30 years later the Vax multi-function cleaner is still the favourite choice in many homes, because of its unique flexibility to wash carpets, suck up spills and dry vacuum carpets or hard floors – all in one easy-to-use, large capacity machine.

To celebrate its 30-year history as the UK’s favourite floorcare brand, Vax has just launched a limited edition family of ‘30^th Anniversary’ carpet cleaners and vacuum cleaners, which includes the latest version of the iconic 6131 multi-function machine.

All the products in this collection have an introductory price of 30-50% below the RRP, which gives shoppers something to celebrate too. They also look pretty smart, as they have a special edition colour scheme of graphite and original Vax orange, which really sets them apart from previous Vax ranges.

At the top of the vacuum cleaner range is the VZL-6017AN Mach 7. This bagless upright has WindTunnel technology that traps the dust and dirt more effectively as you clean, for excellent dust pick-up. It also uses multi-cyclonic suction power, which means that dust collects in the container, not the filter, so its filters don’t get blocked and it doesn’t lose suction. This means there’s no drop in performance, even as the dirt container fills up. The Mach 7 is a good all round the home cleaner, as it can be used on either carpets or hard floors, plus it has an extra long stretch hose so you can clean right to the top of your staircase without having to move the machine. With washable HEPA filters and no bags, you won’t need to spend money on replacements either, and as it has 6-year guarantee you can be sure that you’re covered should anything go wrong.

There are five other vacuum cleaners in the Anniversary range, including four from the Power range, which was first added to Vax’s line-up in January of this year, plus the G:2 Pet cylinder vacuum cleaner. Three of these are ‘Pet’ models, which means they have anti-bacterial HEPA filters and an air-driven TurboTool that is specially designed to lift pet hairs off carpets and upholstery, and can be also used to great effect on stairs. A TurboTool is also included on the Mach 7.

There are two upright carpet cleaners in this new range – the Rapide Spring Clean, which is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, and the Rapide PowerJet Pet, which has larger capacity tanks and uses ‘PowerJet’ technology to give a really thorough deep clean. PowerJet works by pumping jets of cleaning solution into the fibres. The brushes works with the solution to lift dirt and stains from the carpet, which is then sucked back up into the dirty water tank.

They are as easy to use as a regular dry vacuum cleaner so are a really good way of getting carpets looking new again, without the hassle and expense of replacing them or getting in professional carpet cleaners.

You’ll be amazed at how much fresher your carpets will look, smell and even feel, as the suction action of the carpet cleaner lifts the carpet pile and removes trapped dirt to makes it feel softer and springy again. 

The latest addition to the Mach range of vacuum cleaners from Vax, the Mach 7 comes in at the very top of the range and is the first to feature patented WindTunnel technology. WindTunnel is designed to trap dust more effectively, so that you don’t have to go over the same patch of carpet as many times and don’t have to spend as long cleaning.

What’s different about the Mach range from Vax? 

All the models in the Mach range, including both uprights and cylinders, are bagless and have market-leading no loss of suction technology at very affordable prices, plus a 6-year guarantee. This combination of high quality and great value is making them a popular choice with shoppers.  

No loss of suction technology works by utilising multiple cyclones to separate large and fine dust particles from the airflow, which prevents the filters from clogging. As long as the machine is maintained as instructed in the manual, then it will clean floors as good as the first time, every time, without a drop in performance. You won’t have to buy replacement filters, as they have lifetime washable filters with HEPA filtration, so are ideal for homes with allergy sufferers.

Machs are very easy to use and store, with quick release bins that let you dispose of collected dirt easily and hygienically. Some models have tools designed to pick up pet hair, clean hard floors, or clean stairs and upholstery too. 

There is a 6-year parts and labour guarantee on all Mach vacuum cleaners, plus Vax operates a UK based helpline that’s open 7 days a week. It’s staffed by Customer Service Advisors who are trained to resolve issues over the telephone if possible, but if a problem cannot be resolved then Vax will collect the machine free of charge, as long as it’s still under guarantee. They will repair and return it free of charge or send a brand new replecement, if the machine cannot be repaired.

• Provides equal suction across the full width of the floor nozzle.
• Extracts more water, leaves carpets drier after washing and completely dry in a shorter period of time.
• Powerful suction across the full width of the nozzle means more dirt and grime is lifted from within the carpet fibres.
• Unique technology that is patented to Vax.
• Only available on models V-124 Dual V and V-125 All Terrain

Before deciding which carpet washer to buy, ask yourself these questions:

• When did you last have your carpets professionally cleaned?

