Don't know about upholstery but Bissell are pants for carpets.

Try a George, we sell quite a lot of them, very popular with those in the trade.

I want a steam cleaner as they seem to be getting good reviews on the web. Started to look on Saturday and there are plenty of websites. It's just finding one that will do the job.

I mainly want it for the kitchen and bathroom, but upholstery would be a bonus.

Have been reading the Polti website.

http://www.polti.co.uk/en

I have the Swan 1600 steam cleaner, I use it for everything except furniture, its no good for mine but its great for everything else, it only took me 2 hours to completely strip my hall, stairs and landing with mine..

Just looked at them and I'm very impressed, they look way better than the vax..

Stonks our business is selling  industrial cleaning equipment and to be honest we wouldn't entertain a VAX, George is definitely the man for the job,

I agree, I've used a vax and they're a bit plasticy..

who's George? 

Ok I now know what a George is 

..its ok I told mr stonks it was a Henry..

We bought the H2o X5 steam cleaner from QVC and it's brilliant, lots of attachments for different surfaces, it also removes bacteria. I use it on kitchen surfaces, floors, upholstery, tiles, loos, sinks, mattresses (bedbugs) oven, and it steam cleans clothes. Just add water

What IS a George? 

well they are the same family after all 

my Henry numatic is the best vac I have ever had .... believe me I have wrecked  a few so if George is as good ... go get him 

Moonie this is a George..

A few years ago we got invited on a guided tour of the Numatic factory, I wasn't looking forward to it, but it was fascinating.  I saw Henry being born!

Fankoo MrsH and Stonksy 

that's what I want - seen it advertised but was afraid to go for it in case it wasn't that good 

I have  a Shark steam cleaner

I also wondered if it would be as good as demonstrated, I've no complaints

Ah ! That looks amazing! I'm very interested. Where can I buy one of those George machines again Cinds?

Of course I could sell you one, but you can also get one for a fair price at Makro.

I would imagine it was an uncomplicated birth 

Henry numatic is my hero after the last few I have had - so simple - nothing complicated to go wrong and no gimmicks 

Henry is banned from being taken outside on wet or wintry days for car cleaning - men folk are best pleased as they have to use MrH's work one instead - they get a ban in the spring/summer as well if they dont wipe it down after use 

MrsH, I wish I was clever enough with the photoshop software that I could make a picture of me in a delivery room proudly holding a newborn Henry 

Where's that Gypsie when you need her? 

Just to add, every year at Christmas we get a lovely framed print of Henry with a cute little girl (who I suspect might be called Hetty before they made her in to a pink vacuum) as a present off Numatic.  We also have assorted other Henry branded gifts, ties, tie pins, tool kits, first aid kits, lunch boxes etc etc.  

Cinds I had never really noticed them - went to my local care home coffee morning and they had just had 2 of the numatics delivered and was won over 

I call mine henry but he hasnt got a name on him  as he is taller than the originals 

That's what we call the contractors version, same as Henry, but it's called an NVR.  

Thankyou for all your help everyone.... I've ordered the George and I'm awaiting delivery....I was going to go for the taller one but He who never smiles said no cos I'm running out of room to store all my cleaning stuff..

Its arrived woo hoo..

Yes where is she???

I miss her on here.

Hope the George works Stonks.

Its a bit late to add this but I used Vanish powerfoam on my sofa. Technically its carpet cleaner but it worked great on the upholstery fabric. I worked it in, let it sit, sponged it a bit and then vacuumed it. It removed dirt and left a lovely smell.

Thanks Rosie..I used that but with my couches being cream they need a deep clean and some muppet spilt grape Shloe on it at xmas..

Congratulations on becoming a mother to George.

She's still about somewhere, but I think mostly she's outside having a life and everyfing 

Reminded me of this..