5. BISSELL PowerClean

Weight: 5.6kg Dimensions: 109 x 25.5 x 36cm Clean tank capacity: 2.36L Dirty tank capacity: 1.72L Accessories: Motorised brush roll, removable floor nozzle and 236ml bottle of Wash & Protect Pro

The low-down: For a lightweight, easy-to-handle model that provides a great overall deep clean, look no further than the BISSELL PowerClean. It has a motored rotating brush head that reaches deep into carpet fibres and sucks up spills while a trigger handle allows you to shoot cleaning solution as and when you need. Its compact design and small footprint make it ideal for homes with limited storage space, or for anyone looking for a model that can be easily tucked away. Hard-to-reach spots may prove to be a little tricky as there is no small, spot-cleaning tool but for large swathes of carpet this is ideal.