Hoover SteamVac F5914-900 Steam Cleaner

Life saver!

Posted Sep 25, 2007 - I needed to buy or rent something fast because my 8 year old puked all over his bedroom carpet - Gross I know! I decided it was time to have my own, with 4 kids, a new puppy and dog and cat we could use it frequently. I did quick research, bought it and set it up within 4 hours. It did a fine job on the gross carpet!!! My other son was thrilled since they share a room! I have done the living room and dining room since and although it does not get as much dirt as a rental, it is much easier to use, makes the carpets smell better and look fluffier. I can do an area right when the last kid leaves for school and the carpet is dry before the first one comes home. Not sure where I will store it, but I will leave it handy and use it often!

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A good throw-away machine.

Posted 3 months ago - We have had two Hoover upright carpet cleaners and both have done a good job of cleaning the carpet. The first we had for several years until it began to fail and not do the job. However we picked up the new model shown here and have been very disappointed with the quality of the machine. In less than 18 months, with only three uses, the recovery tank seal failed allowing the vacuum power to escape. Even worse, the main motor housing seal failed as did the seal on the upholstery wand pump. I took the decorative plastic housing off and couldn't believe what I was seeing. I had been trying to clean my car upholstery but instead had to watch as all of the cleaning mix ran down my driveway. It does a GREAT job of cleaning, but the workmanship has deteriorated to the point that this machine is now in the disposable class. Too bad.

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follow up review after owning 3 years

Posted 1 year ago - this is a follow up from a review i wrote back in feb 07. i still have the machine and it still works quite well. still have not had to replace anything, or open it up. the brushes are stating to wear out, but thats ok. they are a magnet for pet hair and the like and get comed clean from time to time. one thing i have noticed, the speed of rotaion of the brushes has slowed down over time. this may be a reason for me to open it, but not yet. as far as im concerned this is probably the best of the bunch for the money. stick the bissel in the trash and get one of these. they work better for longer and last longer too.

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Hoover Steamvac

Posted Dec 22, 2007 - Use this product on aggregate flooring, I feel it works really well. It has worked well for frequent use. Also easy to use on carpets. I use hot water on the aggregate.

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good solid machine

Posted Feb 13, 2007 - pretty decent machine for the money. if you can't decide between the bissel proheat or this one, trust me, buy this one. I've had them both and the bissel was a waste of time. i had the bissel for 5 years before i replaced it and in that time i replaced the hose, pump, and broke various parts on it during routine use. also, no mater what i did i could not get it to spray much water on the carpet anyways. not a very robust machine. it never truely had the power to pull all the water out of the rug during a cleaning. the hoover on the other hand, i have had for just under a year and in that time has very much impressed me. it does not preheat the water like the bissel, but hot tap water is more than enough. it has great sucking power to remove the water from the carpet and the spinning brushes do a good job. this thing realy puts out a stream of water to get the job done as well. so far i have not had to open it up to fix anything, so i can't comment on the internal contruction. i loaned it to my mother in law the other day and it came back still kicking, so what does that say to you!!

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Great SteamVac

Posted Oct 14, 2005 - I have used my unit 6 times in the last 3 months, and it has worked well each time. The unit has a cleaning water tank that dipsenses cleaning solution onto the carpet, and a dirty water recovery tank that holds the vacuumed water for disposal. While this unit does not heat the water, if you boil a pot of water and add it to your cleaning tank, you can effectively increase the heat of your cleaning solution and speed the drying of your carpet from the increased evapotration during drying. The unit does blow hot air over the carpet as you vac up the water to aide the drying process. I have used it on my carpets just for general cleaning, and it worked well and left my carpets dry in about 4 hours (by following the manuals directions for cleaning). The only drwback is that it is impossible to get all of the water out of the dispensing lines following use. A little water is left on the brushes and in the line following use. Thus, you should allow the unit to dry on a solid surface(that won't be marred by water) before storage so as to prevent mold growth.

