Deciding on whether to buy a product like BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner or perhaps VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner vs VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner

BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner specs

BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner
 VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner specs

VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner
Type: Upright carpet cleaner

Type: Upright carpet cleaner

Power: 450 W

Power: 1200 W

Clean water capacity: 1.9 litres

Clean water capacity: 4.7 litres

Dirty water capacity: 1.9 litres

Dirty water capacity: 4.7 litres

Sound power level: 82 dB

Heating function: Yes

Cleaning width: 23 cm

FEATURES
FEATURES

Rotating brushes: Yes, rotating SpinScrub brushes

Rotating brushes: Yes

Full reservoir indicator: Yes

Full reservoir indicator: Yes

Detachable portable unit: No

Detachable portable unit: No

Floor types: – Carpet
– Hard floor
– Laminate
– Tile
– Pile
– Wood
– Stone

Floor types: Carpet

Suitable for spills: Yes

Suitable for spills: Yes

Foldable handle: Yes

Telescopic tube: Yes

Telescopic tube: Yes

Operating radius: 6 m

Operating radius: 2.5 m

Requires assembly: Yes

Requires assembly: Yes

GENERAL

GENERAL

Colour: Titanium & red

Colour: Grey & blue

Power cord storage: Yes

Power cord storage: No

Power cord length: 6 m

Power cord length: 8.5 m

Box contents: – Bissell InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner
– Bissell carpet cleaning solution (sample)

Box contents: – Vax Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner
– 250 ml platinum solution x 1
– 250 ml trigger spray (post treatment) x 1
– 250 ml trigger spray (pre treatment) x 1
– 2 in 1 antimicrobial tool
– Spinscrub hand tool
– Crevice tool
– Storage bag
– Instructions / warranty details

Dimensions: 1124 x 230 x 400 mm (H x W x D)

Dimensions: 1088 x 305 x 402 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 5.58 kg

Weight: 8.39 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £149

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner or VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 45 products in the same category as BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner, which is the Surface Cleaners category. Of these 45 products the average price was £132.39, the most expensive was £479 and the cheapest was just £0.97. We then looked at the price of the 45 in the same as the VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner, which of course the average was £132.39, top price was £479 and cheapest £0.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Bissell and VAX, the average was £82.37 for Bissell, £95.34 for VAX. The max for each was £249/£279 and minimum was £2/£4.99

Price analysis of BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner

Price analysis of VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner

  • BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner
  • Power: 450 W
  • Clean water capacity: 1.9 litres
  • Dirty water capacity: 1.9 litres
  • Top features:- Rotating powerbrush gives your carpet a deep clean – Edgesweep brushes tackle those difficult edges with ease – Storage is easier than ever thanks to the compact design Rotating powerbrushGive your carpets some extra TLC with the Bissell InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner. With the rotating powerbrush, your carpets will look cleaner than ever, as the carpet cleaner removes deep, embedded dirt and stains.Edgesweep brushesDon’t miss those stubborn edge spaces anymore. It can be such a pain having a freshly cleaned carpet, only to spot dirt along the edges. Luckily, the InstaClean Compact 48X4E comes with edgesweep brushes so that you won’t miss a spot. This gets your carpet looking and smelling fresh and new after every use.Storage is easier than everConvenience is the name of the game with the InstaClean Compact 48X4E. Weighing only 6 kg, the compact and light design makes this cleaner easy to manoeuvre and store once you’re done using it. The handle is also retractable for even easier storage, so you can have clean carpets without having a cluttered closet.Carpet cleaning solutionsLook out for our range of carpet cleaning solutions designed for use with your new carpet cleaner. They help to keep your carpet clean as well as leaving a fresh-smelling scent.
  • Product codes: 11120080339
  • VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner
  • Power: 1200 W
  • Clean water capacity: 4.7 litres
  • Dirty water capacity: 4.7 litres
  • Heating function
  • 6 accessories included
  • Top features: – Get a deeper clean for your carpets with the SpinScrub brushes – Clean the house faster thanks to the large tank capacity – Get your home ready for guests with Quick Dry mode – Bacteria doesn’t stand a chance against Heat Blast technologyGet a deeper clean for your carpets The Vax Rapid Power Plus Carpet Cleaner can get your carpet looking as good as the day you bought it. It’s great for homes with pets – its SpinScrub brushes reach deep inside the carpet to remove any muddy paw prints that your dog tracks in from playing outside. If you’re bringing your pup back from the park, you can easily clean any mud off your car seats – the Rapid Power Plus works on plenty of different surfaces. There’s loads of tools and sprays included, so you can keep your carpet in tip-top condition. It’s the small details that count.Clean the house faster The large tank capacity lets you clean upstairs and downstairs in one go, so you won’t need to stop to refill. AutoMix technology saves you even more time by automatically diluting the Vax solution – this also gets a deeper clean for your carpets. Get your home ready for guests When having guests over you want your home in tip-top shape. The Plus cleans your carpets thoroughly by going right up to the edge – dirt has nowhere to hide. Select Quick Dry mode if your guests will be over soon. This mode will have your carpets clean and dry in only 45 minutes so no one gets soggy feet. Bacteria doesn’t stand a chance Heat Blast technology is ready to take on hidden nasties as well as visible dirt. Using the included antimicrobial tool and adding a shot of heat to your carpet will kill any harmful bacteria hiding in your carpets. This means you can have peace of mind while the little ones play. Keep the home smelling fresh Look out for our range of carpet cleaning solutions designed for use with your new carpet cleaner. They help to keep your carpet clean as well as leaving a fresh-smelling scent.
  • Product codes: 5012512165158

What’s better BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner or VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner?

There are obviously a number of differences between BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner and VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £149 cost of BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner and VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas VAX Rapid Power Plus Upright Carpet Cleaner scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Surface Cleaners as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



BISSELL InstaClean Compact 48X4E Upright Carpet Cleaner



Rating:
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