Hoover CleanSlate Plus Carpet & Upholstery Spot Cleaner, Stain Remover, Portable, FH14050, White
Who do I contact if I am having issues with my product or need replacement parts?
If you encounter any issues, please contact Hoover directly at 1.800.944.9200 and reference model FH14050 for an immediate resolution.
How many ounces of formula do I add to the solution tank?
Fill the solution tank with water to the small or large area fill line, depending on your spot cleaning needs. Use the included measuring cup and add 0.5 oz of formula for the small area line and 1 oz for the large area line.
What formula can I use with CleanSlate?
We recommend using any of our Hoover Carpet Cleaning formulas with CleanSlate. There are a range of formulas for every need. We also offer ready-to-use premix formula that you can pour directly into the tank without mixing with water.
Will it remove pet stains and urine?
CleanSlate works well on both. Stain removal performance is dependent on the type of carpet cleaning formula you use. We recommend using a pretreat solution first like AH30902. Then use a concentrated formula that contains oxy, such as AH30950.
What can I do to unclog my unit?
Clogs can occur from buildup of debris or solution in the system if it is not flushed after each use. We recommend using the included hose rinse tool that is stored on top of your recovery tank. Please reference the manual for full instructions.
product details
The Hoover CleanSlate Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner combines powerful suction, verastile tools, and the performance of the Oxy formula to permanently remove stains and messes.
With our 7″ WidePath Tool for large areas like stairs and the TightSpot Tool for crevices and tough to reach areas, you’ll have the flexibility you need to clean messes of any size.
Quickly remove spills and stains on the go thanks to a light, portable design and a long cord so you can easily move between areas. And with the Hose Rinse tool, your machine stays clean and ready for the next mess.
Lyndsey Dickerson –
With kids and lots of pets, accidents happen. Drinks get knocked over, muddy footprints through the new rug. Want to know why I don’t stress the mess? CleanSlate Carpet & Upholstery cleaner!
The size of this thing makes it perfect to grab and go. With so many attachments, no stain is off limits. Now my kids can play, the dogs can run, and I can relax sipping my coffee knowing my floors will still be stain free thanks to my little buddy!
This spot cleaner is 100% worth every single penny! It got off a tough stain on my floor I wasn’t able to get off before. Thanks!
Hayloft & Hedgerow –
For many years I have owned a basic model Little Green machine, and for the most part was very happy with it. In fact several years ago when my first LGM stopped working I replaced it with my current LGM. However after a couple of years for some unknown reason it stopped spraying and started leaking. The one thing I have always disliked about the LGM is how difficult it was to clean the machine itself not the actual stain which it handled well. The tool head removes but dirt would get trapped under the front plastic shield and running it under the faucet wouldn’t budge it. To clean the hose I would usually run some clean water into my sink and then suck it up as if it were a stain to run clean water through the hose and then I would leave the machine running for a minute in the air to make sure all the water from the hose came out into the dirty water tank. The dirty water tank was also difficult to clean as you only had a small rubber gasket at the bottom to remove which made cleaning access almost impossible. So I am happy to report that these issues have been solved with my new Hoover Cleanslate. It just arrived and I tried it out on an old orange juice stain that had been set in for several months and turned the carpet black! See photo. Given that it was between the bed and a baseboard I was happy to test out the crevice tool (something my LGM didn’t have). I filled the clean tank to the small stain fill line, the crevice tool sprayed a single stream exactly where I directed it. I scrubbed for a couple of minutes and then turned the same head upside down and sucked all the dirt up. Miracle!!! All gone!!! See second photo of carpet which is still damp. Yes that good I couldn’t wait to review! I tested out the other heads, standard (which is slightly bigger than LGM) and the wide head. The spay while using these seems the same and is the width of the standard head. I absolutely loved how easy it was to clean the dirty tank with its removable lid and clean the house with the included hose rinse tool that stores neatly in the lid. I didn’t try out the pet head yet. Seems a little chunky and I am not sure it is worth spending the extra money for this brush as I think you could manage well without it, but I had wanted the standard size head as that was what I was used to with my LGM. Again now that I have it I will be keeping it, but I honestly think the basic Cleanslate model without the standard and pet head brush attachments would be enough. The only downside for me with the Cleanslate over the LGM is the access to the power button which is tucked away under the handle which is not a big deal, and the cord storage. This is very close to the hose which makes it a bit difficult to wind it up without getting caught on the hose storage. My only other wish would have been to have the rubber brush for the standard head as only a bristle brush is included unlike the wide head which comes with both options. However these small complaints are just that, small and I would hands down recommend the Cleanslate over the LGM.
