think the bissel
It is
@OneDayAfterAnother oh really? I didn’t think it sucked up as much
@OneDayAfterAnother wow thanks for the info I def will take into considera
alot of people make the mistake to fill deturgent side up but your only suppost to put about 40 ml in them
And your reason for that would be?
There is a small fill line, but its hard to see on the canister.
I'm sure this is all covered in the manual, that most people never read.
Dude you should have a Amazon link tj this thing where you get a small % cause dayyym. You just sold one of these hahaha.
How long does it take to completely dry?
About 2 days.
I heard 5 hours
Hot tip with this cleaner hot hot water is key
A hot tip indeed! Completely agree!
Dumb question. Can you walk over it?
Once done carpet can be walked on but we keep that to a minimum until it is fully dried.
Not a tumor!
You have to move slow to achieve maximum cleaning
Ripped up & thrown out lol, you should see the carpet in my apartment, and we have only been living here 3 years
Haha!, I may just do hardwood or laminate when it comes time to redo the floors. Between us and the pets the carpet takes quite a beating on a regular basis.
Good video, might pour dirty water into the toilet instead of the sink. Might clog the sink with hair.
Drop it in the backyard. You might crack the toilet with that hot water and chemicals!
😃 : GREAT JOB!.... Additional ' stain fighter ' pre-treatment should remove those difficult too clean areas. My apartment carpet is even older and in much worse shape. I have a similar but different brand of carpet cleaner. However, I'm expecting no less than excellent results than Yourself. Best Regards! "
For carpet that is in worse shape you may want to try full strength Super Clean as the detergent in the machine instead. Nothing we have tried pre-treats or removes stains better than SC. It works so well that's all we will be using from now on.
@@diymakerdan Nice video Dan,, thanks Is there any difference about buying Hoover carpet cleaning solutions or genetic carpet cleaning solutions...I find Hoover price is super expensive.
@@diymakerdan
What is SC?
@@skinnydee1886 Super Clean, a cleaner that comes in a purple bottle/jug.
@@diymakerdan
Omg! I've that 🤣🤣🤣
It IS in a dark purple bottle; I bought the one in the spray bottle at Canadian Tire when I was cleaning my bathroom tile.
Thank you 😊
Dirty water should be dumped outside not on the sink C’on???😳😱
Just got this for 60
Where was it for 60 bucks?
@@QUEENLOLATV offer up
$190 at Costco. I want to buy one but with tax, it's well over $200. Not fair that some people can find them under $100. The great Canadian consumer rape.
I watched your video and and went out and bought the Elite to replace my 1980's Hoover SteamVac which has a motor that is getting noisy. Elite is Absolute toy junk! Puts down less liquid and picks up very poorly. Rubbing my palm on carpet after several dry passes palm is shiny wet. If I go over the same spot with the old unit I can see it pulling water out and recovery tank has as much in it as new unit. Elite has 2.1 more Amp draw. Yes tank is positioned correctly and closed properly. Called Hoover and went through all the steps on the phone and no improvement. I bought as same rotary brushes as original. Very Disappointed in Hoover and your review. Took it back withing 2 hours for refund. Now I have to see if I can get at motor in Steamvac to oil bearings.
@Joshua Hollenbeck take it back... seems obvious. and if you cant, then dont buy shit you cant return if it doesnt work... just sayin..
@Joshua Hollenbeck - How is it a waste of good money when you can get a full refund? It's a waste of your time at most.
I have one and haven't used it that much at all. I don't recommend it for the price. I only used the hose twice and it started leaking on me. There are no replacement parts available. You are out of luck and just have to but another one. I called Hoover, but they sId they couldn't do anything for me. Now I'm searching for a new one. I'm not spending the same amount of money this time. I'm going cheaper and buying the extended warranty. I've bought Bissell in the past and hated the brand and performance.
Maybe renting one could be more cost effective in your case. Personally, I wouldn't buy that help line jazz your S.O.L. without doing my own investigation into what the break/fix issue is.
Leaky areas might just need new O-rings. Not sure how this one is built and where they leak.
Buy rotovac machines. These hoover machines house toys
At $2 grand??? Not disputing the quality, but at that price I'd rather invest in buying new carpet instead. The Hoover might be a toy to you but as the video shows it did the job extremely well. Doubtful it would hold up for the long haul like a commercial unit but I don't clean carpets for a living.
DIY Maker Dan right lol if we had that much money to blow we’d have it professionally done
You're a genius. I suppose I should buy a Rolls Royce to go to the grocery store too?
This is old but.. people should know there really is NO difference between the higher elite one. Both use the same motor same amps blah blah. Other then different looking dials and one that cuts the water use by 1/2.. its NOT worth the money
Agreed, we now have a newer model and it works just the same. Worth the money only if purchased with an extended warranty, as one will most likely utilize it.
Put dirty water down toilet 😀
Too much talking!
Too many cats.