Vax CWGRV011 Rapid Power Revive Carpet Washer, Graphite
Deep Cleaning
Carpets are dry in less than 1 hour when using in quick clean mode. Leaving your carpets dry and smelling fresh.
Quick Dry
Carpets are dry in less than 1 hour when using in quick clean mode. Leaving your carpets dry and smelling fresh.
Above Floor Cleaning
With the stretch hose and wash tool, you can effectively clean above floors, including upholstery, stairs and car interiors.
Crevice Tool
Ideal for cleaning tight narrow spaces for a thorough home clean.
Automix Technology
Our automix cleaning system takes the hassle out of measuring solution and provides the correct mix of solution and water for the best clean.
Rinse/Wash Mode
Wash mode works with solution to lift away any dirt from your carpets. The rinse function removes any shampoo residue and water left behind.
Antimicrobial Treatment
Embedded with antimicrobial treatment which prevents the growth of odour causing bacteria, mould and mildew.
Platinum Solution
Includes Vax Platinum solution to deep clean your carpets and remove tough stubborn stains.
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 Rapid Power Revive |  Dual Power |  Compact Power |  Dual Power Pet Advance |  Rapid Power Plus | |
| Brush System | 5x SpinScrub Brushes | Dual Brushbar | AQUASPIN Brushbar | Dual Brushbar | 5x SpinScrub Brushes |
| Above Floor Cleaning | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Edge-to-edge Cleaning | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Quick Dry | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Cleaning Reach | 10.5m | 8m | 6.7m | 10.5m | 10.5m |
| Clean Tank Capacity | 4.7ltrs | 2.7ltrs | 1.8ltrs | 2.7ltrs | 4.7ltrs |
| Dirty Tank Capacity | 4.7ltrs | 1.5ltrs | 1.5ltrs | 1.5ltrs | 4.7ltrs |
| Wash Tool | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Crevice Tool | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| SpinScrub Tool | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Solution Included | 250ml Platinum Solution | 250ml Platinum Solution | 250ml Platinum Solution | 250ml Platinum Solution | 250ml Platinum Solution |
| Pre/Post Treatment Solution | — | — | — | 250ml Pre-treatment | 250 ml Pre and Post Treatment |
| Weight: | 8.4 kg |
| Dimensions: | 59.29 x 54.79 x 38.1 cm; 8.4 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Vax |
| Model: | CWGRV011 |
| Colour: | Graphite |
| Colour: | Graphite |
This Vax carpet cleaner is absolutely fantastic! My hall carpet as you can imagine, with children and a Great Dane got quite grubby, even with door mats the carpet was just so awful and dirty. I decided to buy this and the carpets look like new! The pile has come back up where it was completely flattened by massive dirty Dane paws. The cleaner is quite heavy but I think this helps it to move better so glides easier with the weight of the full tank of water. Chuffed to nuts with my purchase!
Only tried it on my rug so far but this is how much dirt came out of it! Love how you can see the dirt coming up and that it doesn’t leave lines like my old Bissell. So far really pleased with it. Simple to use and seems sturdy
It’s vey easy to use worked well on my carpets
Cleaned the bedroom,hall,dining room and sitting room and very pleased with the results we had an old vax carpet cleaner but this product is far better does the job in half the time and the carpets have come up lovely and clean didn’t realise I was living in such filth lol,so can highly recommend the vax carpet cleaner.
I got it on sale, so it was a great value for money. I was afraid to spend a lot of money on something which I was not sure about, but it works.
Cleans really well. So far we only used VAX cleaning liquids. We have a light pink couch which needs cleaning every now and again, and, doing it with the sponge, is a hard work. This washer saves my wrists and time.
Out woolly carpet also got new life and fluff.
I would certainly recommend it.
So I saw this, liked the price and thought I would give it a go and so pleased I did. The clean and dirty water tanks are much larger so I can do a lot more with one go. Added with the auto mixture it just makes it so simple to use, fill and empty!
Also being able to see what is being picked up as you go helps a lot!
My carpet was horrible, several dogs and puppies that took an age to house train took its toll but this cleaner gave the carpet years back. Each use is still bringing up very dirty water so got a lot of work to do still but this machine is up to the task
Does what is says. Cleaned our carpet superbly ( we have an Akita )
Definitely comparable with a Rainbow at a 10th of the price.
