The Sandia 50-3000 Super Spot-Xtract is the 3-gallon spot-extractor pros pull off the truck when one full carpet cleaning would be overkill - and when nothing else gets the spot out. Hotel housekeepers, auto detailers and reconditioners, carpet cleaning companies, daycare centers, and restoration contractors use it for between-deep-clean spotting on carpet, upholstery, vehicle interiors, stairs, and tight edges where a full extractor cannot reach.
Use cases
- Hotel and hospitality: between-guest spotting in rooms, lobbies, and hallway carpet without pulling the full machine
- Auto detail and reconditioning: seats, floor mats, headliners, third-row stairs, RV and boat interiors
- Carpet cleaning companies: small-job calls, between-deep-clean spot work, and traffic-lane retouching
- Daycare, school, and classroom carpet: constant traffic of food, paint, glue, and bathroom accidents
- Restaurants and offices: booth backs, chair seats, cubicle dividers, and entry-mat spotting
- Restoration first response: pre-truck-mount triage for small water, sewage, or biohazard cleanup on stairs and tight rooms
How it cleans
A 55-PSI Flojet solution pump pushes the cleaning solution through an internal hose down to the included Clear View plastic hand tool. The tool's transparent housing lets the operator watch the spot release in real time, so they know when to stop. A 2-stage 804-watt Ametek vacuum motor moving 130 CFM at 76 inches of waterlift pulls the solution and the lifted soil straight back into the recovery tank, leaving carpet damp rather than wet so it dries quickly and the customer can be back in the room in under an hour.
Specifications
- Solution and recovery tanks: 3 gallons each
- Solution pump: Flojet, 55 PSI
- Vacuum motor: Ametek 2-stage, 804 watts
- Airflow: 130 CFM
- Waterlift: 76 inches
- Hand tool: Clear View plastic, included; internal solution hose
- Wheels: semi-pneumatic, non-marking
- Dimensions: 12 inches L x 10 inches W x 19 inches H
- Weight: 19 pounds
- Power: 115V, corded
Frequently asked questions
How is the Super Spot-Xtract different from the 50-4000?
The 50-4000 adds an in-line heater that warms the solution as it sprays, and ships with the stainless-steel hand tool. If you mostly clean grease and oil-based stains, the heated 50-4000 is the better choice. For most water-soluble spots and for portable lightweight use, the unheated 50-3000 is the lighter and lower-cost choice.
Can I use any carpet spotter chemical with it?
Yes, any standard carpet spotter or upholstery shampoo formulated for extractors. Match the chemical to the fiber - solvent-based chemistries for oil-based stains and synthetic upholstery; water-based for general carpet spotting. Always test on an inconspicuous area first.
What chemistry should I use for protein stains like blood, urine, and vomit?
Use an enzyme-based spotter or a dedicated urine/biohazard product. Apply the chemical, let it dwell for the time on the label (usually 5 to 15 minutes) so the enzyme can break the protein down, then extract with the Clear View tool using cool water. Hot water on a fresh protein stain can set it. For old set-in pet urine, follow the extraction with a urine deodorizer to neutralize the salts left in the carpet pad.
Does the 50-3000 work on wool, silk, and natural-fiber rugs?
Yes for occasional spot work. Use a chemical labeled wool-safe (neutral pH, no oxidizing bleach) and keep dwell time short. The Clear View tool lets you stop the moment the spot lifts, which is important on protein fibers that yellow when over-wetted or over-treated. For valuable Persian, Oriental, or hand-knotted rugs, send the rug out for professional in-plant cleaning; use the 50-3000 only for emergency triage.
Why a clear hand tool?
Watching the soil release through the clear housing tells you exactly when the spot is gone. Operators clean faster, use less chemical, and avoid over-wetting the carpet because they stop the moment the soil stops lifting.
Will it clean upholstery and stairs?
Yes - the small hand tool, light weight, and non-marking semi-pneumatic wheels make it the right tool for upholstery, stairs, vehicle interiors, and edges where a full-size extractor wand cannot fit.
How long is dry time?
Most operators report carpet ready to walk on in 30 to 60 minutes after spotting, depending on humidity and how saturated the spot was. Drying time on upholstery is typically faster.
From an authorized Sandia dealer
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer with US-based customer service for sales, replacement parts, hand tools, hoses, gaskets, and motor service.
