Best overall
Vax Platinum SmartWash
Automatic solution dosing and drying as you push and pull, with a pre-treatment wand for stubborn marks.
Best budget
Russell Hobbs RHCC5001 Upright
A lightweight, low-cost upright that dries well for the price.
What we like
- Affordable
- Lightweight at 6 kg
- Long 8 m cable
- Good drying performance
What to know
- No upholstery or stair tools
- Less powerful than pricier machines
Key specs
- Clean tank
- 2.45 L
- Dirty tank
- 1.8 L
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Power
- 600 W
- Cable
- 8 m
If you only clean once a year or rent a small flat, this does the basics without a big outlay.
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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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