Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners — Premium (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

• Strong 750W motor with 18kPa suction lifts deep-set stains effectively
• Larger 2.8L tank means fewer stops than smaller spot cleaners
• Includes a large stain tool and a tough stain tool for different jobs

Cons

• Heavier than compact spot cleaners, less convenient for quick single-stain jobs