Dirtbusters Clean & Deodorise Carpet Cleaner Shampoo, Orange Fresh (5L)

Having been brand loyal to Rug Doctor for a number of years I decided to switch things up so bought this product. The smell alone is personally a winner for me but it also does an equally good job at cleaning too. BRILLIANT

🧼 Dirtbusters Carpet Shampoo – Full Review This is a 3-in-1 professional-grade formula designed to clean, deodorise, and remove stains in one go. It’s highly concentrated—5L makes up to 500L of diluted solution—and works with wet extraction carpet machines, including domestic, rental, and pro-grade units. The formula is low pH, making it safe for wool and stain-resistant carpets, and it’s free from optical brighteners, so it won’t strip natural oils or protective treatments. It also includes reactivating odour neutralisers and extra defoamers, which tackle tough smells like urine, vomit, faeces, and cigarette smoke . Available in Spring Fresh, Berry Fresh, Orange Fresh, and Aroma Fresh fragrances, it’s trusted by professionals across the UK and Europe . ✅ Pros 3-in-1 action—cleans, deodorises, and lifts stains Highly concentrated—500L output from 5L bottle Low pH—safe for wool and delicate fibres Odour neutralisers—targets deep-set smells Works in all wet-system carpet machines No harsh chemicals—eco-conscious and pet-safe Multiple fragrance options—fresh finish without overpowering scent Trusted by pros—used across domestic and commercial setups ❌ Cons Requires dilution—needs proper mix for best results Not suitable for dry-cleaning systems No built-in measuring cap—manual portioning needed May need repeat application for old or set-in stains 🧠 Personal Verdict This cleaner’s proper kit for carpets, rugs, upholstery, and even car interiors. I’ve seen it used for pet messes, food spills, and high-traffic grime, and it holds up—deep clean, fresh scent, and no faff. The low pH formula is a win for wool-safe jobs, and the concentrated mix gives serious value. For around £16.99, it’s a smart grab for anyone who wants professional results without the pro price tag

I use this in my Vax carpet cleaner and it works really well. A cheaper alternative to the branded carpet shampoo but does just as good job and (in my opinion) smells much nicer. I've used this both in a domestic and commercial type property and the result are fantastic. Would definitely purchase again once I've ran out.

I bought a Vax Platinum carpet cleaner recently and was not particularly interested in paying around £40 for the premium own brand cleaner so I looked around for a budget option. There were a couple of solutions from different brands to choose from so I settled on this for its large quantity, low price and good reviews. I have just finished cleaning the whole house (every room is carpeted) and the carpets are looking a lot better. Here are a few thoughts: - A lot more dirt was brought up than I expected (due to both the carpet cleaner's power and the quality of this solution). - I used a little more solution than the recommended 1:100 dilution but at this low price, it didn't really matter to me. There is still plenty left for a few more cleans of the whole house. - The carpets may have looked a lot better after the cleaning but were not 'brought up as new'. However, I never really expected that so I'm not at all disappointed. - The machine came with 2x250ml of Vax's premium cleaning solution which I used up in one large room. There was no visible difference in cleaning performance between that and this Dirtbusters solution. - Drying time was fine. The carpets only felt slightly wet after a thorough deep clean and were dry in a couple of hours. The solution does not leave a residue or cause discolouration. One quick tip: if you add the cleaning solution to Vax's or any other brand's dedicated cleaning solution compartment, it will be used up far too quickly as your cleaner will 'automatically' dispense solution at the same time as water in its 'wash mode'. Instead, I added the solution to the clean water tank in my own preferred dilution ratio (around 100ml in about 5L) and left the cleaning solution compartment empty. I then selected the 'rinse' mode (where the machine is dispensing, scrubbing and sucking up what it thinks is water only). The end result was perfectly fine. All in all, a highly recommended carpet cleaning solution that performed as well as a premium solution.

Cleans well. Smells nice.

Does the job but smells awful!

This stuff was amazing, thought it was too strong a scent when I was cleaning the carpets and rugs but really got the smells out left behind from my elderly dog.

Used this as a replacement for the solution Shark recommends on their carpet cleaners; it says mix half and half( for the specific type of cleaner I have) but I found that to be way too much. Way too much foam which the carpet cleaner didn't seem to like as it got clogged. Very strong smell, quite chemically, but not necessarily unpleasant. Seems to clean well though and the bottle will last you a while. Would I order again? Maybe. Or maybe I would try something different, but I would consider coming back to it eventually, as the price is decent.

Echt bizar hoe goed het schoonmaakt. Ik spuit het, uiteraard verdund, op de kussens van banken en wrijf het daarna machinaal in (borstel op accuboor) en laat het een paar minuten intrekken. Daarna extractie. Dit herhaal ik vaak nog 1 of 2 keer en dan is vuil van 24 jaar echt niet meer zichtbaar. Huidvet, zonnebrandcrème, vetvlekken en zelfs langdurig achtergebleven urine vlekken zijn verwijderd!

Buen producto de marca genérica que cumple su función de manera similar al de la marca de la aspiradora que cuesta 3 veces más. Lo volveremos a comprar cuando se nos acabe sin dudas

Très bon produit pour nettoyer et rafraîchir les tapis et tissus. Utilisé avec une machine à injection/extraction, le résultat est vraiment convaincant : les surfaces ressortent propres, avec une nette amélioration sur les taches et les odeurs. Il sent vraiment bon et nettoie beaucoup mieux que les détergents Vax actuels, je le rachèterai quand celui-ci sera épuisé, c'est sûr ! Le côté 3 en 1 est un vrai plus : il nettoie, désodorise et laisse une agréable odeur d’orange, sans être trop forte. Idéal pour les tapis, canapés, sièges de voiture ou moquettes. Le format 5 litres concentré est économique, il suffit de bien respecter le dosage pour obtenir de bons résultats. Le produit mousse correctement sans encrasser la machine, ce qui est important pour ce type d’utilisation. Petit point à noter : pour les taches très incrustées, un prétraitement peut être nécessaire, mais pour un entretien régulier, il fait parfaitement le job. Très bon rapport qualité/prix, je recommande 👍

Gillar lukten, bra pris. Använder till matt-tvätt bland annat.

l'ho usato per pulire un tappeto acrilico ed un divano che ha alcune parti non sfoderabili, e devo dire che il risultato è stato ottimo, oltre le mie aspettative. Ho passato prima l'aspirapolvere, poi ho spruzzato il prodotto, dopo averlo diluito nell'acqua, come da indicazioni. Ho poi passato un panno bagnato strofinando energicamente su tutta la superficie, dopodiché ho lasciato asciugare. Un'ultima passata di aspirapolvere, e il risultato finale era così buono, che ha fatto passare in secondo piano la delusione per l'assenza di profumo.