Are the clean water and detergent tanks separate? Or is the solution added to the clean water? Can you rinse the carpet with water only?
1675465
you can rinse carpet with just cvlean water ...this is the best unit i've ever had and i have had many...
1675466
The soap/detergent is in a separate container at the rear bottom of the unit. The clean water tank and dirty water tank are separate on the front bottom of the unit. You can use clean water only to rinse the carpet.
1675467
Yes, the clean water and detergent tanks are separate and yes, you can rinse the carpet with fresh water only. It's a matter of just turning the dial on the front of the machine. You can clean the carpet on the detergent setting and without changing any water turn the dial and fresh rinse the same carpet. Easy!
1675468
Yes there is a solution tank on the back. The clean water tank and detergent tank are separate.
1675469
The tanks are separate. The clean water is in a bladder. As you use the clean water, the bladder shrinks and dirty water goes into the canester that surrounds the clean water bladder. You can really see how much dirt you are picking up. Yes, you definately can use the setting for water only. The brushes help raise the nap on carpet. Was very satisfied with performance.
1446118
No, it doesn't have a rinse switch...We cleaned the carpets and then went over them with straight water to rinse them.
437334
As you must know at this point all 3 tanks lift out for rinsing in the sink. The clean water & soap tank seem to take care of themselves & need little or no cleaning. The lid on the dirty water tank is removable for rinsing out & dumping the dirty water. To get this tank out lay the handles on the floor. The plastic tanks seem to be quite durable & not easily broken. The brushes also can be pulled off for cleaning in the sink and snap back into place. Great machine except for being a bit heavy.
1819110
I have not tried it that way. I used it on my carpet last week and the vacuum to take up the water did not work. I did not realize it until I went to empty it. I thought that cleaning the machine out might help but it did not. Not happy right now.
1114380
You can use any type of Hoover carpet cleaning solution in these tanks as far as I'm concerned. I'd even use Bissell cleaning products if need be.
558101
It's meant to be used in the carpet cleaning machine. You fill the tank with water up to the first line then add this solution to the second line.
247093
Just a water solution. But I like that after I clean with solution I can spray clear water suck it up and make sure the floor is really clean and rinsed.
299227
Ive mixed the solution with laundry soap for clothes and had no issues. So i wouldnt think carpet cleaner would be an issue. This stuff does work!!!
561277
Ive only vacuumed carpet but I think I could use my pressure washer and heavy duty pressure water soap and clean it out
340174
It doesn't heat the water. You put in hot water from the tap. I do not believe it is sanitizing the carpet at all, but as far as cleaning the carpet, it does a nice job.
437333
The tanks each remove easily and get rinsed out with clean water. I haven't ever felt a need to clean the brushes. it's a great machine and cleans wonderfully. Best part is the way it pulls the dirty water back out of the cleaner, leaving the carpet with a very short drying time.
1526555
I used the water cycle after I had cleaned a section of the carpet so that I would not have to walk on the part of the carpet that was wet. This seems to work fine and you can watch the water that is being sucked up by your machine to see when the water is clean and without soap in it. Then stop and go to another section of your carpet.
1741227
A little. I have been using an alcohol based cleaner instead of the Bissell brand (see my previous question response on this subject). It is a little damp but I don't know of any water based carpet cleaner that would not leave some dampness.
1366147
I didn't try that. This is more like a concentrated Mr. Clean floor wash, I don't think it can be used as a carpet cleaner and I wouldn't recommend using it in a carpet cleaning machine.
216640
It comes with Hoover Deep Cleansing cleaner for carpet and another one for hard floor. Each one has 8 oz. I am sure you can buy a larger one when these are gone. There are Hoover carpet detergent at Lowes I thing.
1523541
It says it needs hot water, but I'd try it with cold if you anticipate needing it often. One thing to be careful of is the amount of soap you add. The amount that's called for seems to be a bit too much--at least for my wool carpeting. Any residue attracts dirt like a magnet! I think I'm going to try clear water and a surface stain remover.
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It should be known that this unit does not really "clean" the carpet. But this unit does use hot steam to sanitize and freshen the carpet. You use the large rectangular attachment with both of the extension arms. It's not going to remove stains this unit does not extract any dirt or water. But I have found when I use it for the carpet it does give the room a sense of freshness.