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jenny l.
jenny l.NSW101 posts
 

Replaced twice as it just didn't work (store was happy to do this though) Front floor spout is just plastic and breaks either totally or even just cracks so allows no suction Bought this replacement part 4 times at a cost of approx $30 each Inserting the hose is easy enough but extremely hard to get out Needs a strong hand to squeeze together and… Read more

remove One of the worst things is it's all but impossible to clean the tanks as they're inaccessible Likewise the floor brush

Chris0303
Chris0303VIC10 posts
 
Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance

Upholstry cleaner fine, but not the floor nozzle part for the carpet – The upholstery hose and handle do a good job and connect well. But the connection to the floor nozzle is not very airtight and hence doesn't work very well. The brushes vibrate, and the solution sprays, but can't be vacuumed up with the floor nozzle. It's plastic onto plastic and so loses suction, rendering the floor nozzle useless. Thankful for the upholstery nozzle to help dry the carpet. Show details

Speak truth cowards
Speak truth cowards4 posts
 

Great machine BUT SPIT CLEANING BRUSH snapped – I am having a hard time finding the spot cleaning brush that snapped on first time use I’m located Im located in Australia are there compatible models pls Show details

Dave R
Dave R2 posts
 

Not recommended – Leaks from top water tank after only using it a couple of times, doesn’t suck up enough water Show details

rod
rodSA3 posts
 

Really amazing absolutely so easy – Perfect also when it got cleaned absolutely spot on just couldn't figure out how you got under where the sign is,,above the brushes Show details

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Rachel
RachelQLD2 posts
 

Hoover vibrate shampooer – This is absolute rubbish waste of money doesn’t suck the waste back up wanted to give no stars Show details

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Hoover    

Hi Rachel, We are sorry to hear of any issues you are… Read more (+1 reply)

Jess H
Jess H11 posts
 

Not my first choice – Updating my review after initially giving it 2 stars. The first time I used it I found the upholstery attachment unergonomical and suction was abysmal. After using half a tank of water on the couch there was barely a trickle sucked back into the dirty water tank. I have since used it on the carpet and discovered why the suction was so poor. The… Read more

small vent behind the dirty water tank was pretty gummed up with gunk. Clearing it lead to better suction of water and now I'd say it's OK.

It really wouldn't be my first choice of home carpet cleaner but it's not bad if you keep it clean and well maintained.

Sylvia H.
Sylvia H.VIC3 posts
 

Not sucking as much water up – I brought a hoover vibra brush in June 2020 n it releases th water fine but wen it comes to sucking it bak up we're not getting as much water that we have let go on our carpets so im wondering why this is happening n wen it comes to putting th hose bit into th front it gets hard to plug it in it worked fine th first time we used it but I'm trying to do my carpets now n this is th problem we're having not sucking up properly why would this b  Show details

Hoover
Hoover    

Hi Sylvia, When using the machine only hold down the… Read more

Graham B.
Graham B.NSW3 posts
 

Good machine for the price – It does the job, not fantastic results but adequate. The price reflects this. Its good for pet mess and makes the smell generally better. Like most machines in this price bracket, the carpet gets saturated but its a price to pay.  Show details

hemi c.
hemi c.
 

Works, but it's not a washer it's a shampooer – Machine has a vibrating scrubber brush, a vacuum section and a solution sprayer. You hold the spray button, which sprays a solution and slowly pull the machine backwards. which allows solution to wet the carpet, then the brushes foam it up and scrub, then the vacuum bit almost manages to suck the water up. So you then push forward, which allows… Read more

the vacuum to work better. It is not suitable for cleaning up messes, it does not wash. - it pretends to. It is a product that works for small areas that are already clean. The hire centers /supermarkets rent a rug doctor that does a much better job. This Hoover is a cheap product, pretending to be quality. It does work, but is kinda disappointing.

HannahP
HannahPWA5 posts
 

Doesn’t Suck Well – Great price point and concept, however absolutely terrible at sucking the water back up. After the entire clean water tank emptied In a small section, the dirty water tank only has about 1cm in. Possibly be ok for thin flat carpet/mats, but nothing that is slightly plush. Wishing I had gone with something else.  Show details

Hoover
Hoover    

Hi Hannah, We are sorry to hear that you are not happy… Read more

Ben C.
Ben C.
 

Worst Carpet Cleaning – Worked for the first couple of times then it wouldn't suck anything and it left the carpet dirty. Wouldn't recommend at all as it a load of junk that I wasted money on Show details

Hoover
Hoover    

Hi Ben, We are sorry to hear of the issues you are… Read more

SHWETHA
SHWETHA5 posts
  Verified

Value for money! – Very happy with the purchase. Cleans like a dream! Highly recommend this product for homes with pets. The device is very easy to use with less maintenance required. Its great to even clean cushions, car seats, shampooing the mattress too! Show details ·  1

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jenny
jenny52 posts
 

This is WONDERFUL – Cleans deeply without leaving the carpet wet You may think your carpets are clean BUT check out the waste tank on this after use Shows you just how much "junk" is actually there to be cleaned

Tina H.
Tina H.New South Wales2 posts
 

Awesome – Lovely clean fresh carpets easy to use excellent fantastic value for money love it highly recommend to pet owners And busy households easy to take apart and clean brilliant results clean smelling house Show details ·  1

Vera Z
Vera Z13 posts
  Fair Incentive

Perfect product for me! – Love it! Very easy to use and perfect for my place! Spot cleaner is great for cleaning sofas! I am glad I took salesman advice and didn't get the cheaper on!

Poppa
Poppa2 posts
 

Time consuming – Clean water tank is way too small,but biggest issue is the brushes. To have this machine operate somewhere near efficiently the brushes require regular cleaning, they gather hair lint and fine debris which require cleaning with a hard brush. I suggest removing the brush and checking it! Show details

Hoover
Hoover    

Hi Poppa, Thank you for taking the time to provide your… Read more

Jayne
JayneNSW4 posts
 

This is perfect, Glad old one broke so I could buy this replacement model – My old carpet shampooer broke at weekend and after an hour of trying to repair decided to take to Godfreys, Hornsby for repair. Having been told it was 9 years old decided to upgrade to a better model that has an attachment so I can wash sofa and car seats as well as rugs and carpet. It has moving brushes so gives a more thorough clean and it… Read more

has a really good suction too which means it removes more dirt. Highly recommend. It will also save me money on hiring the one from Woolworths or taking car to car wash to get inside cleaned and stains removed so well worth the money.

CarpetCleanerWannaBe
CarpetCleanerWannaBe
 

Three weeks & about to get a third machine – My first one broke after one tank. The brush stopped vibrating and there was a plastic grinding noise. The replacement has just done two tanks and now has the same problem. Back for a third unit? The reason for a 2 over a 1? When both units worked they did a good job.

Jedi5043
Jedi5043SA7 posts
  Verified

Carpet Cleaning + More – Purchased the Vibra brush carpet shampooer to clean my carpeted stairs,comes with a spot cleaner attachment & now I have found myself cleaning lounge, bed mattresses And car floors looking at what comes of these things I'm thanking God I purchased this easy to you vibrating brushed, dual tank cleaning machine. I love my anti allergy Hoover and now I love my vibra brush hoover!

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