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| Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr. | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 94 reviews)
Sales Rank: 38705
Category: Kitchen
Publisher: Hoover
Studio: Hoover
Brand: STEAM VAC JR.
Label: Hoover
Media: Kitchen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 14.5 x 13.9 x 13.2
MPN: F5411060
Model: F5411
UPC: 073502018491
EAN: 0073502018491
ASIN: B00002N8DF
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| Features:
| • | Washes carpets, upholstery with hot tap water and cleaning solution | | • | No faucet hookup needed; just fill tank and begin | | • | Two tanks separate clean, dirty water | | • | 9 pounds; empties with one hand; 480 watts | | • | 12 inches in diameter, 13 inches high; 5-foot hose; 12-foot cord |
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Product Description
Hoover F5411 SteamVac Junior See-thru Dual Tank Easy top fill Easy Pour Out Spout for dirty water 5-foot long Hose/Nozzle Assembly with Tray and Caddy for storage 12 foot 110-120V AC Power Cord One 8 Ounce Bottle Cleaning Detergent Full One Year Warranty No Assembly Required
Amazon.com Review
No assembly is necessary to put this compact, lightweight vacuum to work washing spills and soil out of carpets and upholstery. Using a combination of hot tap water and cleaning solution applied with a finger trigger, the vacuum washes fibers and then sucks up the dirty water and transports it to a second tank. (Both clean- and dirty-water tanks are transparent for water-level monitoring.) Weighing just 9pounds, the 480-watt vacuum has an easy-access on/off switch on the handle and empties with one hand through a spout. It's 12inches in diameter and 13inches high. The hose is 5feet long and the cord 12feet, and, for storage, the hose wraps around the bottom and the cord around the top. Accompanying the vacuum is an 8-ounce bottle of detergent. --Fred Brack
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| Customer Reviews: Read 89 more reviews...
 Great Little Spot Cleaner! May 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE this product! We had also bought this after completely destroying a previous Hoover that we worked to pieces. I have four cats and two of them are very senior. I will use this Hoover Jr daily on our white berber carpet in the house for little spots. With hot water and soap (we use the Rug Doctor Oxy Clean or the Rug Doctor odor remover) this Hoover will be a life saver for you. Also, the nozzle/handle does not end up hurting items you clean so that is a big plus. Yes, there is some noise with it, but all in all-excellent product!
 Cumbersome Pain May 30, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Bissell 14005 Little Green verses Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.
I've used both of these mini shampooers and was not entirely satisfied with either, but I preferred the Bissell's Little Green over Hoover's Steamvac Jr. and here's why:
I first had the Little Green for about five years. It was a great little vac with only minor problems. The fill and empty containers are removable from the unit for convenient filling and emptying. There is a cord winder built onto the unit, the hose wraps conveniently around the unit and locks into place, and the shape and size are convenient for most applications including stairs and storage.
The problems I had with the Little Green:
- It would occasionally leak a bit. The water seemed to be coming from where the hose connects to the base. It was a small drip leak that was easily solved by emptying the clean water tank after each use. We used ours so frequently that I sometimes left clean water in the tank during storage to avoid wasting cleaning solution.
- My biggest problem with the Little Green was the inability to completely clean the dirty water tank. I had four cats when I first bought the Little Green and eventually had four kids. The Little Green made it through a number of illnesses with us above and beyond pet accidents. The dirty water tank became filthy and unsanitary and was not designed to be dismantled for thorough cleaning. Eventually, the smell became too great and I had to dispose of the tank. I decided it was time to try a new spot shampooer - one that had a cleanable tank.
That's when I decided to try the Hoover Steamvac Jr. Both the Little Green and the Hoover spray and suck reasonably well for a small machine. As far as actual cleaning quality, the two are comparable. However, I found the Hoover to be bulky and a pain and its only redeeming quality, in my opinion, was that I am able to thoroughly clean the dirty water tank.
The problems I had with the Hoover F5411 Steamvac Jr.:
- The tanks are the base of the unit and are not removable. In order to fill the clean water tank, you have to either maneuver the entire unit under the faucet and aim at a one inch hole in the portion of the unit that houses the motor, or you have to dismantle the machine and still maneuver the largest part of it under your faucet or use a bucket.
- The tanks are a single bucket-style unit separated by a divider. They are not individual parts. When you dump the dirty water, if you have the unit fully assembled, the clean water will slosh around. If you dismantle the machine to empty it, you will also be emptying the clean water tank.
- The top portion that houses the motor also has a filter that sits down in the dirty water tank, so if you dismantle the machine to fill or empty it, you are forced to place the motor housing with hose and cord in a tub or sink or get your floor dirty and wet.
- The machine is round. It doesn't fit well on stairs nor is it a convenient shape to store.
- There is no cord storage on this unit and no convenient way to store the cord or keep it out of your way when you are filling, emptying, or storing. You can wrap it around the base of the handle, but it usually does not stay in place if you empty the tank and tends to get in the way of using the handle to carry the machine.
- The Steamvac Jr. does have a spot to store the hose, but I find it an inconvenient and cumbersome position.
I'm currently saving my pennies to buy another Little Green. The little Hoover just makes me more angry than satisfied and I've taken to simply letting stains set in instead of hassle with the obnoxious machine.
I would recommend avoiding the Proheat Little Green. It seems the parts are not designed to work well with the heat and tend to break down. Hot tap water in the standard Little Green works well and this is coming from a germaphobe whose hands are raw from overwashing. If it's clean enough for me, it's probably more than clean enough for you. If you're looking for a spot shampooer, the Little Green is your best bet.
steam cleaner May 26, 2007
Arrived promptly. Works well on small stains. Used it on furniture and it had adequate spray and suction. No complaints.
very useful February 16, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am gonna put it simple. It is a useful(not perfect) cleaning tool for anyone who owns carpet,fabric upholsery or even mattresses.
I had fabric protection warranty on my king mattress. But after my baby leaked urine on it,I had to contact the professional cleaning company to come to my house to clean it for me-that was at least 2 days later. The result was not perfect either. Then I bought this. Every time my mattress got dirty, I just used this to clean it and suck up the extra water. I let the mattress airdry overnight. I was able to use my bed again the very next day--so much easier. My baby spits up baby fomula on my carpet. I also use this to clean the carpet. It did a decent cleaning job.
It is not a perfect product. It is quite noisy. It can not reheat the water with cleaner to keep it hot. But for this price, it is definitely a keeper. A life-saver sometimes.
Excellent Cleaner Unbeatable Price June 25, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Because of the many favorable reviews I bought this little vac last week. I also ordered the Advanced Deep Cleaner with protector and I was AMAZED with the results. I've had a beige sofa bed that was dangerously close to be thrown away like garbage after several years of all types of kid abuse. My sofa looks brand new, smells great and it's soft and fluffy.
The machine is noisy, but it's not as bad as I expected. The fabric on my sofa dried up quickly because the machine sucks up till the last drop of water in it. The brush washed away even old ink stains (I soaked them in alcohol for a few minutes before cleaning)
Thanks to this little wonder is cheap, easy to use and very effective.
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