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Customer Reviews of Hoover F5520 SteamVac Duo Vacuum
Customer Rating:   Summary: Nice cleaner for size Comment: For the size of this steamer it has alot of cleaning power. Have not had any problems with leaking. The width could be a little larger but if you have small jobs and pets that always seem to leave a bit something it will do the job. We have very little wall to wall carpeting. If you do then you may want to purchase a steamer that has a wider path of cleaning. Customer Rating: Summary: Piece of junk Comment: I got this vacuum as a wedding gift. I used it a couple times on my burber carpet and thought it did an ok job. The water it picked up was dirty so I figured it was doing something. As for spot cleaning with the attachments... it didn't do a darn thing. After a couple of cleanings I dont' think the vaccuum works well at all. I'm about to throw it in the dumpster to be honest. Customer Rating: Summary: Little cleaner works like a pro -- but only for small jobs Comment: I got this Hoover SteamVac to spot-clean pet stains and lift dirt from high traffic areas-- it works very well for that purpose. It is a small unit, and with a cleaning path less than a foot wide, not designed for large spaces. Add in relatively small tanks and a very loud motor, and it's not a great choice for doing large areas. For small areas it works very well. For extended use, it's loud enough that I'd recommend using earplugs. The parts (tanks/etc) fit well together, although it's sometimes hard to get the water-tank snapped into place. The unit comes assembled. Note that the SteamVac Duo is not an actual steam cleaner -- it does NOT heat up the water itself, you fill it with hot water at time of use. Most of the complaints here I think derive from that misunderstanding or not following directions. The unit works best if you first dry vacuum the area, pre-treat the stain, let it sit, and then wet vacuum it with the steamvac. We found that the Hoover carpet detergent included in the package works well, and has a mild odor the dissipates quickly. The spot cleaner also included in the package works fine for pre-treating, but we usually use a natural Seventh Generation carpet cleaner for that purpose (less solvents in the air and works just as well). You should be able to use other brands of detergent besides Hoover although I haven't tried it yet. Recommended! Customer Rating: Summary: PLEASE RECONSIDER! Comment: This machine does not work! It will spray water on carpets and furnishings with its "pump-action" spray - which may cause a hand cramp from constant pumping over soiled areas larger than 2' x 3'. The machine does wet the carpet, but there is no removal of water. The collection reservoir doesn't work at all, nor does the vacuum/water removal action on the hand tool. I used this product on slightly soiled carpet which was not ruined. After using this product, my carpet was ruined - I do not recommend it to other consumers. Although it seems to be a great concept at a great price, something's fallen very short. Please don't ruin your carpets with this machine like I did! Customer Rating: Summary: Great for the money! Comment: Pros: This little cleaner does a terrific job for the money. I was amazed at the dirt it pulled out. Once you pull out excess water, it dries within a few hours. My carpets felt so much fresher & looked newer. Versatile with tools so can be used for a number of different applications. Cons: Is described as a "Steam" Vac. I was disappointed to learn that the machine does not actually heat the water. You must put in hot tap water & use before water goes cold. Also, you must go over the area several times with the "vacuum" function to remove excess water for quicker drying time. Cleaning solutions that came with the machine did not work nearly as well as I would have liked. I ended up at Home Depot purchasing a different brand of cleaner which worked incredibly well. More Reviews * Narrow 9-inch width easily fits on a step * The first, combination portable, upright steam cleaner. Easily converts from a portable deep cleaner into an upright, letting you decide how to clean. * Lightweight and portable, Duo is great for cleaning stairs, upholstery and even automobile interiors. * In its upright form, Duo give you the power to clean your area rugs or entire rooms. * Features heated cleaning, powered agitation, adjustable handle, * Easy to carry and store * Combination portable/upright vacuum cleaner * Converts in 1 step * Fold handle down to clean stairs or upholstery * Flip it up to vacuum an entire room * Powerful carpet agitation with heated cleaning 120-volt, 60 Hz engine * 4 rows of brushes * 5-foot stretch hose with turbine-powered suction * 16 ounces of detergent and 8 ounces of stain remover Model: F5520 
Choosing Appliance -> Whip / Whisk Many still consider a whip as a "gourmet" piece of kitchen equipment. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is as essential as a kitchen stove and should be in everyone's kitchen. Nothing works better for mixing a multitude of different preparations or for making sauces or gravy. Buy a solid stainless steel whip with moderately stiff wires. Very thin wires are for mixing delicate things like egg whites or whipped cream. Very thick, solid wires are for mixing stiff dough. Choosing Appliance -> Range Cookers The way you cook is also key to deciding which type of range cooker to choose. No-frills heat storage ranges such as Agas retain heat they have gradually built up and generally have two ovens without temperature controls - the hot oven is for roasting and baking, the cool one for slow cooking/keeping warm. Hoover F5520 SteamVac Duo Vacuum
Useful info -> Fridge / Freezers No new fridge or fridge/freezer should contain CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) or HFCs (hydroflourocarbons), which have been linked to the "Greenhouse Effect". However your old fridge may contain them, so please dispose of it thoughtfully. Your local authority should be able to give you some advice and guidelines. |
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