The best carpet cleaners for homes with pets 2024

One of the top-rated carpet cleaners on the market is the BISSELL Pro Heat 2x Revolution Pet Pro, an update to the Pro Heat 2X revolution carpet cleaner. The carpet cleaner is made with pets in mind; it comes with two rotating brush rolls with 12 rows of dirt-lifting power brushes made to lift away any dirt build-up. The CleanShot Pre-treater will combat any tough spots, and the three-metre cleaning hose provides you with good flexibility to manoeuvre around the room. When using the Express Clean Mode, your carpets will be completely dry in under 30 minutes.

Customer review: "Used numerous times now and absolutely love it! I even go over my cream carpets in rooms that hardly get used and absolutely amazed at how much dirt comes out of them."

The Vax ECR2V1P Dual Power Pet Advance Carpet Cleaner is designed with Twin Tank Technology that separates clean water from dirty water and is convenient to fill and empty out. It uses dual rotating brush bars to lift tough, deep-down dirt from your carpets and a pre-treatment wand and solution to tackle stubborn stains.

Customer review: "I don't often leave reviews. But I felt this needed a 5* review. Really simple to put together. Really simple to work. Pulls out so much dirt. I knew our carpet needed a clean due to our puppy having a couple of accidents. I was shocked how much dirt it actually got out!"

If you are looking for a compact super-light carpet cleaner, this VAX Compact Power CWCPV011 Upright Carpet Cleaner is ideal for smaller homes. It weighs just 5.7kg, so it's perfect for storing and transporting around the house. The Aquaspin brush combats everyday stains, and grime and the narrow head will help you to get into small spaces. This carpet cleaner is easy to empty and keeps dirty water separate. Though it does not have any additional attachments this carpet cleaner would be a great pick for a smaller home.

Customer review: "I've bought a few carpet cleaners in the past and found them very heavy. As I now suffer from arthritis, heavy equipment is a no-go. I'm so pleased with the lightness and performance of this little machine. Some might find it a nuisance that the tank needs replenishing quite quickly, but I find that is a very small price to pay. I'm over the moon!!!!"

Ideal for regular, routine cleaning as well as those messy accidents that happen in an active family home, this BISSELL CrossWave Cordless 3-in-1 multi-surface cleaner vacuums, washes and dries hard floors and area rugs at the same. The easy-empty tank strainer separates and traps hair and dry debris from the dirty water. The two-tank system keeps clean and dirty water separate, ensuring you're always using fresh water and solutions on your floors.

Our review, tried and tested by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner: "The great thing about the 3-in-1 Crosswave is that you can choose between hard floor or carpet/rug at the click of a button on the handle. It's easier to use on hard floors as you can keep track of where you've cleaned and where you haven't. On carpets, it's still good and collects large amounts of pet hair that was missed by a regular vacuum while using the cleaning feature. I'd probably use this way more for my kitchen and bathroom areas, and less so on my carpet but it's great to know it can do both."

This multi-purpose VYTRONIX WSH60 Multi-Function Wet + Dry Vacuum Cleaner + Carpet Cleaner is ideal if you do not want to purchase several tools for your cleaning needs. It contains a powerful bagged hoover that can collect dirt and spills in a breeze. If the carpet cleaning head is attached, you can freshen up your carpet and leave it smelling like new. This model also has a built-in blower function.

Customer review: "Works fine. Easy and not too heavy. Ok for light to medium cleans. But anything heavy you’ll need a steam cleaner."

The Vax ECB1SPV1 Platinum Power Max Carpet Cleaner claims to remove up to 93 per cent of fungi, allergens and bacteria and will dry within an hour. It is designed with a large tank, so it is perfect for larger homes or frequent use. The hand wash tool and added stretch hose allow you to get into every nook and cranny, and the seven SpinScrub brushes and rotating brush bars work to get rid of any dirt lodged in your carpet.

Customer review: "I bought this around one month ago to see if I could restore the house carpets. Amazing results… stains, grime etc, all came out. Equally as effective on the stairs with the wash tool and the hose is more than long enough. I also used it on fabric car seats to remove old coffee and liquid stains… seats are now like new. Also brilliant results on car mats. The platinum cleaning solution works wonders. Quality and versatile. With a six-year guarantee, will be a household staple now. A great thing to have. Great job Vax."

This Rug Doctor Spot Portable Cylinder Carpet Cleaner is suitable for getting rid of spills and stains. However, it is important to note that it isn't designed to clean your entire house unless you have a lot of time on your hands. This appliance is ideal for cleaning up rugs, carpeted stairs, or small carpet segments and can also be used on fabrics such as car seats, mattresses, or sofas.

Customer review: "I ordered this as I have 2 dogs and occasionally they have accidents in the house so wanted to try this to see if it would extract all the mess from the carpet. I wasn't expecting much as I had read mixed reviews of this product but I can't tell you how happy I am with this machine. I have used it to clean up spillages, clean a large 4 seater sofa & even full carpets & it surpassed my expectations massively. It cleans remarkably well & also dries well too. I am so impressed with this machine I wish I'd bought it years ago. It's so light & compact and so easy to use."

Many regard Henry as the ultimate vacuum brand in the cleaning world, and this carpet cleaner lives up to its reputation. If you are looking to refresh your carpets, hard floors, or upholstery, this Henry Wash HVW 370-2 Cylinder Carpet Cleaner quickly and efficiently shifts spills and stains. The Henry Wash has a large clean and dirty tank, so it is suitable for a large home or frequent use; one thing to keep in mind is that it is quite heavy at 12.1 kg. A bonus of this cleaner is that it can even help you to unblock the sink.

Customer review: "Very happy!! Dries (sic) the carpets in no time I am very happy indeed!! I thought Henry would let me down but nope he wasn't so happy with the results. I have done my carpet twice due to young baby crawling and I'm amazed brilliant product and easy to put together very pleased!!"