Amazon Customer –
I love my new puppy .. but she has had many a pee pee accident and muddy paws on my carpet and couch. I purchased this on Amazon, had a single scotch, watched the YouTube video on using it (I’m a visual learner), had another scotch, then went to town. It’s the best. My couch is clean. My carpet is clean. It smells nice. I have a good buzz. 5 stars.. 10/10 would recommend 🙂
CJ Black –
I have a very busy house with three small dogs a cat and a rabbit I have two children and three other adults living in my home so I have a lot of traffic a lot of wear and tear this is great for maintenance little messes even big messes great way to keep furniture looking amazing and it does work on a ton of services I really appreciate that it has different attachments it makes clean up for some hard to reach areas a lot easier the suction power is amazing I actually trashed my Bissell spot but when I got this because the Bissell leaks when it’s in use this does not leak at all so if that’s an issue this is the upgrade you need you need. Busy mom says it’s a 10/10 buy this!
Ashley –
A few things:
Suction is good.
Easy to take out and fill/empty containers.
I’m not sure if it’s just our specific item, but the water stream just kind of “spurts” out. We were comparing it to other brands, and were anticipating a stronger steady stream (maybe it’s missing some piece on the sprayer nozzle??)
Also, the clip to secure the attachment it came with is broken (see left photo of collage, versus right photo with an unbroken attachment). The U shape is broken, which doesn’t allow it to stay attached.
Joy –
I returned this BUT to give props to the company, they were very prompt on returning the refund quickly. I got it three days after I physically returned it to the UPS. I’d say this is a honest company that you can trust but I personally didn’t like the suction power on this or lack thereof. Don’t take my opinion on it, just buy it yourself and if you don’t like it, return it. This company honors their return policy.
DS –
It is great! My dog has diabetes and pees a lot! 2 1/2 years ago I got a Bissell portable shampooer. I loved it…I thought. I used the shampooer a lot, 2-3 times a week some weeks. Last week the hose broke where it attaches to the machine. I was going to buy another, but saw this Hoover Cleanslate Plus. It was less $$, even the model with the pet kit, and it got great reviews. So I figured I give it a try.
It came today and I went right to cleaning up a spot from last night. OMGoodness! I LOVE this portable shampooer! The suction is super powerful. I drenched the spot to dripping, and got most of the water out to just dampness. NO urine smell left! So easy to use, I barely looked at the instructions because I was familiar with the Bissel I had. So I just went to using it…So easy! I love, love this shampooer!
Amanda S. English –
Used the Hoover Clean Slate Plus to get a stain (waste from a ostomy bag- yuck!!) out of the carpet. I cleaned with my traditional method of carpet stain removal spray and scrub brush. But it was bad. Purchased this and wow! I can hardly tell. Not afraid to step on the space anymore (which was really awkward as it is in the doorway).
Definitely recommend. It is easy to use, lightweight, and easy to clean. Love all the attachments and the little bag that came with it to contain them all.
W. –
I have an elderly cat, he does a great job most of the time but sometimes he pees, and it’s almost always on carpet. I figured I could use something like this to clean up after him, and it works just as expected. I use lukewarm water and natures miracle carpet shampoo and it seems to do a great job of cleaning up cat pee even if you don’t catch it immediately.
Suction is good, but you’ll likely want to use a fan to dry the carpet after use because I get ~50% of the water/dirt back out which means there’s like 1/4 gallon of water in my carpet right now. That’s good for stuff like natures miracle where the enzymes need time to break down the gunk but I imagine it’s a mold risk too.
I guess I wish the tank were a little bit larger, it holds ~1/3 gallon but it’s fine, if it held too much more the machine would get unwieldy. As it is, it’s easy to carry around even with a full tank.
