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Hoover
Hoover CleanSlate XL Deep Cleaning Carpet + Upholstery Spot Cleaner Machine (FH15000V)
A larger portable spot cleaner with a 96 fl oz tank, a 7-inch WidePath tool, a TightSpot crevice tool and a Pet Tool. Suited to homes that clean several spots or larger rug and stair areas at a time.
Updated October 10, 2026
- Listing and Hoover page: 96 fl oz tank capacity.
- Listing: 7-inch WidePath tool, TightSpot tool and Pet Tool, plus a hose rinse feature.
- Manual: fill with warm water, maximum 140°F (60°C); no built-in heater.
- Manual: for tough stains use 100% Hoover solution with no water.
- Listing: 11 lb, 11.5 x 14.1 x 13.3 inches.
- Manual: 2-year limited warranty for household use; commercial use voids it.
Good for
Homes with several pets or frequent spots on rugs and carpeted stairs.
Skip it if
Small spaces, mainly car-seat cleaning, or buyers who want heated water.
Our take
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Our verdict
The CleanSlate XL makes sense when spot cleaning happens often and over larger areas. Its 96 fl oz tank holds about twice the Little Green 1400B's 48 oz, and the 7-inch WidePath tool covers a rug patch in fewer passes. Skip it if you mainly clean car seats or small cushions, where the smaller, lighter Bissell is easier to handle. The variant trap: Hoover also sells the CleanSlate and CleanSlate Plus, and Amazon lists XL bundles; check for FH15000V in the listing. Do not expect heat: Hoover's manual simply tells you to fill with warm water up to 140°F (60°C).
Using it well
Hoover's manual asks you to vacuum first, only clean upholstery coded "W" or "S/W", and test colorfastness on a hidden area with a damp white cloth, waiting ten minutes. Hold the tool about 5 inches above the stain to spray, scrub back and forth, then press down and pull toward you to extract. Empty the recovery tank when it reaches the MAX line or the motor sound changes. Afterwards, fill the tank with warm water and run it through the hose cleaning port for 10–15 seconds. A thermal protector stops the motor if it overheats; unplug it and let it cool for 30 minutes.
FAQ
Does the CleanSlate XL heat water?
No heater is described in Hoover's manual. Fill it with warm water up to 140°F (60°C).
Can I use it on hardwood floors?
Hoover's manual warns against using it on hard floors and says to put waterproof material under rugs on wood before cleaning.
Which formula does it use?
Hoover's manual directs you to Hoover Portable Solution; the listing includes a trial oxy solution.
How we researched this
We read the Amazon.com listing, Hoover's CleanSlate XL product page and the user manual on 2026-10-10. We did not test this cleaner; we found no hose length in the sources we opened.