Only difference was the Vax doesn’t perfume the room. A 2 air freshener solves that ! Extra carpet cleaner purchased from local B&Q.. not a Vax product but worked just as well if not better. I’d recommend from personal experience and standard. Our Carpet dried within the hour and colour looked as new ( to be fair it is approx 2 years old )
Although I haven’t needed to use the machine on the stairs yet I can vouch for its effectiveness on both large area rugs and a fabric sofa.
Got to be honest I was disgusted at the colour of the water from the rugs as we have only had them about 10 months! The machine doesn’t over wet the rugs or upholstery and everything was dry within a couple of hours. Highly recommend.
I really like the vax carpet carpet. It’s the best one I had. It has extra big tank and it’s really good to deep clean the carpets. I was ummmming and ahhhing about getting it but I am glad I made the purchase.
Absolutely love this machine. I used to borrow my mum’s machine and I had to fill the tank 4 times to clean my lounge carpet. With this machine, 1 tank does the job. Highly recommended
Before and after pictures this machine is amazing it pulled so much dirt off my daughters carpet it changed colour I’m sure after a few more washed will look like new. This carpet is 3 years old and never washed. This is just on one tank of water and carpet cleaner. I would deffinatly reccoment this to any one . It was easy to assemble and use. I haven’t used the attachments but they look great and come in a nice bag for storage.
I spent many many hours searching and comparing different carpet washers, finally I decided on Vax Rapid Power Revive. It was the best choice! I am very pleased. I have two young children, two dogs and a cat. This model is doing a great great job! I highly recommend it!
Couldn’t believe how much dirt it got out of my carpets, great for the car too
Absolutely amazing I was looking for a industrial carpet cleaner and boy did I find it carnt believe how much dirt you can see coming out carpets when your cleaning them sturdy and so easy too strip down and clean and reassemble
This machine is very easy to use and clean. I am very happy with the performance and my carpets & sofa look amazing after a clean. Buy some spot stain remover for stains & go over tem a few times to remove them. Go very slowly to allow the machine to do a good job.
This machine makes light work of cleaning carpets. Covers 8 roms in a morning. Easy to fill water and fluids and also to empty the dirty water. Apply fluid (water + shampoo or just rinse water) when pushing forward and suck it up on return. Extra drying by forward and back stroke with fluids turned off.
Seems pretty good. Its big when the tanks full it doesn’t feel very secure to lift the unit via the handle as ou see the lower portion of the vac drop slightly under the weight of it all but the need to lift it when full of water is easily avoidable. I will say its very very obvious having read some reviews saying this died after a months use. It needs cleaning down well after use. Blow out the tubes. Take the rotating brushes apart after use as they will be Full of carpet strands. I expect that if its cleaned and dried well after use you will get many years from it.
I use this a few times a year. It does what it needs to, and it’s shocking how much dirt comes out of my carpets! Black water! It is heavy and loud, and I find carpets wetter than expected, but my carpets do look clean. I’ve had a few times of it not sucking water up, so I’ve turned machine off, run through what could be causing a blockage and then it’s worked again. Can be a pain cleaning it after. But it saves the pennies having to get them professionally cleaned, and hand to have around if an emergency clean up is needed.
Great bit of kit cleaned carpets great pulled dirt out the carpets and carpets was dry within a hou
Seems fine I’ve not anything to compare it with did the job when my dog had an accide
So I am a user and abuser of Amazon reviews. This product is so good I had to write one! I can’t believe how good it is for carpets you thought were dead ten years ago! Also great for eradicating smells which was the prime use I got it for. Can’t recommend enough! Switched out from a Bissell which broker after a couple of months.
This is a great carpet cleaner. Easy to operate, and also has the hose and attachments for doing stairs, upholstery and even the car. Simple filling and emptying. Gave a really good clean of my carpets and didn’t take long to dry. For the money it is well worth i
I have alway bought vax it is the best machine I have found for washing carpets. I have three little dogs who bring in mud from the garden so this machine is a god send. I would like to add that its very heavy when the water/solution tank is full. The suction is brilliant. Definitely easy to use. I haven’t tried on the stairs yet but if it’s anything like washing on a flat surface the stairs I would imagine is going to be easy. Definitely worth every penny!!
