Vax SpotWash Home Pet-Design Spot Cleaner, Stain, Car, Upholstery, Sofa and Carpet Cleaning Machine, Included Pet, Motorised Tool & Antibacterial Solution Removes Spills, White/Blue, CDSW-MPXA

I had a previous bad experience with VAX when I purchased their then top-of-the-range carpet cleaner. The machine itself was disappointing, and the customer service was equally poor. It was one of my worst purchases ever. Long story short was the new improved design with scrubbers did not work with wool carpets, simply ripped them to shreds, post-purchase, and too late, I noted that others had experienced the exact same problem. I would assume that VAX test their products on various carpets so would have know that it was unsuitable for such carpets, but they did not state that, and worse, they denied there was even a problem. It was such a negative experience from start to finish that I vowed never to buy a VAX product againHowever, I recently had a lapse in judgement and decided to do some painting without protecting the carpet. Predictably, this didn’t end well. To make matters worse, my attempt to clean up the paint spills with soap and water only made the situation more disastrous.In the past, I’ve had good results hiring a Rug Doctor, but the hassle of renting one didn’t feel worth it this time for just a specific area.Instead, I decided to research carpet spot cleaners and was surprised to find VAX consistently ranked as the best option. While I initially considered the cordless model, I ultimately opted for the plug-in version, reasoning that it would likely have more power. For me, effective results matter more than convenience when it comes to carpet cleaning.Even though I generally prefer Kärcher products, I decided to give VAX another chance based on the strong reviews.My SpotWash Home Duo arrived three days after the paint spill, and I put it to work the following morning. Despite its simple design, the results were impressive—the paint stains vanished completely, earning it full marks from me.The SpotWash Home Duo has a compact design, which makes it easier to store. While it’s a bit annoying that only two of the accessories can be attached to the machine for storage, this is a minor issue. I found that the left over accessories can be stored in the waste water container.The machine is not quiet, the hose is sufficiently long enough for easy use, and the power cable is a decent length, so will need an extension cord less often. Releasing the clean and dirty fluid containers very easy.The attachments provided are versatile and should prove useful for various tasks, although I expect it will be less frequently used on hard floors, as spills on these surfaces are generally easier to clean. Compared to larger carpet cleaners I’ve borrowed, hired, or owned in the past which, and when owned, often spend most of the time taking up cupboard space - this spot cleaner is a much more practical choice. It is going to be particularly handy for tackling spills on carpets and cleaning the car.One thing to note is that the cleaned area remains damp when finished—more so than when using a full-sized carpet cleaner, this is confirmed when comparing the amount of cleaning fluid used and the amount of dirty fluid collected.Note that this machine is specifically designed for spot cleaning, not large areas, this needs to be appreciated to avoid disappointment. I did try cleaning a flight of carpeted stairs and although it cleaned, it took four refills and I had only managed six steps. There are different models with smaller capacity, I personally wouldn't want any with less fluid, it is just about right.The crevice tool is very useful, especially good for the stair carpets that have accumulated dirt along the edges.Overall, my first impressions are very positive. The SpotWash Home Duo is compact, effective, and value for money. It’s surprisingly good at removing dirt, even though the process is simple: it sprays detergent, agitates the fabric, and then sucks it up. For now, I’m pleased to say this purchase feels like a winner.

Easy to use. Cleans ok. Brushes provided are good. Not too loud. Good for small areas otherwise you’d be forever refilling the tank. It could do with a slightly longer pipe as it’s awkward to stand it on the floor and reach the back of the sofa. A bit too heavy to hold whilst doing it too.

Vax have been around for as long as I can remember and have always performed well although somewhat bulky. The new spot wash max is very capable and handy for the home.For me this is a trade off between a full size unit and storage space as we have a relatively small house I figured I could use this as general carpet cleaner plus spot wash (ok so it will take much longer but I’m not in a rush!) it’s perfect for the stairs and ideal for cleaning a mattress when changing the sheets.The instructions could be a little better when it comes to the hose clean function it wasn’t clear and I had the handle upside down initially (it goes in with the little notch facing upwards) other than that o would say I was disappointed with the lack of accessory storage as the machine is only designed to store the crevice tool and one cleaning nozzle onboard leaving the other wide nozzle, pet tool and wide tool brush attachment in a pile next to it (perhaps a netted sack to keep it all together would be in order, I’ve used a little laundry bag myself)It’s important to remember that it’s not going to shift a dried in well established stain so if your thinking of getting one to get rid of that curry stain on the carpet from last year then forget it! That aside it does do a good job of cleaning if you put the elbow grease in. I tried it on a section of carpet in the kitchen doorway that gets a bit mucky at times and whilst it didn’t remove the old stains it did do a surprisingly good job of cleaning the carpet lifting some old marks I wasn’t expecting.I did find the trigger sticky that dispenses the cleaning fluid but it worked loose over time. When you get the angle right it pulls up most the water leaving the carpet damp -it’s not wet but it’s not touch dry so to speak. Due to the clear nozzle cover you can see the liquid being picked up so it’s easy to get the right angle. I found it best to dispense the fluid over an area then turn off the vac and work it in using the brush head before turning it back on and clean in straight rearward pulls getting as much liquid out as I can.Considering its size the noise isn’t that bad although the exhaust can be a bit warm.Get it when on offer and it will repay you tenfold -just don’t let the neighbours see!

So good!!!I've been eyeing these up for a while and thought I'd buy it when it was £111 as we need something with a toddler, a dog and 2 cats.Within the first week this machine has paid for itself we have had 2 nasty vomiting incidents and 2 cat p**s incidents. It really was an unlucky week. The spot wash managed to clean up the messes and got rid of any smells.I've managed to get all the mud stains out of my car (we have a spaniel) I honestly would recommend this to any chaotic household.The parts are all really easy to put on and off, easy to clean and the "small area" amount goes a long away. Next on my list is the stairs!

Better than expected. I thought about giving 4 stars due to it being a little difficult to move around (for example, not on wheels and needs repositioningas you move) but then it's not advertised as for use in large areas but for 'spot' cleaning. I'm just loving it tbh. Deserves all 5 stars in my opinion. If you don't want to be on your hands and knees, this isn't for you. But since my main area of use is the stairs, it's perfect. I do use it on larger areas but storage was an issue and this is easy to tuck away neatly in a cupboard. Perfect compromise.