It does what it says in the box. Cleans my one bedroom apartment with about four refills of the clean water tank, and two or three empties of the dirty tank (neither of which take a lot of time or effort). Makes the flat smell really nice and cleaning it isn’t THAT bad. My carpet dries out in about six hours. There are definitely going to be better, more heavy duty cleavers out there, but I can’t complain for the price.

Thank you. I have just bought one of these and I feel much more confident about using it now I watched your very clear and thorough demonstration.

I just got this carpet cleaner and so far I’m loving it. I go over my area several times and even go over it without use of water tank to extract more water. I’m using this in place of my much bigger, heavier and much louder Hoover Steam cleaner that is 18 years old. I have 5 cats and one older dog with bladder control issues so I was steam cleaning every other day. This vacuum does very well, just wish the dirty water tank emptied from the top so it would empty easier.

I just recently brought and used one of these I love it. Especially for my small unit I live in. Is nice and compact. Also was surprised how much it brought dirt it pulled out of the carpet. Very pleased

Thanks heaps dude! My mum was about to hike this thing out the window as the 2 main orings and filter came out after storing it for a winter; I was able to suss the sceme and fix it and have a happy mother ✌🏼

Excellent video for a new owner like me. One of the best I have ever seen. Thanks. Mary

Your demos are so good, thank you.

Enjoyed the video again Roger. You can never have enough carpet washers and vacuum cleaners. Lol.

Excellent demonstration! Thank you very much! 😀

Thanks heaps for your demo & thoughts. A great video.

Thank you for sharing this video, I've just received my eaner this morning. So I'll be keeping this video, as a reference

Thank you so much for this demo! Straightforward and very clear.

thank you for making this video

Thank you so much was struggling to assemble mine

Thank-you for this demonstration, I have just received my delivery of this exact model.

@cun7sathome

3 жыл бұрын

How is it one year later.. is it ok dry aswell??

I've just done my carpet a week ago with the Carpet Doctor and 6 months ago with the Bissell. The Bissell was great but wasn't the best right into the corners but it does have an attachment hose for hard to reach places, Rug Doctor is similar but this little Vax is way better and easier to use for the average household 😁👌

I’m glad you did the last part. Something I wouldn’t have though about that.

Love the Vax socks.

Very helpful video. Thank you

Just used it for the first time and it says that it’s important to clean the red filter in the cleaner base at the rear. This is easy to remove and clean along with the seal and also easy to refit.

Ibasiac i love your videos you inspired me to buy a George I love all the vacuums you review I one saw a henry that was so advanced it was 2,000 pounds love your vids keep up the good work My name is alex

you should do a top 10 carpet cleaner video, would love to see that

This was a great help to me. Thank you. My front attachment came not attached and I couldn’t work put how to put it on. I felt a little embarrassed when I watched your video and saw how easy it was 😩

Thank you this has been a much needed explanation I bought this vax cleaner I am blind so reading instructions dont help. I have a guide dog with very sensitive stomach and is sometimes sick if hes picked something up when out and about, so I needed help and this vax sounds perfect. Thank you for the information about the blind stop. Thank you fr the advice about the cleaning the dirty water tank I use bio washing powder because I love the smell of the one I use as well as it being a great washing powder I am going to use a dehumidifier to help dry the carpet they are supposed to dry wet carpet.

Thanks ibaisaic for the demo. I noticed this picking up of water with the vax rapide also. I think the header tank ( collector of water) is not heavy enough as when I experimented putting extra weight on at the front I did get a lot better suction resulting in almost three quarters of the tank full. I reckon we should invent a new header and earn millions 👍👍👍

@CannondaleF700

2 жыл бұрын

Hi How did you weight it down at the front I'm interested in doing the same. Thank you

I would like see what it cleans like on a very dirty carpet, the one in the video is relatively clean

great video just to point out there is a small filter by the waste tank which needs regular rinsing

Thank you

I had watched this demo as I purchased. Was good to watch. Though you do need patience if you wanna get as much water as you can out. I just went back a forward after the clean water was empty and picked up as much as I could emptying the dirty water and doing again until I seen no more water pick up. My carpet dried very quick after. I am very happy with this product. Just need patience to be able to do/use it efficiently.

Good day to you roger my vacuum cleaner friend hope your doing well

I just bought a Vax Compact Power Carpet Washer. Thanks for the brilliant video, review and thoughts. I've acquired secondhand rug that I want to clean. Its laid on a wood floor. I'm going to put a plastic sheet underneath the rug so my wood floor doesn't get to wet. In the future are you going to open a Vacuum Cleaner Museum for the UK? 🙂 There's one in America! I have 3 Heneries, its a shame they have not made a motorised brush bar version. 2 business ideas in one message, I'm on a roll. Dx

Nice socks mate!!

