Hoover FH52000 SmartWash Carpet Cleaner Review

The Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner is one of the top carpet cleaners in its class. You can place it on the same tier as the Hoover PowerScrub and the Bissell Big Green. Of course, both are some of the best in the business. This should give you a clear picture of what to expect with this machine.

One of the reasons why we love the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner is how it makes cleaning easy. There is no need for guesswork with this machine. Simply plug it in, switch it on, and get to your cleaning task. You don’t have to alter any settings or measure your solution.

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Overview of Hoover FH52000 Features

This product has a good customer testimonies. As such, you can bet that it will be difficult to find any bad thing to say about it. Nonetheless, we have to review it anyway so a good place to begin is checking out its features.

The Hoover FH52000 has the features below:

• Low profile foot that makes it easy to clean beneath the furniture.
• Automatic CleanMotion Sensing Design.
• Automix technology.
• One-step removable nozzle.
• Trademark HeatForceAutoDry technology.
• Separate tanks for cleaning solution, clean water, and dirty water.
• Triggerless handle.
• Five-year warranty.

Find the specifications of this machine below:

• Clean Water Capacity: One Gallon
• Cleaning Path: 12 inches
• Detergent Capacity: 20 ounces
• Motor: 10 amp, 120 volt
• Unit Height: 43.5 inches
• Unit Weight: 18.9 pounds
• Unit Width: 13 inches

Many customers applaud Hoover for the construction, longevity, and features of their carpet shampooers and cleaners. Hoover is a trusted name on the market and has been around for a long time. Even though the FH52000 weighs just as much as many of its counterparts, it seems lighter. This is because of its ergonomic design. Let’s dive deeper to discuss the different features of this carpet cleaner in more detail.

Features of the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner

Triggerless Handle

It can be very stressful reaching down the handle of a carpet cleaner to press buttons to alter settings. Hoover understands this and has made a very important tweak to the FH52000. It took out the buttons and made the handle triggerless.

Now, there is no need to click on any buttons while using this machine. The only button you need is the on and off switch and it is located very close to the foot pedal. Other than this, the SmartWash function handles the mixing of cleaning solution with water automatically. Your responsibility is to move the cleaner over the different surfaces to complete your task.

Dual-Brush rolls

The Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner comes with two dual-brush rolls both having a helical design. With these rubber brushes that extend, you can easily agitate dirt. On the other hand, the longer bristles help to reach deep into the carpet. This ensures that you loosen dirt efficiently to achieve thorough cleaning of your carpet.

Separate tanks

As with other vacuum cleaners in this category, the FH52000 comes with separate tanks for different liquids. This means that you have different tanks for cleaning solution, clean water, and dirty water. What benefit does this present to the user? Cleaners that come with this feature are known to be more efficient.

The good news is that the tanks are large enough to hold a substantial amount of water. This means that you wouldn’t be making too many trips to change water while cleaning. Another advantage of the separate tanks is that you can rinse the carpets very clean. You no longer have to worry about poorly mixing the cleaning solution because of the SmartWash function.

Low-profile

You must have come across certain vacuum cleaners that have difficulty with cleaning under furniture. What’s the point of having such cleaners anyway if you cannot reach such locations? You probably have to spend extra time getting those pieces of furniture out of the way. Sometimes, you simply neglect them and move on with the other parts.

Here’s some good news for you. The Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner comes with a low profile. As such, you wouldn’t be wasting too much time moving furniture out of the way while cleaning. Also, you no longer have to neglect cleaning certain parts of your home.

There is a 12-inch cleaning width that makes cleaning large areas a quicker job. In addition to this feature, there is an 8-inch hose. With this, you can extend your reach across larger areas without the need to lug the cleaner up and down.

Transparent cleaning nozzle

We all still have that little child in us that wants to see how the whole cleaning process works. From when the nozzle sucks up the dust to how the machine dispenses the cleaning solution. Well, with the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner, this is now possible.

The machine comes with a transparent cleaning nozzle that allows you to see all of this and more happening. It is also easy to take out the nozzle for cleaning. You can also take out the dual-brush roll for cleaning. The construction of this machine makes it easy to get out any stuck pet hair or dirt.

Accessories of the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner

What’s a carpet cleaner without some accessories? Not to worry, the FH52000 comes with a few accessories to make your cleaning experience more enjoyable. Here’s a list of the accessories that come with the package:

• A bottle of cleaning solution.
• Two-in-one pet tool.
• User manual.
• Eight-foot hose.
• Rubber nub tool.
• Storage bag.

