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Wet-spill extraction is described as very fast, with multiple reviewers showing or stating near-immediate removal of fresh messes (for example vomit and wet wine-style tests) when used with proper passes.
Pros: Floor Drying Time, Suitability for heavy-duty use
Cons: Weight, Suitability for small spaces
Wet pickup is described as fast and satisfying, with strong extraction pulling up visible liquid and grime on backstrokes. Reviewers show it can lift fresh spills and pet messes quickly,...
Pros: Suction &, Airflow
Cons: Wool carpet compatibility, Heating element
Wet-stain pickup is repeatedly described as a strong point, including reports of removing wet grape juice and quickly extracting liquid-type stains with only a couple of back-and-forth passes in testing.
Pros: Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed, Assembly and Setup
Cons: Packaging quality, Storage footprint &
Wet pickup is a highlight: multiple demos show it swallowing milk/cereal-type spills effectively when you move slowly enough for the roller and suction to recover liquid.
Pros: Assembly and Setup, Steam Cleaning
Cons: Under-Furniture Pickup, Energy efficiency (kWh)