I love this cleaner! I have two dogs and very light colored carpet in a rental home (why, landlords, do you so love oatmeal colored carpet?). My dogs are pretty clean, but everything shows on this carpet, and it was looking dingy enough that I assumed we would end up having to pay to recarpet the entire house when we move. However, I thought I'd try cleaning it, and went to rent a machine. I started doing the math and realized it wouldn't take long for this to pay for itself, so I ordered it. I am absolutely thrilled with the results! It made the carpet look and smell new. It's easy to use, relatively lightweight, and does as good a job as the rentals, if not better. For the price, I don't think it can be beat.
The machine is easy to use. Vacuum the area well to pick up loose dirt and hair. You fill the solution reservoir with your cleaner (we went with the Hoover pet expert) and the other side with hot tap water. One tank did my entire bottom floor, and 2 did my stairs and top floor (my house is about 2500 sq ft, all carpeted in medium pile except kitchen and foyer). There are wash and rinse cycles (just rotate the dial to go between them). I found it best to go over heavily soiled areas and then move on to other areas, letting the solution work a bit, then go back and SLOWLY pull the cleaner over the area repeatedly. It got up red wine, an old coffee stain (don't judge me), and the general dog detritus and associated smell. The house smells really clean after use, but not heavily perfumed.
Cons: difficult to use on my stairs because it's too big to rest on a stair, and the hose attachment isn't long enough to reach without moving the machine to the landing. I brought it down on my head a couple of times. It's awkward, but doable, to get stairs clean. It would be nice if it was adjustable to pile, because I have some high-pile area rugs that are hard to clean with this; it takes some muscle.
Pros: great price, easy to find solution that works with it, doesn't get dog hair wrapped around the cleaning parts, does a great job cleaning pet messes, even old urine stains from when your rescue dog at first didn't get that the fuzzy rug isn't grass. Easy to whip out and use when something is spilled; I sometimes just use the suction and rinse when something spills and I can attend to it right away.
I did try an "off brand" of cleaner, and while I'm all for store brands, I had much better results with the Hoover brand cleaner. I'd recommend sticking to it for pets.
If you have pets that aren't perfect in their manners, and you're thinking you need this, buy it. It works great, is reasonably priced, and is easy to use. Highly recommend.
There is a newer model of this item:
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the manufacturer
SpinScrub Brush Technology
Gently wash and scrub your carpets from all angles.
Dries in less than 45 minutes
Quick Clean Mode to get back on your carpets fast. Perfect for homes with kids and pets.
Go beyond the floor
The included 2-in-1 Pet Tool and hose make it easy to tackle stubborn stains on furniture or stairs.
Clean more, refill less
Large capacity tanks let you clean for longer before needing to refill.
Included storage mat
Keep dirty water off clean surfaces with the included storage mat.
-
Faster drying with HeatForce
Get back on your freshly clean carpets quicker.
-
Wash and Rinse
Switch from Wash to Rinse and remove any solution residue with the Wash/Rinse Selector.
-
Above floor cleaning reach
Clean upholstery and furniture, or even spot clean carpets with the 2-in-1 pet tool.
-
Great for stair cleaning
The hose and 2-in-1 pet tool extend your reach, allowing you to clean carpeted stairs with ease.
Hoover's here to make you feel right at home
Comfort at home is our priority. Our products are designed to improve the well-being of your home because when your house feels good, it helps you to feel good too.
What Hoover product is right for you?
 Hoover Power Scrub Elite |  Hoover PowerDash Pet |  Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe |  Hoover SmartWash |  Hoover SmartWash Pet | |
|
Customer Reviews
|
8,369
|
74,840
|
50,617
|
18,674
|
7,755
|
|
Price
| $166.00 | $119.99 | $184.99 | $239.99 | $277.99 |
|
Type of Cleaning
| Upright Full Size | Upright Compact | Upright Full Size | Upright Full Size | Upright Full Size |
|
Surface Type
| Carpet, Upholstery & Area Rugs | Carpet & Area Rugs | Carpet, Upholstery & Area Rugs | Carpet, Upholstery & Area Rugs | Carpet, Upholstery & Area Rugs |
|
Above Floor Cleaning
| Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
|
Drying Technology
| HeatForce | HeatForce | HeatForce | HeatForce | HeatForce |
|
Removable Brush/Nozzle
| Yes | No/Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
|
Automatic Cleaning
| - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
|
Weight
| 18.5 Pounds | < 13 Pounds | 18.1 Pounds | 18.9 Pounds | 20.5 Pounds |
|
Tank Size
| 1.25 Gallons | 0.5 Gallons | 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon | 1 Gallon |
|
Cord Length
| 20 Feet | 20 Feet | 20 Feet | 22 Feet | 22 Feet |
|
Brush System
| Spin Scrub Brush | Brush Roll | Spin Scrub Brush | Brush Roll | Brush Roll |
|
Pet Friendly
| - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
0:14
Click to play video
Customer Review: Easy to use! DRYS FAST!!
