Hoover PowerDash Pet+ Compact Carpet Cleaner, Lightweight Carpet Shampooer

I have mostly hardwood in my house, but a few area rugs and one carpeted room that see a lot of foot (and paw) traffic. Rather than renting those giant carpet cleaners, I decided to try this Hoover PowerDash Pet+ for convenience. It’s compact and lightweight – I’d say it’s about the size of a small vacuum cleaner, and I can carry it upstairs with one hand no problem. Don’t let the small size fool you though, this thing packs a punch on stains. Assembly out of the box took literally two minutes (just slide the handle on). I filled the clean water tank with the included cleaning solution (nice that they give you a starter bottle) and warm water, and went to town on an old pet stain that had been haunting my rug. In a couple of slow passes, the stain was visibly lifting. By the third pass, it was completely gone. I was actually kind of shocked – I didn’t expect professional-level results, but the carpet looked good as new (and the dirty water I dumped out was a murky gray, eww!). Using the PowerDash is straightforward and user-friendly. It’s basically like using an upright vacuum: you press a pedal to release the handle, another to turn it on, and there’s a trigger in the handle that sprays the cleaning solution as you push it forward. I do a forward pass with spray, then pull back slowly without spraying to suck up the dirty water. It’s satisfying to see the nozzle slurp up the mess. And despite the “Pet” branding, this machine isn’t just for pet accidents – it’s equally great for spilled drinks, general grime, and refreshing high-traffic areas. I’ve since used it on a hallway runner and the amount of dirt it pulled was simultaneously disgusting and gratifying. A few more notes: the PowerDash has a very compact design, which means the clean and dirty water tanks are smaller than full-size cleaners. I did have to refill and empty a couple of times for a larger 12x12 rug. But honestly, I don’t mind because the smaller size makes it easy to store in my closet and easy to maneuver around. It also has a removable nozzle piece up front, which you can rinse out and clear of hair/debris after you’re done – that’s a big plus for maintenance. The carpets come out just slightly damp and typically dry within a few hours (I usually run a fan or keep windows open). Noise-wise, it’s about as loud as a regular vacuum – not quiet, but not jackhammer level either. Given its size, I was impressed that it has a decent brush roll that really agitates the carpet fibers, and strong suction to pull the water back out. The result is a clean carpet that’s not soaked. My living room rug actually fluffed up after cleaning, looking refreshed. For deep-set old stains you might need a pretreatment, but so far I haven’t met a fresh stain this cleaner couldn’t handle. Overall, the Hoover PowerDash Pet+ is now my go-to gadget for keeping rugs and carpets tidy. It’s ideal for small spaces, quick cleanups, and periodic freshening of your carpets. If you have pets, kids, or a clumsy coffee habit (I tick two of those boxes), you’ll love the convenience. No more renting bulky machines or paying professionals for every little spill – this little powerhouse has me covered. It’s honestly one of those home appliances that I didn’t know I needed, but now I wonder how I lived without it. Two thumbs up!

I didn’t give a review right away cause I wanted to see how this little guy done (cause how do you REALLY know after one use) I’ve had it now for a couple months and UNLESS you want your carpet like brand new don’t buy this. I LOVE it! Sure I may have to refill every room once or twice and have to empty the dirty water often. But this thing is GREAT! I love that it’s small and compact and as cute as all get out. I have a FULL size shampooer. You know one of those big ole shampooers that you feel like you’ve had a good workout a day at the gym? Well this one is light as can be. I’m not a very big person at all and I have no problems with this. Getting back to my BIG shampooer. I THOUGHT my carpet was clean after using it. WRONG!!!! This little guy will pick up everything you THOUGHT you got. Oh do beware IT WILL pick up the OLD lent and crud in your carpet. I really thought my carpet was falling apart. No it was picking up stuff I didn’t even know was in my carpet even after using my rainbow vacuum cleaner. I’ve never been a huge fan of Hoover that’s why I waited so long to buy this. I wish I would have bought this sooner. I have noticed our allergies have gotten better too. The suction power this thing has is amazing and it gets stains up like you wouldn’t believe. It does come with a little sample packet of pet stain remover. It was good but personally I use my Lysol or Mr Clean. Plus makes your house smell good too So…if you have pets, dirty nasty carpets, need for a quick pickup for a spill (cause you have kids or gran kids), have allergies (like I do) and want something that REALLY SUCKS. Go get yourself one you won’t regret it. Trust me if I think something is bad I’ll tell you cause, I hate wasting money on crap. Oh and this is easy to clean too.

