Hoover SmartWash Pet XL Upright Carpet Cleaner
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Key Takeaways
- Type:Upright Vacuum Cleaner
- Price:$289
- Rating:4.4/5 stars (29,049 reviews)
- Best For:Homes with lots of carpet
- Features:Standard features
- Status:In Stock
- Weight:20 lbs
The Hoover SmartWash Pet XL Upright Carpet Cleaner is an upright vacuum cleaner from Hoover priced at $289. It offers a 20 lb body. Owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 29,049 reviews. It is in stock now.
Hoover is a mid-range vacuum brand founded in 1908, headquartered in Glenwillow, Ohio, USA. Known for: WindTunnel technology, ONEPWR system, Upright vacuums.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Upright carpet cleaner (wash/dry)
- Weight
- 20 lb
- Tank Capacity
- 96 oz. XL tanks
- Cleaning Modes
- Auto wash/dry • Spot Boost Mode
- Drying
- Heatforce Technology for faster dry times
- Reach
- 8-foot hose for stairs and upholstery
- Special Features
- Self-cleaning tray, automatic sensing
- Included Tools
- 7" 2-in-1 Stair Tool, Gentle Upholstery Tool, Max Extraction Tool, Nozzle Cleanout Tool
- Best For
- Large carpeted areas, pet hair/stains, deep cleaning
About This Vacuum
The Hoover SmartWash Pet XL is a full-size upright carpet cleaner that removes guesswork from deep cleaning. Its Automatic Cleaning Technology senses when to wash and when to dry. Push forward to wash, pull back to dry. At 20 pounds, it provides stability for thorough cleaning across large carpeted areas. Pet owners get a Self-Cleaning Tray that flushes hair and debris automatically, plus Spot Boost Mode for stubborn stains and high-traffic spots. The 96 oz. XL capacity tanks mean fewer sink trips during extended cleaning sessions. Heatforce Technology speeds drying time. An included 8-foot hose converts it to a spot cleaner for stairs, upholstery, car interiors, and other fabrics. This machine suits pet owners, families with kids, and anyone tackling heavily soiled carpets. It works best in homes with significant carpeted square footage where deep cleaning happens regularly. The trade-off is size and storage, it's a dedicated carpet cleaner, not a portable grab-and-go tool. For quarterly or seasonal deep carpet refreshes, it handles the work with minimal technique required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Users report it removes pet hair and stains effectively. Two-thirds of owners say it lifts and extracts embedded pet hair and stubborn stains well.
Customers find it easy to use. The intuitive controls and automatic clean/dry function keep operation simple. The lightweight design and swivel steering make it easy to navigate around furniture.
It works on low-pile, medium-pile, and high-pile carpets, as well as area rugs. Customers report positive results on both carpeted floors and rugs.
For pet hair, look for vacuums with strong suction (minimum 20,000 Pa for robot vacuums, 150+ AW for cordless), specialized pet hair attachments, and HEPA filtration that captures 99.97% of particles. Top-rated options include the Dyson V15 Detect ($749), Shark Navigator Lift-Away ($199), and Bissell Pet Hair Eraser ($329). According to our price tracking data, these vacuums maintain consistent 4.5+ star ratings across thousands of reviews.
Most vacuum filters should be replaced every 3-6 months, depending on usage frequency and household conditions. HEPA filters typically last 12-18 months with regular cleaning. For bagless vacuums, clean washable filters every 1-2 weeks. Replacement filters cost between $15-$50 depending on the brand. Failing to replace filters can reduce suction power by up to 50%.
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Upright carpet cleaner (wash/dry)
- Weight
- 20 lb
- Tank Capacity
- 96 oz. XL tanks
- Cleaning Modes
- Auto wash/dry • Spot Boost Mode
- Drying
- Heatforce Technology for faster dry times
- Reach
- 8-foot hose for stairs and upholstery
- Special Features
- Self-cleaning tray, automatic sensing
- Included Tools
- 7" 2-in-1 Stair Tool, Gentle Upholstery Tool, Max Extraction Tool, Nozzle Cleanout Tool
- Best For
- Large carpeted areas, pet hair/stains, deep cleaning
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