First of all quick delivery
Very large box
Easy to assemble, actually too easy as I thought that can’t be that simple!
Did a great job
I did my antique rug which I do hoover a lot and mop ( I know stupid)
I did a deep clean & wow the dirt was astounding
The vax solution did not really have a great smell, maybe I did not use enough
Very impressive indeed
Although quite big and bulky it’s not too heavy
Recommended
Have not tried the stair attachme
I didnt realise how dirty my carpets were until I used this! Easy to use, easy to clean, carpets dry after an hour. Large capacity tanks so no need to keep running back and forwards to the sink. Very happy with this product. Wish I had bought one sooner!
It’s a little heavy but works brilliantly much better than my old Bissel. The hose is long enough to get half way up the stairs.
I’ve just cleaned my living room carpet and I was shocked by how much dirt this machine brought out of it. The carpet is only 18months old and we don’t have shoes in there, it really shocked me how dirty it was.
Its easy to use and cleaned the sofa really well. I’ve not done my stairs as yet so I can’t really have an opinion on that.
I did a deep clean and then once washed I went back over it on a quick clean but to use the suction only it got so much water out the carpet. I could feel that the carpet was warm as it was sucking the water out and I went back 30 minutes later and it is nearly dry.
Very happy with this product.
Very easy to use and does what it’s designed for. Only down size is that it’s quite heavy
I was really skeptical of buying a vax carpet washer having previously used their vacuum cleaners and not found them overly good. But this is phenomenal! I am so pleased. The hand held attachments are a must for getting in the corners, sofas, cars, stairs etc and the one this comes with is brilliant. Make sure you follow the instructions and go slowly over the area a few times releasing the trigger on the stroke backwards to suck up the water. My carpets were dry within the hour ! Picture above is after doing 1 room and I vacuum atleast twice a day. No leaking like some of the other models are reviewed and brilliant cleaning. Very happy custome
Easy to assemble, quite heavy & noisy, but cleans well. Easy to use.
Easy to use, instructions clear. Did a great job, carpets were dry within an hou
Brilliant for homes with pets!
We invested in this item to save on hiring a machine 3x times a year.
It’s not heavy at all & very easy to manoeuvre compared to the leading carpet cleaners.
Picture shows a before & after of my ‘grey’ carpets.
Very pleasant to use. I initially only started with 40ml of solution and 1 litre of water but I found I was always stopping to add more so will definitely increase the quantity when using again as the tank holds quite a bit.
I got 2 rooms, a landing and stairs completed with the 250ml solution included but I found I was almost rashioning it near the end of the stairs so I would advise you buy more solution before you begin especially if you have several rooms to do.
Overall it is easy to use and there is next to no assembly. It is easy to clean after use and the carpets dried within 2 hours (set to deep clean mode, a hot day and windows open).
Very happy with this purchase. Money well spent!
Loved how easy it is to use and clean after its been used The only downside is it’s quite load
Very happy with this product, the suction power is ‘on point’.
Nice and compact but water suction isn’t as good as my last vax.
Cleans carpets great. Would recommend buying a different shampoo as the vax own are expensive and have about the same affect.
This is an excellent carpet cleaner. I’ve used it to clean my bedroom, landing and stairs so far and I’m very pleased with the results. I have a long haired dog and even though I regularly vacuum I couldn’t believe the amount of dog hair this cleaner pulled out of my carpet. It looks like new. Can’t wait to do my front room.
It is good value when you consider the price of hiring a cleaner. My Vax is now available any time I need it. Once you get the hang of it, it quite easy to use and all the brushes and containers come off easily to clean.
Loved it, stairs are clean, car is clean. Tank size lets you get the job done with fewer trips to the tap.
Easy to use easy to clean and dose a fantastic job used twice on two separate carpets and it hasn’t disappointed would highly recommend check pis for b4 and after and the colour of the water.
I decided to look into carpet cleaners when I realised hoovering was not enough to keep my carpet floor actually clean. I haven’t been disappointed by this product! The colour of the dirty water tells me my carpet definitely needed it
I appreciate that every single piece can be removed so the appliance can be thoroughly cleaned after use.
