Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine, FH52000
Verdict
Hoover SmartWash+ is a versatile full-size cleaner with automatic mixing, great features, and the fastest drying in the group. Weak suction and mediocre stain removal hold it back, so it suits households that value effortless operation and fast drying more than deep restoration.
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 4.0Offers 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.
