The catch
Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
No furniture hose system is added in the Amazon bundle.
Side by side
Dirt Devil FD50300 vs Hoover PowerDash Advanced, Compared: Dirt Devil stays floor-only, whereas PowerDash reaches stairs and upholstery
Quick verdict
A lighter floor-only cleaner with more clean-water capacity points to FD50300. If you want an eight-foot hose for stairs and upholstery, PowerDash Advanced adds it.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Put tank capacities in the same units
Clean-liquid capacity is 0.8 US gallon for Full Size Carpet Cleaner and 0.6 for PowerDash Pet Advanced. The gap between them is 25.6 fluid ounces, before recovery-tank limits come into play.
Where this comes from
128 US fluid ounces =1 US gallon. The capacities on record are 102.4 and 76.8 fl oz. Converting puts tank volume on one scale and says nothing about cleaning coverage.
The catch
Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
You will tend to the 0.6-gallon tank more often than the tank on a full-size one-gallon machine.
Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
- Why pick it
- Carpeted floors are all you clean
- You favor a lighter upright
- The catch
- No furniture hose system is added in the Amazon bundle.
Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
- Why pick it
- Stairs and upholstery need cleaning too
- The included above-floor hose matters
- The catch
- You will tend to the 0.6-gallon tank more often than the tank on a full-size one-gallon machine.
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What this page compares
FD50300 is the choice for a lighter floor-only cleaner with more clean-water capacity. PowerDash Advanced comes with an eight-foot hose for stairs and upholstery.
Dirt Devil is built around floor work
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Carpeted floors are all you clean
No furniture hose comes in the selected FD50300 package. A 0.8-gallon clean tank and a 14.35-pound empty weight suit a simpler floor-only routine.
- Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
- Good
- Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
- Depends
Stairs and upholstery need cleaning too
An eight-foot hose and a pet tool come with PowerDash Advanced. If stairs and upholstery are in your plans, that can save you from buying a second portable machine.
- Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
- Not suitable
- Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
- Better fit
Look at the whole setup
On the Dirt Devil, the listed capacities are 0.5 gallon dirty and 0.8 clean. Foam and moisture already in the carpet may fill the recovery side before the clean tank runs out.
- Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
- Depends
- Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
- Depends
Dirt Devil holds one-third more clean liquid and weighs nearly two pounds less
The 0.8-gallon tank is 33% larger than Hoover's 0.6 gallon. It weighs 1.95 pounds less empty, though it leaves out the furniture hose.
- Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
- Depends
- Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Put tank capacities in the same units
Clean-liquid capacity is 0.8 US gallon for Full Size Carpet Cleaner and 0.6 for PowerDash Pet Advanced. The gap between them is 25.6 fluid ounces, before recovery-tank limits come into play.
How we worked this out
128 US fluid ounces =1 US gallon. The capacities on record are 102.4 and 76.8 fl oz. Converting puts tank volume on one scale and says nothing about cleaning coverage.
Factor in the water before you lift
Filling the clean tank puts roughly 6.67 pounds of water weight on Full Size Carpet Cleaner and 5 pounds on PowerDash Pet Advanced. Follow the manual when you move and fill them.
How we worked this out
Approximate water mass = clean capacity in US gallons ×8.34 lb/gal. Inputs 102.4/128 and 76.8/128 gallons. The real total shifts with formula concentration, leftover dirty water and tools.
Dirt Devil holds one-third more clean liquid and weighs nearly two pounds less
The 0.8-gallon tank is 33% larger than Hoover's 0.6 gallon. It weighs 1.95 pounds less empty, though it leaves out the furniture hose.
How we worked this out
(0.8 / 0.6 - 1) × 100 = 33.3%. 16.3 - 14.35 = 1.95 lb. The exact FD50300 bundle comes without an above-floor hose.
Option A
Dirt Devil, FD50300
Full Size Carpet Cleaner
Light for a full-size upright, it has quick and deep modes, separate tanks and a 10.5-inch path.
- Best for
- Whole rooms on a budget, with less weight to carry
Facts we checked
- Dirt Devil's listing gives quick-clean and deep-clean modes.
- The FD50300 weighs about 14.35 pounds and its cleaning path is 10.5 inches.
- Published capacities are 0.8 gallon clean and 0.5 gallon dirty, along with a 20-foot cord.
Option B
Hoover, FH55050PC
PowerDash Pet Advanced
HeatForce, a 0.6-gallon tank and an eight-foot tool hose come on this compact 16.3-pound upright.
- Best for
- Compact upright for small homes, with hose reach above the floor
Facts we checked
- Exclusive to Amazon, the FH55050PC weighs about 16.3 pounds and holds 0.6 gallon.
- A 20-foot cord, eight-foot hose and two-in-one pet tool come with the platform.
- Carpet and above-floor cleaning are backed by PowerSpin brushing and HeatForce drying.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner | Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Upright | Upright | Using a spot cleaner in place of a whole-room upright is not efficient. |
| Nominal clean tank | 102.4 US fl oz | 76.8 US fl oz | Capacity does not promise area covered. |
| Empty weight | 14.35 lb | 16.3 lb | Weight goes up with water, tools and solution. |
| Hose | No furniture hose in this bundle | 8 ft | Look at exactly what the bundle contains, and at any model documentation that disagrees. |
| Power cord | 20 ft | 20 ft | Usable reach depends on outlet position. |
| Cleaning system | Quick-clean and deep-clean floor modes | PowerSpin brush and above-floor pet tool | A feature list cannot name a winner without a matched cleaning test. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner
- On wet passes, the recovery tank is smaller and fills up before the clean tank runs out.
With Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced
- Each pass covers less carpet than a broad full-size upright would, because the head is compact.
Decision guide
How to decide
FD50300 is lighter, cleans floors only and offers more clean-water capacity. PowerDash Advanced brings an eight-foot hose for stairs and upholstery.
Dirt Devil is built around floor work
No furniture hose comes in the selected FD50300 package. A 0.8-gallon clean tank and a 14.35-pound empty weight suit a simpler floor-only routine.
Hoover handles a wider range of cleaning jobs
An eight-foot hose and a pet tool come with PowerDash Advanced. If stairs and upholstery are in your plans, that can save you from buying a second portable machine.
The floor-only machine is still held back by recovery capacity
On the Dirt Devil, the listed capacities are 0.5 gallon dirty and 0.8 clean. Foam and moisture already in the carpet may fill the recovery side before the clean tank runs out.
What this page can’t tell you
- This comparison relies on published specifications and the stated calculations. Hands-on performance testing was not done.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the carpet cleaners we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
This guide keeps all 22 models in play. The pick rests on the facts and trade-offs on this page.
22 models fit, out of 22 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedNo needs are preselected here. Open the matcher and add the ones that apply to your home, room or setup.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirt Devil Full Size Carpet Cleaner | None of these needs is a documented match |
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| Hoover PowerDash Pet Advanced | None of these needs is a documented match |
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