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Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 Review | 48 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Steam pressure:3 barWater tank capacity:200 mlHeat-up time:180 seconds

Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 Review: Compare 48 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of portable-steam-cleaners
5.6

Technical Score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Accessories, Portability, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

65%

6.0

Performance

15%

3.6

Tank

10%

5.6

Accessories

6%

5.8

Portability

4%

6.5

Safety

â–¼Worse than 73% of portable-steam-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 is a compact, handheld steam gun engineered for chemical-free, daily sanitization using a 1000 W maximum power pressurized aluminum boiler that achieves up to 3 bar of max pressure. It generates a steady steam output of 40 g/min, heats up quickly in just 3 minutes, and includes a child-safety steam lock alongside a safety cap system. Key advantages include a lightweight, highly maneuverable 1.7 kg body and five multi-surface accessories like nylon and brass bristle brushes that effectively eliminate 99.99% of viruses, germs, and bacteria. However, its operation is limited by a tiny 0.2 L water tank capacity that requires frequent refills, a non-detachable 3.5 m power cable that restricts movement, and the inherent downtime needed for the pressurized system to cool down before safely unscrewing the cap to refill.

Technical Specifications of portable steam cleaner Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011

Technical Score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Accessories, Portability, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

65%

6.0

Performance

15%

3.6

Tank

10%

5.6

Accessories

6%

5.8

Portability

4%

6.5

Safety

5.6
Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 has a technical score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 73.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

6.3
Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 has a value-for-money score of 6.3 points, which is lower than 83.3% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
3 bar
Steam pressure
3 bar
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
This portable steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 3 bar, which is lower than that of 61.1% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 34.7% of portable steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
120 °C
Steam temperature
120 °C
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <100 °C – >135 °C
This portable steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 120 °C, which is higher than that of 65.2% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 4.4% of portable steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
180 seconds
Heat-up time
180 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 30% of models
Market range: <30 seconds – >240 seconds
This portable steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 180 seconds, which is shorter than that of 13% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 57.1% of portable steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
15 minutes
Continuous steam time
15 minutes
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <7 minutes – >20 minutes
This portable steam cleaner has a continuous steam time of 15 minutes, which is longer than that of 60.8% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 18.9% of portable steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
40 g/min
Steam flow rate
40 g/min
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <25 g/min – >40 g/min
This portable steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 40 g/min, which is higher than that of 85.7% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 7.1% of portable steam cleaners.
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Power rating
1,000 W
Power rating
1,000 W
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1k W – >1.3k W
This portable steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,000 W, which is lower than that of 78.2% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 15.4% of portable steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
200 ml
Water tank capacity
200 ml
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <200 ml – >450 ml
This portable steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 200 ml, which is smaller than that of 87% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 6.5% of portable steam cleaners.
Boiler capacity
200 ml
Boiler capacity
200 ml
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <250 ml – >450 ml
This portable steam cleaner has a boiler capacity of 200 ml, which is smaller than that of 89.5% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 4% of portable steam cleaners.
Water fill method
safety cap
Power cord length
3.5 m
Power cord length
3.5 m
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2.8 m – >5 m
This portable steam cleaner has a power cord length of 3.5 m, which is longer than that of 61.3% of portable steam cleaners.
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Accessory count
5
Accessory count
5
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <7 – >12
This portable steam cleaner includes 5 accessories, fewer than 93.6% of portable steam cleaners and the same number as 1.3% of portable steam cleaners.
Extension hose included
no
Extension hose included
no
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 87.2% of portable steam cleaners.
Concentrator / jet nozzle
yes
Concentrator / jet nozzle
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a concentrator or jet nozzle, as do 93.6% of portable steam cleaners.
Detail brushes included
yes
Detail brushes included
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This portable steam cleaner has detail brushes, as do 93.6% of portable steam cleaners.
Brass brush included
no
Brass brush included
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have a brass brush, unlike 10.3% of portable steam cleaners.
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Weight
1.7 kg
Weight
1.7 kg
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >2.08 kg
This portable steam cleaner weighs 1.7 kg, which is heavier than that of 56.6% of portable steam cleaners and matches that of 2.6% of portable steam cleaners.
Width
283 mm
Height
345 mm
Depth
283 mm
Carry handle
yes
Carry handle
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a carry handle, as do 98.7% of portable steam cleaners.
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a child safety lock, as do 88.5% of portable steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This portable steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap, as do 85.9% of portable steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 21.8% of portable steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have an auto shut-off, unlike 59% of portable steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
â–¼ Worse than 6% of models
This portable steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 6.4% of portable steam cleaners.
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Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 vs the average portable steam cleaner

