Hoover Max Extract Dual V WidePath Carpet Washer

Hoover Max Extract Dual V WidePath Carpet Washer was first seen on Firstclassreviews.com

Hoover Max Extract Dual V WidePath Carpet Cleaner can be a great alternative if you are looking for a low price carpet washer that can not only clean your carpets and furniture, but to also bring life back into them, even when they are starting to look dull. As one of the older Hoover models on the market, the Dual V Wide Path is currently sold for a very reasonable price and even though you won’t find some of the advanced features offered by newer models like this or this, you will still get a lot of value for your investment. Dual V WidePath should not be confused with a Steam Cleaner, as it does not use high pressured steam, it works by adding water to the chosen surface, it then scrubs the surface whilst sucking up all the dirt removed from the surface.

 

12-amp Carpet Cleaner that has rotating brushes to remove even more dirt than standard Carpet Cleaners do. Wide path nozzle with 6 brushes provides a wide cleaning path for faster cleaning Spin scrub hand tool for stairs and furniture Automatic detergent mixing 12 amp motor and heated cleaning (the machine does not heat the water, it just keeps it hot) Dual V Technology produces equal suction across the surface you are cleaning, to make sure every part of your surface is equally as clean Comes with 3 speed settings: Spill Pick-up, Gentle Scrub and Power Scrub 1 year warranty

 

Dual V manages to remove most of the dirt and stains in a single pass. You’ll have to make a few more passes for tougher stains though. The automatic mixing system saves you the trouble of mixing water and detergent manually and prevents any mistakes. Different speed settings allow laser-targeted cleaning for different types of carpets/stains. The upholstery tools are very useful and help to clean all types of furniture. The rotating brushes make sure that all carpet fibres are cleaned thoroughly.

 

Some users complain about leakage. Most of the time, it’s caused by using alternative cleaning solutions and not Hoover’s own detergent. So, it’s simple to avoid. With that said, since branded solutions are more expensive than home-made or alternative detergents, you may end up spending a lot of money on cleaning solutions to prevent leakage. It is also very heavy when compared to other Carpet Cleaners which is a major disadvantage, especially if you have to take it upstairs. The noise level is also a bit higher than what we have seen on other models.

 

All in all, Hoover Max Extract Dual V WidePath Carpet Cleaner is a decent model sold for a very reasonable price, especially when you are comparing it to the price a professional cleaner would charge. In addition to offering a wide range of cleaning tools, Dual V can also clean almost anything in any area of the home. However I would not recommend this if you are going to struggle getting it upstairs. If the weight will be a problem for you, you may check out the other models we have reviewed here.

 

Bissell Little Green Machine

Bissell Little Green Machine was first seen on Firstclassreviews.com

Bissell Little Green Machine is a popular model preferred by homeowners who want a spot cleaner with a very affordable price tag. Although it has a few drawbacks (some of which are admittedly caused by user errors rather than actual problems with the machine), it is still a very good spot cleaner that provides good value for the money. Its features are on par with all the other spot cleaners we have reviewed here, and the low price is a real attraction. In addition, being a lightweight and portable unit, it can be a great help especially in emergencies like spills or pet messes.

 

Compact and lightweight (weighs only about 12 lbs) Powerful 3 amp motor that offers strong spray and suction Two separate tanks for clean and dirty water (tank size is 48 oz.) 3 inch cleaning path Most of the machine is made from recycled plastic and tanks and hose do not contain PVC 15 feet power cord, tough stain brush 1 year limited warranty

 

The Little Green does a very good job in removing most hard stains including pet urine In addition to be a spot cleaner, it’s also a deep cleaner, so you can use it as a regular carpet cleaner to some extent (of course, if you constantly need to clean big carpets, you would be better off with his bigger brother, the Big Green – you can read our review for Big Green on this page) A multi-purpose cleaner that can be used on upholstery and stairs in addition to carpets Good suction power for its size – the spots will be dried within a few hours It’s very easy to assemble and maintain Tanks are well designed and very easy to fill and empty

 

One of the common complaints many users have is the wide spray. If you have other objects within 1 ft. and you keep the little green a little high from the ground, the spray will actually wet those objects, causing unwanted accidents. So, if you are going to purchase this machine, make sure that you place it as close to the spot/carpet as possible to prevent accidental sprays. The dirty water tank is hard to clean since the only point of access is the pour spout. More than a few users also complained that the Little Green consumes too much cleaning solution. However, we believe that this is mostly due to user errors since the machine dispenses solution only as long as you press the spray button. So, if you just spray for a few seconds (that is all it takes for a thorough cleaning) and then let go of the spray button, the machine won’t consume any more solution than necessary.