Kaleigh Jivens
Videos for this product
1:13
Click to play video
HONEST review of Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Carpet Cleaner
the Harts
Compare with similar items
This Item  Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Upright Carpet Cleaner and Shampooer, Lightweight Machine, Red, FH50251PC |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $166.00 | -13% $209.99 List: $239.99 | $325.99 | $239.99 | -7% $231.35 List: $249.99 | -13% $269.00 List: $308.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 7 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 6 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 7 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 6 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 6 | Get it as soon as Monday, May 6 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| For deep cleaning | ||||||
| Suction power | ||||||
| For stairs | ||||||
| Easy to use | ||||||
| Sold By | Amazon Warehouse | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| style | Power Scrub Elite Pet | Powerscrub XL Pet | PowerScrub Elite Pet | Commercial-Grade Spot Extractor | PowerScrub XL Pet | Revolution |
| surface suggestion | Dual Action | Carpet | Carpet, Upholstery | — | — | — |
| model name | Power Scrub Elite | PowerScrub XL Pet | Hoover Power Scrub Elite | Commercial Spot Extractor | Powerscrub XL Pet | ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Plus |
| weight | 18.5 pounds | 12.2 kilograms | 24.5 pounds | 26.13 pounds | — | — |
Reviews with images
Excellent Suction
OVERALLThe Pet Elite was purchased to replace an old Hoover Steam Vac Dual V that needed replacing which I got my money’s worth out of it. I have not used other brands of carpet cleaners other than a Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner which I returned to Amazon two weeks ago after using it just once. So this is what I can compare the pet elite to as far as actual use goes.CLEANING• The suction is excellent picking up the dirty water and leaving the carpet wetness in an acceptable state• The unit has a quick clean mode (uses less water) and a deep clean mode (uses more water).• Washes and rinses moving forward and backwards.• Has a wash or rinse only option. See photo number 1.• If using shampoo (aka solution) I recommend going over the same area with the rinse option. All carpet shampoo will leave soap residue.• Easy to maneuver in tight places compared to the Rug Doctor which only works good in large rectangular areas and only operates when pulling backwards.CLEAN WATER TANK• The clean water tank has a separate reservoir for shampoo so no premixing is required.• This tank is similar the old Hoover Steam Vac, but it attaches and stays in place more securely. See photos 21 and 22. The down side is the fill hole is only about 1-1/4 inch diameter. See photo 23. I use a large funnel and fill in the bath tub which is faster than a sink faucet.• The capacity is similar to other Hoover models and other brands. In reviews a lot of people say the tank requires a lot of refills if doing a large area. This is true with the Hoover Elite Pet and other consumer cleaners. The bigger the tank, the larger the cleaner. The bigger the tank, the heaver the cleaner. Consider this is you have to carry the cleaner up stairs or have trouble lifting very heavy items or have tight areas to clean.DIRTY WATER TANK• The dirty water tank has a foam filter similar to a wet/dry shop vac. See photo 14.• The dirty water tank is fast to empty and drips a minimum amount of dirty water as compared to the old Hoover Steam Vac which required the entire top half of the tank to be unlatched. To empty the Elite Pet simply pull the rubber stopper and pour the dirty water out. See Photo 15.• Some people complain about having to empty the dirty tank too often. The same is true about most consumer carpet cleaners. See my comment above regarding the clean water tank capacity.POWER CORD• The power cord is a disappointing 20 feet as compared to the old Steam Vac which is 30 feet. See photos 7 and 8. Twenty feet may seem long, but for a carpet cleaner it is not. I have to switch outlets often. My Shark vacuum has a longer power cord than the Elite Pet• The placement of the power cord at the bottom left of the cleaner is easy to step on while pushing the cleaner and messing up your wash speed. See photo 6. The old Steam Vac has the power cord at a much higher location.• Hoover looses a whole star because of the power cord if anyone cares.HOSE FOR STAIRSThe hose is just okay like the rest of the cleaners. Just be careful not to get the carpet too wet. The suction is not as good as the cleaner when used upright, but it will get the job done. The unit comes with storage bag for the hose and accessories which are two brushes and the hose. The bag has a hook where it can hang like a coat hanger. See photos 2, 18 and 19.ASSEMBLYAssembly is a no brainer. The only thing required is to attach the top “handle” half and screw in two Phillips screws. See photos 3, 4 and 21.CLEANUPThe Hoover Elite Pet is fairly easy to clean.• The dirty tank detaches in two halves making it easy to clean. See photos 14, 15 and 17.• The nozzle has a lever that unlocks it so it can be removed. See photos 11 and 12.