A carpet cleaning machine can give your home a deeper clean than your everyday vacuum. Using a combination of cleaning solution and powerful brush heads, they can get rid of stains, spills, and engrained dirt leaving your carpets as good as the day they were laid. And it’s not just carpet that they can revive, good carpet cleaning machines can also work well on hard flooring, upholstery, and even your car interior. We’ve put together a list of the best carpet cleaning machines so you can get rid of any dust, dirt and stains with ease.
BISSELL ProHeat
Achieve professional results
When it comes to giving your carpets a deep clean, the Bissell ProHeat does the job. We love that it has an express cleaning mode which only takes around an hour to dry, perfect if you have a busy household. It’s also extremely lightweight, so you’ll find it easy to transport around your home. It is low profile which makes getting under furniture a doddle.
It has a Dual DirtLifter power brush which will really loosen the dirt and make sure it comes up. The water temperature will stay consistent throughout your whole clean thanks to the HeatWave technology, so you know that every inch of your carpet will be clean. This also comes with a bottle of carpet shampoo and a tough stain tool.
Vax ECR2V1P dual power pet
Gets to the heart of the dirt
If you have pets and carpets, then you need a Vax dual power pet cleaning machine. It has twin tank technology, and it is straightforward to fill and empty. There’s a 2.4-meter stretch hose, so stairs and upholstery are a doddle with this machine. If you’re going to tackle a tough stain, then there is a pretreatment wand to handle even the most stubborn stains.
BISSELL SpotClean Pro
A portable cleaner to clean all areas of your home
This SpotClean Pro cleaner from Bissell can take care of cleaning carpets, rugs, car interiors, and even upholstery. It has two large water tanks, one for clean water and one for dirty water so you get a better clean. There’s also additional tools included and a sample bottle of wash and protect.
Henry Wash Hvw 370-2
Revive and refresh your carpets
Whether you’re using this at home or in the office, the Henry Wash HVW 370-2 will leave your carpets clean and fresh. It also works well on hard flooring and is ideal if you have pets. It is also brilliant if you have an emergency such as blocked sinks, leaks or spills.
Swan Dirtmaster Pro
Lightweight and compact
The Swan dirt master pro is compact, making it ideal for small spaces. It uses vibrating brush technology and side brushes to really deep clean your carpets regardless of how deep your pile is. There’s also a wider cleaning nozzle that can help used for rapid cleaning.
Bottom line
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Carpet cleaning machines are more effective at getting rid of dirt and dust from your carpets than your regular household vacuum. They can leave them clean, dry, and smelling fresh in under an hour, which is why we rate the Bissel ProHeat 2X Revolution which can leave your carpets dry within 30 minutes. It offers professional results for all carpets but also works really well on hard floors, including wood and tiles. We love that it has a low profile so can get to those hard-to-reach areas such as under the furniture with ease.
The SpotClean Pro will remove tough stains and freshen your carpets, rugs, upholstery, and even car interiors. It’s lightweight which makes it ideal for use on stairs or areas that you can’t quite reach with a regular carpet cleaning machine.
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