 

We believe that for the price it is currently sold for, Bissell Little Green machine is definitely worth the investment. It’s easy to use and store, and can help remove most stains right on the spot and save the day. As long as you read the instructions and use the machine accordingly, we believe you won’t encounter any of the problems we have mentioned above.

 

Hoover Max Extract 60

Hoover Max Extract 60 was first seen on Firstclassreviews.com

Hoover Max Extract 60 is one of the most popular carpet cleaner models on the market, and our tests somewhat justify the popularity of the model. Although it has a few drawbacks like its weight, the lack of auto-rinsing and a short power cord, MaxExtract 60 also has a lot of good features including good cleaning power, very fast drying thanks to forced air heating and the DualV Nozzle technology.

 

Fast drying thanks to the DualV Nozzle Technology that pulls up more dirty water and the heated cleaning system Easily removes hard stains with the pressurized edge to edge cleaning system 60 counter rotating brushes for better cleaning Smart Tanks System with separate tanks (one for detergent and clean water and one for dirty water) Upholstery tool (with no rotating brushes)

 

Good suction power allows carpets to dry faster than most models. In most cases, you can expect your carpets to be almost completely dry within 3 to 4 hours Max Extract 60 has a wide cleaning area which allows covering more ground with fewer passes; this is a real time-saver, and has an indirect benefit considering the fact that the machine is heavy and not very easy to push and pull The dual smart tanks are well designed and allow precision especially when addition cleaning solutions Very decent cleaning power – albeit it is an older model in comparison to most decent machines currently sold on the market, this model is actually quite good in removing stains and cleaning heavy traffic areas Easy to clean and maintain; this is important since you wouldn’t want high maintenance machines that require constant attention. Cleaning your carpets with your own machine rather than hiring professionals is already an effort, and there is no need to further complicate things with a cleaning machine that requires extra effort to clean and maintain. It may sound strange, but we have found the permanently attached hose to be better than detachable ones since most of those models break at some point, causing water to leak from the machine.

 

One of the biggest problems with MaxExtract 60 is its weight. It is quite heavy and frankly very hard to push (especially if you have back problems). If you are looking for a lightweight machine, we suggest you look at other models. The machine doesn’t have an auto-rinse mode. You need to actually turn a dial to enable rinsing mode. Most new machines do this automatically (as in cleaning when pushed and rinsing when pulled). You may want to check out this model from Hoover if you want automatic rinsing. MaxExtract 60 consumes quite a lot of solution in the cleaning mode, and unless you are using a home-made solution or a cheap alternative, the amount you pay for the cleaning solutions may add up rather quickly.

 

In general, Max Extract 60 is a decent carpet cleaner that does what it’s supposed to do. It cleans the carpets, dries them in a very short time, and provides most features you would expect from such a machine. With that said though, there are definitely better models available on the market. You can check out our carpet cleaner comparisons here if you simply want a better machine.

 

Bissell Proheat 2X

Bissell Proheat 2X was first seen on Firstclassreviews.com

Bissell Proheat 2X Premier 47AN3 is an efficient and affordable carpet cleaner that offers ultimate functionality with ease of use and maintenance. You can expect thorough and deep cleaning with advanced features offered by Bissell including 10 rows of dirt lifter brushes, the Surround Suction system, stair and upholstery tool, patented Heatwave Technology and Bissell’s special beater bar. It would not be an outrageous claim to say that Bissell Proheat 2X is on par with most of the best carpet cleaner models we have reviewed and rated here. It is an affordable alternative, especially if you have pets and need more than hiring professional carpet cleaners once or twice a year.

