After moving the furniture, clearing the floor and whizzing the vacuum around to pick up all the loose bits of fluff and dirt, I plugged the Bissell Powerclean into a socket in my lounge and turned it on. Busy families with smaller homes, who want a more regular deep clean and have limited storage space. A year and a half later, I’m sad to say that the carpets, although still cream, also contained shades of brown (coffee stains), blue (paint stains) and red (‘presents’ from the cats), alongside general dirt from muddy wellies and water stains from countless spills.

As a deliberate design decision to help keep costs down on a budget model, I have no problem with this kind of compromise. This model sits at the cheaper end of the scale and, while it doesn’t come with the range of attachments a more expensive cleaner might come with, it’s actually very good at its job. Unlike other sites, we test every carpet cleaner we review thoroughly over an extended period of time.The Bissell ProHeat comes with a whole arsenal of handy features which make it superior to the Bissell Powerclean in my eyes. PRC Direct Ltd acts as a credit broker and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

My other Bissell carpet cleaner comes with a handy tool which you can slide into hard-to-reach places for machine maintenance. Those who rate the carpet washer three stars or less have done so because they feel it’s difficult to get into the corners, it leaves clumps of carpet fibres and doesn’t easily lift old stains. This carpet cleaner was tested by Bethan Davis, a PR and events officer, who spends her time juggling her career, an on-the-go three-year old, an active eleven-month-old baby and two even more needy cats. It's easy to quickly grab and the four]row motorized DeepReach PowerBrush Roll works with BISSELL cleaning solution to remove everyday messes. That’s pretty light for a carpet cleaner – and, remember, this is a product designed to be used on the floor, so you won’t have to lift it often.The difference between the two comes down to the water used, with an Express clean using less and leaving your carpet’s dryer. this impressive unit boasts a sleek and lightweight design, meaning it’s easy to grab for quick clean-ups and is perfect for storing in smaller living spaces. This switches the cleaner on and starts the roller, but you need to bend down to reach it, which is a bit annoying on an upright device. I was pleased with the cleaner’s performance on the rug, where it lifted out light soiling and left the colour looking brighter and cleaner than before. I also tested it to its limits on an area of light-coloured carpet with measured spillages of liquids (blackcurrant squash, coffee and mud) that had been left to dry for 24 hours.

So when this smaller model appeared on my doorstep, I was eager to see if it could make cleaning the carpets easier, with the same noticeable results. This hose accepts both a crevice tool and brush attachment, enabling you to tackle tough stains, specific areas of mess or even upholstery and chairs. As I have used a carpet cleaner before, I knew that cleaning is more effective when you vacuum first, although this isn’t mentioned in the instructions. There are marks on the side of the tank for Express Clean and Deep Clean options, and both have water-fill and detergent lines, so you’ll always get the correct mix. Easy maintenance– Simply remove the carpet brush roll and nozzle, empty the dirty water tank, and rinse both thoroughly to keep it in tip–top condition.Following an initial clean, you can see that the cleaner has made a difference, with the bulk of the mud removed and the tiles almost back to their best. Using a soft cloth, you can clean the fixed parts, such as the filter, around the brushes and underneath where the nozzle was. I started on the rug, which I had moved into the kitchen, as I had a feeling that water would collect around the edge of the rug if the cleaner overhung.