Key specs – Weight: 2.8kg; Cable length: Cordless; Cleaning width: 10cm; Clean capacity: 28ml; Hose: Yes; Heater: No; Warranty: 3 years The brush on the nozzle head is good at fluffing the carpet to allow the steam to penetrate deep into the fibres. Not only to then suction up the debris it dislodged, but also to kill much of the bacteria lurking in your carpet.

It had no impact on old, dried-in stains, but easily dealt with a new spill of red wine after just three passes. Aside from one mishap when the water lid’s catch inadvertently popped off and spilled slightly, this top-tier cleaner performed with aplomb. Start cleaning at the far corner of the room. It may seem like an insult to your intelligence to point this out, but if you don’t plan ahead you can trap yourself in a corner… Don’t ask me how I know this!In most typical domestic situations, however, Deep Clean mode, which needs just a few hours to dry, will more than suffice. Used on that setting, the Bissell made light work of our test carpets, leaving barely a trace of residue after just a couple of slow wet passes, followed by two dry ones. A couple more goes and it was hard to tell the carpet had ever been dirty. There is a lot of debate within the Mumsnet forums on how to remove stains and clean carpets, with many users sharing their hints and tips on the best carpet shampoos, stain removers and cleaners for the job. And thankfully this is the latest model, older models of the Vax Plaatinum used to struggle with pet hair and pet stains but the Platinum power max makes short work of it. The Bissel below is also a good choice for pet hair but now either will be great.

Can be applied on all water and colour-fast surfaces made of natural and synthetic fibres. Always pretest carpet or surface to be treated in an inconspicuous area before proceeding. Cleaning instructions: Throughout our development of the product we recognised that not only did our dry cleaning powder need to clean carpets but also during the cleaning process, capture the soiling so it could be safely removed. We looked at the many various ways of carrying the cleaning ingredients to the carpet and found that the best way was to use a natural fibre powder which not only proved to be the most efficient but also the least harmful to the environment. These fibres act like tiny sponges and were very efficient at absorbing dirt particles once agitated using the scrubbing machine. The sponges (fibre powder) were also very efficient at carrying the cleaning agent and the integrated biocide to the carpet and once distributed excellent at releasing the cleaning agents and capturing the dirt. Probably the most advanced product of its type, Dry Carpet Cleaning Powder takes very low moisture cleaning to a new level of efficiency! Benefits of low moisture cleaning: There is a suction gate where the tank attaches to the machine. If it appears dirty, remove it. You may need to use a screwdriver depending on your model. Rinse out the gate and allow to dry with the tank before reassembling.

Benefits of low moisture cleaning:

If there was a lot of water caused by flooding or another major accident, it’s a good idea to call your homeowner’s insurance company to inquire about what may be covered. Take photos of the damage in case they ask for documentation. Though this is a spot cleaner and not meant to be used on your entire carpet, it is great for stairs. It’s a handy tool when you don’t have a large area that needs to be cleaned.