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Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner FH52000 Turquoise
Last Updated: April 28, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Cleaning
361carpet cleaner, cleaner, carpets, easy to use, hoover
+98%
-2%
" ... It was easy to put together and cleans our carpets like a dream. ... Far superior over our last carpet cleaner. ... "
" ... This cleaner is awesome! ... I have a home based business, heavy traffic areas as well as children and this machine is so easy to use took so much dirt of the carpet I was horrified 🤣! ... I definitely recommend this machine instead of paying someone to do your carpets because it's easy to use you can get the kids to do it😉! ... It also comes with a small bottle of solution for pet cleaning. ... "
" ... Carpet cleaning was close to $400 a pop. ... It’s easy to carry up the stairs with the water containers empty or removed. ... It is easy to completely clean out the brushes and the various parts without having to suck up a puddle which was how the old one worked (didn’t). ... "
" ... This is a great carpet cleaner for people with shedding pets. ... The cleaning is superb, and while it doesn't have a sprayer you can just go over a spot again. ... It does a great job on extra plush carpets. ... "
" ... You can see the carpet fibers pull up like new after use, we used a friend's carpet cleaner and it was ok, but this one really gets in the carpet. ... It makes the drying time so much quicker, and allows us to still use the room that was cleaned without feeling like we stee walking on a soaked floor. ... "
" ... This is like pulling out the vacuum cleaner, I literally feel like I could carpet clean every day if I had to with no stress! ... These three things I do will help my cleaner last longer! ... "
" ... I read reviews about the Hoover and wow, so glad i got this: forward sprays, back up vacuums the spray. ... Auto-dispenses cleaning fluid and water. ... "
" ... He liked the ease, the quality, the cleaning and the efficiency. ... "
Ease of Use
136easy, easy to clean, easy to assemble, machine, easier
+100%
" ... Easy to use and does a great job ... "
" ... It's pretty easy to see if it's not locked in and correct it quickly before continuing. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... it is much lighter and easier to use. ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble, easy to use, easy to clean afterwards. ... "
" ... Easy to use and does a great job ... "
" ... This is so easy to use and to clean after use. ... "
" ... It is everything it says -- super easy to use with absolutely amazing results. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
113easy to use, easy to clean, cleaning, cleans, brushes
+99%
" ... Does an exceptional job at cleaning. ... "
" ... Easy to take apart yo clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean! ... "
" ... The ease of cleaning the brushes is the best. ... "
" ... The entire thing comes apart for ease of cleaning. ... "
" ... Easy to handle and take apart for cleaning. ... "
" ... This is the best cleaning one yet. ... Easy to use,quick clean up and rinse of the brushes after each use Keep it running and looking Like New. ... "
" ... it cleans so good and stays clean for months and so easy to use you can clean the brushes they come out so it’s easy meets all my expections ... "
Drying
76carpet, drying, wash, dries, dry only button
+89%
-11%
" ... With this cleaners dry mode, it only takes three hours for the carpet to dry completely. ... "
" ... Ease - the forward, wash- backward, dry is pretty cool. ... Convenience- the dry only option allows you to simply use a forward/back normal vacuuming motion to draw up water ... "
" ... It's simple to use due to the automatic switching between washing and drying the carpet, and the dry-only mode is the key to success. ... "
" ... Push forward to wash carpet & pull back to dry. ... "
" ... The drying feature is a nice added bonus, especially the dry only button. ... "
" ... i love the drying feature. ... "
" ... washing moving forward/drying moving backwards plus the ability to dry only is very good ... "
" ... The automatic wash and dry function makes deep cleaning a breeze. ... "
Washer Dryer
53carpet, drying, wash, rinse, dry only feature
+89%
-11%
" ... It dries the carpet automatically when you pull the machine backwards. ... Allows you to rinse the carpet and set the machine to dry only. ... "
" ... I love the option to dry the carpet after shampooing and this a very good product. ... "
" ... Being able to go over the carpets in dry only allowed my carpet to dry MUCH faster than with my rug Doctor. ... "
" ... The drying feature is a nice added bonus, especially the dry only button. ... "
