The Hoover SteamVac should get your attention, especially price-wise. But is something so cheap also good? Read our guide and find out.

It features a powerful 12 amp motor, combined with five spinning brushes that operate at either high or low speed.

With a simple pull of the trigger in the comfortable upright handle, this deep cleaner releases the included carpet/upholstery cleaner and hot tap water.

It also has a Clean Surge feature, which sends an extra blast of cleaning solution into the stain by simply pressing a button on the handle.

Then, just to make sure, when cleaning is complete, release the trigger and the SteamVac forces hot air into the cleaning path so you can do a few dry strokes over the stain.

It has two separate water tanks to keep clean water away from dirty water, and it also mixes water with cleaning solution automatically.

Users aare all happy to report that the Hoover SteamVac is an excellent vacuum cleaner which, when assembled correctly, is more than adequate for cleaning all sorts of carpets.

Build Quality

While some users have reported problems with the build quality of the vacuum saying that it leaks and is not very well built, other users have started saying that this is due to skipping a set-up step. Since more and more reports have mentioned this, it seems that the set-up process must be completed before using the vacuum, to avoid leaks, and this is not a flaw of the vacuum.

Weight

The weight can be considered a problem, as most users say that it is quite heavy, especially due to the two water tanks which are quite large. 

Noise and Cleaning Power

The noise the vacuum makes is bearable, as most users have reported, not being as loud as they were expecting. The cleaning power of this vacuum is excellent, and users are very impressed with how easily it cleans their carpets. While there is no steam produced, as the name might imply, and you have to use hot tap water for best results, users are still more than pleased with the results. One water tank contains water for cleaning, while the other collects the dirty water, but users have discovered that the second tank fills up rather quickly, and would have liked to see a larger one.

Conclusion

The Hoover SteamVac is one of the cheapest steam vacuums around, and does an excellent job of cleaning carpets, as users have reported. This is an excellent option to consider when you're on a tight budget.

Our Editor's Quick Thumb Guide
	What We Love...
	Easy to maneuver Two water tanks Excellent cleaning
	What Needs Improvement...
	Small dirty water tank Set-up process Heavy

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Product Description

The Hoover SteamVac Lite makes deep cleaning your carpet as easy as vacuuming. It's lightweight, maneuverable, and full of convenient features like a folding handle for easy storage, a removable tool caddy for your above the floor cleaning, and a powerful 12 amp motor to give you all the power needed. The machine's five Spinscrub brushes combined with direct heat to the carpet clean your carpet fibers on all sides very effectively. Also, the brushes conveniently pop out for easy cleaning. The SteamVac Lite is a great and easy way to clean.

Product Details

• 12 amp carpet cleaner with direct heat and 5 rotating brushes
• Choose from 2 brush speeds; brushes pop out for quick rinsing
• Dual tanks keep clean and dirty water separate; removable tool caddy
• 8-foot hose; 24-foot power cord; folding handle for compact storage
• Measures approximately 20 by 11-1/4 by 44 inches; 1-year warranty

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