Review Of Hoover Carpet Shampooer
by Rachel
I was shopping around for a Carpet Shampooer, when I stumbled upon the Hoover SteamVac Carpet Shampooer, model number F5810. What prompted me to purchase this Hoover SteamVac Carpet Shampooer was the price of the unit. The second feature I love is, with this unit being no bigger then my upright vacuum, I can store the shampooer in my closet without sacrificing any space.
Hoover SteamVac Carpet Shampooer Model F5810
Hoover F5810 Carpet Shampooer Steam Vacuum Extractor SteamVac
This carpet shampooer is equipped with dual tanks, the top tank is for your cleaning solution, the bottom tank is for the extracted dirty water. The Hoover SteamVac carpet cleaner has an convenient on/off switch, and handle release, which is turned on with the touch of my toe. The cleaning solution control switch is located on the handle, and is activated with a push of my finger, giving me easier control how much solution is distributed onto the carpet.
The cleaning solution tank is easy to remove, one push down on the lever on top of the tank, it will then lean forward to be lifted out. The tank will snap back into place, once filled with cleaning solution and hot tap water, with one push. The extraction tank removes by flipping outward two levers on each side of the unit. There is no fighting with latches to remove the lid, you just pull up on the tab, and lift off for easy tank cleaning. This unit does not come with a upholstery wand, but does have a removable panel on the extraction tank if I decide to buy the wand at a later time.
Another great feature of this Hoover SteamVac Carpet Shampooer is the extra long 20 foot power cord. With this longer cord, I am able to steam clean my entire living room, and hallways without having to unplug the unit, and replug it into an outlet in the next room.
The Hoover SteamVac Carpet Shampooer has a cleaning track of 11 1/2 inches, giving me a wide cleaning path. The top of the base on the shampooer is clear, allowing me to view the suction power as the dirty water is extracted up into the tank. The water extraction works in both directions of forward and reverse, there is no additional turning of a switch for reverse suction.
I honestly did not expect much out of this unit, being it was not the top of the line carpet shampooer that Hoover has to offer, but I am very happy with the power of extraction, and the ability to get my high traffic areas clean again. I love everything about the Hoover SteamVac Carpet Shampooer model number F5810, and would recommend it to someone who is in the market for a carpet shampooer.
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Buying The Best Carpet Shampooer For Home Use
by EileenA home carpet shampooer can help extend the life of your carpet for less than the cost of professional cleanings. Home models vary widely in price and features, however, so it’s important to pick the right model for your needs.
The first thing to consider is how often you will use the shampooer. If you only plan to shampoo your carpets once or twice a year, a less expensive model may be sufficient. Manufacturers such as Hoover and Bissell have several models widely available for less than $200 – less than the cost of a single professional cleaning in many cases.
However, if you need frequent cleanings, you may want to spend more on a sturdier model. Top-of-the-line brands, such as Kirby, can cost thousands of dollars, but are built for more heavy use. A homeowner with dogs, children and white carpet may find that investing in a top-tier system saves money in the long run over smaller, less durable models.
Shampooers use water to clean, so consider how the machine handles water. Some models attach to a faucet, providing a continuous source of clean water to the machine. However, this means the machine is tethered to the faucet, so you can only clean as far as the cord length.
Other types have both clean and dirty water tanks attached to the machine, meaning it can be used wherever you carry it. However, the clean water tank must be refilled and the dirty water tank emptied as you clean, so a self-contained model will mean stops to service the tanks. The smaller the tanks, the lighter the machine since less water is being carried around, but the more stops to service the tanks.
Test the weight of the machine, since you will be carrying it around, but remember that it will also have water in it when in use, adding to the weight. And consider where you will be using it. If you have to maneuver it up and down stairs, a lighter model may be preferable.
The most effective shampooers have brushes. Brushes work with the water and shampoo to loosen the dirt to make it easier for the machine to vacuum it up. Rotating brushes provide deeper cleaning, but they can be harder on carpet fibers than fixed brushes, so they can wear out carpet faster.
Many models also include extra accessories, such as for cleaning upholstery or stairs that increase the usability and value of the machine.
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Review Of Bissell Carpet Shampooer
by RyanWhen you have a big family like mine you will find that the carpet is a magnet for every drink and plate of food that is served throughout the day. Though we observe a no shoes in the house policy, my carpet is always dirty and badly stained. After paying for a professional cleaning several times year and not getting great results I finally decided to bite the bullet and purchase a do it your self cleaner.
I priced the different models at my local Target and Wal-Mart and finally settled on the Bissell Carpet Shampooer. It felt like an expensive purchase to me but compared to other models, it was a good deal. Plus if you figure I would get my carpet professionally done twice a year and pay $125.00 each time, my Bissell will pay for itself in just one year.
Bissell Carpet Shampooer
Using the shampooer seemed like a daunting task at first but I was very pleasantly surprised that it was a lot easier than I had thought it would be. Add water, detergent and you are ready to begin. Ten rows of cleaning bristles and a water heating button offer a deep cleaning and great stain removal. If I used cool water only I don’t think I would have had such great results.
