# Upright Carpet Cleaners The Hoover SmartWash PET Tackles Dirt, Stains & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoover-smartwash References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-hoover-smartwash-pet-carpet-cleaner-simplifies-life-for-pet-friendly-households-301083840.html) & [hoover](http://www.hoover.com) When the original [Hoover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoover-hw3-turbo-clean) SmartWash was introduced, it made the task of [cleaning carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-carpet-cleaner) as easy as vacuuming and now Hoover is introducing the SmartWash PET Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner with pet owners in mind. With easy-to-use, deep-cleaning technology, the carpet cleaner helps to lift deep dirt, stains and pet messes from carpet and upholstery. While some carpet cleaners can only carry out a limited number of functions, SmartWash cleaners set themselves apart with automatic cleaning, drying and solution-mixing technology. With SmartWash PET, pushing motions forward wash surfaces and pulling back is for drying. The simple and intuitive cleaning solution for pet owners includes Antimicrobial FlexForce PowerBrushes resist [pet odors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bissell-cleanview-swivel-pet-reach), an Antimicrobial Pet Tool and an integrated Spot Chaser Pretreat Spray Wand. Image Credit: Hoover ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartwash Technology:** Hoover's SmartWash technology sets itself apart with automatic cleaning, drying and solution-mixing, presenting opportunities for further automation in the cleaning industry. - **Pet-friendly Cleaning Solutions:** The SmartWash PET Complete Automatic Carpet Cleaner with its pet-friendly cleaning solution and technology demonstrates the potential for specialized cleaning solutions for pet owners. - **Antimicrobial Cleaning Tools:** The Antimicrobial FlexForce PowerBrushes and Antimicrobial Pet Tool demonstrate a trend towards creating cleaning tools with additional antimicrobial properties to ensure maximum hygiene. ### Where This Applies - **Home Cleaning Products:** The introduction of the SmartWash PET highlights opportunities for innovation in the home cleaning products industry. - **Pet Care Industry:** Potential for specialized cleaning solutions for pet owners presents opportunities for innovation in the pet care industry. - **Antimicrobial Products Industry:** A trend towards creating cleaning tools with additional antimicrobial properties presents opportunities for the antimicrobial products industry to expand their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Carpet Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpet-one.md) - [Household Spot Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-cleaning-machine.md) - [Steam-Equipped Carpet Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamequipped-carpet-cleaner.md) - [Low-Cost Triple-Stage Vacuum Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoover-hw3-turbo-clean.md) - [Pet-Conscious Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xforce-flex-1560.md) - [Agile Pet Owner Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-ultralight-petpro.md) - [Powerful Wet Dry Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h15-pro-carpetflex.md) - [Pet Owner Laundry Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-smart-laundry-solutions.md) - [Self-Cleaning Canine Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-pure-one-station-furfree.md)