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Comparison of the Hoover 5915-900 With 5914-900

The Hoover SteamVac Spin Scrub (5915-900) and the SteamVac Clean Surge (5914-900) are both variations on the SteamVac carpet cleaner model. This means that both models warm the cleaning solution and water for dirt extraction and have separate clean and dirty tanks. However, there are some differences between the two carpet cleaner models that may matter to potential owners and deserve some consideration.
  1. SteamVac Spin Scrub

    • The SteamVac Spin Scrub, model number F5915900, has three different brush speeds, on-board tools including an upholstery brush, a 1-gallon clean water capacity tank and a 20-foot long cord. It has a nozzle width of 11.25 inches, heated cleaning and a total hand weight of 20 pounds. The unit is 12 by 19 by 44 inches in size.

    SteamVac Clean Surge

    • The SteamVac Clean Surge, model number F5914900, also has on-board tools including an upholstery brush, a 12-amp motor, 20-foot long cord, three brush speeds, heated cleaning and an overall weight of 20 pounds. The Clean Surge is 29.5 by 14.2 by 19.5 inches in size.

    Product Differences

    • The Clean Surge model includes a spin scrub hand tool, while the Spin Scrub does not. The clean water and dirty water capacity of the Spin Scrub model both total 128 ounces, while the water capacity of the Clean Surge is 133 ounces.

    Retail Price

    • As of June 2011, the retail price of the SteamVac Clean Surge was approximately $133, with a 1-year limited warranty. The retail price of the SteamVac Spin Scrub was approximately $139 with a 1-year limited warranty.