Hoover model comparisons
Hoover SmartWash+, PET Complete or Pet XL?
Hoover's SmartWash names cover upright cleaners with automatic forward-wash/backward-extract movement, but the exact package still matters. The regular SmartWash+, SmartWash PET Complete and SmartWash Pet XL differ in what Hoover lists for tools, pretreatment, tank measurements and after-cleaning equipment. Choose by your recurring job and verify the model suffix before treating a family name as a package specification.
Compare what the current exact pages establish
| Model | Useful documented distinctions | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| SmartWash+ FH52000V | Automatic forward-wash/backward-dry floor routine; listed 8-foot hose and 4-inch tool package. | Its exact current review does not confirm the tank and weight requirements some buyers may need. |
| SmartWash PET Complete FH53000V | Pet tool, SpotChaser pretreat wand, Pet brushes, 8-foot hose, 1-gallon clean tank and 0.5-gallon recovery tank. | The official FH53000V support link currently returns a SmartWash+ manual. Do not assume its exact fabric/care instructions are verified. |
| SmartWash Pet XL FH62000 | Self-cleaning tray, Spot Boost mode, 1-gallon clean tank and larger documented 0.7-gallon recovery tank. | Its tools and care steps are specific to the XL package; do not assume the tray or accessory set belongs to PET Complete. |
Start with the work, not the suffix letters
All three are upright room washers, not portable spot extractors. Their hose provides a separate route to stairs or suitable upholstery, but it does not make the body easy to carry to a car or sink. If most jobs are isolated spills, compare the Spotless FH11300 or a CleanSlate hand-tool cleaner instead. If room carpet is central and an eight-foot hose is useful for occasional above-floor work, one of these upright packages may fit better.
For pet-specific supplied equipment, the FH53000V listing is unusually explicit: it names both a Pet tool and a pretreat wand, plus pet brush rolls. A customer who wants the familiar automatic floor sequence but does not need those extras may prefer the SmartWash+ package. A person who values brush cleanup after use should investigate the XL's documented self-cleaning tray. These are different purchase decisions rather than a simple good-better-best ladder; the larger package name does not prove it is right for every home.
Keep measurements and instructions exact
The SmartWash PET Complete page states one gallon of clean water and half a gallon of recovered water. The standard SmartWash+ page has a different unconfirmed-capacity picture in its existing review, so do not borrow FH53000V's gallon figure when shopping for FH52000V. Likewise, the XL's 0.7-gallon recovery tank is not an allowance for the PET Complete. If a minimum tank volume, dry weight, tray, tool or fabric permission is essential, let that exact field decide the comparison rather than filling gaps from another machine.
All three pages use HeatForce language for drying assistance; that is not evidence of steam or heated wash liquid. Follow the manual for the exact version and the carpet or textile care label. This matters especially for FH53000V because its official support link does not currently lead to a PET Complete-titled guide. Read each full assessment for the source limits, and verify the carton and owner manual for the exact suffix before buying a similar-sounding bundle.