I got this cleaner mainly for carpet cleaning, can't say that it has made the slightest difference to them despite 3 attempts. Wont clean the grout on tiles (as pictured on the box) won't clean the oven either. Waste of money and time. This is such a let down be a reputable company i am supprised they put their name to such a shoddy product. If your looking to buy one DONT you'll be just another disapointed customer (for proof see how many are on e-bay unsold!!!) rightfully i should rate this product as no stars!

Very disappointing!

Bought my Vax V-081 Compact 1500w and used only once to clean carpets in smaller rooms and hallway. No real difference as carpets not that dirty - more interested in just giving them a good steam cleanse! So can't comment on how effective it is on stain removal.

Next time I wanted to use it ( 6 weeks later ) no steam produced at all despite the water heating up to the required temperature! Tried again and again (even descaled the tank just in case ) but to no avail.

Would definitely not recommend it. Considering this is not a product most people would use everyday and is only guaranteed for a year, it represents very bad value for money. In my case it only had one use before it broke down completely...... and the guaranted is fast running out! Now I have to hunt for the receipt in order to return it!

I bought the VAX V081 steam cleaner and was very disappointed with its performance. Originally, I had a Polti steam cleaner which was wonderful. The pressure was higher than the Vax and cleaning was easier. Despite vacuuming, the vax won't remove left over cat/dog hairs. Also, the vax leaves floors and furniture very wet. I used to use the Polti to steam clean my mattresses during the summer and they were dry in a short length of time. The lance and accessories with the Vax are very delicate. Would prefer something sturdier.

I bought this steamer particularly to clean my carpets, thinking I could use it for other things too. It took me two mornings to clean my dining room carpet and it still isn't clean. I had various food stains left by my grandchildren but the steamer would not touch them. (My carpet is a good quality wool carpet). In the end I had to use a spot cleaner. As for other areas that were just generally dirty, it did clean to a certain extent but not really clean. It was a waste of time really so I felt that I should have just bought a carpet cleaner. I intend to go back to Argos and exchange for a carpet cleaner so watch this space for another review on the Vax Rapide Deluxe!