HARD FLOOR CLEANERS – A REVOLUTION IN CLEANING

Regular mops just wipe the surface – our hard floor cleaners really clean. They can cut your floor cleaning time in half while also delivering a deeper level of clean. Best of all, your newly shined floors will dry in two minutes or less!

The FC 7 – Our Highlight Product

The FC 7 does away with the old rule "vacuum first, then mop." Its two pairs of counterrotating rollers get straight to business and restore the shine to your floors in half the time. You really can do two things at once, and without getting your hands dirty!

Better cleaning results than with a mop

Your floor is your stage. With our FC 7 you can make your floor shine – and do so more thoroughly and powerfully than you could with any other mop. Instead of wiping dirt back and forth, the rotating rollers with self-cleaning function simply pick it up and transport it to a dirty water tank. There is very little residual moisture left on the floor, meaning the show can go on in just two minutes or less!

Woman cleans coarse dirt on the floor using the FC 7 Cordless floor cleaner

50% faster cleaning thanks to the 4-roller drive technology

You can achieve perfect results with the FC 7. It wipes and picks up all types of everyday dirt in one step and also works in corners and along edges and baseboards. Hair is also easily picked up with the integrated hair combs.

Woman wipes the floor using the FC 7 Cordless floor cleaner

Three cleaning levels for different types of floors and dirt

The roller rotation and water flow can be adapted depending on the type of dirt and floor (e.g. level 1 for wood floors, level 2 for stone floors). Boost Mode can tackle the most stubborn stains.

Cleaning levels for the FC 7 Cordless floor cleaner

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Comparison Chart for Kärcher Hard Floor Cleaners: FC 3 vs FC 5 vs FC 7

	FC 3 Cordless	FC 5 Cordless	FC 5 Premium	FC 7	FC 7 Premium
Part Number	1.055-305.0	1.055-606.0	1.055-463.0	1.055-733.0	1.055-764.0
Deep cleans hard floors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mopping Ability	Basic mopping	Mopping + fine dirt removal	Mopping + fine dirt removal	Mopping + coarse dirt removal	Mopping + coarse dirt removal
Battery-Powered Cordless Operation	Yes (up to 20 mins)	Yes (up to 20 mins)	No	Yes (up to 45 mins)	Yes (up to 45 mins)
Fresh Water Container Dirty Water Container¹	Tank (12.7 oz) Tray (4.9 oz)	Tank (13.5 oz) Tank (6.7 oz)	Tank (13.5 oz) Tank (6.7 oz)	Tank (14 oz) Tray (7 oz)	Tank (14 oz) Tray (7 oz)
Can Maneuver Under Furniture	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Cleaning/Storage Station	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
White/Yellow Roller Set⁴	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes (Set of 4)	Yes (Set of 4)
White/Gray Roller Set	No	No	Yes⁴	No	Yes (Set of 4)⁵
Universal Floor Cleaner Solution	Yes²	Yes²	Yes³	Yes²	Yes²
Additional cleaning solutions for stone, sealed wood and oiled/waxed wood floors	No	No	Yes³	No	Yes³ (Stone)
Body Color	Yellow	Yellow	Premium White	Yellow	Premium White
Weight (w/o accessories)	5.3 lbs	12.8 lbs	10.2 lbs	9.5 lbs	9.5 lbs
Made in	China	Italy	Lithuania	Italy	Italy
Three Year Limited Warranty + Rapid Exchange Program^®	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
List Price	$159.99	$379.99	$279.99	$529.99	$549.99

Battery-Powered Cordless Operation

FC 3 Cordless

Yes (up to 20 mins)

FC 5 Cordless

Yes (up to 20 mins)

FC 5 Premium

FC 7

Yes (up to 45 mins)

FC 7 Premium

Yes (up to 45 mins)

Fresh Water Container

Dirty Water Container¹

FC 3 Cordless

Tank (12.7 oz)

Tray (4.9 oz)

FC 5 Cordless

Tank (13.5 oz)

Tank (6.7 oz)

