Hoover PowerScrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner Machine

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  • Airflow blowback ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
  • Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.