Best overall
Vax Platinum SmartWash
Automatic solution dosing and drying as you push and pull, with a pre-treatment wand for stubborn marks.
Most portable
Vax Compact Power Plus
A small, light carpet washer that's easy to carry upstairs and store in a cupboard.
What we like
- Very light and compact
- Antibacterial brushes
- Good drying for its size
What to know
- No upholstery tools
- Smaller tanks mean more refills
Key specs
- Clean tank
- 1.8 L
- Dirty tank
- 1.5 L
- Weight
- 5.5 kg
- Power
- 840 W
A sensible pick for flats and smaller homes with limited storage.
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Large tanks, a heated-water system and a spot-spray trigger built for homes with dogs and cats.
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