FC 5 Premium

Tank (13.5 oz)

Tank (6.7 oz)

FC 7

Tank (14 oz)

Tray (7 oz)

FC 7 Premium

Tank (14 oz)

Tray (7 oz)

Can Maneuver Under Furniture

FC 3 Cordless

Yes

FC 5 Cordless

FC 5 Premium

FC 7

Yes

FC 7 Premium

Yes

FC 3 Cordless

Yes

FC 5 Cordless

Yes

FC 5 Premium

Yes

FC 7

Yes (Set of 4)

FC 7 Premium

Yes (Set of 4)

White/Gray Roller Set

FC 3 Cordless

FC 5 Cordless

FC 5 Premium

Yes⁴

FC 7

FC 7 Premium

Yes (Set of 4)⁵

Universal Floor Cleaner Solution

FC 3 Cordless

Yes²

FC 5 Cordless

Yes²

FC 5 Premium

Yes³

FC 7

Yes²

FC 7 Premium

Yes²

Additional cleaning solutions for stone, sealed wood and oiled/waxed wood floors

FC 3 Cordless

FC 5 Cordless

FC 5 Premium

Yes³

$529.99

FC 7 Premium

$549.99

_{¹The FC 3 and FC 7 model collect dirty water in removable trays. The FC 5 models collect dirty water in removable tanks.}

_{²16.9 ounce bottle, makes up to 50 full tanks of floor cleaning solution when combined with water.}

_{³One ounce bottle, makes up to three full tanks of floor cleaning solution when combined with water.}

_{⁴Color coding is for identification purposes only and does not affect cleaning performance. For example, you might use the white/yellow rollers to clean your living room and the white/gray rollers to clean bathrooms. Machine washable.}

_{⁵Special rollers for stone, ceramic tile, terracotta, slate, travertine, granite and other hard, non-sensitive stone tiles}

Bring back the WOW to your stage

The floor is hard; the cleaning doesn't have to be! It's much easier to clean using one of our floor cleaners. From fully-featured to basic mopping, our FC range is here to help!

FC 7 Cordless floor cleaner removes all types of dry and wet daily dirt

FC 7

Removes all types of everyday wet and dry dirt

Mopping + dust intake + coarse dirt pick-up

Battery run time of approx. 45 minutes

Approx. 1450 ft² per battery charge

Suitable for all hard floors + 2 cleaning levels + Boost mode

Perfect corner and edge cleaning

Includes 4 rollers + 1 universal floor cleaner

Better cleaning performance than a traditional mop

Rollers are suitable for machine washing at 140 °F

Can maneuver under furniture

FC 5 CORDLESS

Removes dust and spillages

Mopping + dust intake

Battery run time of approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 645 ft² per battery charge

Suitable for all hard floors

Perfect corner and edge cleaning

Includes 2 rollers + 1 universal floor cleaner

Better cleaning performance than a traditional mop

Rollers are suitable for machine washing at 140 °F

FC 3 CORDLESS

Removes splashes and stains

Basic mopping

Battery run time of approx. 20 minutes

Approx. 645 ft² per battery charge

Suitable for all hard floors

Perfect corner and edge cleaning

Includes 2 rollers + 1 universal floor cleaner

Better cleaning performance than a traditional mop

Rollers are suitable for machine washing at 140 °F

Can maneuver under furniture

Electric floor cleaner range properties and advantages

Floor cleaning with the floor cleaners from Kärcher

Better cleaning performance

The automatic rollers effortlessly glide the floor cleaner across the floor and are able to generate numerous wiping movements in a single pass. This means you achieve a more hygienic and effective result than a traditional mop.

Man cleans floor with floor cleaners from Kärcher

Effortless floor cleaning

No more scrubbing by hand. No more tedious wringing out mops since the dirt is permanently removed from the rollers by a self-cleaning function. No more dragging a bucket around thanks to the detachable fresh water and dirty water tanks. And no more spending money on disposable cleaning pads!

