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 floors and upholstery
Shark CarpetXpert Deep Carpet Cleaner
A compact upright with a built-in spot tool and crevice tool for edges.
What we like
- Quick drying
- Compact for an upright
- Crevice, upholstery and spot tools
What to know
- Uses Shark's own detergent
- Small dirty tank
- Not recommended for wool carpets
Key specs
- Clean tank
- 2.3 L
- Dirty tank
- 0.85 L
- Weight
- 8.3 kg
- Power
- 960 W
Good for smaller homes and flats where you want one machine for carpets and the sofa. Check your carpet label first — it isn't recommended for wool.
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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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