Hoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner Machine
Verdict
The Hoover FloorMate Deluxe delivers surprisingly strong cleaning and suction for about half the price of the CrossWave, with bigger tanks and cheaper solution that make it a great value for larger, open hard-floor areas. Its main compromises are weight, bulk, awkward controls, and weaker performance in tight spaces and grout, so it suits users who prioritize power and capacity over nimble handling.
Pros
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Excellent value at roughly half the price of CrossWave with similar cleaning results and cheaper solution.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Stronger perceived suction with good liquid recovery, leaving wastewater visibly dirty after passes.
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Water tank ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Large solution and dirty-water tanks reduce refill and dump frequency for big spaces.
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Floor Drying Time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Recovers solution effectively and can leave floors comparatively drier after dry passes.
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Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Solid for routine hard-floor upkeep but does not scrub grout; overall cleaning on par with CrossWave.
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Runs quieter than comparable wet dry floor cleaners during normal operation.
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Owners see the Floormate Deluxe as a no-frills but capable hard-floor cleaner that feels more powerful and cleans about as well as the CrossWave for roughly half the price, though its heavy, bulky design and inability to scrub grout deeply mean it works best for larger, open layouts rather than tight, obstacle-filled rooms.
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Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Uses a concentrated solution with a Clean Boost option that outputs extra liquid for tougher spots, and owners note it can put down noticeably more solution than the CrossWave while costing about half as much per bottle, though the scent is more like a generic commercial cleaner.
Cons
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Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Cleaning the unit after use is more involved compared to CrossWave.
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Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Bulkier body makes storage and tight-area use less convenient.
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Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Low cord exit often gets in the way; users may need to manage the cord actively while cleaning.
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Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0On normal surface soils it can freshen tile and pull up dirty solution, but its brushes still lack the pressure to dig deep into grout or fully remove stuck-on residues, so users often need to pre-scrub tough spots before extracting with the FloorMate.
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Overall less user-friendly than the CrossWave due to its weight, low-mounted controls, bulky head, and cord and tank design that make edge work and tight spaces more awkward, so it tends to suit users with larger, more open floor plans better than small apartments.
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Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Wide tanks can bump cabinets, limiting straight edge passes and under-cabinet reach.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Stiffer handling with no swivel action makes it less agile around obstacles, and the wide, heavy head can feel like a beast to push in cramped bathrooms or around furniture during longer cleaning sessions.
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Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0The FloorMate Deluxe is useful for day-to-day hard-floor maintenance but, like the CrossWave, it lacks the aggressive scrubbing power and heat needed to restore heavily soiled grout, so deep cleaning still relies on stronger chemicals, manual scrubbing, or professional extractors.
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Suitability for small spaces ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0The FloorMate Deluxe’s wide, non-swiveling head and bulky tanks make it better suited to larger, open floor plans, while small apartments and tight bathrooms can feel awkward and cramped to navigate.
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Noticeably heavy, which can contribute to user fatigue over larger areas.
