The Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub is among the top vacuum cleaning products available in today’s market.
While thousands of people use a variety of FloorMate models in order to clean their floors, this version of the FloorMate known as the SpinScrub is considered to be among the first reliable and effective models to be released and is still a long time favorite of many.
This vacuum cleaner definitely stands out when it comes to cleaning floors and other surfaces. It has been made in a way that enables you to dry-clean, mop, and vacuum all in one go ensuring that you can manage all your cleaning tasks without requiring any additional cleaning tools.
A closer look at its design reveals that the SpinScrub uses a unique combination of a carpet cleaner and a vacuum cleaner that is upright thus allowing it to be used on bare surfaces.
This Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub review below will provide you with all the information you will need concerning the vacuum cleaner so as to put your mind at ease.
Who Is The Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub Suited For?
- Housewives and stay at home moms who prefer to perform the cleaning work as quickly as possible.
- Hotel room caretakers.
- Office workers such as janitors.
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Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub Review
Now that we’ve talked about the SpinScrub in general, let’s take a closer look at some of the main features of this innovative vacuum cleaner and what they offer.
Scrub Power and Suction.
This vacuum cleaner comes with 6 brushes that are arranged in a straight line and cover the 13-inch long nozzle head.
These brushes use a patented counter-rotating technology in order to produce a constantly powerful and yet gentle scrub making it perfect for use on materials such as sealed woods, marble, vinyl, tiles, and many other types of bare floors. This vacuum is completely capable of producing a decent suction.
The recommended operating order of the Hoover SpinScrub would be; first to vacuum in order to remove most of the dirt and debris, secondly to wash the floor while making use of the brushes and solution so as to get rid of any spill, and lastly to dry while using the air flow in order to prevent streaking.
Tank Capacity.
The Hoover SpinScrub comes fitted with two tanks, one of which is used to store detergent and clean water, and the other one is used to store dirty water. This type of two tank water storage system more commonly referred to as the Hoover Dual Tank Technology.
However, for clarification purposes, we can simply refer to it as being reasonable. Each of the tanks has a large capacity of approximately 1 liter.
The tank used for clean water is capable of being charged multiple times before the tank used for dirty water is filled up.
Steam Pads and Filtration System
There is not a lot of filtration going on in this vacuum cleaner and only a replaceable and washable filter stands in the way of your nose and the particles in the air.
The filter has been well placed on the dirty water tank’s lid enabling the user to gain access to it easily and when it is removed, a plastic net will be visible and accessible and it will also b required to be cleaned every now and then.
Accessories
This vacuum can be purchased from most local and online stores with a bottle of Hoover 16 oz detergent and 30 hard surface wipes. The box should also include other standard vacuum components such as a measuring cup and detergent.
You can also get a more detailed kit for an extra $50 and other additional accessories such as; a wand for an added extension, a hose, and a smaller and more manageable head which can be used for performing above the head cleaning tasks.
Usability
While this vacuum cleaner cannot perform the scrubbing, vacuuming, and drying tasks all at the same time. it is still an amazing piece of equipment due to its 3 in 1 functionality.
Its power cord is capable of being manually rewound in the vacuum’s back and it is quite long measuring approximately 27 ft.
Even more so, the 13-inch long nozzle has received a lot of praise from various users due to its long range capabilities and efficiency that enable cleaning to be done even in the furthest unreachable corners.
Pros
- Comes with a wide mouth that makes it very versatile.
- Very affordable compared to other vacuum cleaners that have similar capabilities.
- Perfect for sealed bamboo floors as it is gentle and maneuvers very easily without scratching any part of the floor’s surface.
- Excellent drying and scrubbing capabilities that ensure there is no unnecessary mess on the floor.
Cons
- Cleaning some floor surfaces such as linoleum with this vacuum might not be efficient as the brushes cannot come into full contact with floor types such as those.
- The spin brushes are a bit shorter than most of the brushes you see in advanced vacuum cleaners, therefore, making them not suitable for deep cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques – Does it require a special cleaning product?
Ans – No. The machine can support almost any type of cleaning product. the only thing you might have an issue with is flammable solvents.
Ques – Can it be used to vacuum carpets?
Ans – Yes. The machine is good enough for quick carpet cleaning.
Ques – How can the tank used for storing dirty water be replaced?
Ans – A small lever can be used to pop out the tank that stores dirty water allowing you to easily dump the waste water.
Conclusion
While other newer versions of the Hoover FloorMate SpinScrub are available, the SpinScrub is still a favored model among many people even today.
Some of the main perks that still make it a good choice for vacuuming include; a 3 in 1 tool (vacuum, dries, and scrubs), a robust design, a large nozzle, and quality materials used in its construction.
And since this vacuum model is a bit outdated, its price has fallen quite considerably since its release 4 years ago, making the Hoover SpinScrub one of the best and most affordable choices for hard floor cleaning.
