Vax Platinum Powermax Pet-Design Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner CDCW-PMXP

CDCW-PMXP: The Vax Platinum Powermax Pet-Design is a corded upright carpet and upholstery cleaner with a hose and pet-cleaning tools. Its stated 3.5-litre clean-water capacity, dual tanks and supplied attachments suit whole-room carpet cleaning as well as targeted jobs on stairs, sofas and car interiors.

At a glance

Dual tanks hold separate clean and recovered water, with listed capacities of 3.5L and 2.9L.
The 2.5m hose and supplied tools are intended for stairs, sofas, mattresses, car seats and tighter spaces.
HEATBLAST directs warm air at rugs during cleaning. The listing's drying-time claim is qualified by a Quick Clean mode test.

Price

£154.89Save 45%

Reference price: ~~£279.99~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines an upright carpet washer with a hose and hand tools for upholstery and spot-cleaning tasks.
The stated tank capacities and XL brushbar with seven SpinScrub brushes are suited to larger carpet-cleaning jobs.
The claimed box contents include cleaning solutions as well as several specialised tools.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Identity
Brand	Vax
Model	Vax Platinum Power Max Pet-Design

Capacity and cleaning
Clean-water tank capacity	3.5L
Dirty-water tank capacity	2.9L
Brush system	XL brushbar & 7 SpinScrub brushes
Hose length	2.5m
Drying claim	as little as an hour¹

Power and battery
Power configuration	Corded Electric

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	40D x 40W x 111H centimetres
Weight listed	9.6 Kilograms

Other details
Colour	Black/Teal
Warranty listed	2 years warranty.
Spare part availability duration	7 Years

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing states a 2-year warranty in its details and a 6-year guarantee when registered with Vax in its feature claims. Confirm the applicable terms and registration conditions. The claimed drying time of as little as an hour is from Quick Clean mode testing and may vary. Customer feedback is mixed on reliability and durability, including reports of early failures, so treat those reports as concerns rather than established defects.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Homes needing an upright washer for carpet cleaning alongside tools for stairs, upholstery and car interiors.
Pet owners wanting a listed set of pet-focused cleaning tools and stain and odour solutions.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a cordless or especially lightweight cleaner, as this model is corded and listed at 9.6 Kilograms.

Vax Platinum Powermax Pet-Design Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner CDCW-PMXP · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 389 ratings

5 stars75%75%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars2%2%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback highlights perceived effectiveness, particularly in Quick Clean mode and on lighter stains, along with positive comments about drying time and value. The listing separately claims warm-air drying, but its stated time is mode-specific and may vary. Feedback also raises practical concerns: some customers report durability problems or failures on first use, while views on weight and appearance differ. Those reliability reports matter for buyers planning frequent cleaning, but they do not establish a product-wide defect.

Positive themes

Customers describe the cleaner as effective, especially in Quick Clean mode and on lighter stains.
Some customers praise drying time and consider the cleaner worth the price.

Negative themes

Some customers report failures on first use and durability problems.

Mixed feedback

Customer views differ on the machine's weight and appearance.

Frequently asked questions

Can this cleaner be used on upholstery and stairs?

The listing describes a 2.5m hose and tools for stairs, sofas, mattresses, car seats and tight spaces.

How long does it take carpets to dry?

The listing claims drying in as little as an hour, based on testing in Quick Clean mode. It says results may vary.

What warranty or guarantee is listed?

The details list a 2-year warranty, while a feature claim describes a 6-year guarantee when registered with Vax. Check the terms and registration requirements before buying.