I purchased this product yesterday after refusing to pay for one more professional clean job. The last time, the carpets came out great but I was smelling chemicals for months. I thought about just getting a steam cleaner that doesn't require any chemicals because I'm trying to minimize toxins in the house. In the end, I picked this just to suck up the dirt and grime. I used it last night and I'm in shock by how good the carpet looks. Unlike most people, I did not use the chemicals at all but only the warm water. Well let me tell you, the carpet looks like brand new. It sucked up all the dirt without the chemicals. I will use the chemicals if I have to (big stains and so forth) but if you just have dirt and pet dander, etc. You don't need that part. It still works just as well. And it dried great too. Hope this helps others who are worried about chemicals.

I had no issues with leaking but I can see how there is a potential and the parts do look a bit fragile so I am going to really take care of the machine.Get more detail about Hoover F7452900 Steamvac All-Terrain Floor Cleaner.