Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner Review and Giveaway ($399) *CLOSED*

Is it actually possible to keep a room clean in a house where two toddlers live? Seriously, is it possible? Unfortunately, we don't have a playroom, so our living room is our playroom.

Honestly, I'm not sure it is possible to keep it clean, but in my continuing quest to try (even if it's in vain) I recently accepted the opportunity to try out the Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner. Our upright vacuum is a Hoover so I know the brand and was wondering if their quality extends to their carpet cleaners.

I feel the best way to review a carpet cleaner, for me, is in a video review. Here is a review my husband I did of the Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner.

More about the Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner

Clean freaks know, when you need a job done well, do it yourself. The Carpet Cleaner removes more dirt from carpet than other leading brands (Per FCTP-0024p) and combines Hoover's patent-pending, dual-scrubbing SpinScrub™ brushes and Max Extract Technology™ for a clean that looks like you paid a professional to do it.

MaxExtract™ technology features the most advanced combination of multi-action agitation, carpet washing, dirt removal and direct heat drying - all in one machine. This technology delivers a floor that is not only deeply cleaned, but a room that can be lived in again within hours!

As you can see in my video review, we were pleased with the results. We are on a tight budget and can't afford to hire a professional company to come in and clean our carpets and furniture or rent a shampooer on a regular basis. With two dogs and two toddler boys, I would need professional cleaners to come into my home monthly. Personally, I think this carpet cleaner would pay for itself in a matter of months and it's very handy to have at the ready. It's great for cleaning up pet accidents, diaper blowouts and spit up issues, food spills, tracked in stains and so much more. Both of my boys are always on the ground playing, so I want my floor to be as clean as possible. I also need the floors to dry quickly. I can clean the carpets during nap time and they are ready to be messed up again as soon as the boys wake up. :) The MaxExtract technology makes that possible.

The verdict? Would I recommend this to a friend or family member? Absolutely. If you are in the market for a carpet cleaner, I suggest you go into a store and check out the Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner or research it online to see if it's right for your family.

You can also watch this video from Hoover that explains the carpet cleaner, it's features and uses in great detail. It could help you decide if it's right for you.

Buy: The Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet cleaner is available online at Hoover's website or by clicking here. It is also available at many brick and morter authorized Hoover dealers if you'd like to see it in person before making a decision.


Win: Update! We have our winner, number 1297. Congrats to joannaonthelake who said, "Here's a new tweet for today! I know today is the last day to enter so thank you for all the daily chances, it has been fun". Persistence pays off! Hope you enjoy your new Hoover, but remember you must claim it first within 72 hours (you have been emailed).

Hoover is generously offering one Potamus Prefers reader the chance to win a Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner of their own (ARV $399.99)!

For the first required entry, go to the Hoover Platinum Collection website and tell me another item you'd like to try and why.

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This giveaway is open to addresses in the U.S. only and will end July 17, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Winner will be posted on this blog (in this post) and will be e-mailed (please be sure to leave an e-mail address if you aren't a blogger or if it isn't part of your profile). You will have 72 hours to reply.