Vax ranges
| Range | What's in it | Suits |
|---|
| Carpet washers | Dual Power, SpinScrub, Rapid Power Revive, Platinum Power Max and Platinum SmartWash. | Deep-cleaning whole rooms. |
| Spot cleaners | SpotWash Home Duo, SpotWash Mini, SpotWash Duo and the original SpotWash. | Car seats, stairs, sofas, spills and pet accidents. |
| Upright vacuums | LiftOut Reach, Air Lift Steerable and Air Stretch; on some, the cleaner lifts out for stairs. | Large carpeted areas. |
| Cordless vacuums | Blade and Pace sticks that turn into handhelds, and the Gator handheld. | Quick daily tidy-ups. |
| Cylinder vacuums | Compact bagless models with pet tools. | Stairs, furniture and smaller homes. |
| Steam cleaner | Steam Clean Multi, supplied with detail tools and a glider for carpets. | Sealed hard floors, without chemicals. |
| Solutions | Carpet solutions (Ultra+, Platinum Antibacterial, Pet and Original) and SpotWash solutions. | Topping up your machine. |
Which type suits you?
| Type | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|
| Carpet washer | A deep clean room by room. | Tank capacity, drying features, and weight if you'll carry it upstairs. |
| Spot cleaner | Fresh stains and upholstery. | Hose length and the tools supplied. |
| Upright vacuum | Large carpeted rooms. | Weight, and a lift-out section for stairs. |
| Cordless stick | Fast everyday pick-ups. | Run time, and whether the battery comes out to charge. |
| Cylinder | Stairs and tight corners. | Reach of the hose, and the floor heads. |
Making the choice
Carpet washer or spot cleaner?
A carpet washer sprays water and solution deep into the pile, works it with spinning brushes, then sucks the used water up into its own dirty tank. That's ideal for seasonal deep cleans. A spot cleaner does the same job on a small scale, for today's spill.
Time-saving features
Some washers mix the solution automatically, some add heated drying so the room is usable again sooner, and some are trigger-free: push forward to wash, pull back to dry.
Pets in the house
Pet versions bring turbo tools for hair on sofas and stairs, and some brush bars are designed to resist hair wrap. Spot cleaners with separate tool sets let you keep pet-mess tools away from the ones you use on upholstery.
Corded or cordless?
Corded uprights and cylinders keep going as long as the job needs. Cordless sticks are lighter and always ready, so they're the easy grab between bigger cleans. Plenty of homes keep a stick for daily crumbs and a corded machine for the weekly once-over.
Before you buy
- Read the carpet label. Check its care advice, especially for wool, and test a small hidden patch first.
- Allow drying time. Open a window to help carpets dry, usually within a few hours.
- Steam only sealed floors. Check your flooring manufacturer's advice, particularly for wood and laminate.
- Find storage. Carpet washers are bulky, so plan a cupboard or space under the stairs.
- Use the right solution. Vax machines are designed for Vax solutions; the manual tells you which.
Compare Vax with other brands across floorcare.
See Vax in Rochester
Displays change, so phone 01622 541312 before you travel and ask which Vax machines are out at our showroom.
Buying Vax from KDH Electrical
Vax products carry the manufacturer's UK guarantee, with the length on each product page. We deliver free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days, and any charge on a smaller order appears at checkout.
Seen it cheaper at another UK retailer? Our price match may help, or call 01622 541312.
Vax: your questions answered
Carpet washer or spot cleaner: what's the difference?
Scale. The carpet washer is a full-size upright that cleans whole rooms; the spot cleaner is small, with a hose and hand tool for stairs, upholstery and stains.
How long do carpets take to dry?
Usually a few hours. It varies with the carpet, the machine and the room. Heated drying and an open window help.
Must I use Vax solution?
Vax designs its washers around its own solutions, and the manual says which to use. Look for the solution named for your machine, such as Original, Pet, Antibacterial or SpotWash.
Can the steam cleaner go on any floor?
Sealed hard floors only, and with wood or laminate in particular, check what the flooring maker says first.
Which Vax is best for pet hair?
The Pet models, which add turbo tools for stairs and furniture; some also have brush bars that resist hair wrap.
Can I wash a wool carpet?
Check the care label and the carpet maker's advice, then test a hidden patch before doing the whole room.
