I rarely use the auto mode. I think it's just a novelty to raise the spotbot's price... and I find it wasteful, it uses too much solution and I have to always use the hand tool after using it to suck away remaining solution since it leaves the area rather saturated.......
I have the exact same unit and while I love it for cleaning up pet stains it always leaves a "clean spot" after using it. I'm not sure if it's because my carpet is old and needs to be replaced but it always leaves a conspicuous clean spot after each use.
The guy down stairs recommended I buy a broom just to get the "ring" out. Instead, I bought a little sturdy brush for cleaning tubs/toilets. This takes up less space. I found when I go over that "spot", and blend it with the rest of the carpet, it goes away.
Just bought one myself. I have 2 kids that make messes and this thing cleaned the deep set stains right out of my carpet. Thumbs up for being effective but thumbs down on how much solution is used to do the job. Invest in some Oxyclean or Zep products.
Yea for its size it is. Actually it feels like it has as much suction as my Bissell Proheat 2x did due to the poor attachment setup that machine lost some suction.
I rarely use the auto mode. I think it's just a novelty to raise the spotbot's price... and I find it wasteful, it uses too much solution and I have to always use the hand tool after using it to suck away remaining solution since it leaves the area rather saturated.......
kkjgg112391 1 year ago
@kkjgg112391 I feel the same way
Abcrokid 1 year ago
Thanks for posting! I'm gonna get one to take care of my pet's accidents.
simbared 2 years ago
I have a SpotBot.
DudeDie222 2 years ago
I have the exact same unit and while I love it for cleaning up pet stains it always leaves a "clean spot" after using it. I'm not sure if it's because my carpet is old and needs to be replaced but it always leaves a conspicuous clean spot after each use.
mechan9 2 years ago
That happens because you need to clean your entire carpet.
Abcrokid 2 years ago
The guy down stairs recommended I buy a broom just to get the "ring" out. Instead, I bought a little sturdy brush for cleaning tubs/toilets. This takes up less space. I found when I go over that "spot", and blend it with the rest of the carpet, it goes away.
dimmerofthroop 2 years ago
yea, mostly cat messes though
Abcrokid 2 years ago
Just bought one myself. I have 2 kids that make messes and this thing cleaned the deep set stains right out of my carpet. Thumbs up for being effective but thumbs down on how much solution is used to do the job. Invest in some Oxyclean or Zep products.
deezomaxima 2 years ago
yea I feel like it uses alot of solution in the auto mode also. So i use the hand held 99% of the time plus it seems to come out dryer.
Abcrokid 2 years ago
I make it a practice now that if I use the auto mode, to switch to manual to pick up the excess water and to remove the circle that is left behind.
deezomaxima 2 years ago
I LOVE my SpotBot, I have the same one, and I have 3 cats and two dogs, so its PERFECT for my house. Works ever so well
Vacman117 2 years ago
man that thing is powerful.
mazda3sp05 2 years ago
Yea for its size it is. Actually it feels like it has as much suction as my Bissell Proheat 2x did due to the poor attachment setup that machine lost some suction.
Abcrokid 2 years ago