" ... I ran the dry option extra over everything and it took no time for the carpet to be dry. ... "
" ... I really enjoy that you don't have to fuss with a trigger to go from wash to dry and love even more that I don't have to hassle with measuring out the detergent. ... "
" ... When you are extracting, the indicator will say “dry”. ... Let it all dry before storing and it will be ready. ... "
" ... The only drying option is great. ... "
Capacity
36carpet, living room, room, rooms, rug
+97%
-3%
" ... Did 5 nice rooms and set of stairs and going to try my car next. ... "
" ... We are a family of 3 during the week, and 4 on the weekends. ... "
" ... He peed on my bed (like a full days worth of pee) and he had diarrhea in 3 spots on my floor. ... I got a new kitten 6 months ago and ever since she’s been using a particular spot in my living room as her personal litter box. ... "
" ... End of couch and threshold to dining room are high traffic, high soil. ... "
" ... I use this on office & home carpets. ... "
" ... We have white carpets all throughout our house, and even in the dining room. ... I can’t wait to do the rest of the house! ... "
" ... I have a 3 year old son with carpet in his bedroom. ... "
" ... I just used the unit on my living room rug today and it works great. ... "
Suction
34suction, cleaner, carpet, hoover, hair
+94%
-6%
" ... The suction is so efficient that I wouldn't let small dogs or children get close. ... "
" ... It was almost more valuable to me than my vacuum. ... "
" ... It has great suction with twin spinning brush rods that embarrass most vacuums. ... "
" ... It seemed to have a pretty good suction because it appeared to lift more then my previous cleaner ever did. ... "
" ... While Hoover vacuum cleaners aren't always the best, I was happy with the results of this carpet cleaner. ... especially after vacuuming. ... "
" ... Great suction and i love how it dries the carpet with head. ... "
" ... I was amazed how much dog hair was still coming out of the Hoover vacuum. ... I love this vacuum cleaner. ... "
" ... Vacuum first, then use this cleaner. ... "
Water Usage
30dirty, tank, fill, soap, clean water tank
+70%
-30%
" ... Auto-dispenses cleaning fluid and water. ... "
" ... Easy to fill with water. ... Can fill with water at the sink or by pouring from a gallon jug at top without having to disassemble. ... "
" ... Less water on carpet and use way less solution. ... "
" ... you will be making multiple multiple trips to empty out and fill up the water. ... "
" ... Can tell it was working by the dirty water that it collected. ... "
" ... I love that there are separate containers for clean and dirty water. ... "
" ... No more measuring how much solution to add to the clean water tank and potentially wasting your solution if you don't use the entire tank! ... The clean water and dirty water tanks remove very easily for emptying and cleaning. ... "
" ... Rinse with water only perpendicular to your cleaning path ... "
Price
29money, worth every penny, totally worth, machine, 200
+93%
-7%
" ... This one is the very best and the best value. ... "
" ... Best buy for your money and Well Worth the price! ... "
" ... Best 200 dollar spend on this great machine! ... "
" ... Especially for the price. ... "
" ... Best money spent can’t wait to do the rest of the house ... "
" ... This product is worth the money! ... "
" ... Worth every dollar! ... "
" ... all in all, this is a worthy purchase and the price isn't too bad. ... "
Product Reliability
24hoover, stopped working, months, machine, ago
+58%
-42%
" ... hope it keeps working. ... "
" ... Not sure how long it will last. ... "
" ... Don’t hesitate like i did and compare prices like i did for weeks. ... "
" ... Ok so I actually bought this like a month ago, and it's been sitting in the box because I DREADED pulling it all out - trying to figure out where the pieces go, cleaning it after use, how heavy it may be . ... "
" ... Have owned and used these machines for many years. ... "
" ... We had a 10-year-old cleaner that had seen its last days and had not been working well. ... "
" ... I have used the Hoover line of shampooers for YEARS! ... "
" ... !I will update in a couple months hopefully I’ll still be in love 😍 ... "
Overall performance
23performance, machine, smartwash, easy to use, slow
+100%
" ... Did a pretty good job wow impressed ... "
" ... Absolutely the easiest to use and does a fantastic job. ... "
" ... Great machine, does the job and recommend it. ... "
" ... I think it did a pretty rocking job. ... "
" ... This machine did a great job. ... It did a very good job. ... "
" ... Very pleased with performance! ... "
" ... I’m certainly not disappointed in performance. ... "
" ... Overall the performance is phenomenal. ... "
Setup