Suitable for all hard floors

Low residual moisture means our floor cleaners are suitable for most all hard floors (stone, tiles, wood, laminate, vinyl, etc). The floors can be walked on again in no time at all. Combine with Kärcher floor cleaning solutions for perfect floor care.

Perfect edge cleaning

Unlike other hard floor cleaners that put the drive on the edge, preventing you from cleaning right up to edges, our centered roller drive ensures excellent cleaning results in corners and along edges.

Person washes rollers of the floor cleaner

Washable rollers

Inserting and removing the microfiber rollers is quick and easy. The rollers are also machine washable at up to 140 °F. No more wasted money (not to mention trash) on disposable pads!

Filling the water tank of the Kärcher floor cleaner

Up to 90% water savings

Compared to cleaning with a traditional mop and bucket.

Reviews: See what others are saying about our FC models

Reviewed/USA Today

"The FC5 completely changes the cleaning game."

"In our tests, we loved that it suctions up dirty water and stores it in a tank, has four cleaning detergent options, and within two minutes after cleaning, the floors were dry."

Trusted Reviews

Best Hard Floor Cleaners 2021

"For tough stains and the best performance, the Karcher FC 5 Hard Floor Cleaner is hard to beat. This plug-in model automatically dispenses cleaning detergent onto the two microfibre rollers beneath the machine. These spin at high speed, buffing out stains and almost pulling you along with the rolling action."

Good Housekeeping UK

"Kärcher have the perfect solution for a flawless clean without the lengthy time tag."

Real Homes

"Makes short work of dirty floors, giving them a deep clean no mop could achieve on its own."

Forbes

"Best Health Innovations For The Home 2019"

"With [Kärcher's] latest FC 5 ... you can cut the time of your cleaning regime in half."

The most efficient way to clean hard floors

A key to reducing your mopping time (and getting the best results) is to keep your clean water separate from the dirty water.

Our floor cleaning machines have two tanks – one for dispensing clean, fresh water and another to collect the dirty water.

The FC applies just the right amount of fresh water (and cleaning solution, if desired) to the front side of the rollers. As the rollers spin and clean the floor, the dirty water is then suctioned into the dirty water tank.

The most efficient way to clean hard floors

A key to reducing your mopping time (and getting the best results) is to keep your clean water separate from the dirty water.

Our floor cleaning machines have two tanks – one for dispensing clean, fresh water and another to collect the dirty water.

An edge on the competition

Don't try this with other popular hard floor cleaner machines – they can't match the Kärcher's ability to clean right up to the edges of floors.

Why is this important? If you can't clean the edges of your floors with the machine, then you have to follow up with a different mop to finish cleaning!

Kärcher FC models clean right up to the edges of walls and baseboards, so you don't need to follow up with a second mop.

Karcher FC5 Cleans Floors Right up to the Edge

An edge on the competition

Don't try this with other popular hard floor cleaner machines – they can't match the Kärcher's ability to clean right up to the edges of floors.

Why is this important? If you can't clean the edges of your floors with the machine, then you have to follow up with a different mop to finish cleaning!

Kärcher FC models clean right up to the edges of walls and baseboards, so you don't need to follow up with a second mop.

Germany's bestselling hard floor cleaner

Since its introduction in Germany, our line of floor cleaners quickly became the top sellers in the country.

According to market research institute GfK, the FC 5 swiftly topped the bestsellers list as early as 2017 and 2018.

We think you'll agree when you give it a try – our hard floor cleaners offer the best way to deep clean your hard floors!

Karcher FC 5 Number One Hard Floor Cleaner in Germany

Germany's bestselling hard floor cleaner

Since its introduction in Germany, our line of floor cleaners quickly became the top sellers in the country.

According to market research institute GfK, the FC 5 swiftly topped the bestsellers list as early as 2017 and 2018.

We think you'll agree when you give it a try – our hard floor cleaners offer the best way to deep clean your hard floors!

Mop up with Kärcher

While other hard floor cleaners may leave your floors soaking wet, a Kärcher one cleans up after itself.

