Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners — Vax (2026)

Pros

• Powerful 1200W motor with SpinScrub technology deep-cleans ground-in dirt
• Upright design handles whole carpets and rugs, plus a handheld tool for stairs and upholstery
• Large solution and dirty-water tanks mean fewer refill stops on big jobs

Cons

• Bulky to store between uses compared with a compact spot cleaner

Pros

• Compact 3.9kg handheld body is easy to carry between rooms and out to the car
• Included tools target pet messes, furniture and car interior stains
• Quick to set up for spot jobs without a full carpet shampoo session

Cons

• 1.6L tank is small for tackling a full room of carpet