21instructions, easy to use, easy, follow, cleanup
+100%
" ... Ease of use is top notch, really don't need instructions because every part clearly marked for what it is for and what to put in that particular place. ... "
" ... First, assembly is simple. ... "
" ... Happy to report that after following the instructions assembly and how to use it. ... "
" ... Unit works quite well and is easy to assemble. ... "
" ... This machine was so easy to assemble (pop the handle on) and easier than the old machine to cleanup afterwards. ... "
" ... I am a senior and found the instructions easy to follow. ... "
" ... It is super easy to assemble. ... "
" ... The tools are easy to connect and use. ... "
Storage
19solution, container, shampoo, hose, compartments
+84%
-16%
" ... Also what's great is there is an individual compartment for cleaner and you aren't pouring it in and wasting it! ... "
" ... It was getting stuff from spills that had settled in the bottom of the foam in the seats. ... "
" ... I have used a variety of carpet cleaners including the big bulky store rentals. ... "
" ... Each compartment is so easy to remove and clean. ... "
" ... To assemble, you just take the top handle out of the box and snap it on the machine. ... "
" ... Use the concentrated detergent in the detergent bottle. ... of detergent from the gallon I bought. ... "
" ... Also love the capacity of dismantling the front and able to clean the Rolland all the items. ... "
" ... We're now on our 3rd LARGE bottle of the pet shampoo. ... "
Washing
18carpet, washing, soap, rinse, detergent
+94%
-6%
" ... I love the wash/dry feature. ... "
" ... And the most amazing thing is, I just had to rinse them! ... "
" ... I waited about 30 min to do the last wash just to let the chemicals do their work on the carpet. ... "
" ... It uses hardly any cleaning detergent. ... I love the wash, rinse, dry feature. ... "
" ... Use the concentrated detergent in the detergent bottle. ... This is why I didn’t run out of detergent. ... "
" ... I am thrilled with how well the Smart Wash cleans and is easy to operate. ... I can't comment on how long of life the Smart Wash Hoover will have, but for now, I like the Smart Wash over the Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe. ... "
" ... I was amazed (and a little grossed out, truth be told) at how much sludge was in the machine after just doing one washing pass. ... "
" ... If you remove the separate soap container, you can use the machine to rinse the carpet to remove soap residue. ... "
Build Quality
17plastic, handle, wheels, brushes, pull
+41%
-59%
" ... Broke in less than a year. ... "
" ... However, the first unit I received broke after 2-3 uses. ... "
" ... Down side: there is a lot of thin plastic. ... "
" ... The first one was perfect until a little plastic peice fell off during my first use. ... "
" ... Worked for 3 weeks then broke. ... "
" ... Seemed OK the 1st time we used it, but the belt broke the 2nd time using it. ... "
" ... however, the only weak element seems to be the wheels which wobble noticeably. ... "
Marketplace
15hoover, photo, wish, website, tried
+87%
-13%
" ... First, Amazon Prime delivery is awesome. ... "
" ... A photo says a thousand words. ... "
" ... Amazon reviews have always been spot on for me. ... "
" ... Thank you Hoover. ... "
" ... Thank you, love the Hoover Smartwash. ... "
" ... Came in on time. ... "
" ... Amazon took it back without question. ... Highly recommend Hoover Smartwash and Amazon. ... "
" ... I just received this today. ... "
Water Resistance
14tank, fill, dirty, spray, dispense
+57%
-43%
" ... I just kept a few 1 gallon jugs of water handy and filled it up when needed. ... "
" ... Pop off all parts and run under water. ... "
" ... Easy to fill with water. ... "
" ... Oh not to forget the amount of water it holds so less trips to fill and empty as well as the extended front that helps to reach those areas underneath the bed because its so long ! ... "
" ... you will be making multiple multiple trips to empty out and fill up the water. ... "
" ... I love the fact that there is no trigger to squeeze to dispense water and shampoo, just push forward to dispense. ... Also I love the fact that you can take the solution tank off and rinse with just water. ... "
" ... Not needing to premix solution with water is a definite plus. ... "
" ... Really like the auto mixing feature of water & solution. ... "
Fit
14tabs, seats, plastic, handle, carpet
+71%
-29%
" ... Ripping out the carpet isn't an option right now so I looked for an alternative. ... "
" ... The metal pieces pop out so you can completely dry them. ... "
" ... Pay attention to how the parts fit. ... It will click into place. ... No parts needed to be forced on as everything fit nicely. ... "