Buying a carpet washer with Dual V technology means that you’ll make your money back in 2 –3 cleans of your home.

• Do you have a busy home?

Dual V technology means carpets dry quicker. This is perfect for homes with children and pets, as it means your room can be back in use more quickly.

When washing carpets, a mix of water and solution is applied to the surface to enable the brushbar/brushes to agitate carpet fibres, lifting dirt and stains. Some carpet washers use cold water in this process.

Vax heated cleaners use technology where heat is directed onto the carpet using warm air from the motor. This warm air helps carpets to dry more quickly. Warm water (max 50ºC) can also be used with these units. This works in conjunction with the warm air from the motor, and cleaning solution, to break down grease, dirt and grime more effectively.

Questions to ask yourself before buying a carpet washer:

• Do you have children and/or pets?

Units that use heated cleaning are ideal for busy homes as they dry carpets more quickly after washing, meaning you can get on with your life.

• Do you often struggle to remove stains or keep high traffic areas clean?

The warm air from the motor and cleaning solution work together to break down embedded grease, grime and dirt, leaving carpets looking clean and renewed, and smelling fresh too.

When cleaning your carpets with a carpet washer, a mix of water and solution is applied to the floor. A brushbar then agitates the carpet’s fibres, using the water and solution to lift dirt and stains.

Some carpet washers have a static brushbar which remains stationary throughout cleaning, while others may have a rotating brushbar or contra-rotating brushbars which revolve to clean carpet fibres on two sides (front and back).

Unique and patented to Vax, interlocking SpinScrub brushes spin in opposite directions to clean carpet fibres on all sides. They are also able to get deeper into carpet pile to remove dirt and debris. The result is that carpets are left refreshed, revitalised and with a groomed appearance.

Before deciding which carpet washer to buy ask yourself these questions:

• Do you have a busy home?

If you have children or pets, or even enjoy dinner parties, then a carpet washer with SpinScrub brushes is ideal, as it will blitz spills and stains such as red wine or chocolate that other carpet washers may struggle to remove.

• How much money do you want to spend on a carpet washer?

SpinScrub brushes are only available on the V-123 Agility, V-124 Dual V and V-125 All Terrain - Vax’s premium range of carpet washers. 

In standard vacuum cleaners, dirt and dust  gets picked up and spun around the brushbar and into the machine’s airflow. This takes the dust and deposits it into the dirt container.

When spinning around the brushbar, some of the dust will get spun out of the airpath and scattered back onto the carpet.

WindTunnel technology uses small suction ‘tunnels’ within the floor nozzle to lift and trap more dust which means carpets are left cleaner. Fewer passes over the carpet mean less effort for the customer.

Some questions to ask yourself before buying a vacuum cleaner:
 

How busy is your lifestyle?

WindTunnel technology reduces the scattering of dust back into the carpet, meaning you need to go over the same area fewer times in order to leave carpets clean. This means more time can be spent doing other things.

Do you have children or pets?

WindTunnel technology is ideal for busy homes as it lifts and traps more dirt from within carpet fibres – perfect for high traffic areas or where pets lie. The first Vax vacuum cleaner with WindTunnerl technology was the Vax Mach 7

• Multi cyclonic technology provides better separation of dust particles from the airflow, maintaining suction for longer.

• Gives cleaning results that are good as the first time, every time. The cleaning performance when cleaning the first room in a home will be exactly the same as when cleaning the last room.

• Hassle-free maintenance – the large dust particles are spun out of the airpath and collected in the dust container so that only the smaller dust particles pass through the filter. This means that the filter needs cleaning less often.

• No suction is lost as the dust container gets full

• Large dust particles are spun out of the airpath and into the dust container, leaving only the fine dust to pass through the filter (see diagram)

Questions to ask yourself before choosing a vacuum cleaner:

• How many rooms do you have to vacuum in your home?

Units with No Loss of Suction clean as good as the first time, every time. This means that they are ideal for larger homes as they do not loose suction as the dust container gets full. From room to room, they will deliver consistent cleaning performance.

• How busy is your lifestyle?

No Loss of Suction technology means that large particles are spun out of the airpath and into the dust container, leaving only the fine dust to pass through the filter. This means that the filter needs cleaning less often, saving time and effort. It also means that it never has to be replaced.