Question 1

Does it heat the water

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Fill the water container with the hottest water I can get from the faucet, and then add a pot (about two liters) of boiled water from our hot water pot. Hasn’t had any adverse effect on the plastic or the seals, and I’ve cleaned about 2000 sq feet of carpet and one stairway… probably 3-4 days of steady work, with no problems whatsoever.

Question 2

How does this machine do with hair? No matter how much i vaccum, there is hair.  Does it get stuck in the brushes too badly?

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I have a cat so hair is a major problem for me. The Smartwash does pick up the hair and it can get stuck in the nozzle going to the dirty water tank.  The brushes will stop.  But it is fairly easy to clean both the nozzle and brushes.  It is easy to disconnect the pieces to clean.  This machine does a good job of cleaning.  Instructions are clear and easy to follow.  I do recommend that you follow the rinse instructions after using the cleaner.  It rinses the carpet to remove the cleaning solution from the rug.  All you do is remove the bottle with the cleaner solution and go over the carpet again with just clean water.

Question 3

Can I purchase any carpet shampoo to use within hoover, for example an oxy shampoo for carpet and vehicle seating and floor?

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As the other answers have already stated, the short answer is yes you can technically use any cleaning solution you'd like work this (and basically any and every other items you use). I mean, it's not like the machines know if you're using a different solution other than the brand who manufactured the machine so technically yeah you can. However, the solution that's suggested for the machine does work a little better and I like how the solution contains a quick dry formula in it so the carpets dry much faster when I've used that.

So this is not at all advised for others to try because well, like I said already, the manufacturer prefers that the same brand of cleaning solution is used, which is what I do every other time i clean my floors, but on the times in between using their brand of cleaner I make my own! I usually just use a combination of vinegar, blue dawn dish soap, peroxide and liquid fabric softener. I personally add 2 caps full of snuggle fabric softener into the actual water reservoir every single time I use it. It helps make my house smell good and keeps my carpets nice and soft too. But again, these little tips are not recommended by the manufacturer so try it at your own risk of you decide to do so.

Question 4

Can I use this machine and just rinse my carpet to get all the soap out?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can just rinse your carpet with plain water when using the Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner.

ASIN	B07DTKXTXV
Best Sellers Rank	#19,706 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #25 in Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Machines
Brand Name	Hoover
Capacity	0.5 gallons
Color	Turquoise
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (21,282)
Global Trade Identification Number	00073502045459
Included Components	2-in-1 Pet Tool, 8 ft Hose, Accessory Storage Bag, Carpet Solution, Stair Tool
Item Dimensions D x W x H	18.9"D x 13"W x 43.5"H
Item Type Name	Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner with Storage Mat
Item Weight	18.5 pounds
Manufacturer	Hoover
Model Name	Smartwash
Model Number	FH52000
Number of Items	1
Part Number	FH520000
Power Source	Corded Electric
Style	SmartWash
UPC	073502045459
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	5 Year Warranty

Hoover SmartWash+ Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine

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