" ... Just push forward, then pull backward to suck it up. ... "
" ... It’s great for couches and I even did my car seats too. ... "
" ... The front is also low and long so it fits under furniture a couple inches. ... "
" ... Everything snaps on and off my 2 year old can run this machine. ... "
" ... Loved the way pieces went together after removing. ... "
Wash Programs
11wash, mode, rinse, dry only mode, carpet
+100%
" ... I love the dry only setting as well as how you have the option to rinse. ... "
" ... I am thrilled with how well the Smart Wash cleans and is easy to operate. ... "
" ... Now I can wash them more often!! ... "
" ... I love the wash/dry feature. ... "
" ... It pulls u forward when it’s on wash mode. ... "
" ... I do miss the 'water only (rinse) function,' but just removed the solution container (easily) to go back over areas for a 'rinse' cycle. ... "
" ... The Dry Only mode is a winner. ... "
" ... then i change to the dry mode to get it really good. ... "
Comfort
11trigger, sore, leaking, easy to use, plastic
+73%
-27%
" ... The cord is the perfect length for a large livingroom, and the handle is comfortable! ... "
" ... I will say the stair attachment is easy to use but no real good handle to grip while going thru the motions so my wrist/arm was sore the next day (I am 55 tho . ... "
" ... Tips: Go slowly. ... "
" ... It feels like it is self propelled. ... "
" ... It has a nice wide head so you can cover a lot of ground in a good amount of time. ... "
" ... It is the latest, greatest version of what I had before and everything is much more streamline and ergonomic. ... "
" ... I LOVE that there is no trigger to squeeze. ... "
" ... My carpets are on the older side as I am, but this was so easy to use and no sore shoulders! ... "
For Kids
10dog, old, son, shoes, puppy
+90%
-10%
" ... I’m so in love I hope my kids make a mess just so I can use this !!!! ... "
" ... Knowing how much money it costs I would not kid around about making this buy! ... "
" ... We have two cats, one 140 lb shedder dog, a new golden retriever puppy, and three kids. ... "
" ... Seriously, if you have carpet and have animals/children this is a great investment! ... "
" ... I have a 3 year old son with carpet in his bedroom. ... "
" ... I have kids and a dog . ... "
" ... Gave to my daughter in-law she absolutely loves it so far ... "
" ... It's like Hoover got into the mind of a busy mother of three kids ( all 6 years and younger!) ... "
Delivery
10arrived, week, today, hour, delivered
+100%
" ... Came in on time. ... "
" ... This was deliverd about an hour ago. ... here are the results 1 hour after delivery. ... "
" ... Arrived one week early! ... "
" ... Received in good condition. ... "
" ... I was so excited I had it delivered the same day. ... "
" ... I just received this today. ... "
" ... It arrived within 1-2 days after i ordered it. ... "
" ... The delivery was super fast really impressed with it love it .Will recommend to friends and family. ... "
Weight
10light, handle, use, machine, easy
+90%
-10%
" ... Light weight and does a great job in cleaning. ... "
" ... Light weight and powerful machine ... "
" ... It's light weight enough to handle easily but heavy duty enough for the carpet. ... "
" ... And lastly it's so light weight and the solution is ready to use no mixing the machine does it for you. ... "
" ... It works great, it is so lite weight and easy to handle compared to my old one. ... "
" ... Light weight which is a big plus for me. ... "
" ... Light weight easy to use and someone in 80’s or 90’s can handle. ... "
" ... Light weight--can easily pull the hair and lint from the brushes as the brush cover lifts right off. ... "
Floors
9used, stair, update, since, hose
+89%
-11%
" ... The hose is long enough to go halfway up and halfway down the stairs. ... "
" ... It has concrete floors that aren't highly polished. ... "
" ... Much to my surprise, this Hoover worked extremely well and even on the carpeting on our stairs going up to the second floor. ... "
" ... It does work on wood floors very well. ... "
" ... The stair tool works as good as the rentals as well. ... "
" ... My unit came with the hose and an attachment for stairs. ... "
" ... Update: I have used it since the stair-dropping incident, and it worked like nothing had ever happened. ... "
Returns
9returned, refund, closed, unit, solution
+22%
-78%
" ... until 35 days after purchase and out of paid return. ... "
" ... It’s too dirty to return and I threw out the box😑 ... "
" ... I returned mine. ... "
" ... Since I bought it in Dec 2018, the option to return/refund is no longer available and I can't figure out where/how to contact the seller or manufacturer, etc. ... "
" ... My return time just expired. ... "
