With its 15-inch-wide cleaning path, this revolutionary all-in-one cleaner can be used to not only vacuum dry debris, but also wet-clean and squeegee-dry most hard-floor surfaces including ceramic tile, sealed hardwood, marble, vinyl, and laminate. Quickly switch between cleaning options–vacuum, wash, or dry–using the EZ Select dial. Exclusive SpinScrub brushes gently and safely wet-scrub and buff hard floors, plus they pop out for rinsing clean. The SpinScrub brushes can be int…
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Kneesaver
We have a porous tile which my wife would insist on scrubbing on her hands and knees to clean. She finally consented to letting me buy a machine and try it.
This thing is loud, but it works. If there’s a weakness, it’s that the dry vacuum doesn’t seem to do too well. But that’s what a good sweeping is for, isn’t it? I have linoleum, and the H3044 did a fine job. The cleaning solution was pretty filthy when I poured it out after use, both satisfying and repulsive at the same time! It seems that this is a new Hoover model (July 2007), which explains why there are not a lot of reviews to be found online. I wish it could use Pine-Sol, because I have a Costco-sized jug of that stuff on hand already. Will vinegar/water mix work? I have no idea. I don’t see why not. I guess the fear is that the gaskets will fail if solvents are used. Guess I’ll stick to the Hoover stuff for now. Anyways, it scrubbed my floors quite well, even though they’re a bit uneven/warped. The vacuum is great at picking the solution back up. Hope that helps.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Good
It does not work as well as mopping and rinsing. My entire home is tile. I have had the Floormate for a few years.
Cleans great and uses 3 containers of water/cleaner solution (about half a bucket)for: 2 rooms, 1 kitchen, 2 living rooms. The cord is long enough. I used half of the cleaner, 1oz, and it works fine. At first I did not know why the water wasn’t coming out and then I found I wasn’t pulling the trigger below the handle. It’s nice to see all the dirty water and sediment off your floors. This product really saves your back from traditional mopping and it is nice to know you are not reusing dirty water to mop your floors.
This Hoover H3044 Floormate is absolutely wonderful! My vinyl floor has never been this clean. It was cleaned the day before I used the Floormate using another appliance. I could not believe how dirty and gray the water in the “dirty tank” was. I did vacuum my floor first using my regular Bissell hard floor vacuum. I did not want to use the FloorMate’s vacuum feature coz one is supposed to empty the dirty tank and then replace it after vacuuming. It just seemed easier to use my lightweight Bissell for the vacuuming part. I only had to use the Wash feature even thought the FloorMate has three settings: Dry Vac, Wash and Wet Pick Up. The floor was virtually clean and dry using only the Wash feature. The only objectionable thing is the floor cleaning solution that came with the Floormate. It is cloyingly sweet and very unpleasant smelling. However, the smell dissipates and I cannot smell it now. I called the Hoover helpline and talked with ‘Ahmed’. I told him how unpleasant the smell was. I asked if I could use vinegar and water and he assured me that I could use ANY cleaner that is not a solvent (something that becomes sudsy) He even said I could use non-sudsy household ammonia and water in the clean tank. I had specifically asked about the ammonia in the event I want to strip wax in the future. I am glad I will be able to use another type cleaning solution. This is a very loud floor cleaner but so much better than the old back-breaking scrub mop and then rinse and rinse and rinse. . . LOL
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME
I bought the original model of this and have not replaced it with the newer version, but I have to tell you, one of the best tool investments I’ve ever made.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Was a Little Unsure before Purchase
A friend told me about this product and I was skeptical so I purchased the less expensive model to see how it worked.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hoover Floormate hard floor cleaner
I really love the new version of the Floormate. The wider scrubbing head gets the job done in record time, and, with extra scrubbers, even the dirtiest floor (dirty boot tracks…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Duper Floor Buster
I have a small kennel and have to clean the floors daily. It usually takes me two hours. Now my mop buster the FloorMate gets the job done in 30 minutes or less.
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE WORD: EXCELLENT!
Only one word describes this cleaner: EXCELLENT!!! Best purchase ever! I am a clean freak and I could not believe how dirty my floors were.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hard-Floor Cleaner
This is a great alternative to scrubbing or mopping a floor, it dispenses and vacuums the cleaner with brushes scrubbing all at the same time.
2.0 out of 5 stars
can anyone recommend a good cleaner
I am not overly enthused about this product. It seems you have to go so slow to get it to clean your floor. I don’t have that much time. I used vinegar/water.
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT PRODUCT
I love this cleaner! I have used a swiffer wet mop weekly and hands/knees scrubbing for the past 3 years on my tile floor, which fills my whole house.