Possible to use full size carpet cleaner?

[ziggo99]

I came up with an option-you would think that a full size carpet cleaner from Hoover or Bissell would have more suction and more power than the Little Green Machine. Granted, you can't use the main brushes of a full size machine, but you do have the hand held carpet cleaner brush, which I would think would have more suction power since it's hooked up to the larger machine. Plus the full size machine doesn't really allow you to use it as a mobile detailer, but if you work at a shop or at home, could this be an idea for someone, or am I off target?

[zoomzoom mazda5]

It should work Kyle. Give it a shot and let us know how it work for you.

[TLMitchell]

Originally Posted by ziggo99

I came up with an option-you would think that a full size carpet cleaner from Hoover or Bissell would have more suction and more power than the Little Green Machine.

I haven't used the hand tools on the Hoover full size yet, just upright on the house carpets. Seemed to me to leave about the same level of dampness as the LGM when I used it for some spot cleaning. I don't think I'd recommend going for a full size if you already have a LGM unless you want it for larger jobs around the home.

TL

[ziggo99]

Originally Posted by TLMitchell

I haven't used the hand tools on the Hoover full size yet, just upright on the house carpets. Seemed to me to leave about the same level of dampness as the LGM when I used it for some spot cleaning. I don't think I'd recommend going for a full size if you already have a LGM unless you want it for larger jobs around the home.

TL

Would you happen to know the amps on the suction of your upright? I looked at two Bissells yesterday, and one had 6.5 and another had 12, while the LGM comes in at 9.5. It all depends on what machine you get, but then again I don't know what the difference 3 amps makes in suction power.

[TLMitchell]

Originally Posted by ziggo99

Would you happen to know the amps on the suction of your upright? I looked at two Bissells yesterday, and one had 6.5 and another had 12, while the LGM comes in at 9.5. It all depends on what machine you get, but then again I don't know what the difference 3 amps makes in suction power.

Model on the upright Hoover is the F5914900 Steam Cleaner rated at 12 amps. "Steam" Cleaner is a misnomer bordering on false advertising, IMO. There isn't any "steam" involved. They recommend hot tap water and the machine has no heating capability. When I know I'm gonna be cleaning carpets I crank my hot water tank up to the max, it makes a big difference. Especially when you forget about it and step into the shower and get your carcass broiled!

TL

[rachelanne16]

I think it is possible to use full size carpet cleaner. It is up to you how you will use the carpet cleaner and how it really works on your carpet. You just have to understand very well the proper procedure in cleaning the carpet.

[Stokdgs]

I tried our Bissell hot water carpet cleaner using the attachments and it worked well for awhile, but it always left the carpets too wet, and it was hard to get the soap out of them completely.

The Amps is just the amount of electricity the motor requires, so the more amps, the bigger the motor, which should give you more power to run the vacuum that powers the brush attachments.

If it has a number for water lift, that would be good, and the higher the number of water lift, the better it will be at getting all the moisture you put into the carpet out, so it will get more dirt and soap out, leaving you with cleaner, better smelling, better feeling carpets..

Since then, I have learned that the carpet soap you use should be something on the order of Meguiars low foaming APC+, which works excellent on most stains, etc..

I eventually got tired of dragging this Bissell thing outside, so I ended up getting a real carpet extractor - a Mytee HP60, and this bad boy positively cleans and extracts almost all the moisture out, so drying time is way better and the carpets always come out beautifully.

So, the carpet cleaner will work on some things, as mine did, and if your priorities dont call for more power, hotter water, and 137" of water lift, then you will be fine with what you have; even with all the attachments, it will just not be able to do as good as a full blown extractor - its all up to what you want to do with carpet cleaning, cloth seat cleaning, etc...

Another possibility to think about - a Steamer which can clean all the hard and soft parts including leather really nicely, and not have to rely so much on cleaning solutions, etc.. These are way cheaper than an HP60 Mytee machine and I believe it can also do great work on carpets as well...

Good luck with your search.

Dan F

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[TLMitchell]

Originally Posted by TLMitchell

I haven't used the hand tools on the Hoover full size yet, just upright on the house carpets. Seemed to me to leave about the same level of dampness as the LGM when I used it for some spot cleaning. I don't think I'd recommend going for a full size if you already have a LGM unless you want it for larger jobs around the home.

TL

I finally got around to using the hand tools on the full size Hoover. A bit disappointing. The LGM actually works better on small jobs or in tight places. The suction on the upright is excellent but a bit lacking using the hand tools. YMMV.

TL