If that’s a problem, the Bissell PowerClean is a good option to consider, because it’s an affordable model that doesn’t compromise on basic cleaning ability. Don’t let the sleek and lightweight design of the BISSELL PowerClean fool you, this machine is tough on messes that happen on carpet or area rugs.

The Bissell Powerclean 2889E Series rates very highly online, with most retailers rating it four and a half stars. However, like the rug, the coffee stains hadn’t completely come out and to my annoyance, where I had left the cleaner upright for five minutes while I vacuumed the hall, (not heeding my own advice), there was a dirty mark where it had stood. Vacuum cleaning carpets regularly is essential to prevent dirt and dust from getting trapped beneath their fibres.Some mention that it's the ideal small size, light weight, easy to assemble, and is perfect for them; while others say that the clean water tank is quite small and requires refills. I was pleased with the cleaner’s performance on the rug, where it lifted out light soiling and left the colour looking brighter and cleaner than before. Great for smaller living spaces, this compact upright carpet cleaner is designed to have a reduced footprint for improved storage.

This lightweight and powerful machine uses two-tank technology, meaning clean water and dirty water remain separate, so you never put dirty water back onto your carpets. The suction process lifted much of the excess water out of the carpet but it remained quite damp and took a few hours to dry out.The 2889E uses two tank technology which means clean water and dirty water remain separate so you will never be putting dirty water back onto your carpets. Although not loud enough to scare the kids, it is loud enough to be heard in a different room and draw the attraction of my youngest child, who likes anything that makes a funny noise and moves around. Some complain that the dirty water container does not match the capacity of the cleaner bottle, making it not fit for purpose. Row Motorized Deep Reach PowerBrush give your carpets a deep clean, washing away the dirt and grime that a vacuum can't reach, with two tank technology.