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SteamVac F5914-900 Steam Cleaner(upright)

Posted Jan 19, 2007 - I have three children, 4, 2, and 1 and carpet in my dining area. I needed a steam cleaner! I researched as best as I could on the internet before I purchased this steam cleaner. I was very please with how easy it was to assemble and use. It has powerful brushes and suction and did a great job on my carpets. They looked brand new but are 9 years old. It even pullud up the heavy traffic areas on the carpet to look as though no one had ever walked on them. It is so easy to use that I no longer get upset when I see a mess on the carpet. I know I have a cleaner that will make it vanish as if it never happened. No more scrubbing on my hands and knees then sopping up the carpet with towels then being left with one very clean spot. I can clean the entire room with very little effort and time. I couldn't be more pleased. The price was very fair for this type of equipment too.

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Excellent product

Posted Sep 9, 2005 - Received this product today and it did take me long to assemble. Very clear instructions. I didn't believe my carpet was that dirty but the Hoover machine pull up so much dirt. I like this product because it so easy to fill and empty the tanks. Also the brush are easy to take out and clean. I would recommend this product to everyone that is shopping for superior cleaner. Just order another F5914 for my Mom.

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Awesome

Posted Jan 5, 2008 - We have been renting a house for about a year now with very nice white carpet. Yes, white carpet. Even though we don't wear our shoes in the house, we have a dog and a cat and the carpet was starting to look a little dingy. We hired a pro to come and clean our carpet for about $150 and he did a less-than fair job. If I had been home at the time, I would have made him re-do it. I JUST used the Hoover SteamVac for the first time, with just very hot water, no detergent, and the carpet looks great. You should have seen the water with all of the stuff that the pro left behind. I read the other reviews before buying, and I agree with them.... buy this SteamVac. You will not be disappointed. Also, it took me longer to drive to Best Buy (20 mins away and back) than it took to put together and read the instructions. Have fun......

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Steam Vac F5914-900

Posted Jan 22, 2007 - The Hoover Steam Vac F5914-900 Steam Cleaner worked great. I am 100% satisfied with this product and would order it again. I was able to remove old stains from the carpeting in the home I recently purchased and some stains which happened since I moved there.

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Considering I have wall to wall carpeting my unit ...

Posted Apr 17, 2005 - Considering I have wall to wall carpeting my unit has survived house breaking 6 puppies (or the lack thereof) and is still running well. My unit gets used often and isn't as good as a commercial unit is it sure has been worth every penny I paid for it. I am purchasing a new one just because I want to have a back up unit.

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Great vac at a great price!

Posted Jan 13, 2006 - I'm very pleased with the Hoover F5914-900 Steam Vac. This is my first home steam cleaner. It is very easy to use. I used it to clean up pet stains and the smell and stains are long gone. The suction and scrubbing are great features.

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Great Unit, Great Power, Great Price, Great Buy!!!!

Posted Feb 25, 2007 - I have only had this unit for 3 days, but have cleaned the entire house. Man my carpet was dirty, but the Hoover did a great job and left my carpets dry in 2-3 hours. Make sure you use really HOT water, I put have boiling water. Also fill the fresh water tank 3/4 full of water then add the cleaner and top off. If not it will foam up on you...

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good for carpet cleaning

Posted Mar 21, 2007 - I have used mine for over 2 years now. The hand hose wore out quickly, but never did much of a job since it only sprayed or vacuumed. The strength of the unit is in the rotating brush heads. I am on my second set since they do wear down. As the other reviewers said--use HOT water and pre-treat. If you go slow and let the machine scrub it will do a good job.

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I LOVE MY HOOVER!!

Posted Sep 22, 2005 - I started with the 1st Hoover model many years ago. This is my 2nd one as my daughter borrowed and never returned the first. Guess she likes it as much as I do and she got hers really cheap! I have 3 dogs so I clean my carpet at least every 2 months. Does a great job on my kitchen floor too. The step attachment is easy to use also. Naturally, when my son borrows this unit, I'll go out and purchase the newest Hoover carpet cleaner as I probably won't be able to get the 2nd one back.

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