Henry vacuums are utterly iconic or their smiley faces, but you might not know that the George model is a great alternative if you want a 2-in-1 vacuum and carpet cleaner. We found that just one pass was enough for light-to-medium soiling, with only stubborn stains needing more work and pre-treatment (via an included wand).

The best fans – desktop, tower, evaporative, you name it – from Dyson, Meaco and more, for when you can't stand the heat Given that accidental stains are among the most common issues with carpets, who wants to unleash the monster from the cupboard under the stairs when you can reach for this compact, easy-to-store cordless model and efficient spot cleaner instead?The separate detergent container is an especially useful addition since it negates the need for accurate measurements. With this one you simply pour in the detergent and it’s ready to roll.

Our best for a total clean anywhere in the home or car, it’s proven to clean carpets better than the UK’s top 3 best-selling cordless vacuum cleaners*. Giving you the cleaning performance of the UK's best-selling corded uprights** in the freedom of a cordless vacuum. Deep clean hard floors and remove spills and other unsightly accidents with the latest in mopping techI tested the SmartWash on a 15-year-old rug that’s only ever been cleaned with a vacuum, running the SmartWash over the rug several times and switching to the dry only mode to remove as much of the moisture as possible. Great for busy homes, VAX's best ever carpet washer kills over 99% of bacteria ‡ and comes with a pre-treatment wand. The Vax Platinum SmartWash isn’t going to replace your vacuum cleaner and it isn’t the kind of device you’re going to want to use every week. This means your mileage is really going to vary depending on how much carpet and upholstery you have that needs cleaning, and how regularly you’re willing to put up with the inconvenience of damp carpets, no matter how temporary. We actually found that the multi-purpose Antimicrobial Tool was just as efficient for rugs and carpets, but it’s nice to have the option of a secondary solution. There’s also a 250ml pre-treatment solution included in the box, designed for tougher stains, and a handy accessory bag to keep all the tools, hose, and cleaning heads compactly stored when not in use.

This 3in1 Tool is a genuine Vax replacement part, specifically designed for your machine by the designers and engineers here at Vax.

Otherwise, it’s pretty similar. In the box, there’s a 2.5m hose onto which you can clip the supplied antimicrobial tool for manually scrubbing upholstery, and a spinning brush head that automatically massages stubborn stains on rugs and carpets.