Hoover floormax versus Koblenx cleaning machine

[vacuumfreeeke]

I want a dual brush scrubber and have been looking at these machines... Just wondering what the differences between the Hoover and Koblenz versions are. I found pads and brushes for the Koblenz on ebay but none for the Hoover... are they still available? Is one of these better than the other?

I have a guy who wants to sell me his Hoover for 40 bucks, and it's an hour drive... only comes with the red brushes, whatever those are for.... I'm trying to decide if I should go for it or keep looking for a more complete Koblenz. What do you guys think? Does they Hoover have multiple speeds: Will Koblenz brushes and pads fit the Hoover?

I want to use it for a prescrubber before extraction and as a bare floor scrubber/buffer....

Thanks!

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Parts are still avaiable for Hoover twin-brush shampooer/polishers
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">http://www.totalvac.com/hooverpolisher.html</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">The red (or tan) brushes are for scrubbing, waxing & polishing hard floors; DO NOT use the red brushes for shampooing rugs/carpets.  U must use only the soft black bristle brushes for shampooing carpets/rugs.</span>

 

[filterfreek]

Koblenz

Hi. I haven't really done too much on this site, but I saw this post and had to reply. I haven't had any experience with the hoover, but I do have a koblenz that I bought in the past month and it is amazing. The model I have is the p-2600. It's metal, and has two speeds. I haven't used it on carpets yet, but I'm sure it will work well on them. I used it on my vinyl floors in my kitchen and was amazed at how well it worked. The only thing that it doesn't do is suck the water up. For that, I use my hoover floormate, and it produces amazing results. The koblenz also comes with 5 sets of brushes/pads. There are shampoo brushes, scrubbing brushes, scrubbing pads, polishing pads, and wool pads.

I really don't think there is too much of a difference with the hoover, but I just wanted to give some more info on the koblenz.

Hope this helps,

Edward

 

[ralph123]

Don't forget the triple brush Electrolux/Lux/Aerus floor pro as an option.

Wouldn't it be more efficient to use a machine like the Bissell Big Green that scrubs the carpet as well as extracts? I'd worry a little about damaging the carpet fibers with excessive scrubbing. I'm no expert, but when I've had my carpets done professionally by places like Stanley Steemer, they don't even scrub period. They use a pre-treatment and very hot water with powerful extraction - but no brush.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Thanks for the responses...  I went ahead and got the Koblenz...  I ordered of from Wal-mart online and it was 139... basic model with plastic motor  housing instead of chrome and no T shaped handle, but it definitely does the job.


 


I have a Hoover Floormate and 2 Hoover Spinscrub steam vacs already, but their cleaning performance leaves a lot to be desired with really dirty situations...  I wanted a true scrubber...  on carpet, I will always follow with the steam vac because the Koblenz does leave a lot of water in the carpet and I don't want re-soiling issues so rinsing with the steam vac is a good thing.  I know a lot of people scrub with their Kirbys first, but I don't like having to set up a Kirby shampooer and this will fill the gap nicely.  I used it in my kitchen and the scrub water was just filthy and I regularly use the Floormate and Haan steamer so I was really shocked at what was left behind.  I have some relatives who have really dirty vinyl flooring and I tried the Floormate on it last week and it didn't even make a dent...  I can't wait to try the Koblenz.


 


I did think about the Electrolux one, but I couldn't find any for sale locally and they are so huge and bulky to store.  I do, however, like the idea of nap lifters.  I also considered the Oreck Orbiter, but there were none for sale when I was looking... now there's one on C/L for 100 bucks... but I wanted something with a tank built in and I like having 2 small brushes rather than 1 big one.  


 


I wanted the metal gears in the Koblenz rather than the plastic gears in the Hoover so that is what really sealed the deal for me.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Used the Koblenz to do under the 'fridge today and it did a pretty respectable job...  it didn't get extremely close the the edges, but I didn't expect it to... that's that a toothbrush and a magic eraser are for )


 


That yellow stuff around the edges is some kind of adhesive that has been there since I moved in...  I think it is glue from when they put the tile down or something...  nothing has ever gotten  it up, but I wonder if the Haan Steamer might soften it somehow if I leave it in one place for an hour and then scrub with a brillo pad )


 


 


 


 





 





 

 

[floor-a-matic]

I've been using my Electrolux Rug Washer or B8 for years; but I don't know how the Lux compares to Koblenz, since I've never used a Koblenz "The Cleaning Macnine"

 

[floor-a-matic]

Electrolux B8 my parents bought new c. 1970 along with the 1205 & L