 

Special, large capacity two in one tank – the dirty water compartment is wrapped around the clean water/detergent bladder Bissell’s Heatwave Technology® keeps the water in a constant temperature to speed up the process and to make cleaning fast and thorough Proheat removes dirt from your carpets using 10 rows of dual rotating powerbrushes Upholstery and stair tool and hose Fast drying thanks to the Surround Suction® technology

 

It does the job wonderfully – really, this could be the only pro we’d actually need to mention – the beater brush is quite unique and provides thorough and deep cleaning Easy to assemble, use and maintain; most users state that they didn’t even need to read the instructions to assembly the cleaner, and we agree that it was a breeze to set up and use Single tank system keeps the overall weight low; it also makes it easier to empty the dirty water The machine is taller than most older models, which means you can cover more ground with a single sweep, effectively shortening the time you need to clean your carpets Carpets dry quite fast after cleaning with Proheat; drying usually takes about 8 hours, and you can further speed the process up using a fan

 

No settings for rinsing – if you want to rinse your carpets, you need to empty the tanks and fill again with clean water if you want to rinse Single tank design may be unconventional for people who are used to double tanks (one for clean water/solution and one for dirty water), but overall we found it more of a positive development than a setback. However, if you would prefer a dual tank cleaner, you may consider another highly rated carpet cleaner: the Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe. Although assembly is simple and straightforward, the upper hose screw is a bit awkward and requires extra effort to be fixed Some users complain about the carpet cleaner leaving dust bunnies, but our experience is that this is usually the result of not vacuuming the carpets thoroughly before cleaning (or using a vacuum which is simply not powerful enough)

 

All things considered, we believe Bissell Proheat 2X 47A23 Premier full-size carpet cleaner to be a very decent machine that offers deep cleaning with an easy to use setup. In addition to offering pretty much every function you would expect from a decent carpet cleaner, Proheat does a very good job in removing even old and hard stains from carpets and making them look shiny and fluffy. Granted, it won’t make your carpets completely new, but it’s like the next best thing. Definitely one of the recommended models.

 

10 tips for shopping from Amazon

As this is our first post on our blog, I wanted to start by providing these top 10 tips for those of you who love to buy stuff from Amazon (and honestly, who among us don’t buy from them 🙂

1. Get cash back if you see a price drop on Amazon after you buy something.

How It Works: One of the most irritating things about shopping is buying something right before it goes on sale. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer through that on Amazon: If you end up seeing a price drop after you purchased something, contact Amazon customer service through live chat, phone call, or email and they’ll refund you the difference.

Things To Remember: This only applies to items shipped and sold by Amazon. The official policy says it must be done within seven days of your delivery date, but many people have had luck with a refund even after that time.

2. Get a price match refund on televisions and cell phones if you see a better deal somewhere else.

How It Works: Let’s say you finally saved up to buy that big TV or that cell phone from Amazon, only to see it for a lower price at some other store like Best Buy or Costco. Amazon’s price matching policies for TVs and phones allows you to get a refund for the difference between the new price you saw and the price you paid.

Things To Remember: To get your money back for the difference on a TV or phone, Amazon requires you to contact its customer service by phone or chat 14 days after shipping. If you don’t have time to talk to someone, you can also email Amazon for a response and refund information within 24 hours.

3. Use Amazon’s trade-in program to get the most value for your old stuff.

How It Works: You could use a trade-in program like Gazelle to get some money for your old tablet or phone, but you get a lot more value if you trade it in to Amazon for an Amazon Gift Card. For example, you can trade in your old iPhone 5 for $75 on Gazelle or get yourself $225 in Amazon credit. Amazon even takes other stuff like DVDs, CDs, textbooks, and video games.

Things To Remember: Of course, trading something into Amazon means you’re getting an Amazon Gift Card and not actual cash, but it’s definitely a no-brainer if you use Amazon to buy a lot. Anything beats leaving your old stuff to collect dust in a closet.