Due to the spinning action of the rollers, less water/cleaning fluid is required to mop the floors.

When you combine the reduced amount of fluid used with the suctioning away of dirty water, you get beautifully clean floors that dry in two minutes or less!

Mop up with Kärcher

While other hard floor cleaners may leave your floors soaking wet, a Kärcher one cleans up after itself.

Due to the spinning action of the rollers, less water/cleaning fluid is required to mop the floors.

When you combine the reduced amount of fluid used with the suctioning away of dirty water, you get beautifully clean floors that dry in two minutes or less!

Rinse and repeat

If you've been using a spray mop, you've likely noticed how often the pads need to be changed – and how expensive that is. Not to mention the amount of waste the pads create.

On the other hand, if you've been using a machine, you've discovered that cleaning the rollers is a real pain. They're not easy to remove, and cleaning them under running water doesn't quite do the job.

Kärcher hard floor cleaners are designed so the rollers can be easily removed, without needing to remove other parts. Best of all, you can toss the reusable rollers in the washing machine for a thorough clean.

Karcher FC 5 Rollers Are Machine Washable

Rinse and repeat

If you've been using a spray mop, you've likely noticed how often the pads need to be changed – and how expensive that is. Not to mention the amount of waste the pads create.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do hard floor cleaners compare to regular mops?

The most effective way to mop is to keep the dirty water separate from the clean water. With a traditional mop and bucket this can be difficult. Even with a sponge mop you have to constantly wring out the dirty water and reapply fresh water, a very time-consuming process.

Karcher hard floor cleaners solve this issue by always keeping the fresh water and dirty water separate, in two storage tanks. They also automatically apply just the right amount of fresh water (and floor cleaner, if desired) to clean without interruption.

Imagine being able to properly mop (not just wipe) an entire kitchen or living room floor without having to scrub, use a bucket or come into contact with dirt! Additionally, since the microfiber rollers spin 500 times per minute, our hard floor cleaners save time while also delivering a deeper level of clean than you could ever achieve with a regular mop.

What advantages do hard floor cleaners offer over spray mops?

Spray mops mostly clean loose surface dirt and can be expensive in the long run.

Many spray mops are not able to clean beyond surface dirt, whereas our hard floor cleaners have microfiber rollers that spin at 500 RPM to thoroughly and deeply clean hard floors. The motor does all the deep cleaning work for you!

Best of all, Kärcher's microfiber rollers are machine washable. Unlike spray mops, where you have to constantly buy (and later fill up the trash with) expensive replacement pads, our rollers can be used over and over.

Spray mops can also use a lot of cleaning fluid. In contrast, just one bottle of Kärcher hard floor detergent will last 50 - 100 uses. Or you can clean with just water.

A spray mop may be inexpensive at the beginning, but over time the costs of replacement pads and cleaning fluid can quickly add up. Motorized hard floor cleaners can save money in the long run and clean your hard floors more thoroughly.

How do these powered floor mops compare to steam mops?

Flooring with cracks or gaps allow entry points to steam that may cause damage. Additionally, some types of vinyl floors can warp when exposed to direct heat. So while steam might be suitable for cleaning ceramic tile flooring, it might not be a good fit for real hardwood floors or vinyl planking and tiles.

For wood floors especially, a hardwood floor cleaner with spinning rollers (such as the Kärcher FC 3 and FC 5 models) are ideal. Because Kärcher hard floor cleaners use a very minimal amount of water or cleaning solution (much less that a regular mop would use) your floors will dry quickly – usually two minutes or less.

How do Kärcher hard floor cleaners compare to other brands?

Kärcher hard floor cleaners offer several unique advantages over other popular floor cleaning machines:

Direct roller to floor contact for the most complete cleaning
Edge-to-edge mopping so that you can clean right up to walls and baseboards
Superior removal of dirty water, allowing your floors to dry more quickly (in two minutes or less)
Swivel head for maximum flexibility to clean around furniture and corners
12" wide cleaning path
Machine washable rollers
QuietMark for low noise operation
Three year limited warranty

What types of floors can I clean with a Kärcher hard floor cleaner? And what types can it not clean?

