Bissell Big Green Professional
A practical carpet cleaner (upright washer) for a deeper, fresher carpet clean at home.
The Best Upright Carpet Cleaners (UK 2026)
Full-size upright carpet cleaners are built to deep-clean whole rooms, with larger tanks and powerful brushes that scrub and extract across big areas. They're the choice for a proper all-over clean rather than spot-treating.
What to look for
- A large clean-water tank for fewer refills.
- Powered rotating brushes for deep agitation.
- Heated cleaning to lift stubborn dirt and speed drying.
- A separate tool/hose for stairs and edges.
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
How often should you deep-clean carpets?
For most homes, every 6-12 months, or more often with pets, children or high-traffic areas. Owning an upright cleaner makes it easy to do regularly and to tackle spills as they happen.
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..