Portable Carpet Cleaners & Spot Cleaners

Tackle spills, stains and smaller cleaning jobs with our range of portable carpet cleaners and spot cleaners from Vax, Shark and BISSELL. Compact and easy to move around the home, these machines are ideal when you need targeted cleaning without setting up a full-size carpet washer.

Use suitable models for carpets, stairs, rugs, upholstery and car interiors, depending on the attachments supplied. For whole-room carpet washing, explore our Upright Carpet Cleaners.

Vax SpotWash Carpet Cleaners

Vax SpotWash carpet cleaners form a major part of our current range. Choose from SpotWash, SpotWash Duo, SpotWash Home Duo and compact SpotWash Mini models for tackling everyday spills and stains.

Different SpotWash models offer different tools and cleaning capabilities, so compare the individual specifications if you want to clean stairs, upholstery or vehicle interiors as well as carpets.

Shark Portable Spot Cleaners

Shark spot cleaners provide another option for targeted stain removal. The current range includes corded and cordless designs, including Shark StainForce and other portable Shark spot-cleaning machines.

Selected models are designed with pet mess and stubborn household stains in mind, making them useful for busy homes where quick clean-ups are regularly needed.

BISSELL SpotClean

The current collection also includes the BISSELL SpotClean Cordless, a portable carpet and upholstery cleaner designed for targeted cleaning without being restricted by a power cable.

Carpet, Upholstery & Car Cleaning

A portable carpet cleaner can be particularly useful for areas that are awkward to tackle with a full-size machine. Depending on the model and attachments, this can include carpeted stairs, rugs, compatible upholstery, fabric car seats and other small areas.

Always check the care instructions for the surface or fabric before wet cleaning and use a cleaning solution approved for your particular machine.

Portable or Upright Carpet Cleaner?

Choose a portable spot cleaner if individual stains, spills, stairs and upholstery are your main priorities. If you regularly want to deep-clean entire carpeted rooms, a full-size upright machine will generally be more suitable.

Browse our parent Carpet Cleaners collection to compare both types, or find compatible solutions and accessories in Carpet Cleaning Accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a portable carpet cleaner?

A portable carpet cleaner is a compact machine designed for targeted wet cleaning and extraction on suitable carpets and fabrics. It is particularly useful for individual spills and stains rather than washing an entire room.

Which portable carpet cleaner brands do you sell?

Our current collection includes portable carpet and spot cleaners from Vax, Shark and BISSELL.

Can portable carpet cleaners clean upholstery?

Selected models are suitable for compatible upholstery when used with the appropriate tool. Always check both the cleaner specification and the upholstery care instructions before use.

Can I use a spot cleaner in my car?

Selected portable cleaners can be used on compatible fabric car seats and other suitable interior surfaces. Their compact size can make them particularly convenient for vehicle cleaning.

Should I buy a portable or upright carpet cleaner?

A portable cleaner is ideal for targeted stains, stairs and upholstery, while an upright carpet cleaner is generally better suited to washing larger carpeted areas.