The only con I can think of is that it’s not easy to use on smaller carpets, such as my kitchen runner, I needed another person to hold the other side of the carpet still in order to use the cleaner.
But still, great purchase.
Would definitely recommend
I am extremely pleased with the results from using this carpet washer. The cleanliness is clearly visible once used. The ability of the machine to suck out the dirty water residue is excellent. The only hard task after using the machine is cleaning the brushes of carpet ‘fluff’ but it’s a small price to pay when the cleaning power is so satisfying. Would definitely recommend this product.
it is slightly heavier than my previous vax but the added water collection is well worth the extra weight and the carpets dry a lot quicker too as mine were dry within an hour definatly recommend not tried it on the stairs at the moment but I am sure it will be just as good
Bought this in March 2021. Really easy to use. Cleaned carpets in my entire home over a period of a few days. Machine is brilliant – they all came up like new. House looks lovely and smells fresh. Cleaned the filters, nozzle, brushes after use as per the instructions – I found it really easy to clean.
Then took the product to my daughters house . Cleaned one room perfectly. Went to clean the next room and the product,for no apparent reason, kept cutting out intermittently. Would only work if I held cable off the floor and pulled it up to left side of machine.
Watched Utube video on why it could cut intermittently – said it could over heat if carpet fibres blocked filters and brushes as air required to circulate. Cleaned it thoroughly again. Turned it on – did not start. Went and got a cup of tea and heard the product start up whilst I was out of room but had left it turned on.
Inspired by the motor kicking back in – returned to use it again – but when I lowered the handle to recline and push forward the machine cut out again – but it restarted if I held the cable in the air and did not let trail on floor. My husband and I spent a good two hours assessing what was wrong with this product. We deduced that it would only work (having cleaned it of all debris as per the manufacturers instructions) if I held cable up at a height above my shoulder and did not let the cable drag on the floor.
That said, I am nevertheless purchasing another one of these products as when it worked it was tremendous. I am putting my experience down to luck as the machine I was provided with definitely had a faulty cable connection and was not cutting out because it required to have a clean and filters cleared etc etc.
Despite all the negative reviews, it simply does the job. Thoroughly cleaned the whole house carpets with ease and drying time was relatively quick.
The only improvement needed is the stairs attachment, it needs higher suction power and thicker brush otherwise it is very good!
It was easy to put together,a bit fiddly to clean but cleaned the carpets brilliantly. A bit cumbersome taking it up the stairs, and heavy but I overall quite pleased.
This is a game changer! We have paid 70+ per room to have the carpets cleaned in the past. Using the Vax just once had paid for its self. It is great value for money.
We don’t wear shoes in our house and I was amazed at how much dirt was removed from the carpets. The suction is very powerful and the carpet was dried in around 1 hour.
I love the hand held attachment and I have used this to clean my sofa with. It is really easy to use.
The only negative is that is it very heavy to carry up the stairs. Although it is not something we will be doing every day/week so its not really a problem.
Always had a vax ,so I’m not surprised at the quality of this cleaner.
Its worth the little extra for what you get.
We had an old vax carpets cleaner sodecided to upgrade and got this it’s brilliant it now has rotating scrubbers which really clean down into carpet. We have three labradors and the amount of muck it cleaned out of the carpets was amazing. It also has a bigger cleaning and waste tank which is good because that used to be one of the bugbears of the old one. The carpets we cleaned were almost dry when we finished which was a plus
I’m the world’s most sceptical person but I have to say I’m impressed with the result on first use for a well used lounge carpet that has only ever been vacuumed for the last eleven years. The little brushes take a bit of cleaning after use and that took longer than the cleaning process. On balance though its much cheaper than a new carpet!
Fantastic results, easy to use. Carpets came up like new. The brushes on the bottom are brilliant and really give the carpet a good clean.
Used to clean carpets. Really good results and easy to use. Can easily be stripped down to clean all the parts on completion. Only downside was that it kept clogging up but i think that may be down to the type of carpet we have.
