Vax Rapid Power Plus Carpet Cleaner review
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The Vax Rapid Power Plus Carpet Cleaner is marketed as a machine that can help tackle dried-on dirt and stains. You shouldn't have to tiptoe around after it either, as Vax says that carpets will dry in about 45 minutes using the quick clean mode. Read our expert review to find out how good it is at deep cleaning, removing stains and drying carpets.
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- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should look out for?
- Is there anything else I need to know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
June 2019
Released
December 2018

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