Okay, so today I'm gonna walk you through my little experiment with a hoover that has a steamer function. I was honestly pretty skeptical at first, but figured, hey, why not give it a shot?

The Setup: First things first, I unboxed the thing. It was pretty straightforward to assemble – just a few clicks and snaps, nothing too complicated. Then, I filled the water tank. The instructions said to use distilled water, which I didn't have on hand, so I just used regular tap water. Don't judge me!

The Test Subject: My living room rug. It’s a pretty high-traffic area and, let’s be honest, it sees its fair share of spills and dirt. It was looking a little sad, definitely needed some love.

The Process: I started by vacuuming the rug with just the regular vacuum function. Gotta get rid of the loose stuff first, right? Then, I switched on the steamer. The hoover has different settings for the amount of steam, so I went with the medium setting to start.

I pushed the hoover back and forth across the rug, trying to overlap each pass a little. You could see the steam working its magic. The rug looked noticeably cleaner almost immediately. It also smelled a bit better – kind of a fresh, clean smell.

• Pro-Tip: Make sure you don’t leave the hoover in one spot for too long with the steam on. You don’t want to soak the rug!

The Results: After I was done steaming, I let the rug dry completely. It took a couple of hours. When it was dry, I was actually really impressed. The rug looked brighter, felt softer, and just generally felt cleaner. I even noticed that some of the flattened areas had perked up a bit.

The Cleanup: Cleaning the hoover itself was pretty easy too. I just emptied the dirty water tank and gave it a rinse. The brush roll popped out easily for cleaning, which was nice. I hate when those things are a pain to take apart.

Would I Recommend It?

Honestly, yeah, I think so. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to freshen up your rugs and carpets, a hoover with a steamer function is definitely worth considering. It's not going to replace a professional deep clean, but for regular maintenance, it's a pretty handy tool.

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Don’t over-steam.
• Use distilled water if you can (I'll try it next time!).
• Let the rug dry completely before walking on it.

Overall, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. My rug looks and smells a lot better, and the whole process was surprisingly easy. Now, I’m thinking about trying it on my upholstery!