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Hoover CleanSlate XL Spot Cleaner
Hoover carpet cleaner · sold by Hoover
$179.99
Verdict
The big-tank spot extractor: wider head and large dual tanks for sectional-size accidents.
- Bigger tanks = fewer refills
- Wide + narrow tools
- Strong stain suction
- Bulky for cupboards
- Corded
Best for: Homes with kids/pets and lots of upholstery.
Skip it if: Tiny storage.
Sub-scores
- Cleaning
- 8.4
- Navigation
- 7.8
- Maintenance
- 8.2
- Value
- 8.4
- Noise & UX
- 7.8
ValueScore: 6.1 / 10 — value for money vs the best in this category, at an effective price of $179.99 (deal-adjusted)
Cleaning 40% · Navigation 20% · Maintenance 15% · Value 15% · Noise & UX 10%. How we test
Specifications
Specs marked “not disclosed” are absent from the manufacturer's materials; all printed values are verified against official documentation.
| Spec | Hoover CleanSlate XL Spot Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Price (live) | $179.99 |
| Dock / self-empty | None |
| Max runtime | N/A (corded) |
| Weight | 11 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| ValueScore | 6.1 |
| DustScore | 8.2 |
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Written reviews elsewhere
“Cleaning: This model performed good in our cleaning test that shows how well the machine removed clay from carpet.”
Consumer Reports
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Compare with
| Spec | Hoover CleanSlate XL Spot Cleaner | Bissell CrossWave PET PRO Multi-Surface | Eureka SpotClean NEY100 | Tineco Carpet One Cruiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (live) | $179.99 | $56.73 | 🎁 50 OFF at checkout | $549.00 |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 550 W | Not disclosed |
| Dock / self-empty | None | Self-cleaning tray | None | Self-cleaning cycle |
| Onboard dustbin | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 50.7 oz (water tank) | Not disclosed |
| Max runtime | N/A (corded) | N/A (corded) | N/A (corded) | N/A (corded) |
| Weight | 11 lbs | Not disclosed | 12.23 lbs | Not disclosed |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | 1 year | 2 years |
| ValueScore | 6.1 | 16.7 | 10.6 | 2.7 |
| DustScore | 8.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 8.5 |
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