I would definitely buy this again and choose it over other brands. I have two dogs so I need one that can do the job well. This one really does it, it's light and easy to move around, has strong suction, and it's easy to clean well afterwards. It's good sized, not too big or too small for a three bdrm house. I usually will clean only one or two rooms at a time so this one is perfect for that. My carpets came out very clean and spots were removed. I was amazed at how much dirt it sucked out. There was no dirt or muck remaining on the vacuum when I was done cleaning it. I rinsed it really good and used a multipurpose cleaner in the dirt container (nothing harsh, I used Method) and used disinfectant wipes on the outside and in the brush chamber that's very easy to get into, and the sucking nozzle comes off easily. I had a Bissell pet pro cleaner before this one and while the carpets got clean the vacuum itself was awkward to clean and you could never get into some of the inner chambers to get gunk out. It got stinky very soon if you didn't try your hardest to get it all out. I thought it was unsanitary to not be able to clean it well. I stopped using it and the last time the brush wouldn't spin anymore. I found the belt was very loose and I couldn't find replacement belts anywhere. I hadn't even used it a lot for the belt to have already gotten worn out. Before that happened, during use the soap bottle would lose suction often and it would stop spraying until you pushed the bottle it back in. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this Hoover Powerdash Pet+ if you're looking for a really good carpet cleaner that's not huge and clunky but still has good coverage.

This little guy works pretty well. It’s not the most amazing one you’ll find but for an average household, it’s great. Putting it together was easy and starting it each time is easy too. It’s simple to use and leaves the carpet drier than handheld ones I’ve used. It’s also pretty powerful for something so small and lightweight — it gets up dog urine stains for me. Some cons are: pet hair will get into the hard to clean spots if there’s a lot of it, even if you vacuum first. It’s small, so if you’re doing a whole room, you’ll have to fill it more than once.

This little carpet cleaner was fantastic!! It is light weight and compact designed. Easy to maneuver and easy to clean!! Great for a 1 bedroom apartment or spot cleaning!

This is the single best purchase I’ve made on Amazon. It’s lightweight, works great, and we as small as a vacuum. We used to rent steam cleaners for $60 a pop, but we no longer need to. We have pets and kids, so our carpets get a lot of action. Now, I’m able to keep them clean all the time!

I love this so much! It is easy to use. I feel like it doesn’t feel much different than using a vacuum. The only thing is that the tank does empty pretty fast when you press the button and depending on how deep of a mess you have you can find yourself needing to refill a few times. And for cleaning it, I love that it has these accessories and things that came with it. It came straight out of the box ready to use.

With five kids ages nine to four, you can only imagine the kinds of messes we deal with—especially when sickness hits. This carpet cleaner has honestly given me peace of mind. It’s been a solid, reliable cleaner in our home. It does a great job picking up dirt, and I like the fresh smell it leaves behind. For the price, I feel like it performs really well. The only small issue I experienced was a bit of water spilling from underneath after I finished using it, but it wasn’t anything major. I just make sure to remove the reservoir and not leave it sitting inside the unit upside down, and to finish vacuuming out any remaining water. Overall, I’m really happy with it and would recommend it—especially for busy households like mine. as far as putting the machine together, it’s pretty simple, I do believe for my kids bedroom. I was able to use one full tank in the whole bedroom, but if you’re doing multiple rooms area arrives, you definitely have to refill the water tank multiple times.

Prix abordable pour la qualité de l'article Facile à assembler Excellent résultat Seul petit hic mais tout à fait normal pour le prix est la quantité d'eau un peu petite du réservoir. Pour de grandes surfaces il va falloir remplir le bac d'eau à quelques reprises, mais ce n'est rien de compliqué. Je recommande grandement ce nettoyeur de tapis.

I highly recommend this rug cleaner. Easy to use. Light weight. And even removed old stubborn carpet stains. I wish I had taken before and after pictures. This is the best carpet cleaner I have ever owned.

With two dogs and the occasional spill or accident this is the perfect compact carpet cleaner. Easy to use and does a great job. Wish it had a bigger resevoir for cleaning solution and dirty water but then it wouldn't be so lightweight and convenient to use.

I have used once and was impressed the way it cleaned my carpets

This is the best machine! Great power and suction! Cleans the carpets really really well. One of the best purchases off amazon I've ever bought!!!