There is an assortment of hand tools that will help you with hard to reach areas such as the stairs and corners. With the attachments you can also do your couches, chairs and even mattresses. This excited me very much, as having a 2 year old we have had a lot of accident happen on our bed so that was the first thing I washed. I used warm water and went over the stains a couple of times, the results where almost invisible stains and a nice fresh scent.
I found very few draw backs to the Bissell Carpet Shampooer. One of the issues being the size, if you have to carry it upstairs it’s pretty heavy and a bit bulkier than a regular vacuum. The other problem would be the price of the detergent. If you want to use your shampooer regularly you will have to spend quite a bit on the detergent.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase. I am now able to do my carpets once a month and that helps maintain them cleaner. The whole house feels fresher and looks more inviting and comfortable.
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Carpet Shampooer vs Carpet Steamer
by RachelThe argument over which method is better for cleaning carpets is tantamount to attending a sporting match between two competing athletes. This is one of those subjects that appear which challenges a definitive answer. Both corners have their preference and personal experience to support their claims. Basically it boils down to the person you talk to.
Carpet Shampooer
Carpet Shampooing
Most agree that only steam is classified as deep cleaning. All the others are considered “light” surface cleaning. This is because those methods are not able to remove soil and dirt deep in the pile. Do-it-yourself shampooers and even professionals sometimes leave behind large amounts of cleaning solution greatly contributing to resoiling, by literally acting as “dirt magnets.”
One do-it-yourself shampooer, however, has an inexpensive formula for making your own shampoo. Poor into a bucket 2 cups isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, 1 cup white distilled vinegar, 1 tablespoon ammonia, 1 teaspoon dish soap (bleach and alkaline free). The alcohol speeds up the drying process, while the dish soap helps engage the wetting action of the shampoo. Add three quarts hot water; mix gently, but thoroughly. Fill a spray bottle with some solution for pre-treating. Use with a rental steamer if you like.
Carpet Steamer
Steam Cleaning
Steam cleaning is also referred to as Hot or Warm Water extraction. Shaws Industries, which boasts to be the largest carpet manufacturer in the country, recommends this type of cleaning. They and other individuals warn of problems with abused and poorly maintained rental equipment, possibly responsible for over wetting and yellowing, fiber tip damage, severe resoiling, and overuse of detergents.
“Chem-Dry,” a division of The Home Depot, claims to take steam cleaning to a new level. They report that conventional steam cleaning is a thing of the past. What makes them unique is their patented hot water extraction that uses an “active” process called carbonation, allowing for deep cleaning and a rapid drying time, in about two hours. They use a truck-mounted system and a carbonating cleaner utilizing a low pressure application that creates millions of micro bubbles which lift the dirt and grime to the surface for easy extraction. Chem-Dry is safe and non toxic, uses less water with a neutral PH. They are endorsed by Shaw, Mohawk and Residential Industries.
Conclusion
In conclusion, doing one’s homework would seem to be the rule of thumb. As for professionals, cheaper is definitely not always better. Some companies have large employee turnover and/or poor technical training. Ask for references and guarantees. For the do-it-yourselfer, know what cleaning agents you’re using and how to use them and be certain the equipment used is safe and in optimum condition.
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Carpet Shampooers – How Do They Work?
by EileenAt some point in our lives we will most likely need to clean a carpet. Whether it is a small area rug or an entire household of carpet, one of the most common and effective choices of how to clean, is the carpet shampooer. Though the directions on these machines may explain how to make the carpet shampooer work they inevitably will not tell us how and why the machine does what it does, leaving us half-educated and probably frustrated in the end when the shampooer will not work as intended.
To understand the machine that most of us use to clean our homes we must understand the basic principles behind cleaning our carpets. To end up with a clean looking and feeling carpet a person must; loosen dirt from the fibers in the bottom of the carpet, move the dirt to the top of the carpet piles, and lastly remove the dirt and grime to end up with our wonderfully clean carpets.
Most carpet shampooers use a tank of cleaning solution that is directed to a row of brushes that agitate the shampoo into the carpet. Then depending on the model that is being used, the solution either must sit for a couple of hours to a couple of days, insuring the maximum absorption of dirt and must be vacuumed up or the machine will actually have a vacuum built in, and use a cleaner that will absorb the dirt and can be immediately vacuumed up.
Carpet Shamppooing
Carpet shampooers start with the chemicals that they use to clean. The shampoo must be a very foamy stable solution. The more foamy the solution the less water can be used and the faster the carpets will dry after cleaning. Due be careful though, a common misunderstanding when cleaning carpets is the amount of shampoo to be used. Most logically assume that the more shampoo used the cleaner the carpets will get, but this is not necessarily what will be achieved. With more shampoo on the carpet, then of course, there is more shampoo to remove. If too much cleaner is used then the result will be that there will a residue left on the carpet which will in turn actually attract and hold more dirt!
The most important step of carpet shampooing is insuring that all of the shampoo is removed from the carpet. With regular cleanings and the knowledge of how and why you are sure to be pleased with clean carpets for years to come.
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