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Vax Platinum SmartWash
Automatic solution dosing and drying as you push and pull, with a pre-treatment wand for stubborn marks.
Best for spot cleaning
Bissell SpotClean Pro
A compact spot cleaner for spills, stairs, car seats and sofas rather than whole rooms.
What we like
- Light and portable
- Easy to store
- Strong suction for its size
What to know
- Noisy
- Not practical for whole rooms
Key specs
- Clean tank
- 2.8 L
- Dirty tank
- 2.2 L
- Weight
- 5.8 kg
- Power
- 750 W
Every home with kids or pets benefits from a spot cleaner. Use it the moment something spills — fresh stains are far easier to lift than old ones.
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Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro
Large tanks, a heated-water system and a spot-spray trigger built for homes with dogs and cats.
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