It’s a small machine, I used it for my hallway and used 1.5 tanks of cleaner (maybe an 8’x5’ rectangle) and spent maybe 30 minutes. If you’re planning on cleaning whole rooms you don’t want this machine, you want one of the standup ones. Also if you have a bad back or knees you will not enjoy this machine, most of my time cleaning with this is spent on my knees.
Easy to clean, I thought the included hose cleaner was gimmicky or something until I finished cleaning the first time and used it, it does a great job of cleaning the hose out. Hold it straight up and gently move it back and forth to make sure the rinse is hitting the entirety of the hose.
Gil Alexander –
Fácil de usar. De inmediato la pusimos a prueba y funciona a la perfección. Buen poder de succión para el hogar. Excelente relación calidad precio. Muy buenos accesorios los cuales me han funcionado bien para sillones y alfombras. Luego Actualizo con más fotos y videos.
Kari Roberts –
I am loving this Spot Cleaner. If you have kids or pets you need this for all of the stains you end up with! This spot cleaner is so easy to use and with all of the different attachments no stain is off limits!
Mackenzie –
Between my 110 pound dog and the newborn who will join us before I know it, this is really going to come in handy! Especially having a car with white interior! Works like a charm!
Giulia Guerrieri –
Really loved this product! It got a tough stain out of my couch that has been there for months. It was such a relief because I thought my entire couch was ruined but this sucker got it right out! Highly recommend!
Daniel Ruelas –
Just a little side note. I do auto Detailing as a side job at home and used the Bissel Spot Clean pro for personal use on my own vehicles and then on my jobs as well but I wanted to try out the competitors for a nice budget carpet extractor that will get the job done to replace my older Bissel.
Cons: Ultimately I had to return this item as the spray nozzle was faulty. It no longer sprayed as much as just oozed out water without pressure. The other fault I had with it was the size of the dispenser tank and reclaimer/disposal tank (dirty water tank). These were very small and filled/emptied quite fast, The Bissel was easily twice the size for both tanks.
Pros: The suction power was very decent and it did clean the upholstery/carpet/stains (while it worked). It did come with a few handy attachment but ultimately your only going to stick one the one. If it all worked it would be good for small applications like spills or such.
My old Bissel came out of retirement and pulled through one last time after the Hoover stopped spraying. Needless to say ill stick with buying another Bissel SpotClean Pro after my refund comes through.
Proud Mommy –
It is easy to use and it has a great feature. When the dirty bin is full it automatically stops suctioning therefore making it impossible to have an overloaded spill on your floor. Love the power behind it. This has saved me on multiple occasions for the short time I have owned it. I would recommend this product for anyone with kids and pets and all the messes they tend to make on carpets and rugs. I have even used it on my furniture making my place look and smell like new. The seals are bright red and every part comes in pieces making it easy for cleaning out the vacuum simple and keeping every clean and new as well. No more worries about black gunk and hair build up in the hoses and attachments. It is worth every cent!!!
Becky Orme –
I’ve had mine for about a month now and I use it just about every day. Any time my kids spill or smear anything on the furniture or carpet I just grab this guy out of the garage, and in less than a minute the spot is gone. I used to be on constant alert for messy fingers, spillable snacks or open juice cups going anywhere near my furniture, but now I’m able to be a lot more relaxed about potential messes. This is a great purchase for anyone who has kids and cares about what their house looks like.
Michelle Moehle –
Set up wasn’t hard but I wanted to make sure I did everything correctly so I didn’t ruin my brand new vacuum. After using once though and going through the proper steps its so easy. I am now cleaning everything in my house that has been neglected for years. Love this
tfro –
I bought for carpeted stairs and have been very pleased. This unit has the suction power to get a lot of dirty water out of carpet. It is the right size to sit on one tread without falling over, the cord is long enough to do the whole flight without having to replug. After refilling the solution tank numerous times, I just decided to skip that whole thing and used a big pot full of hot water and oxy clean, squirted on with a turkey baster. Stairs were SUPER dirty and I needed a lot of water to get the job done. If just doing a small area, the solution sprayer would be fine.
Candice Provino –
I usually don’t write reviews…but this did a great job cleaning our dining room chairs! They look brand new now! It’s is a small machine with BIG power!