Hoover F7411-900 SteamVac Upright Vacuum

Pros: It works like a charm; lots of easy to use features.
Cons: The long cord (which is also a plus).

Pros: Good dirt lifting ability, clear body verifies operation and looks cool
Cons: Uses water quickly, cleaner migrates to water bowl in storage

I purchased the Hoover SteamVac WidePath V2 as a "home use" gift for my wife for Christmas. Yes, I had to claim it was for the both of us in order to avoid repercussions about getting a home appliance as a Christmas gift. I have to say now we have both...

Pros: Powerful; well designed; works well 
Cons: Noisy

Way back in the ‘80's when I was still riding submarines, I made a trip wherein the XO (Executive Officer) of the boat declared war on dirt; "dirt is the enemy he would say" as he turned out the crew to clean the boat once again.  ...

Pros: Gets carpets clean, Easy to maneuver, automatic mixing of cleaner and water, automatic rinse option
Cons: Does not keep tap water heated

According to Consumer Reports, the best way to get carpets cleaned is to use a professional service to come in and get the job done. However, it may cost you up to 200 dollars for one visit that only gets half the average house done. Yet, they say t ...

Pros: Super easy to use; outstanding job on carpets; filling and emptying tanks easy, not messy
Cons: Very poor job cleaning tile floor; portable brush head stalls easily

We live a couple of hours from civilization, which means we pay extra to have our carpets cleaned. It had been almost three years (rather than our normal annual cleaning). I had heard so many negative comments about most home cleaning units that I had...

Pros: Easy To Assemble, Easy To Use, Easy To Clean! Great Deep Cleaning Suction!
Cons: Upholstery Attachment Cleaning A Bit Less Impressive. Does Not Heat Water/Cleaner Output Solution.

I am a guy. I am supposed to like guy things, like cars, boats, motorcycles, computers, DVD players, etc. Oh I do like those things. I like them a lot! So why am I giving a review for a household carpet/upholstery deep cleaner you ask? Well you see, ...

Pros: Great cleaning capability,easy to use. You can clean on your schedule not someone else's.
Cons: The hose attachment for stairs does not feature a rinse stroke.

After installing new carpets about a year ago I decided to buy a cleaner so I could do the job myself,whenever I wanted to. I bought my Steam Vac back in May and used it for the first time yesterday,October 2nd. WOW! most of the carpet was lightly soiled ...

Pros: Power, Long Cord, Solid Construction, IT WORKS!
Cons: None So Far

Moved into a new house about three months ago. With landscaping going on in the back and two dogs, the new off-white carpets were a mess. Everyday I came home they looked worse. I knew we had to get a carpet cleaner for the long-haul, and luckly my ...

Pros: Very strong suction power, sleek design
Cons: loud

Hoover has made several similar models of carpet cleaning machines. This review is of the Hoover SteamVac Dual-V Widepath with Auto Rinse (F7425-900) My wife and I spent many hours researching carpet cleaning machines. We wanted something ...

Pros: Cleaning ability; ease-of-use; ergonomically well-designed; easy to maneuver; extra-long power cord.
Cons: None so far but past complaints of poor durability are a cause for concern.

My wife and I brought a dog home from the pound about a year ago. Marty’s a great little guy but he has a problem that causes him to throw up rather frequently. As a result of this, the beige carpet in our living & dining rooms have taken quite a ...

Pros: Easy to use. Cleans well.
Cons: No water heater.

Did lots of research before buying. Performance was much more of an issue for me than price since I plan to use it for many years and many times. I think of price on this type of item on a per use cost. There isn't really much difference between $199 ...

Pros: It works well when it is working, and the suction is impressive.
Cons: The use of an inferior plastic in a key component scares me.

A History of Carpet Steaming After reading the reviews on this machine, as well as that of Bissel, I decided that more stars mean a better machine. We have five cats and a dog, so we have always needed and purchased quality steam cleaners. Our ...

Pros: Works pretty well until it breaks
Cons: Breaks in less than two months

So, over the past five months, we've tested THREE of these (yes, three of the exact same model)--and each one has gone back to Bed Bath & Beyond. And I say we "tested" them because each time, after only a few uses, the same plastic piece cracks ...

Pros: Consistent cleaning path width. Good suction. above average clean and dirty tanks sizes.
Cons: Weak hinge causes gaps above lower tank. Loud. no retainer for suck hose end.

Despite some of its drawbacks, this machine's cleaning is above average to very good. The tanks are large and sturdy.  Gaskets work well to keep liquids where they belong. Cord length and quality are very nice. Handle size and shape are very ...

Pros: Rinse Cycle, Great Power, Ergonomic Handle
Cons: None Found

My Wife and I purchased a new home recently and the home was not cleaned as we would have liked it. So prior to moving in, I ran out to Wal Mart and picked up the Hoover Steam Vac V2 (referred to as V2 the rest of the way). This amazing little machine...