• The brushes are easy to remove. The manual says to remove and rinse with water, which does not get out carpet fibers. You can go a step further. The brush assembly comes apart easy by pressing the tabs in. Let the parts dry and the carpet fibers will just wipe out with a dry rag or brush. Rinse the parts, let dry and then reassemble. See photos 9 and 10.• The clean water tank is straight forward. Empty and rinse the shampoo out. This is not in the manual: the clean water tank has an area where the water and/or shampoo exits the tank. Press in spring loaded rubber valve on the bottom of the tank with your finger to remove excess water. See photo 16.ONE MORE THINGAs another reviewer pointer there is a very large sticker on the clean water tank that is difficult to remove. This reviewer posted a photo of the partially removed sticker which may require Goo Gone or similar product to completely remove. Judging from his photo I will just leave the sticker on and ignore it. See photo 1 for the attached sticker.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017
When a plan to foster a litter of kittens and keep only one kitten permanently went awry, resulting in our family now having four adult cats, we started to have carpet problems. Cats tend to barf every so often, and we had one cat who went through a phase of blocked anal glands, which she attempted to relieve by scooting her butt all over the floor. 'Nuff said. I was thus truly grateful to have the opportunity to try out the Hoover power scrub carpet cleaner.
The unit arrived in a largish but not overly heavy box. Once opened, the assembly was a breeze: All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver, which you use to attach the handle to the base unit. All other parts simply click into place. Then you simply pour in the cleaning solution in the "solution" part of the tank, and hot tap water in the "water" part of the tank.
Carpet cleaning itself is a multi-stage process: You set the cleaner on "deep" or "quick" clean mode, depending on how deep you want the water to penetrate and/or how long you want to wait for the carpet to dry. Then you push the cleaner forward, slowly, and then reverse course, while squeezing the handle trigger down. After you've done that, you go forward and back over the same path without holding the trigger down (to suck up the water). After you've done that for the area you're working on, you turn a switch to "rinse" mode, and then repeat the whole process. This gets more of the cleaning solution residue out of your carpet. Then you move to the next area.
All of this takes time, and effort. I've gained a new appreciation for professional carpet cleaners, because this is not nearly as easy as pushing a vacuum around. For one thing, the unit is heavier and harder to maneuver than the average upright vacuum. (Helpful tip: When going upstairs, carry the water tank separately and wait until you're upstairs to attach it, to cut down on the weight.) For another, you want to move slowly so as to get good coverage of your carpet. And then there's the fact that every so often you have to stop to empty out the dirty water that's been sucked up, as well as refill the clean water / solution tanks. You also need to plan in advance just how you're going to cover your areas; I found through experience that it was easier to negotiate the power cord if I did multiple sets of shorter rows than big long rows.
How did it work? Well, I was favorably impressed, impressed enough to give the unit a five-star rating. I was aghast, actually, at how dirty the water was the first time I emptied the dirty water tank--I've attached a photo so you could see it. I had no idea my carpets were that filthy. Yikes. I also was impressed with the upholstery cleaning capabilities. There is an accessory tube/nozzle included that allows you to clean furniture (and carpeted staircases). I'm also attaching a before-and-after photo of an ottoman we own that's had a prominent stain for years. As you can see, the stain didn't go away completely, but it was an old stain and it's a heck of a lot better than it was before. I'm pleased with how it turned out.
So, are there any negatives? Just a couple of minor quibbles. First, the instruction manual has diagrams and instructions for how to REMOVE the dirty water tank, but nothing at all about how to attach it back ON, only an "important" warning that "it is important that the Dirty Water Tank Lid is securely in place. (see Figs. E, F, and G)." It took me literally half an hour to find Figures E, F, and G, which did not show up until 9 pages later in the manual--a little pointer to the right page number would've been helpful. Second, I was a little taken aback at how often I had to stop and empty the dirty water and refill the clean water tank, as well as how quickly the cleaning solution went. I used up the entire sample bottle of cleaner that was provided with the unit merely in cleaning the traffic path in two rooms, a hallway, and the ottoman, and I had to refill the water three times in doing so. It's possible I went over the areas too much and rinsed them more than necessary. I'll need to experiment with it more in the future.
