The 10 Best Carpet Cleaners as of July 2026

How we ranked these carpet cleaners

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each carpet cleaner does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Carpet Cleaners	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution	9.0	Best overall	Upright carpet washer	£300	View Price
2	Vax Platinum Power Max	8.8	Best British buy	Upright carpet washer	£230	View Price
3	Bissell SpotClean Pro	8.8	Best for spots & stairs	Portable spot cleaner	£150	View Price
4	Bissell CrossWave	8.7	Best wet-dry all-in-one	Wet-dry vacuum/washer	£350	View Price
5	Vax SpotWash Home Duo	8.6	Best portable value	Portable spot cleaner	£130	View Price
6	Numatic George	8.5	Best multi-purpose	Wet & dry vacuum	£320	View Price
7	Vax Rapid Power Revive	8.4	Best budget upright	Upright carpet washer	£100	View Price
8	Bissell StainPro 6	8.4	Best for pet stains	Upright carpet washer	£170	View Price
9	Hoover Spotless Go Cordless	8.3	Best cordless	Cordless spot cleaner	£120	View Price
10	Tower Spot Cleaner	8.2	Best value spot	Portable spot cleaner	£80	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution

9.0Our number one pick.

Bissell's ProHeat 2X Revolution is the benchmark upright carpet washer, with heated cleaning, dual tanks and powerful brushrolls that lift deep stains and dry fast. It is bulky and pricey, but the cleaning results are excellent.

Cleaning: 9.4Drying: 9.0Capacity: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Powerful deep cleaning
Heated clean and fast dry
Large dual tanks

Cons

Bulky to store
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £300

Best British buy

Vax Platinum Power Max

8.8A superb runner-up.

Vax's Platinum Power Max packs strong suction, a big tank and a pre-treat trigger for tough stains, a brilliant value deep-cleaner for British homes. It is heavy, but the power and capacity are excellent.

Cleaning: 9.0Drying: 8.6Capacity: 9.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Strong suction
Big tank
Stain pre-treat trigger

Cons

Heavy
Bulky

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best for spots & stairs

Bissell SpotClean Pro

8.8Rounds out our top three.

Bissell's SpotClean Pro is a portable, heated spot cleaner that tackles spills, stairs, upholstery and car seats brilliantly, the go-to for quick stain removal. It is small-capacity for whole rooms, but for spots it's excellent.

Cleaning: 9.0Drying: 8.6Capacity: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Brilliant on spots and stairs
Heated cleaning
Cleans cars and upholstery

Cons

Not for whole rooms
Small tank

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best wet-dry all-in-one

Bissell CrossWave

8.7A standout in the upper half.

Bissell's CrossWave vacuums and washes hard floors and area rugs at the same time, drying fast and keeping clean and dirty water separate, a clever multi-floor tool. It is pricey and not for deep carpet, but the convenience is excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Drying: 8.8Capacity: 8.4Value: 8.4

Pros

Vacuums and washes at once
Great for hard floors and rugs
Separate clean and dirty tanks

Cons

Not for deep carpet
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best portable value

Vax SpotWash Home Duo

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Vax's SpotWash Home Duo is a compact, well-priced spot cleaner with two tools for spills, sofas and stairs, strong value for quick clean-ups. Capacity is small, but for spots it's excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Drying: 8.4Capacity: 8.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable spot cleaner
Two cleaning tools
Great for upholstery

Cons

Small capacity
Not for whole rooms

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best multi-purpose

Numatic George

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Numatic's George does it all — dry vacuuming, carpet washing and wet pick-up — in one rugged drum, a workhorse for busy or messy homes. It is large and heavy, but the versatility and durability are excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Drying: 8.4Capacity: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Vacuums wet and dry
Washes carpets too
Tough and durable

Cons

Large and heavy
Takes storage space

Check price on Amazon≈ £320

Best budget upright

Vax Rapid Power Revive

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

Vax's Rapid Power Revive is an affordable upright carpet washer that refreshes carpets and lifts everyday stains, a sensible occasional-use buy. It is lighter-duty than premium washers, but for value it's excellent.

Cleaning: 8.4Drying: 8.2Capacity: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable upright
Lifts everyday stains
Decent tank

Cons

Lighter-duty
Average on deep stains

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best for pet stains

Bissell StainPro 6

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Bissell's StainPro 6 has dedicated pet tools and heated cleaning to lift pet stains and odours from carpets, ideal for animal households. It is bulky, but the pet performance is excellent.

Cleaning: 8.8Drying: 8.4Capacity: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Great on pet stains
Heated cleaning
Pet tools included

Cons

Bulky
Heavier to lug

Check price on Amazon≈ £170

Best cordless

Hoover Spotless Go Cordless

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Hoover's Spotless Go is a cordless spot cleaner that grabs fresh spills anywhere without trailing a cable, great for cars and quick accidents. Run time and tank are small, but the cord-free convenience is excellent.

Cleaning: 8.4Drying: 8.2Capacity: 7.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Cordless freedom
Great for cars and spills
Light

Cons

Small tank
Short run time

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

Best value spot

Tower Spot Cleaner

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

Tower's portable carpet and upholstery cleaner tackles spills and stains on a budget, light and handy for quick jobs and stairs. It is basic with modest suction, but for value it does the job.

Cleaning: 8.2Drying: 8.0Capacity: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheap spot cleaner
Light and handy
Fine for spills

Cons

Modest suction
Small tank

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the carpet cleaners in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Vax Platinum Power Max and Bissell SpotClean Pro are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best carpet cleaners without overthinking it, the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £300

Our top picks at a glance

Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution

Vax SpotWash Home Duo

Bissell SpotClean Pro

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How we ranked these carpet cleaners

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution

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Vax Platinum Power Max

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Bissell SpotClean Pro

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Bissell CrossWave

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Vax SpotWash Home Duo

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Numatic George

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Vax Rapid Power Revive

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Bissell StainPro 6

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Hoover Spotless Go Cordless

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Tower Spot Cleaner

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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