--- title: Spotless Portable Cleaner - Not Dispensing description: This article contains information on how to fix dispensing issues on the Spotless --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hoover-library/spotless-not-dispensing#main-content) - [English](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hoover-library/spotless-not-dispensing) - [Español](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/es/hoover-library/spotless-portable-cleaner-not-dispensing) English Show submenu for translations ![Hoover-Logo_2021_Brushed_RGB_Med.png\]](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hoover-Logo_2021_Brushed_RGB_Med.png?height=47&name=Hoover-Logo_2021_Brushed_RGB_Med.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hoover-library/spotless-not-dispensing) - [Español](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/es/hoover-library/spotless-portable-cleaner-not-dispensing) English Show submenu for translations - [Go to Hoover.com](https://hoover.com/) [Go to Hoover.com](https://hoover.com/) Welcome, how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Hoover Support Library](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hoover-library?hsLang=en) 2. [Troubleshooting](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hoover-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) 3. [Spotless Portable Cleaner](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hoover-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#spotless-portable-cleaner) # Spotless Portable Cleaner - Not Dispensing ## This article contains information on how to fix dispensing issues on the Spotless ### ![units-1](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/units-1.webp?width=250&height=296&name=units-1.webp) ### Spotless does not dispense water/solution. ![self cleaning](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/self%20cleaning.png?width=194&height=236&name=self%20cleaning.png) **TIP:** Before cleaning, **prime the pump**. Attach the hose rinse-tool and press the dispensing trigger for 30 seconds to rid any air trapped in the hose. **TIP: **Make sure your clean water and cleaning solution tanks are filled to the correct measure. **TIP:** Remember to press the handle trigger to dispense water and solution, then release the trigger to dry all the water. ### Spotless is not dispensing water/solution. 1. First, confirm your clean water/ solution tank is properly placed in the unit ![ct2-Aug-06-2024-05-25-08-8264-PM](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ct2-Aug-06-2024-05-25-08-8264-PM.png?width=274&height=145&name=ct2-Aug-06-2024-05-25-08-8264-PM.png)![ct3](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ct3.png?width=271&height=143&name=ct3.png) 2. If your unit continues not dispensing, add hot water to your clean water and solution tank. Run your unit with hot water for a couple of minutes to help remove any build-up gunk inside the nozzle distributor bar. 3. Once you've ran your unit with warm water make sure your hose end and accessories are clean and there are no clogs. ![accessories-1](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/accessories-1.png?width=189&height=259&name=accessories-1.png)![access2](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/access2.png?width=251&height=261&name=access2.png) **CAUTION:** Sometimes the solution hose inside the hose gets **kinked** or **pinched**. 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