@Rubberrats2.0

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 legend

Great video, did you do another video on this carpet cleaner?

Hi Roger. I love both of your channels and watch regularly. I have a larger vax carpet washer which i find suits my needs. I was just wondering if you have to personally buy all the machines that you review or if some are provided by the manufacturer? Thanks.

I would suggest tht you have 10mm spoung underlay tht has soaked up most your dirty water

Great video thank you! I live in UK few years and I'm surprised that houses have permanent carpets, which is very unhygienic. In my country we only use rugs and we take the rugs to professional cleaners, and we only use them in winter, not all year.

@ibaisaic

Жыл бұрын

Only unhygienic if I went round licking my carpets. I have lived in homes with wall to wall carpets my entire life and don’t believe I have suffered because of it.

@simontemplar404

Жыл бұрын

Humans are designed by hundreds of thousands of years of experience to live on a carpet of soil so I would not worry too much about a carpet of carpet.

@emopandaslayer

Жыл бұрын

Oh don’t be ridiculous.

Do you have video showing how to change the belt on this model please?

I have George the hoover by Numatic. Its so cool!

Can you please unbox a beko washing machine please love your vids and it would mean a lot to me

Are you thinking about doing the smart wash I don’t know if it cleans as well as a normal carpet cleaner

I yook the little metal bar off from across the brush with intention of taking brush out for thorough clean... How do I get it back on ?

Just ordered one and 1000ml of cleaning fluid all for £80. Got it from Direct Vacuums UK. It is refurbished so hoping it works…🙏🏽 thanks for the instructions & can I just ask where does that small red bit to clean come from…? 😊 Found it 👍

Can you demo the vax rapide spring carpet washer

How do you get the other plastic part from the front to clean it please

Just got one today and on first usage - about 2 square metres - pressed the trigger going forward and released the trigger on reverse etc.. For such a small area, the clean water bottle seemed to have emptied too quickly(?) Anyway, I emptied the dirty water tank, refilled the clean water bottle and, on refitting it, noticed that the bottle was emptying by gravity and pooling on my carpet! I can't think what's wrong? Any ideas?

Hello mr roger ibaisiac are you going to get the new Miele triflex cordless

How do u remove the metal bar that the handle attaches to from the center once it's been put in place? It seems to be locked into place by a button at the bottom half that I can't see.

Thank you for help @ TOP

I have this its ok but a pain to clean after i have to unscrew all the bottom to clean it properly and you have to change the water every stroke

It seems to me that all carpet cleaner are a bit cheap, plastic style, very bad to clean afterwards, loud at use and the brush roll is nearly not removable. I got a Bissel carpet cleaner. I think it's the same model you already have tested on your channel. I like the cleaning results, but I hate to clean the machine afterwards. You have to use tools for the primitive and tiny screws that are directly placed in the plastic. No threads are used. It is a matter of time until it will break

Great review. I have now ordered one 😊.

Hello, The first time I used my vax carpet washer I was impressed and had no problems. I then lost the black cap for the clean water tank. I have now received a new one from Vax, but when I assembled the Vax this time, there was water all over the kitchen floor (I had screwed in the cap and the water/solution was up to the line) coming from somewhere. However I wheeled the vax into the lounge and started to clean, the same carpet as previously. It cleaned as the time before, but last time I had to fill the clean water tank about 3 times and empty the dirty one twice. This time I only used half the clean water and there was very little water in the dirty tank. The carpet's pile was restored and slightly damp so I know there was water going through, and warm air drying. On returning the vax to the kitchen to dismantle and clean, again there was leaking from it in the stand up position. Any ideas please........

Hi Roger does the brush supposed to spin when when pulling back like forward cause my brush spins forward but not backwards as my husband pulled it apart and the idiot could not put it back together but finally got it done by me

I wonder if this machine could be used on hard floors?

I'd love to know the dimensions of the base or its footprint. I can't find that info anywhere.

Cheers. Saw where the missing bit goes

Fantastic machine for cleaning, gives you amazing results. Cheap compared to other carpet washers. The issue is you need around 20 minutes to clean it, moreover, you need to fill the tank with water 5 times only to clean one small carpet, as the tank run out of water very very quick. It's only for carpets, not for upholstery. I don't recommend it.

Loved the Vax performance, my carpet was filthy! I am struggling to put it back together, after cleaning it? Can you help, with a video PLEASE,? BIG THANK YOU 🌻

@ibaisaic

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t do any more videos on this machine as I sold it.

Have you tried going over the carpet again to see you extract anymore water

Wheres part 2? You said your going to clean in another video but cant find it

@jjammy1007

3 жыл бұрын

Yehhhh where Is it?? You lied to us. You’ve ruined my carpets!

