Best overall
Vax Platinum SmartWash
Automatic solution dosing and drying as you push and pull, with a pre-treatment wand for stubborn marks.
Best for tough stains
Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner
A wheeled, near-commercial machine with strong suction and a boost spray for heavy soiling.
What we like
- Super Boost spray for heavy stains
- Strong suction
- Upholstery tools included
- Big tanks for whole-house cleans
What to know
- Heavy at over 14 kg
- Hard to store
- Expensive for occasional use
Key specs
- Clean tank
- 3.8 L
- Dirty tank
- 4.2 L
- Weight
- 14.25 kg
- Power
- 1300 W
This is the closest thing to hire-shop power you can own. It's heavy and needs storage space, but if your carpets see a lot of traffic it does the most work per pass.
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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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