Kärcher hard floor cleaning machines are designed for use with the following flooring surface types:

Sealed/varnished hardwood floors
Oiled/waxed hardwood floors
Finished cored hardwood floors
Finished/sealed reclaimed hardwood floors
Urethane treated hardwood floors
Sealed/finished engineered wood floors
Sealed/finished manufactured wood floors
Sealed/finished faux or synthetic wood floors
Sealed bamboo floors
Linoleum flooring
Ceramic tile flooring
Waterproof laminate flooring (check to make sure it's waterproof)
Stone floors (e.g., marble, travertine, ledger, granite, slate)
Vinyl flooring
Polished concrete

Kärcher hard floor cleaners should NOT be used to clean the following types of floors:

Unsealed/unfinished hardwood floors
Unsealed engineered wood floors
Unsealed bamboo floors
Untreated cork flooring
Non-waterproof laminate floors
Carpeted floors

Can I use these Kärcher hard floor machines to clean my Pergo®, Bellawood® or other brand name floors?

You should be able to use Kärcher hard floor cleaning machines on the following brands of flooring:

Pergo® (water only, no detergent)
Nucore®
Bruce® (including Hydropel, Dundee, American Honor, Early Canterbury, Blacksmith's Forge and Next Frontier)
Tarkett®
Bellawood®
Congoleum®
Lifescape®
Porcelanato®
du Chateau®

However please read the care guide for your flooring thoroughly before cleaning with any wet product! If in doubt, we highly recommend you contact the manufacturer prior to cleaning.

Remember: As with any cleaning project, always test a small inconspicuous area first.

_{The above brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only. Use of these names and brands does not imply endorsement.}

How long does a bottle of Kärcher Floor Cleaner typically last?

Most users will get 50-100 uses from each 500ml (16.9 oz) bottle. You only need to add 1/4 to 1/2 capful of cleaning solution to the fresh water tank (after filling to the max line with water).

So one container (MSRP $12.99) will last a long time! There are four formulas available:

Can Karcher hard floor cleaners be used without water?

Kärcher hard floor cleaners were designed to be used with wet microfiber rollers that spin at 500 revolutions per minute. They should not be used without water in the fresh water tank.

Some users have asked whether it's OK to put oil or cleaner directly on the floor and then run a hard floor cleaner over it, without water in the tank. We advise against this type of use. Water should always be in the fresh water tank when you are using a hard floor cleaner.

How wide are the Karcher microfiber rollers?

The included microfiber rollers are about 6" wide. With the rollers installed, Kärcher hard floor cleaners have a total cleaning width of around 12".

Three types of microfiber roller sets (MSRP $24.99 - $29.99) are available:

What is the warranty on Karcher hard floor cleaners?

Karcher hard floor cleaners are covered by a generous three year limited warranty.

They are also a part of our unique Rapid Exchange Program. Should your FC 3/FC 5 ever require in-warranty repairs, our call center (based in the USA) will arrange to quickly ship you a replacement so that you experience as little downtime as possible.

There is no need to ever drive your Kärcher hard floor cleaner to a service center (unlike other floor cleaning machines!). We stand by our products and are here to help with innovative services like the Rapid Exchange Program.

Where are Karcher hard floor cleaners made?

The FC 5 and FC 5 Premium are made in our manufacturing facility in Europe (Lithuania).

The FC 5 Cordless is made in Italy.

The FC 3 Cordless is made in China.

Our bottled floor cleaning solutions are made in Germany.

The spare roller sets are made in France.

Already own a Kärcher FC 3, FC 5 or FC 7? Read frequently asked usage questions on our product FAQ's page.

What can I clean with a Kärcher Hard Floor Cleaner?

Hardwood Floors

Tile Floors

Linoleum Floors

Ceramic Tile Floors

Polished Concrete Floors

Karcher FC5 Premium Cleans Waterproof Laminate Floors

Laminate Flooring (Waterproof)

Karcher FC 5 Premium Hard Floor Cleaner Cleans Stairs

Even Stairs!

