Using this product correctly is critical for safety and efficacy. This is not a surface spray-and-wipe; it is an immersion-style flood cleaner.
Step 1: Preparation
Step 2: Application
Step 3: Dwell Time
Step 4: Removal
Pro Tip: For parts washers, soak small components in a metal bucket of 50012 (sprayed from the can). Seal the bucket with a lid to prevent evaporation and reuse the liquid several times.
The Wurth Wow 50012—often simply called the "Wurth Wow" or "WOW extractor"—is a portable, lightweight hot water extractor manufactured by Wurth Group. It is part of their "WOW" (Wurth On Wheels) line of cleaning equipment, which also includes pressure washers and wet/dry vacuums. wurth wow 50012
Unlike a standard carpet cleaner that relies on brushing and suction, the Wow 50012 operates on the hot water extraction method (similar to steam cleaning). It sprays a heated cleaning solution deep into carpet fibers, then immediately extracts the dirty water along with dissolved dirt, bacteria, and allergens.
Understanding the numbers is crucial when evaluating a cleaning tool. Here are the official specs for the Wurth Wow 50012:
| Specification | Detail | |---------------|--------| | Model Number | 50012 | | Power Source | 120V AC, 60Hz | | Amperage | 12 Amps | | Clean Water Tank Capacity | 0.8 gallons (approx. 3 liters) | | Dirty Water Tank Capacity | 0.6 gallons | | Water Lift (Suction Power) | 106 inches H₂O | | Heater Output | 500W (heat boost) | | Hose Length | 6 feet | | Power Cord Length | 18 feet | | Weight | 12.8 lbs (empty) | | Noise Level | 72 dB | | Warranty | 1 year limited | Using this product correctly is critical for safety
The 12-amp motor is a standout feature. Many portable extractors in this price range operate at 7-9 amps, meaning the Wow 50012 has significantly more suction and spray pressure. The 106-inch water lift figure is particularly impressive—it rivals some entry-level commercial units.
Red wine is notorious for setting quickly. Using the crevice tool for precision, we sprayed cold water first (to prevent protein setting), then used the hot extraction. The Wow removed 95% of the wine on the first attempt. A second pass removed all visible traces.
✘ No onboard tool storage (tools dangle or must be stored separately)
✘ Hose could be longer (6 feet is fine for cars but short for large rooms)
✘ Price is higher than entry-level consumer units
✘ Replacement parts and filters can be hard to find locally Step 2: Application