BISSELL48X4E InstaClean Compact Upright Carpet Washer

I’m super happy with this carpet cleaner. We have a large rug that fills the lounge area on top of laminate flooring. It has huge traffic all day... then we got a puppy!Super easy to use and I was genuinely horrified at the colour of the water! It did a great job. The suction left the carpet nearly dry and the cleaner came with a trial size bottle of cleaner that I estimate will do 3 cleans.I am really happy with it.Cleaning was a bit grim but quite easy to do.Good value. Bottom of the price range with great reviews. There are cheaper products but from unknown brands with poor reviews. There are also way more expensive cleaners. This is perfect for keeping our rug and bedroom carpets clean and fresh.Can’t do stairs though. I’ll live!

Having used an older model of Bissel carpet cleaner (which after 15 years of service, finally gave up the ghost) I had to get another as we were going to have guests (This was before the second lockdown happened just to be clear). This is much more less bulky than its earlier incarnation and easier to assemble and use, you even get a free small bottle of the oxy cleaner fluid which helps very much.The only minor gripe I have is the front panel of the carpet cleaner has to be fitted on correctly which if slightly out, can lose suction leaving wet spots here and there but unlocking the clip and repositioning the panel can remedy this. All in all a great little machine. May this one last another 15 years or more.

I have only used this once but was very pleased with the results. Easy to assemble and easy to use. Quite light and maneuverable. Not used it on the stairs as not sure how easy that will be. Carpet came up lovely after first clean with stains being removed that had been on the carpet for sometime. My wife hoovered the carpet first and then I got to play with our new toy could not believe how much dirt and dog hair came up out of the carpet. Much easier to use than a rental that I have previously used. I look forward to doing the carpet a second time as I as sure the carpet will look like almost new. Did need to fill with clean water and empty a few times but it is only a compact so no problem there and easy to clean once finished using it. Very pleased with it and as long as it doesn't break down it will be a great purchase.

There are a couple of negatives, so let's start there. It is very fiddly to clean. I have to empty out the dirty water tank, fill with clean water and shake, empty and repeat a few times to get it clean. Also there is no smaller attachment for cleaning stairs or tight corners. Therefore my carpets are sparkly clean with the exception of my stairs that look tired.Otherwise it's really good! I use it probably every other week as I have dogs that seem to constantly be making a mess. My carpets look like new when they've been cleaned. I'm always surprised just how much dirt it can get out of the carpet each time as well.You do need to be careful that everything is clean and attached properly or you will end up flooding your carpets as it won't suck all the water up. I found this out the hard way when I came home to find my partner had tried to clean the carpets himself and accidently flooded the living room carpet. If this does happen, be warned that mildew can grow in your carpet and underlay and begin to smell awful!

I was slightly sceptical about this but it worked a treat. It’s light and powerful. Left our carpets touch dry which really shocked me. We don’t have much carpet but we do have two puppies and it cleaned their mess out of cream carpet beautifully. I also have a teenage daughter and it removed makeup stains with little effort. It’s a domestic appliance you need patience and take it slow. You will require regular fill ups of the little tank and empty the reservoir several times but to be honest that’s no big deal.A quick rince of reservoir and wipe clean of the brush bar leaves it ready for next use.It’s actually smaller and lighter than my upright dyson. I really am very impressed with this product.

I couldn't work out why it wouldn't work (ha ha I felt so silly once I knew) but it has a safety feature that is won't work if the handle isn't extended. I had a heavy Hoover one from 20 years ago but it gave up the ghost and needed a more lightweight one. I am glad I chose this one. It leaves the carpet just as dry as my old heavy duty one. Within 20 mins the carpet is ready to walk on. Granted the water capacity is smaller but I can get a room out of one fill. I then re-fill to do the landing and one bedroom. I can usually do the other 2 bedrooms on another re-fill. This doesn't bother me. If it would bother you, then don't go for this one. It isn't as loud as my other one either. I find it easy enough to clean out afterwards too.

This is fantastic - after reading the reviews I took a chance - so easy to use - easier than a hoover - cleans quickly and carpet can be walked on - as an owner of a cat with hairballs - accidents happen and we have cream carpets - got before cat !!! - cleans them so brilliantly - smells lovely as well = a MUST buy

I bought this as the price was good and I wanted to wash my two main area rugs. The machine worked well and I was surprised at the amount of pet hair it sucked up despite my rigourous vacuuming before I started. I do slightly regret not getting a model with stairs attachment but for the price I am more than happy with my purchase. It's easy to clean too.