VAX 1-9-142885 Spotwash Antibacterial Solution 1.5L Cotton & Peony vs Ultra+ 1.5L Carpet Cleaning Fluid Solution for Deep Cleans — Comparison

Spotwash Antibacterial is the VAX 1-9-142885 Spotwash Antibacterial Solution 1.5L Cotton & Peony, priced at £14.99, while Ultra+ is the VAX Ultra+ 1.5L Carpet Cleaning Fluid Solution for Deep Cleans, priced at £13.99. Both sit in VAX's carpet and upholstery cleaning fluid range, but the Spotwash formula is the more targeted option for VAX SpotWashers, while Ultra+ is positioned as a broader deep-cleaning carpet solution.

Both bottles give you 1.5L of cleaning solution and both include CarpetGuard stain prevention, so they are comparable in volume and protective aftercare. The key difference is hygiene and stain treatment: Spotwash Antibacterial is specified to kill 99.99% of bacteria and includes an Oxy-Lift Boost stain feature, making it more focused on spot spills, accidents and small-area cleaning. Ultra+ does not list antibacterial performance or Oxy-Lift Boost, but it does specifically combat pet odours, which makes it useful for whole-room freshening.

Spotwash Antibacterial suits households that already own a VAX SpotWasher and want a dedicated formula for quick clean-ups on carpets, stairs, upholstery or pet-related accidents where bacteria reduction is a priority. Its Cotton & Peony scent also makes it a good choice if freshness matters after cleaning. Ultra+ is the cheaper option by £1 and is more suitable if your main issue is pet odour during deeper carpet cleaning rather than antibacterial spot treatment.

Bottom line: choose Spotwash Antibacterial if you want a SpotWasher-ready 1.5L formula with bacteria-killing and Oxy-Lift stain support / opt for Ultra+ if you want a slightly cheaper deep-cleaning fluid focused on CarpetGuard protection and pet odours.