But in all, I think this is a wonderful appliance for people who have lots of pets and/or children, and who want something for spot cleanings or to make their carpets look good in between professional cleanings. (Especially if you are like my household and are too lazy/forgetful to schedule the professional cleanings as often as recommended.)
The unit arrived in a largish but not overly heavy box. Once opened, the assembly was a breeze: All you need is a Phillips head screwdriver, which you use to attach the handle to the base unit. All other parts simply click into place. Then you simply pour in the cleaning solution in the "solution" part of the tank, and hot tap water in the "water" part of the tank.
Carpet cleaning itself is a multi-stage process: You set the cleaner on "deep" or "quick" clean mode, depending on how deep you want the water to penetrate and/or how long you want to wait for the carpet to dry. Then you push the cleaner forward, slowly, and then reverse course, while squeezing the handle trigger down. After you've done that, you go forward and back over the same path without holding the trigger down (to suck up the water). After you've done that for the area you're working on, you turn a switch to "rinse" mode, and then repeat the whole process. This gets more of the cleaning solution residue out of your carpet. Then you move to the next area.
All of this takes time, and effort. I've gained a new appreciation for professional carpet cleaners, because this is not nearly as easy as pushing a vacuum around. For one thing, the unit is heavier and harder to maneuver than the average upright vacuum. (Helpful tip: When going upstairs, carry the water tank separately and wait until you're upstairs to attach it, to cut down on the weight.) For another, you want to move slowly so as to get good coverage of your carpet. And then there's the fact that every so often you have to stop to empty out the dirty water that's been sucked up, as well as refill the clean water / solution tanks. You also need to plan in advance just how you're going to cover your areas; I found through experience that it was easier to negotiate the power cord if I did multiple sets of shorter rows than big long rows.
How did it work? Well, I was favorably impressed, impressed enough to give the unit a five-star rating. I was aghast, actually, at how dirty the water was the first time I emptied the dirty water tank--I've attached a photo so you could see it. I had no idea my carpets were that filthy. Yikes. I also was impressed with the upholstery cleaning capabilities. There is an accessory tube/nozzle included that allows you to clean furniture (and carpeted staircases). I'm also attaching a before-and-after photo of an ottoman we own that's had a prominent stain for years. As you can see, the stain didn't go away completely, but it was an old stain and it's a heck of a lot better than it was before. I'm pleased with how it turned out.
So, are there any negatives? Just a couple of minor quibbles. First, the instruction manual has diagrams and instructions for how to REMOVE the dirty water tank, but nothing at all about how to attach it back ON, only an "important" warning that "it is important that the Dirty Water Tank Lid is securely in place. (see Figs. E, F, and G)." It took me literally half an hour to find Figures E, F, and G, which did not show up until 9 pages later in the manual--a little pointer to the right page number would've been helpful. Second, I was a little taken aback at how often I had to stop and empty the dirty water and refill the clean water tank, as well as how quickly the cleaning solution went. I used up the entire sample bottle of cleaner that was provided with the unit merely in cleaning the traffic path in two rooms, a hallway, and the ottoman, and I had to refill the water three times in doing so. It's possible I went over the areas too much and rinsed them more than necessary. I'll need to experiment with it more in the future.
But in all, I think this is a wonderful appliance for people who have lots of pets and/or children, and who want something for spot cleanings or to make their carpets look good in between professional cleanings. (Especially if you are like my household and are too lazy/forgetful to schedule the professional cleanings as often as recommended.)
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
Amazon Customer
Pretty great
Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2021Style: Power Scrub Elite PetVerified Purchase
Hector Daniel
Muy buen equipo.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 31, 2023Style: Power Scrub Elite PetVerified Purchase
Dr. Marshe
Great machine to tackle any task
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2018Style: Power Scrub Elite PetVerified Purchase
Dr. Marshe
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2018
It is important to note that I do keep a clean house. Never are shoes allowed to be worn in my house and I even have a house keeper that vacuums regularly yet I still pulled this (attached pic) dirt out.
Images in this review
Ordinary guy
Solid 4 Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2023Style: Power Scrub Elite PetVerified Purchase