4. Find great deals on new and used items with Amazon Warehouse, Amazon Outlet, and MyHabit.

How It Works: Amazon Warehouse, Amazon’s store for open-box and returned items, offers a ton of stuff you’d totally want that fall under Amazon’s simple, money-back return policy. You can also check Amazon Outlet for deals on new items that are 30% or more off of the original price, and look at MyHabit for discounted deals on designer goods.

Things To Remember: Items sold on the Amazon Warehouse are sorted by conditions like “Very Good” or “Acceptable,” so a “Like New” blender won’t arrive looking like it fought a 2-year old. Also, Items bought from the Warehouse do not have the original warranty, but they are still covered by Amazon for up to $2,500 plus shipping.

5. Skip the minimum needed to buy cheap “Add-on” items with a pre-order.

How It Works: Amazon offers thousands of useful “add-on” items like lip balm, toilet paper, and USB drives for prices that often beat your local Walmart. The problem is, you need a total order of $25 to qualify for these deals. You can get around this by adding a pre-order item like an unreleased video game or movie to meet the minimum.

Things To Remember: Amazon does not charge you for pre-ordered items until they ship, so if you change your mind later about that Big Hero 6 Blu-Ray, you can always cancel the pre-order and keep your cheap add-on items. Amazon will also automatically ship your add-on items after you place your order, so you won’t be waiting until your pre-order ships for your add-on stuff.

6. Get price drop alerts and see price history with CamelCamelCamel.

How It Works: CamelCamelCamel is a price tracker that will email or tweet you when an item you want on Amazon goes down in price. The website even has price history charts for most items, so you can see whether something has gone lower or higher over time.

Things To Remember: You don’t have to register on CamelCamelCamel to track product prices, but signing up does give you email alerts and Amazon Wishlist access. You can also bring up a price drop list on the page of any Amazon item by installing CamelCamelCamel’s add-ons for Chrome and Firefox.

7. Get a refund or a replacement for a broken item without having to ship it back.

How It Works: Waiting day and night for something you bought online only to see it arrive broken is up there with paper cuts and bad Wi-Fi as far as frustrations are concerned. But if something you bought from Amazon is broken, tell a customer service agent and they’ll usually refund you the full price of the order or ship you new items without a return.

Things To Remember: If the broken item was sold by Amazon, you’ll usually get a replacement order with upgraded next-day shipping to calm your worries. If the item came from a third-party seller, you’ll get your money and your peace of mind back in two to three business days.

8. Take advantage of quick sales with Amazon Gold Box and Amazon Coupons.

How It Works: A lot of us go crazy over Amazon’s Black Friday Lightning Deals, but what most don’t know is that Amazon keeps these popular, limited time sales going all year long on Amazon Gold Box. Amazon also runs a Coupons page, which offers instant discounts on items like food and fitness gear.

Things To Remember: Amazon changes out Gold Box Deals and Coupons frequently, so it’s best to check back regularly to see new savings. You can also save Gold Box items and Coupons to your Amazon account for easier access.

9. Share your Amazon Prime two-day shipping with four other people.

How It Works: If you have Amazon Prime, you’ve most likely fallen in love with its free two-day shipping that makes actual shopping seem like an ancient idea. Better yet, Amazon allows you to invite up to four family members to enjoy the fast shipping by going to the “Prime Central” page and clicking “Invite a household member.”

Things To Remember: The family member accepting your Amazon Prime shipping benefits is required to know your birthday, but wouldn’t it be embarrassing if your own family member didn’t know your birthday? Also, note that you can’t share access to Prime Instant Video or Prime Music, so your brother will have to get his Arrow or Daft Punk fix somewhere else.

10. Avoid paying state sales tax by buying from a third-party seller.

How It Works: Third-party Amazon sellers aren’t required to charge sales tax, so you can sometimes avoid it. You can often see a ton of sellers that don’t charge tax by clicking the highlighted “new” or “used” tabs on an item page.

Things To Remember: Not all third-party sellers will choose to hold the sales tax from you, so it’s best to go over your cart before checking out.

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