: Very compact "suitcase" design that is easy to store on a shed shelf. Best for : Small cars, bicycles, and light garden furniture. Best Value Mid-Range: Nilfisk Core 140

: Widely considered the best all-rounder for typical UK suburban tasks. It offers 130 bar pressure and a flow rate of 420 L/h.

: Standard hoses are often 3–5m, but for cleaning a car comfortably without moving the machine, aim for 7–10m .

: The most powerful domestic model in the Kärcher lineup with 180 bar pressure.