The Hoover SteamVac Carpet Cleaner features Hoover Spinscrub 50 technology with mulch-directional brushes that surround carpet fibers and remove dirt at every angle. High velocity suction removes dirty water and detergent residue, and then forced heat speeds the drying process, leaving carpet revitalized. the 3-speed brushroll has settings for normal cleaning, gentle cleaning and for spill pick-up. The 12-amp motor effortlessly delivers a thoroughly cleaned carpet in a room you can live in again within hours.