Shark CarpetXpert EX150UK

The CarpetXpert earns its place as the do-everything machine because its stain tool detaches into a genuinely usable handheld, so one purchase covers whole rooms, stairs, upholstery and car seats without a second tool. Its high-speed brush-roll and high-pressure dual-action spray distribute solution without oversaturating the carpet, which aids fast drying - important with pet urine, where over-saturation traps odour in the underlay. Shark claims an 8x deeper clean than a vacuum. It has strong owner feedback on retailer listings. The weaknesses are a small 0.85L dirty tank, which fills quickly and needs frequent emptying on big jobs, and the lack of warm-water temperature maintenance. Tanks are 2.3L clean / 0.85L dirty and it weighs roughly 8.1-8.5kg, with a 5-year guarantee (1 year plus 4 years on registration). Shark's own site lists an RRP of £249.99, but the street price is much lower - indicatively around £158.99 at UK retailers, which is the figure we treat as the headline.