Whats the best carpet washer?

bobdauilda

I am having a hell of a job trying to decide between a vax, bissell or a numatic (george) carpet washer/cleaner. Does anyone know if theres been a which review or what the best one is?

fishing-girl

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=444604

MrsMW

I have a George and I love it.

bobdauilda

MrsMW wrote: »

I have a George and I love it.

I wasn't asking about your sexlife!!!:D:beer: Maytag it is then!

jen1

Hi, i have a bissell carpet cleaner and i [EMAIL="couldn@t"]couldn't[/EMAIL] be without it. I used to hire a machine from homebase but the bissell does a better job and dosen't leave my carpet soaking wet.

divadee

i have just ordered a reconditioned bissell from them direct.

i borrowed my cousins bissell that she had and it was brilliant. very easy to use and fill up etc...

i have paid £159 for the top of the range reconditioned one that is £299 in argos. It hasnt arrived yet but i will let you know when it does,

mutley74

divadee wrote: »

i have just ordered a reconditioned bissell from them direct.

i borrowed my cousins bissell that she had and it was brilliant. very easy to use and fill up etc...

i have paid £159 for the top of the range reconditioned one that is £299 in argos. It hasnt arrived yet but i will let you know when it does,

hi there can you post the website where to buy the reconditioned one so i can take a look ....

thanks

bobdauilda

https://www.bissell-secure.co.uk/site/products.php?cat=5

AuntyJean

I bought this one over 2 years ago. Used it once in the hallway on plain carpet. After use you could not tell where the rug had been sitting (you know, like when you take a picture off a wall and can see the outline where it has been).

Vax Rapide XL

I paid £159.00 but Currys have them on offer.

I compared 3 machines Jan 2005

HOOVER Brush n Wash - F5857
· KEY BENEFITS:
· Washes and cleans with 5 rotating brushes
· High quality scrub cleaning of hard tile and vinyl floor surfaces
· High quality upholstery cleaning function
· High efficiency detergent removal for shortest drying time
· Av. 40 sq metres of cleaning per tank
· 2 speed agitator
· Easy empty tank
· Fingertip control on handle
· Cleans floors, upholstery, car interiors, windows and stairs
· Hoover 12 month parts and labour guarantee
· TOOLS INCLUDED:
· 5 variable speed rotating brushes and upholstery tool
· SPECIFICATION:
· Colour: Chrome-Grey
· Motor wattage (max): 825 watts
· Suction Power: air watts*
· Filtration:
· Bin/Bag capacity: 3.8 litres
· Weight in use: 9.6 kgs

Price Comparison –

£169.99 - Be-Direct.co.uk - including free delivery
£173.00 - Hienergyshop - including delivery
£178.00 - Appliance Planet - including £10 delivery
£179.99 - 24-7 Electrical including £7.99 delivery

reviews on Hoover Brush and Wash

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Rapide XL V-027 ( VAXA380968 ) £159.00 from HiEnergy
· Rapide XL (V-027)
· Washes carpets and upholstery
· Twin contra-rotating brush bars for excellent carpet grooming
· Two motor system:-
· 1 - rotating brushbar gently agitates carpet fibres to lift and remove embedded dirt
· 2 - powerful suction for maximum water extraction, leaves carpets touch dry
· On board tool kit with pumped water delivery, to make washing upholstery, stairs and car interiors quick and simple
· Automatic fluid mix tank - mixes cleaning solution with clean water
· Separate clean and soiled water tanks ensure a hygienic wash every time - 4 litre clean water tank, 3.7 litre soiled water tank
· Handle lays flat down for easy cleaning under and around furniture
· Easily washes in forward and backward motion
· 750W
· FREE 750ml AAA carpet cleaning solution

Price Comparison –

£161.89 – Qed-uk.com – including delivery (SALE)
£179.99 – Currys – (sale)
£199.99 – LXDirect + Delivery
£199.95 – Argos + Delivery
£199.96 – B&Q + Delivery

Bissell 7920E - £238.00 – from HiEnergy
· PROheat Pro-Tech™ Upright Deep Cleaner with Exclusive Scotchgard™ Protector
· Model number: 7920E
· The Most Advanced and Thorough Way to Clean and Protect Your Carpet
· Product Specifications
· 1200-1400 Watts
· 220-240 Volt
· 50Hz
· Perfect Pass™
· 30’ Cord Length
· 12” Cleaning Path
· 1 Gallon Tank Capacity
· Tools Included:
· Scotchgard™ protector applicator
· 4” Upholstery Tool
· 8’ Upholstery Hose
· Spraying Crevice Tool
· Tough Stain Brush
· Looking at your carpet, you wonder if there is any hope. The stains, traffic paths and dirt make you cringe at the thought of a guest coming in your home.
· If that's the case, then let the ProHeat Pro-Tech come to your rescue. Hot water cleans better, so why not turn to the only carpet cleaner that has an onboard heater, and can increase the water temperature up to 25 degrees for maximum cleaning performance.
· And no longer do you have to guess if you are cleaning correctly. The Perfect Pass™ System electronically monitors your cleaning speed for optimal carpet cleaning performance.
· And now, to help your carpet stay clean longer, the Pro-Tech comes with the revolutionary Scotchgard protector. The Scotchgard™ protector applicator is as easy as twist and spray for extra protection against dirt and tough stains to keep your carpet looking good longer. This allows your carpet to resist dirt and stains, which means you'll have to clean less often - now isn't that a pleasant thought?
· Don't forget about the 6 Rows of Brushes! The DirtLifter® PowerBrush lifts out deep-down dirt and gently grooms carpet for professional-style results.

REVIEW

Product rating: **
we bought our bissell just over a year ago. soon after running out of warranty, it has been delivered to the local recycling centre.

why?

simply the quality of manufacturing is poor. this is acceptable at first, but after a year or so of use, not heavy by the standards of most vacuum cleaning it leaked, the screws holding it together were coming out of their threads and the machine consumed the very expensive carpet shampoo like a drunkard in a brewery - and yes we did adjust the settings.

yes, the machine does lift a lot of dirt and crap off your carpet, but you have to lift a lot of money out your wallet for what you get - and at the end of the day you may be better hiring a cleaner from your local diy store like focus.

we are going to try the hoover brush 'n' wash, which is about £70 cheaper and may be better value. one thing is certain, we wouldn't buy another bissell.

divadee

UPDATE

just to let you know i am not impressed with bissells service so far!!

ordered last friday and it arrived today (delivery in a week not bad) excitedly (sad but otehr women will understand:D ) opening the box, and its the wrong bloody machine.

they have sent me the aromapro which retails at about £199. I ordered the top of the range 2x select 9400E which retails at £299!!

On delving further into the box, not only had the sent the wrong machine, the wrong instructions are in the box for the wrong machine. I have got a set of instructions for a 3rd different machine!!!

Also you are ment to get some bottles of solution with every machine. This box had no solution in whatsoever!!!!

How many things can go wrong!! :mad: :mad:

I have called them up and they are going to send a new machine out and pick the wrong one up. They cant pick it up until the 28th as we are away until then.

point3

If I didn't already have one, I'd order this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bissell-7920-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B0000YQ3TI/203-9365201-8369549?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1187646261&sr=1-51

These are usually around the £200 mark, so Amazon's clearance price of £137.87 including free Supersaver delivery is a bit of a bargain!