The Sandia Spot Xtract 50-2000 is a 2-gallon portable carpet spotter built for the work that 12-gallon and 17-gallon walk-behind extractors are too big for: hallway accidents, auto detail, restaurant booths, hotel guest-room spotting between full cleans, and the upholstery side of a janitorial route. It is small enough that one person carries it up to a third-floor apartment without a dolly, but it has the same Flojet-style demand pump and dual-tank design as Sandia's larger machines.
Why pick a 2-gallon spotter over a 3-gallon. The Spot Xtract 50-2000 weighs less, fits behind the seat of a service van, and is easier to maneuver into tight corners. For a janitorial company doing daytime spot work in occupied offices, lighter is better - the operator is not fighting the machine through a doorway with one hand and a key fob in the other. The 3-gallon version (50-1000) is the right call when an operator is on a route where extra capacity actually saves trips. For pure spotting work, the 2-gallon is usually plenty.
Specifications
- Solution tank: 2 gallons
- Recovery tank: 2 gallons
- Solution pump: demand-style, ~55 PSI typical
- Vacuum motor: single 1-stage
- Power: 120V, single-phase, ~7 amps draw
- Power cord: 15 ft
- Hose set: 15-ft solution / 15-ft vacuum, quick-disconnect
- Hand tool: clear-view stainless-steel head with see-through window, trigger-controlled solution valve
- Approximate weight: ~30 lbs empty
- Country of origin: United States
Where the 50-2000 belongs
- Auto detailers and dealership prep bays. Carries to the car, cleans seats and floor mats, returns to the rack. The clear-view tool lets the operator see when the seat is rinsing clean.
- Hotel and lodging spotting. Daytime touch-up between full extractions; small enough to roll past guests in a hallway without complaint.
- Restaurant booth and chair cleaning. Easier to position over a banquette than a 12-gallon walk-behind.
- Office janitorial spot route. Coffee spills, food spills, copier toner. Operator carries the machine and a quart of spotter and is in and out of an office in 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Should I get the 50-2000 or the 50-1000 (3-gallon)?
Pick the 50-2000 for pure spotting and upholstery work where portability and weight matter more than capacity. Pick the 50-1000 if the operator runs a route where the extra gallon saves obvious refill trips, or if the work is more often whole-room than spot. Both run on the same demand-style pump and similar vacuum design, so cleaning quality is comparable.
Does it have heat?
No - the 50-2000 is a non-heated spotter. For heated 2-gallon work look at Sandia's heated spot models. The non-heated version costs less, weighs less, and pulls fewer amps so it is safer on shared circuits in older buildings.
Will the vacuum keep up with the pump?
Yes, when used as a spotter. The 1-stage vacuum is matched to a 2-gallon tank and a hand tool. It is not designed to pair with a 12-inch carpet wand - those need a 2-stage vacuum and a bigger pump.
What is the clear-view hand tool actually for?
The window in the head lets the operator see whether the carpet or upholstery is rinsing clean. On a coffee stain, that is the difference between three passes (visible) and ten passes guessing (without a window).
Can I use it on upholstery?
Yes. With the included hand tool the 50-2000 is a true upholstery extractor for residential and commercial fabrics. Test in an inconspicuous area first on solvent-sensitive fabrics.
Why buy the Sandia 50-2000 from Discount Cleaning Products
U.S. service relationship with Sandia for warranty parts and free standard freight in the lower 48. If you are deciding between the 2-gallon and the 3-gallon, our team is happy to walk through the typical job mix before you order.