Spotlight: The FC 5 Premium (Corded Model)

The Kärcher FC 5 Premium cleans hard floors throughout the home more quickly and thoroughly than a traditional mop or spray mop. And compared to other floor cleaning machines, it delivers a superior clean by continuously applying fresh water to its rollers and suctioning away the dirt and dirty water.

Quiet Mark® Certified

“Quiet Mark testing of floor care products captures the noise that the user experiences in the context of a real-life environment ... The Kärcher FC 5 Floor Cleaner offers a quieter way to clean hard floors in a single, easy step.” – Quiet Mark, in Good Housekeeping US print magazine

"The Kärcher FC5 is significantly, from 5dB up to 16.5dB, quieter than the other competing models tested" – Quiet Mark, 2019

Quiet Mark® Certified

"The Kärcher FC5 is significantly, from 5dB up to 16.5dB, quieter than the other competing models tested" – Quiet Mark, 2019

Very Dirty Water = Clean Floors!

"...automatically removes dirt, liquids and debris from the rollers so you're always cleaning with clean rollers for amazing results." – Living a Fit and Full Life

"My floors were mopped just two days before I tried out the Karcher FC5 for the first time. To my surprise, the mop water from the FC5 was very dirty and it had collected a bunch of debris that shouldn’t have been on my 'clean floors.'" – Well Connected Mom

FC 5 Dirt Water Living a Fit and Full Life

Very Dirty Water = Clean Floors!

"...automatically removes dirt, liquids and debris from the rollers so you're always cleaning with clean rollers for amazing results." – Living a Fit and Full Life

Kärcher floor cleaning solutions

You can use our hard floor cleaner machines to clean with only water – or you can add a little cleaning solution to help loosen dirt and impart a clean shine.

Our Universal Floor Cleaner is suitable for all types of hard flooring, while the other formulas are more specific. These include two versions of a hardwood floor cleaner (one for oiled/waxed floors, the other for sealed wood), as well as a stone / tile floor cleaner.

Extra sets of Microfiber Rollers

Our electric floor cleaners rely on microfiber rollers to safely clean your hard floors. While the rollers are reusable and machine washable, you may want to use a separate set for specific rooms.

For example, you might use a gray set for cleaning tile floors in your bathrooms and a yellow set to clean all other rooms.

Both sets of rollers are made of the same microfiber material – the color stripes are there just to help you keep them separate.

Why choose Kärcher hard floor cleaners?

German Engineering. US-Based Support.

We're proud of our German heritage. Kärcher was founded over 80 years ago and has its headquarters in Winnenden, Germany. The company is family-owned, which allows us to dedicate the resources needed to create the best cleaning machines in the world.

Kärcher employs more than 13,000 people worldwide, with more than 1,000 employees in North America alone. Our customer support for North America is located in the US and available by phone (800-537-4129) or online at karcher-help.com.

German Engineering. US-Based Support.

Rapid Exchange Program®

Kärcher FC Hard Floor Cleaners are covered by our unique Rapid Exchange Program that bypasses the hassles of a traditional warranty program. Should your hard floor cleaner ever need in-warranty repairs, we'll quickly send you a replacement – so that you can get back to cleaning with the least amount of downtime.

We stand behind our products – you won't find a better warranty program for a hard floor cleaner!

Rapid Exchange Program®

We stand behind our products – you won't find a better warranty program for a hard floor cleaner!

HARD FLOOR CLEANERS – A REVOLUTION IN CLEANING

Our current bestsellers

The FC 7 – Our Highlight Product

Better cleaning results than with a mop

50% faster cleaning thanks to the 4-roller drive technology

Three cleaning levels for different types of floors and dirt

Comparison Chart for Kärcher Hard Floor Cleaners: FC 3 vs FC 5 vs FC 7

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FC 3 Cordless

FC 5 Cordless

FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 5 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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FC 7 Premium

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