This shampoo machine is very good left my carpets looking good. I like that it got the attachments so you can clean your upholstery and stairs. it is a bit heavy but I’m glad I bought this one. Tried others but this one I am very pleased with
This machine is simply the best carpet cleaner I have ever used. It has cleaned and revived my carpets beautifully. Our cream carpets have come up like new and our old wool carpet looks wonderful. I do find the valve annoying as it pops up and you have to switch off, let it settle and start again. It seems that the foam triggers this. I have been squirting a small amount of distilled vinegar into that compartment which has helped to keep the foam at bay. The hose is too short to clean my stairs, I am not impressed with the tool for cleaning upholstery I scrubbed our settee and used the tool to suck up the excess moisture. I love the fact that you can rinse off the shampoo. The brushes are easy to clean. All in all a super machine with a nice bag to hang up with the tools in.
Love this carpet cleaner, can really notice the difference, do need to go over it again but carpets are over 7 years old.
Easy to use.
I bought this to replace a previous Vax carpet cleaner, having seen one like this that my daughter uses. I am not disappointed and was amazed at the amount of dirt sucked out of the carpet, compared with my previous one. It is extremely easy to use although rather on the noisy side, as they all are but very pleased with my purchase. Highly recommended.
Used it for the first time and very impressed with the ease of using it. Brought carpets up better than I was expecting. Very pleased with it.
Impressed with the simplicity of setting it up and use .easy to follow instructions, Well it cleaned my carpets and settie .if its a whine .its the brush to clean settie etc .could they design one with contours to go over curved surfaces
Wow!!! Just wow! I thought my carpets where beyond salvage and was going to buy a new one, decided to give this a whirl first…. im sooo glad I did, got rid of even the most toughest of stains and ground in dirt. Even my log pile rug, granted that took a couple of passes but has come up good as new again.
well one of the best buys i have done, easy to follow intructions and the tank holds 4 liltre of water which for a big job or deep clean does its job Easy to emtpy and clean, does weight a bit but its water so it will get lighty went using it, stairs ok with tool about 9 metre of hose only put on kite part of stairs it dose about 10 steps in one go, just dont be frighten of hard work as the job when done looks perfec
I think personally this is a really good carpet and stair cleaner. Having a dog you can’t always wipe muddy paws quick enough but this cleaner has made such a difference
Easy to use and set up. Long periods of washing. Its just a little noisy. But apart from that it is worth the price and gets the job done.
Brilliant for everyday domestic use.
Keeps carpet’s fresh and clean especially when you have a dog. Will pay for itself in no time.
Very easy to setup and extremely easy to use. Carpet comes up clean. The deep clean function takes a bit of time to dry but overall very satisfied
Easy to set up and use. For better results take your time when washing carpets. Quite bulky for storage
The machine is easy to use, it is very heavy to carry if needed upstairs very happy so far with performance
Thought i’d let people know how this compares to the Vax Rapide Ultra 2 as I couldn’t find any reviews comparing the two.
I live in a flat that used to be rented by a smoker. The smell is horrific to say the least. My old Vax did a good job but every now and again i’d catch a whiff of stale smoke. I thought I’d give this new machine a go.
I can say straight away it gives a much better clean compared to the old ultra 2 model. The brushes really help lift the pile, I also like the separate compartment for adding the cleaning solution. However it gets through a LOT . I have used three bottles cleaning two rooms, granted I did go over them three times but they are small rooms. I can say it uses a lot more than my old Vax.
Positives compared to the Rapide Ultra 2
– Better Suction
– Brushes are far better at lifting dirt
– Cleans carpets a lot better
– Far easier to clean the machine compared to the old one
– I like the separate solution container, takes the guess work out
Negatives
– Uses more solution
– Power pedal in a stupid place as its quite small, my size 12s often slip off it
– Power cable is in a silly place, often trip over it or run it over
– The waste water container is harder to remove compared to older one
The negatives are annoying but nothing to stop me using it. This gives a far better clean than any carpet cleaner I have used, including the much more expensive Rug Dr variety. I am hoping my flat will now smell less like a cigarette and more like clean carpet!
