Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine, FH52000
Verdict
The Hoover SmartWash excels at fast, heated drying and user-friendly maintenance while offering only weak suction and disappointing stain removal. It suits households that want an easy, quick-drying maintenance cleaner more than a heavy-duty deep cleaner.
Pros
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Floor Drying Time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0One of the fastest dryers available, combining heated airflow and exhaust placement to leave carpets noticeably drier after multiple passes.
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Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Maintenance is strong, with removable brushes and good access to the head and tank, making routine cleaning straightforward.
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Airflow blowback ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Exhaust airflow is mid-pack but combined with smart venting toward the brushes it still contributes meaningfully to drying.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5Offers strong features and drying for the price but its weak suction and stain performance make it less compelling than the similarly priced Bissell ProHeat.
Cons
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Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Underperforms on dried-on stains, often requiring many passes and still finishing last in head-to-head mustard and soy tests.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Suction is weaker than every other machine in these tests, making it more of a maintenance cleaner than a deep-restoration tool.
