Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine

3.4

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Verdict

Hoover PowerScrub delivers class-leading suction and strong airflow but underwhelms in stain removal, drying, and ease of maintenance. It is best for users who prioritize raw suction over convenience or all-around cleaning performance.

Pros

Suction & Airflow 5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
Airflow blowback 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5

Produces high exhaust airflow from the base, adding extra drying power and finishing near the top of the air-speed measurements.

Cons

Floor Drying Time 3.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0

Drying performance is only average, often tying for last in multi-pass tests and leaving carpets wetter than SmartWash or PowerDash even after several passes.
Price & Value 3.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
Dried-On Stain Removal 2.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5

Struggles with tough dried-on stains, often needing extra passes and still leaving more residue than Bissell uprights in side-by-side tests.
Maintenance requirements 2.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5

Maintenance is mediocre, with limited access to the brush area and roller, so deep cleaning the head takes more effort than on newer designs.