Hoover Spot Cleaner
Hoover Spot Cleaner: Complete Guide to Portable Carpet Cleaning
Hoover spot cleaners are lightweight, portable carpet and upholstery cleaners designed for quick cleanup of pet accidents, kids' spills, and everyday messes. Models like the CleanSlate, Spotless, and CleanSlate XL offer powerful suction, OXY cleaning technology, and self-clean features that make spot cleaning easy throughout your home, on furniture, stairs, and in vehicles.
Hoover Spot Cleaner Models
Hoover offers several spot cleaner models for different needs:
Hoover CleanSlate Pet (FH14000) - Most Popular Model
Key Specifications
Key Features
1. Powerful Suction
Great suction compared to competitors
Permanent stain removal on tough messes
Erases stains on upholstery, stairs, carpet
2. OXY Cleaning Technology
Pre-mixed OXY formula removes tough stains
Effective on pasta sauce, coffee, wine
3. Portable Design
9.4 lbs with built-in carrying handle
Easy to move throughout home
4. Versatile Tools
7-inch WidePath Tool: Large areas, stairs
TightSpot Tool: Crevices, tough-to-reach areas
Hose Rinse Tool: Clean the machine
5. Pet Model Bonus
Bristle Insert: Carpets, rugs, sofas
Rubber Nub Insert: High pile carpets, pet messes
How to Use Hoover Spot Cleaner
1. Fill the Tank
Pull out clean water reservoir
Fill to lower line + ½ ounce solution for small areas
Fill to upper line + 1 ounce solution for large areas
Screw cap back on
2. Prepare Dirty Tank
Push release button to remove dirty water reservoir
Pull off lid
3. Clean Fresh Mess
Dab up excess with towel first
Turn on machine
Spray solution lightly onto stain
Agitate (scrub) with brush tool
Turn on suction and extract water
Go over area a few times
4. Clean Old Stain
Spray stain with solution (machine off)
Use agitator to work cleaner into fibers
Turn machine on and extract
Scrub to get cleaner working
5. Know When Done
Stop when not sucking up more water
Carpet should be slightly damp (not super wet)
If still soaking up water, continue extracting
6. Dry the Area
Let air dry naturally
Use box fan to speed drying
Avoid touching or stepping on cleaned area
Hoover Spotless Portable Model
Key Features
Why It's Great:
Self-Clean Technology flushes hose clean after each use
Antimicrobial tool with rubber nubs prevents bacteria, mold
Dual tank system for easy fill, empty, rinse
Portable and lightweight for car cleaning, upholstery
Deep clean capability: sprays, scrubs, suctions stains
Where to Use Hoover Spot Cleaner
✅ Great For
❌ NOT For
What It Cleans Well
Pet accidents (puppy accidents, pet messes)
Toddler spills (lunch, food, juice)
Tough stains: pasta sauce, coffee, wine
Upholstery (sofas, furniture, car seats)
Carpeted stairs
Large areas (covers more area than smaller cleaners)
Car upholstery and auto detailing
Real User Feedback
Positive:
"Very easy to use"
"Not too loud"
"Suction is great compared to anything else"
"Covers a lot more area than smaller ones"
"So easy to use, light, and incredibly powerful"
"Great suction"
Impressed with deep cleaning on couch
Considerations:
One user reported it "does pretty much nothing" after months
Not for whole-house cleaning
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
❌ Cons
Hoover vs. Bissell Little Green
Winner: Hoover outperforms with greater strength and larger tanks
Cleaning Solutions
Hoover OXY Formula (CleanSlate)
Pre-mixed OXY formula included
Permanently removes tough, colored stains
Effective on: pasta sauce, coffee, wine
Recommended Usage
Small areas: ½ ounce solution per tank fill
Large areas: 1 ounce solution per tank fill
Fill to appropriate line on tank
Maintenance Tips
After Each Use
Empty leftover water from both tanks
Let everything air dry completely
Keep everything as dry as possible
Rinse hoses with Hose Rinse Tool
For Spotless Model
Self-Clean Technology flushes hose after each use
Helps prevent odors and bacteria
Still empty and rinse tanks manually
Regular Maintenance
Remove bristles and clean after use
Remove dirty tank lid fully for cleaning
Use Hose Rinse Tool to clean internal hose
Store in dry area to prevent mold
Price & Value
Final Recommendation
The Hoover CleanSlate Pet is excellent for pet owners, families with kids, and anyone needing quick spot cleaning. With powerful suction, OXY technology, and larger tanks than the Bissell Little Green, it outperforms competitors.
Best for: Pet accidents, toddler spills, upholstery, stairs, car seats
Not for: Whole-house cleaning, leather furniture
Value: Excellent at $109.99, outperforming Bissell with greater strength and larger tanks
For cordless convenience, consider the Hoover ONEPWR CleanSlate (BH14000), the cordless version.