Bissell Big Green Professional
A practical carpet cleaner (upright washer) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
The Best Spot Cleaners in the UK (2026)
Spot cleaners are compact, portable machines for treating spills, stains and pet accidents the moment they happen - on carpets, stairs, sofas and car seats. They're not for deep-cleaning whole rooms, but for grab-and-go stain removal they're brilliant.
What to look for
- A compact, portable design that's easy to grab.
- A handy tank size for quick jobs.
- A good stain tool and decent suction.
- Cordless if you want total freedom (some models).
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 is a spot cleaner good for?
Quick, targeted cleaning - fresh spills, set-in stains, muddy patches and pet accidents on carpets, stairs, upholstery and car interiors. For cleaning entire rooms of carpet, a full-size upright washer is the better tool.
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..