Very good machine got old stains out after several goes only disappointment if this cleaner is very heavy 9/10
I really like how easy it takes apart to be able to clean it. Its a bit time consuming but worth it to stop unpleasant smells. The machine is heavy so the stairs can be challenging but its mainly because of the water. The machine is easy to use and sucks well but be aware the carpet will be damp
Outstanding machine excellent at cleaning with excellent suction. Easy to use and clean, others have said it’s heavy but it’s not that different from other machines it’s worth every penny compared to others I have used. use it correctly and you’ll get great results if you’re not sure watch a few YouTube demonstrations
Easy to assemble with quite straightforward instructions to use. I was quite cautious from a burning plastic odour but it was just the heated parts whilst operating. Also quite noisy but I knew beforehand that my neighbours will know when I wash my carpets. The result amazing. You can see the result almost immediately. Actually after the drying time. Also the water in the dirty water tank will amaze you with the dark black colour. It got lighter after the 4th pass. For me is a clear successful investment.
Easy to use to clean your carpets and sofas.
Cleaning the stairs is easy and the suction is good
For the cost this is an excellent machine. Quite bulky but that’s inevitable given its purpose. At the price I would definitely recommend particularly for drinks g owners in the winter!
Really happy. We have 2 dogs and so this purchase was well over due. Really easy to use its heavy as you can imagine but the long hose for the upholstery cleaner was perfect for my stairs as I have a break half way due to a turn. The carpets look new again our sofas were a little grubby as we let the dogs up they look amazing im not sure about the 1 hour dry claim as I hoovered the carpets thoroughly to try and get all of the moisture out and they were still slightly damp the following morning. The only negative is how loud it is but its not for every day use so not a massive issue. I wore headphones and my ears were still ringing but its really powerfull compared to my mums Vax we borrow.
I decided on this model as it had the attachments for stairs. The hose is not long enough to do the whole flight from the bottom, and if you’re safety conscious like me…! I didn’t think it worked too well on the stairs, so disappointed there.
Sucked up satisfyingly disgusting water, fluff and dust from the carpets so happy!!
You only get a very small bottle of solution with the cleaner which didn’t last long. Waiting for a delivery of non-vax solution to try with it as vax solution is very expensive and no smell.
It has done the job…..
The vax carpet washer has been a god send. Pup now 11 months but for the first 4 months he pee’d on one area of the carpet all the time. About to get a new carpet but thought we would give this a shot. It took two passes but has brought the light grey carpet back to near new condition and the whole room smells fresher. Took next to no time to dry and we are about to do the whole house. Brilliant job and it gives the looks like it was done by an industrial cleaner.
Cleans brilliantly, my carpet is very short and flat, I was worried that might be a problem and none of the reviews gave me any reassurance with that. But its just excellent, the front of the machine was pressed on the carpet at all times and although it is loud it makes up for it in every other aspect. My carpets where dry in under 30 mins, very pleased.
Just moved into our house and brought this as the carpet was a bit dirty in parts, didn’t realise how dirty it was!! Did a great job. Really easy to use the carpet dose dry in about an hour but I did a rinse after so dose take longer to dry, but all in all well worth it.
we bought this ahead of getting a puppy as we expected accidents !
the suction on this is fantastic, carpets are dry within 30 mins and just damp to the touch straight after use.
It also has a scrubber that works really well so if you have a stain or mark it will get it out, the hose attachment is great for the stairs and I have used it in the car with great results.
we have had this a few months now and it’s fantastic, my daughter used it on a ” proficiently cleaned” all carpet that still had marks and dirt, this di a much better job.
It’s a bit heavier than I expected which is nota and thing. I have a german shepherd along with light coloured carpets, so I purchased the new vax cleaner as my last one was 10 years old I’m so happy with the results my carpets are like new. I would have no hesitation in recommending this cleaner.
My initial purchase had a problem but was replaced within two days thanks to Vax and Amazon.
The replacement machine hasn’t missed a beat, and the transformation to the carpets is nothing less that amazing, so easy to use and to clean after you have finished.
I would recommend this machine to anyone who is seriously considering buying a carpet shampooing machine.
The Vax Platinum shampoo that is included with the machine is recommended without reservation, amazing cleaner.
I would give this machine 6 stars if it were possible, a great product at a great price, well done Vax.