Used for first time and I was impressed with the clean. Takes about 3 fill-ups with solution/water to clean a 4 x 4 mtr carpet. Left the carpet quite dry but best to leave overnight. I didn't like having to remove screws to clean brush head, so cleaned manually rotating the bar and removing bits by hand and damp cloth. Also trying to find how the handle is removed after cleaning to return to it's box for storage. All in all, would recommend at the reduced price of £90.99!

@ibaisaic

4 жыл бұрын

Remove the clean water tank and you’ll see a silver button.Press that in while pulling up on the handle.

Just brought one of these .. I like it as its small and I dont have that much carpet to clean. Nice and small so it fits into places unlike the bigger machines. I previously had a Bissell - Same sort of small machine but the motor burned out and it was impossible to get a replacement here in the UK Deffo worn buy another Bissell !!!

@ibaisaic

5 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t buy another Vax. The motor in this one started sounding dodgy after a few uses. I sold it before it blew up. Make sure you don’t store it with any liquid in the containers and let everything dry thoroughly before putting it away.

@btnled357

5 ай бұрын

Oh so u sold it thinking or knowing there was something wrong with it. lol... Well I hope whoever u sold it to doesnt remember your address if it blows up and burns their house to the ground !! .. In reality this is the 3rd machine of this type ive owned. ( first Vax) Both my older upright carpet washers of different makes went wrong in exactly the same way. BOTH machines had water and fluff stuck in the motors that caused them to burned out and replacements were impossible to find. THIS cheap machine actually does have a slightly better motor filter than my previous machines .....SLIGHTLY ... My original Vax - Dalek type from the late 1990s actually still works but its so awkward to use compared to this type of upright machine. @@ibaisaic

If you go on eBay USA they have a shark navigator nv 352 and a lift away dlx and a lift away professional and a rotator vacuums buy them

Nice to confirm that im not the only one that finds it leaves alot of water my carpets stink like wet dirty socks weeks later

I wonder if the 'Heat Blast' was responsible for some of the water evaporating. Although I agree that there appears to be quite a bit of water missing.

@ibaisaic

2 жыл бұрын

The heat blast function is just the exhaust air from the motor and does very little to aid carpet drying.

Hard to know if thats a lot or a little water extracted as you don't have anything to compare it to yet.

I came to watch this video because I almost broke the brush cover 😂 . Well it works and does the but the down Part is but very loud as you are cutting the grass .and the water tank one 7ft carpet takes about 6/7 fill ups

Mine lost suction on 3rd use .. wouldn't suck water up so I'm left with a soggy carpet ..on inspection the bucket dirty water tank is not now clipping into place anymore !! Any ideas ??

@ibaisaic

4 жыл бұрын

Make sure the grey stopper on the side of the dirty tank is closed and check that the seal on the suction inlet is in place.

Will this get water out of my carpet ?

Guys quick question how many times do I need to pass over the carpet? My logic said until the water is not so dirty but I am not really sure. I hover quite a few times but it's still coming dirty the water and my concern is leave the carpet very wet. Any suggestions? Cheers guys thanks

@ibaisaic

2 ай бұрын

I would go over the carpet a maximum of four times with the solution flowing followed by multiple passes to extract as much dirty water as possible. Probably best not to overwet and clean with two wet passes and dry passes until no more water is visible coming up the clear nozzle. When the carpet has dried, you can go over it again followed by a rinse using water alone.

The warm air that's blown into the carpet from the machine would've evaporated some water as well I would imagine

I used this cleaner today and filled it up with water and solution but every time I filled up the water went so quickly and the tank had hardly any water in it. Think its cleaned it but think I did it wrong

Is this unit ok to use on loop pile carpet. I have heard stories that it will damage the loop pile.

@ibaisaic

2 ай бұрын

On the whole it is not recommended you use any machine with rotating brushes on loop pile, that includes vacuum cleaners and carpet washers.

Faults with the on n off button anyone know why or what can do to fix this 😢😢

The belt has broken l can't make out how to fix it

how loud is it?

I lost my tank cap and bought another tank with cap. Now it doesn’t spray water out boo. Not sure what’s going on

I noticed that the water being pulled up was less than half of what was put down

Does it leak? I’m sick of the last one

do you know how to change the drive belt on this?

@janicewilliams1634

Жыл бұрын

You cant .You have to send it back exchange as they dont sell belts.if you cant send back glue belt togeather and sew it with strong cotton it will work again x

IS THE BRUSH SUPPOSED TO SPIN WHEN PULLING IT BACKWARDS

@ibaisaic

Жыл бұрын

YES!

Hi there does this also have a vacuum function

@franceswatts4001

2 жыл бұрын

No, it isn’t a vacuum cleaner, it’s a carpet shampooer (if there is such a word).

