• Upright carpet washer

Uprights are easy to push and manoeuvre, with a rotating or static brushbar that dislodges trodden-in dirt and grit making cleaning up pet hair easy, whilst also grooming carpet pile. If you have a mixture of floor types then you might want to consider a carpet washer than can also wash hard floors.

• Canister carpet washer

Canister style carpet washers are durable and feature several large diameter casters that make them very stable and easy to manoeuvre.

• Multifunction machines

Some canister carpet washers are multifunction, allowing you to dry vacuum carpets, wash floors and suck up spills,  so you only need one machine to do all these jobs.

Some questions to ask yourself before buying a carpet washer:

• Do you have a home with limited storage space?
  
  Consider choosing a canister carpet washer that is easy to store and manoeuvre around the home.

• Would you like a machine that is quick and easy to use?
  
  Vax upright carpet washers are simple to set up and as easy to use as everyday vacuuming.

• Would you like a machine that washes and vacuums your carpets?
  
  A multifunction machine can do both tasks, and suck up spills too.