Bissell Big Green Professional
A practical carpet cleaner (upright washer) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
The Best Carpet Cleaners for Pets (UK 2026)
Pet owners need a carpet cleaner that tackles hair, muddy paw prints, stains and odours - and ideally accidents. The best pet machines come with dedicated pet tools and pair well with enzyme-based pet solutions.
What to look for
- A pet tool for lifting hair and treating stains.
- Strong extraction to remove odour-causing moisture.
- A pet-formula solution (bought separately) for accidents.
- An easy-clean tank for dealing with the mess.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Bissell SpotClean Pro
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable, 750W) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#3 
Vax Rapid Power Refresh CDCW-RPXR
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable, 1200W) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#4 
Vax Rapid Power Revive
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable, 1200W) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#5 
Vax SpotWash CDCW-CSXS
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#6 
Vax Compact Power
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable, 800W) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#7 
VAX SpotWash Duo CDCW-CSXA
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#8 
Bissell SpotClean ProHeat
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable, 330W) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#9 
Vax SpotWash Home Pet-Design CDSW-MPXA
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
#10 
Vax SpotWash Home and Pet CDSW-MPDP
A practical carpet cleaner (spot/portable) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best carpet cleaner for pet accidents?
A machine with a dedicated pet tool and strong extraction, used with an enzyme-based pet solution that breaks down odours. Bissell's pet-focused SpotClean and Vax SpotWash pet models are popular for exactly this.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Bissell Big Green Professional (our score 9.6/10) - A practical carpet cleaner (upright washer) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home..