" ... I will return and get a cleaner with a trigger button. ... "
Features
9features, feature, solution, smart, dispenser
+100%
" ... This machine is very light and it really is smart! ... "
" ... This unit is light and powerful. ... "
" ... It’s a light Burber. ... "
" ... Would also like a drying/heating feature but I chose this one over one with that feature because of the cool features this one has!!! ... "
" ... I wasn't sure if I'd like the automatic feature, as I wasn't sure how it would work compared to how I used my old machine, but in practical use it has been great and requires less thought. ... "
" ... After reading all the specs, features and reviews, I decided to buy it, and it was the best decision I made, it works amazingly well, I love the automatic cleaning solution dispenser, in the past with previous carpet cleaner, after I thought I was done cleaning, just to realized that I forgot to press the cleaning solution dispenser and I had to it all over and it was time consuming, it has long bristles so it really removes stains and leaves the carpet feeling soft and looking new. ... "
" ... I can't say enough about the smart features on this machine. ... "
Design
9new, look, carpet, feel, brand
+100%
" ... The design makes it simple to operate. ... "
" ... Don't know about durability yet, but it looks solid. ... "
" ... Really, my carpet looks great. ... "
" ... Looks like new! ... "
" ... It is a black and white difference! ... "
" ... It feels like it is self propelled. ... "
" ... There's a very noticeable difference in the look and feel of my carpet now. ... "
" ... Looks brand new! ... "
Size
8heavy, easy to use, lightweight, carry, bulky
+88%
-13%
" ... Great size, easy to use, and handled like a charm! ... "
" ... It’s great for couches and I even did my car seats too. ... "
" ... Otherwise easy to use and I don't think it is too heavy. ... "
" ... it is much lighter and easier to use. ... "
" ... Let me tell you don't let size fool you. ... "
" ... Light and so easy to use - WAY better than bulky rentals. ... "
" ... It works great, it is so lite weight and easy to handle compared to my old one. ... "
Cables
7wrap, wish the cord, short, longer, little longer
+57%
-43%
" ... The cord is the perfect length for a large livingroom, and the handle is comfortable! ... "
" ... I saw some reviews that said the cord was too short, but I felt like it is a good length. ... "
" ... It would be nice if the cord was longer, however its manageable. ... "
" ... It has a long power cord. ... "
Door
42, one, home, front door, came
+75%
-25%
" ... As the 2 rooms were adjoined by a door way, we moved furniture from one to the other. ... "
" ... I have kids who dont know how to wipe their feet at the door and a fireplace which contribited to the stains. ... "
" ... I highly recommend it and it was at my door with in 3 days from when I ordered it ... "
User Manual
3made, extra
+100%
" ... It was worth the extra money as compared to the less expensive model that made your work very manual. ... "
" ... Read the manual as it has tips on usage. ... "
" ... It's made very well and I didn't have to pay 40 dollars extra for the complete manual like with the old Bissell. ... "
Controls
3push, water, sucks, dirty, mess
+33%
-67%
" ... No button to push to dispense fluids, it sucks dirty water out HARD! ... "
Pedometer
3stair, extra, step
+100%
" ... Since I am kind of OCD, this little extra step doesn't really bother me. ... "
" ... O extra steps. ... "
" ... The stair tool works as good as the rentals as well. ... "
Picture Quality
3picture, photos, difference, using, tried
+100%
" ... I choose this product becuse it was the easiest one to clean after using and yes you can see the pictures I have attached it is so easy to clean after using. ... "
" ... This picture was taken after our two puppies scattered a plant all over our living room. ... "
" ... After working for about 40 minutes, I took some more photos, the difference was remarkable. ... "
Cable Length
3short, wish the cord, longer, little longer, little
+67%
-33%
" ... I saw some reviews that said the cord was too short, but I felt like it is a good length. ... "
" ... It has a long power cord. ... "
Product As Described
3wish, tried, taken, show, difference
+100%
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... A photo says a thousand words. ... "
" ... Works well as advertised. ... "
Heating
3one, force
+67%
-33%
" ... I haven't tried the heat force option yet. ... "
" ... Love the heat system. ... "
Network
3need, house, used, rooms, basement
+67%
-33%
" ... For my house I need to unplug more often. ... "
" ... I shampooed my entire basement floor, which is used quite often and was in need of a refresh. ... "
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Size: 2 meters