VAX 6131 BLS

Advantages: Simple to use, inexpensive, great results
Disadvantages: Bulky, heavy machine, difficult to store neatly

...I bought my Vax 6131 back in October 2007 after my old upright vacuum cleaner finally gave up the ghost. I was searching for a new replacement upright vacuum cleaner but after stumbling across the Vax 6131 on special offer I decided a wet and dry vacuum that also shampoos carpets would be really handy, especially with a dog and cat in the house! The Vax 6131 is a cylinder or canister vacuum cleaner that as well as being used as an ordinary dry vacuum cleaner, can also suck up wet spills and shampoo your carpet. ***DRY VACUUMING*** I use my Vax 6131 mainly as an everyday, ordinary vacuum cleaner and I've found it does the job well. It comes supplied with a standard hose and vacuum head. The head has a simple switch for 'brushes down' for hard floor vacuuming and 'brushes up' for carpets. It is powered by a 1300w motor which... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: price, does a good job, easy to use
Disadvantages: some parts a bit flimsy

...We have owned our vax for 12 months. we chose this as mother owns one and we were impressed with the results it achieved. The vax cost us £99 from currys or comet. Out of the box there is a lot of plastic wrapping to get through but once thats done the instructions are clear and final construction is self explanatory. the machine comes with a tub of carpet shampoo to get you started. The carpet cleaning is very good although it does take a bit of effort it is miles easier than scrubbing it yourself. The machine isn't over noisy in operation and the machine is easy to fill and empty. it is surprising what dirt comes out of a carpet that does not look terribly dirty... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Cleans well
Disadvantages: Bit bulky, water capacity

...At 8 months pregnant I found the VAX Machine for my rented place as it had awful carpets with really bad marks. I had a 2 spacious bed groundfloor flat with big front room and big hallway. The VAX really cleaned well. I was really amazed. Only downside is that you have to fill up with water very often cos 4 litres is not enough for one room or if there is enough left then the dirty water needs to be changed. I have now moved into a 3bed cottage with stairs and have found the VAX to be a bit heavy and cant do stairs very well. But all in all a very good machine and does what it says. Just if you plan on shampooing your carpets make sure that you vacuum all rooms first because even though its easy to re-assemble it does take time having to dry out machine and put vacuum parts together... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful