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Customer Reviews of Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.
Customer Rating:  Summary: Great Little Spot Cleaner! Comment: I absolutely LOVE this product! We had also bought this after completely destroying a previous Hoover that we worked to pieces. I have four cats and two of them are very senior. I will use this Hoover Jr daily on our white berber carpet in the house for little spots. With hot water and soap (we use the Rug Doctor Oxy Clean or the Rug Doctor odor remover) this Hoover will be a life saver for you. Also, the nozzle/handle does not end up hurting items you clean so that is a big plus. Yes, there is some noise with it, but all in all-excellent product! Customer Rating:  Summary: Cumbersome Pain Comment: Bissell 14005 Little Green verses Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr. I've used both of these mini shampooers and was not entirely satisfied with either, but I preferred the Bissell's Little Green over Hoover's Steamvac Jr. and here's why: I first had the Little Green for about five years. It was a great little vac with only minor problems. The fill and empty containers are removable from the unit for convenient filling and emptying. There is a cord winder built onto the unit, the hose wraps conveniently around the unit and locks into place, and the shape and size are convenient for most applications including stairs and storage. The problems I had with the Little Green: - It would occasionally leak a bit. The water seemed to be coming from where the hose connects to the base. It was a small drip leak that was easily solved by emptying the clean water tank after each use. We used ours so frequently that I sometimes left clean water in the tank during storage to avoid wasting cleaning solution. - My biggest problem with the Little Green was the inability to completely clean the dirty water tank. I had four cats when I first bought the Little Green and eventually had four kids. The Little Green made it through a number of illnesses with us above and beyond pet accidents. The dirty water tank became filthy and unsanitary and was not designed to be dismantled for thorough cleaning. Eventually, the smell became too great and I had to dispose of the tank. I decided it was time to try a new spot shampooer - one that had a cleanable tank. That's when I decided to try the Hoover Steamvac Jr. Both the Little Green and the Hoover spray and suck reasonably well for a small machine. As far as actual cleaning quality, the two are comparable. However, I found the Hoover to be bulky and a pain and its only redeeming quality, in my opinion, was that I am able to thoroughly clean the dirty water tank. The problems I had with the Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.: - The tanks are the base of the unit and are not removable. In order to fill the clean water tank, you have to either maneuver the entire unit under the faucet and aim at a one inch hole in the portion of the unit that houses the motor, or you have to dismantle the machine and still maneuver the largest part of it under your faucet or use a bucket. - The tanks are a single bucket-style unit separated by a divider. They are not individual parts. When you dump the dirty water, if you have the unit fully assembled, the clean water will slosh around. If you dismantle the machine to empty it, you will also be emptying the clean water tank. - The top portion that houses the motor also has a filter that sits down in the dirty water tank, so if you dismantle the machine to fill or empty it, you are forced to place the motor housing with hose and cord in a tub or sink or get your floor dirty and wet. - The machine is round. It doesn't fit well on stairs nor is it a convenient shape to store. - There is no cord storage on this unit and no convenient way to store the cord or keep it out of your way when you are filling, emptying, or storing. You can wrap it around the base of the handle, but it usually does not stay in place if you empty the tank and tends to get in the way of using the handle to carry the machine. - The Steamvac Jr. does have a spot to store the hose, but I find it an inconvenient and cumbersome position. I'm currently saving my pennies to buy another Little Green. The little Hoover just makes me more angry than satisfied and I've taken to simply letting stains set in instead of hassle with the obnoxious machine. I would recommend avoiding the Proheat Little Green. It seems the parts are not designed to work well with the heat and tend to break down. Hot tap water in the standard Little Green works well and this is coming from a germaphobe whose hands are raw from overwashing. If it's clean enough for me, it's probably more than clean enough for you. If you're looking for a spot shampooer, the Little Green is your best bet. Customer Rating: Summary: steam cleaner Comment: Arrived promptly. Works well on small stains. Used it on furniture and it had adequate spray and suction. No complaints. Customer Rating: Summary: very useful Comment: I am gonna put it simple. It is a useful(not perfect) cleaning tool for anyone who owns carpet,fabric upholsery or even mattresses. I had fabric protection warranty on my king mattress. But after my baby leaked urine on it,I had to contact the professional cleaning company to come to my house to clean it for me-that was at least 2 days later. The result was not perfect either. Then I bought this. Every time my mattress got dirty, I just used this to clean it and suck up the extra water. I let the mattress airdry overnight. I was able to use my bed again the very next day--so much easier. My baby spits up baby fomula on my carpet. I also use this to clean the carpet. It did a decent cleaning job. It is not a perfect product. It is quite noisy. It can not reheat the water with cleaner to keep it hot. But for this price, it is definitely a keeper. A life-saver sometimes. Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Cleaner Unbeatable Price Comment: Because of the many favorable reviews I bought this little vac last week. I also ordered the Advanced Deep Cleaner with protector and I was AMAZED with the results. I've had a beige sofa bed that was dangerously close to be thrown away like garbage after several years of all types of kid abuse. My sofa looks brand new, smells great and it's soft and fluffy. The machine is noisy, but it's not as bad as I expected. The fabric on my sofa dried up quickly because the machine sucks up till the last drop of water in it. The brush washed away even old ink stains (I soaked them in alcohol for a few minutes before cleaning) Thanks to this little wonder is cheap, easy to use and very effective. More Reviews Hoover F5411 SteamVac Junior See-thru Dual Tank Easy top fill Easy Pour Out Spout for dirty water 5-foot long Hose/Nozzle Assembly with Tray and Caddy for storage 12 foot 110-120V AC Power Cord One 8 Ounce Bottle Cleaning Detergent Full One Year Warranty No Assembly Required 
Choosing Appliance -> Servicing Your Appliance Buying this "service deal" can be expensive but if you feel happier knowing that you are protected from breakdown for a few years, shop around insurance brokers to see how prices compare. Choosing Appliance -> Fridge / Freezers Added features such as ice making and drinks dispensers can all add to the appeal of certain models. Ice making is an option on many American style fridge-freezers, sometimes available without opening the door, as are cold water dispensers. Zoned models offer several storage areas, all at different temperatures, designed to keep a variety of foods fresh for longer. Most manufacturers now offer adjustable shelf heights and storage units which simplify food storage. Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.
Useful info -> Outdoor Kitchen Few summer pleasures are as much fun as a cookout. The smell of grilling food is mouth-watering, everything tastes great and it's hard not to have a good time - that is, unless you're the harried host running back and forth between the grill and the kitchen for the chicken and steak, forks and knives, beer and wine, and ketchup and mustard. And when everybody's done, all the leftovers must be lugged back inside. |
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