@4:38 there is a stick in the middle of the underside. Does anyone know what this is?

@ibaisaic

5 ай бұрын

If you're referring to the metal rod, I assume it’s there to add strength to the flimsy plastic base.

I've just purchased this not happy it isn't realising the carpet cleaner. Could you please help

@ibaisaic

2 жыл бұрын

Check the handle is properly fitted and the clean water tank is pushed down into position.

The front cover won't come off, no matter how hard I pull.

I Have The Same Carpet Cleaner But it is A Different Brand It's Called A Hoover Power Dash

@franceswatts4001

2 жыл бұрын

As he said in the beginning of the video, Vax and Hoover are owned by the same company and share models.

What puts me off using these is the cost of the cleaning solution. Its like a desktop printer, they dont cost that much to buy the machine itself, but when you need the consumables, ie, the ink, they absolutely pull your pants down with the prices for ink cartridges. Similarly, the carpet washer itself may be a reasonable price, but when the solution is 20 - 30 quid a bottle, it becomes very expensive, very quickly to use them if you want to clean several rooms. I have a Bissell carpet washer that I have used about 4 times since new, but now it stays in the cupboard, never used, as I just refuse to pay the earth for solution, which I dont really find makes my carpets that clean anyway, as when they dry, most of the marks come back to sight again.

@toomuchinformation

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in two minds about getting one. I have a steam cleaner which refreshes carpets, but it's not enough really. But it's the ongoing cost which concerns me.

@becceflint8793

3 жыл бұрын

U can use 1001 from pound land, but if corse that would make the guarantee invalid, so maybe use their cleaner till the guarantee runs out x

@bigbowlowrong4694

2 жыл бұрын

You can use any laundry detergent in it, you don’t HAVE to buy a specialised carpet cleaner solution in it. Some people use a vinegar/water solution!

Cleans my carpets great the only problem for me is it's very noisy.

my vax machine just stopped turning on. any suggestions? i was using it and suddenly it just won’t turn on

@mpmagber1

Жыл бұрын

Likely either an external fuse (on plug) or a thermal fuse (internal) blown

I do bought this. My question is can I do dry cleaning without filling up the water. As I have small children who keep throwing snacks on the floor and I don't want to use it water every day. I want to use with water weekly once.

@ibaisaic

Жыл бұрын

No, this machine is designed to be used with water all the time, it cannot be used as a conventional vacuum cleaner.

I bought one and after half dozen uses a bearing seized up on the the motor, out of warranty

@mpmagber1

Жыл бұрын

These machines are unreliable piles of junk.

It’s a good carpet cleaner but so hard to keep clean - seems very surprising that VAX have made it like that

When you take your clothes out the washing machine will it come out completely dry nope it has to dry out

@ibaisaic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but some washing machines spin clothes faster leaving them drier and some carpet washers leave the carpet drier due to better suction. This Vax isn’t very good at removing the solution from the carpet compared to others I’ve used.

Too many compromises with the brush and tank

The one thing I found totally frustrating was - the instruction booklet supplied. The instructions were all printed in grey with some of the "Important" instructions printed in grey ON A GREY BACKGROUND. Making them totally useless even in good light. They may as well be printed in Chinese they were so difficult to read. Also in order to clean the brushes you have to remove 6 (yes six) cross headed screws before you can remove the brushbar from the belt and remove it from the machine. Not a very practical design. Think carefully before you purchase this machine especially if you are a pensioner and not very handy with tools.

biological powder? or biodegradable?

@ibaisaic

5 ай бұрын

Biological.

Previous tenants of my rental were absolutely filthy. Tried this out and was horrified at the filthy sand, dirt and dog hair it pulled from the thick pile carpet. Never would own a dog and have carpets, ever! That said, the machine insanely loud and cleaning afterwards is a nightmare. Would also not recommend.

Fair;y helpful but could be 10 mins shorter and less mono-tonal, started to nod off

@ibaisaic

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m a fairy. Hopefully it was helpful enough to make you purchase something else.

@philmills5823

2 жыл бұрын

@@ibaisaic should have said fairly, yes we did buy based on your review

I had this vax machine. What load of rubbish.it went back twice before having it a year. The motor kept blowing up.

@ibaisaic

4 күн бұрын

Blowing up is just one of the fault of Vax products, which is why I no longer buy them to test. I’ve just had to tape up the hose of a Vax Spot washer due to it splitting.

Your video was interesting but at the end of the video putting the dirty water in the clean tank is the worst idea you could have. In 5 seconds I had already 2 better options to compare the amount of clean water used with the amount of dirty water you got back. Otherwise thanks for your work

@ibaisaic

2 жыл бұрын

What are your better options then?