Asides from the accessories that come in the package, there are several others designed to work with the cleaner. To get there, you’d have to submit an order to the manufacturing company or another store. Check out the list of accessories that are compatible with this cleaner:

• Extra cleaning solution (the single bottle in the package wouldn’t last beyond one or two cleaning sessions).
• SpinScrub attachment (this is great for getting out tough stains and spots).
• Crevice tool for cleaning corners, cushions, and locations that the nozzle finds it difficult to reach.
• Stair tool (this widens the cleaning path for easier use of the carpet cleaner on stairs and other elevated areas).

There are three special cleaning solutions that come with SmartWash. These include:

• Paws and Claws solution – This is designed for homes with multiple pets.
• Renewal solution – For deep cleaning your carpet that comes with a fresh linen scent. There’s a Free and Clean solution with a hypoallergenic formula that doesn’t contain fragrances or dyes.
• Oxy solution – This helps to break down grape juice, ketchup, coffee, and any other food stains.

How the components of this cleaner work

Before we even go ahead, we must applaud Hoover for this amazing carpet cleaner. It possesses very impressive cleaning abilities. We already told you about the two dual-brush rolls that help to agitate and remove dirt particles. This cleaner delivers a quality cleaning solution every time you use it.

AutoClean and AutoMix

What does the AutoClean feature do? It alternates between washing your carpet and drying it automatically. As you roll the cleaner forward, it sprays the cleaning solution over the carpet. Simultaneously, the brush roll attacks the dirt. As soon as you pull the cleaner back, it extracts water from the carpet and dries it.

There is no need to press any buttons for this to happen. This function depends on the movement of the machine as there are sensors embedded to detect movement. These sensors also determine when there is a need to extract sand as soap is distributed. If you want to override the sensors, you can tap on the “Dry Only” button. This will come in handy when your carpet is waterlogged.

The AutoMix feature ensures that you aren’t mixing any solutions. This carpet cleaner handles this task for you automatically. We all know how much mixing cleaning solution with water slows us down when cleaning. Let’s not forget that measurements can also be a huge issue and there’s the possibility of making mistakes.

All you need to do is fill the different tanks with the appropriate liquids and switch on the machine. As you clean your carpet, the machine mixes the liquids appropriately for the best results. Isn’t this amazing? Now you can enjoy cleaning your carpet without excess solution or water or even foam.

Other components and their functions

The problem with most carpet cleaners is that they can’t clean large spaces easily. That’s not the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner. This cleaner has the capacity to handle large cleaning tasks.

One of the reasons for this is the very large tank and extremely long cord. There is also a very long attached hose that makes cleaning furniture and other surfaces a piece of cake. The good news is that you achieve your large room cleaning without excess noise. This machine is one of the quietest on the market.

The motor of this machine generates 1200 watts which are strong enough to create powerful suction power. With this power, you can clean up liquids from your carpet as well as handle many other functions. The cord stretches up to 22 feet and wraps behind the unit when not in use for easy storage.

One of the challenges with this cleaner is that there is no dust bag or bin. However, Hoover makes up for this with a different function. The dust and dirt are sucked into the water that the machine sprays on the carpet. After this, it sucks in the dirty water into the dirty tank. As you continue to clean, the machine filters the water of the debris.

Before you use the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner, you need to assemble it first. We all don’t like to assemble stuff but this process shouldn’t take a long time. There is no need for extra tools. All you need to do is snap all the different parts together.

The machine comes with two foot-powered switches. One of them switches on and off the machine and the other releases the handle. Overall, the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner is pretty easy to use. It comes with great design and delivers high performance. However, to get the best of the cleaner, you should vacuum your carpet thoroughly first.

Repair and Warranty

This is one of the important factors to consider when choosing a carpet cleaner. The FH52000 has a 5-year warranty. This covers both workmanship and parts.

Wondering if this is a big deal? Yes, it is considering the fact that many carpet cleaners only have 2-year warranties. However, for this warranty to be valid, the cleaner must be used in a home or other residence. If there is an issue with the machine during this period, we advise that you contact a Hoover store.

Pros and Cons of the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner

If you don’t like to spend too much time cleaning then the FH52000 is a good choice. This is why we suggest it for older adults and busy professionals. It has the capacity to clean heavy rugs, carpets, and even runners within the house. You also don’t need to make use of excess solution.

Pros

• Easy to use.
• The nozzle is removable and easy to clean.
• Dries your carpet quickly.
• Automatic cleaning and mixing.
• Efficient with cleaning pet hair.

Cons

• No quick clean mode.
• Lacks manual detergent spraying mode.

Wrapping Up

Not many carpet cleaners can meet up with the standard set by the Hoover FH52000 Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner. Hoover set a very high standard with this machine no wonder they rank it as their best. Many customers also endorse this cleaner as such even though it is quite debatable and open to different opinions.