I have other Vax products in the house already (upright and cylinder vacs) so expect good quality products. This carpet cleaner exceeded those expectations by far. Cleans as well as a commercial cleaner and expect it to last many years. Can’t fault it.
Brought as we were tired of paying for someone to come and clean our carpets all the time. It’s easy to put together it’s simple to use slightly noisy but not an issue at all and the results are amazing. Our carpets look like new. It’s a new addiction watching how clean it makes your carpets come up. Worth every penny
For regular cleaning this is the cleaner to go for.
The machine cleans very well, the suction isn’t amazing but it does collect most of it, claims dry in 45 but that is ambitious claim for any cleaner – definitely dry by next day tho.
We used to get a professional cleaning company in once a year, this takes a little longer but I have been getting better results than a professional clean usually does, with only a little perseverance!
It’s already paid for itself and we are happy with it!
Only disappointment is that it is entirely unsuitable for stairs, despite the attachment. The suction tube is much to short to stretch half way up or down the stairs, and the machine is to large to fit on a stair tread. To make things worse, the attachment leaks despite fitting it very carefully.
So, I would buy it again, but had to buy a dedicated handheld unit for the stairs.
The stains from a nervous rescue dog, clumsy toddlers and one husband were bad. Really bad. I didn’t expect the vax to do a brilliant job. I only wanted them presentable.
Wow! This cleaner is amazing. I’ve got a bit obsessed. It’s important to get a good pre spray and an agitation brush for the ground in bits. Use a good shampoo and the vax is brilliant. Really good rotating brushes and it sucks the dirty water out really well. It even got a huge clod of chewing gum up.
If it helps anyone, go slow with the vax, the slower you go the better. I bought a pressure bottle for my pre spray and used dirtbusters carpet wash. I used a nail brush for the tough bits but am about to buy an agitation brush to attach to a power drill.
Oh happy days.
My carpet was in a need for a deep clean as it’s cream, I got high quotes for professional cleaning so I thought I’d buy this instead and I’m glad I did, it really cleaned my carpet well, you could actually see how dirty the water was after I was amazed. Glad I chose this, only down side is when tank is full of water it’s quite heavy, but good excuse for the husband to clean it for me
I have previously rented one of the Rug Doctor commercial machines and this is lighter and just as effective. Really pleased with the results and would recommend to anyone.
Only reasons for not giving it 5 stars are; as it says in some of the reviews, it does tend to leak a bit, so you get a bit of a puddle to clean up when you turn it off. Cleaning it after use is also a bit of a pain. The dirty water collector comes apart and isn’t too bad, but the brushes are a pain to disconnect and it’s a rotten job to get the bits of fluff and dog hair out of the bristles (I found the best way was to brush them with a dog brush. The rubber pimple ones work well). Even so, I would still recommend this machine, as it’s easy to use and the light wash/deep clean and wash/rinse options are huge benefits that you don’t get with the rented machines.
Thanks to pup, I’ve had plenty of chances to get to know this machine and it’s easy to set up and operate.
So pleased I made the purchase, the special offer probably helped my decision, but having now seen the results it puts my previous model to shame and it was good.
The rotating brushes make a significant contribution to ensuring the carpet is clean and seem to help lift the pile. The carpet I have just cleaned is approximately 20 years old and light in colour, usually cleaned annually. I had started cleaning the carpet with my previous model which was fortuatous, before it gave up the ghost. Hence I had a direct comparison and there was a noticeable difference.
Despite having the machine set to deep clean, the carpet was quite dry in a relatively short time, certainly dry enough to replace furniture.
The larger water capacity is a bonus and the seperate section for the detergent is a plus point because it saves on using too much detergent and the mix is measured to ensure that you don’t over soap etc.
As previously stated, I was a little hesitent about the purchase, mainly to do with price, but the result justifies the purchase and since I expect it to offer several years of service it should prove to be cost effective given how much it would cost have the carpets cleaned professionally……….. The results are definitely equal to a professional clean. I would recommend this machine. It will be used to clean the lounge soft furnishings, the stair carpet and the bedrooms. So I think, even at full price, it will definitely pay for itself
First use and I love it! I used it with a third party carpet cleaning fluid (bubblegum) and it has made my carpets look and smell amazing!! Highly recommend it. So easy to use!