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  • 10 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    40 g/min
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <25 g/min – >40 g/min
    This portable steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).
    40 g/min vs 30 g/min
  • 5 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    15 minutes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 minutes – >20 minutes
    This portable steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average portable steam cleaner (15 minutes vs 10 minutes).
    15 minutes vs 10 minutes
  • 10 °C higher steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    120 °C
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <100 °C – >135 °C
    This portable steam cleaner offers hotter steam than the average portable steam cleaner (120 °C vs 110 °C).
    120 °C vs 110 °C
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    3.5 m
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.8 m – >5 m
    This portable steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average portable steam cleaner (3.5 m vs 3 m).
    3.5 m vs 3 m
  • 10 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    40 g/min
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <25 g/min – >40 g/min
    This portable steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average portable steam cleaner (40 g/min vs 30 g/min).
    40 g/min vs 30 g/min
  • 5 minutes longer continuous steam time
    Continuous steam time
    15 minutes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <7 minutes – >20 minutes
    This portable steam cleaner has a longer continuous steam time than the average portable steam cleaner (15 minutes vs 10 minutes).
    15 minutes vs 10 minutes
  • 10 °C higher steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    120 °C
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <100 °C – >135 °C
    This portable steam cleaner offers hotter steam than the average portable steam cleaner (120 °C vs 110 °C).
    120 °C vs 110 °C
  • 0.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    3.5 m
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.8 m – >5 m
    This portable steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average portable steam cleaner (3.5 m vs 3 m).
    3.5 m vs 3 m
  • 0.2 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers weaker steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (3 bar vs 3.2 bar).
    3 bar vs 3.2 bar
  • 150 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a smaller water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (200 ml vs 350 ml).
    200 ml vs 350 ml
  • 150 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <250 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a smaller boiler capacity than the average portable steam cleaner (200 ml vs 350 ml).
    200 ml vs 350 ml
  • No extension hose
    Extension hose included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include an extension hose, while the average portable steam cleaner includes an extension hose.
  • No window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a window squeegee, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a window squeegee.
  • No auto shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not have an auto shut-off, while the average portable steam cleaner has an auto shut-off.
  • No fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a fabric tool, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a fabric tool.
  • 1 fewer microfiber cloths for the small brush
    Number of microfiber cloths for small brush
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This portable steam cleaner offers fewer microfiber cloths for the small brush than the average portable steam cleaner (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 6.24x less popular
    Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 is less popular than the average portable steam cleaner (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.24
  • 15.1% worse value for money
    Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 offers worse value for money than the average portable steam cleaner (6.3 vs 7.3).
    6.3 vs 7.26
  • 71.4% more expensive
    Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011 is more expensive than the average portable steam cleaner (£60 vs £35).
    £60 vs £35
  • 0.2 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers weaker steam pressure than the average portable steam cleaner (3 bar vs 3.2 bar).
    3 bar vs 3.2 bar
  • 150 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a smaller water tank than the average portable steam cleaner (200 ml vs 350 ml).
    200 ml vs 350 ml
  • 150 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    200 ml
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <250 ml – >450 ml
    This portable steam cleaner offers a smaller boiler capacity than the average portable steam cleaner (200 ml vs 350 ml).
    200 ml vs 350 ml
  • 50 W lower power
    Steam pressure
    1,000 W bar
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers less power than the average portable steam cleaner (1000 W vs 1050 W).
    1,000 W vs 1,050 W
  • No extension hose
    Extension hose included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include an extension hose, while the average portable steam cleaner includes an extension hose.
  • No window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a window squeegee, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a window squeegee.
  • No fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a fabric tool, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a fabric tool.
  • 4 fewer accessories
    Steam pressure
    5 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >4 bar
    This portable steam cleaner offers fewer accessories than the average portable steam cleaner (5 vs 9).
    5 vs 9
  • 1 fewer microfiber cloths for the small brush
    Number of microfiber cloths for small brush
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This portable steam cleaner offers fewer microfiber cloths for the small brush than the average portable steam cleaner (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • No funnel
    Funnel included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not include a funnel, while the average portable steam cleaner includes a funnel.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This portable steam cleaner was released earlier than the average portable steam cleaner (2012 vs 2021).
    Released in August 2012.
    2012 vs 2021
  • 1.2% heavier
    Heat-up time
    1.7 kg seconds
    â–¼ Worse than 30% of models
    Market range: <30 seconds – >240 seconds
    40% heavier: this portable steam cleaner is heavier than the average portable steam cleaner (1.7 kg vs 1.68 kg).
    1.7 kg vs 1.68 kg
  • No auto shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not have an auto shut-off, while the average portable steam cleaner has an auto shut-off.
  • No machine-washable cloths / pads
    Machine-washable cloths / pads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This portable steam cleaner does not have machine-washable cloths or pads, while the average portable steam cleaner has machine-washable cloths or pads.
    No cleaning cloths or pads are included.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011?

  • Lightweight and highly portable handheld design
  • Heats up quickly in roughly 3 minutes
  • Effective at blasting dirt from tight spaces like grout lines and joints
  • Provides deep, chemical-free sanitization using only water
  • Includes a helpful variety of specialty nylon and brass brush attachments
  • Equipped with a secure safety cap to prevent accidental burns

What customers dislike about Polti Vaporetto First PGEU0011?

  • Small water tank capacity requires frequent refills for bigger tasks
  • Can spray or leak hot water droplets instead of dry steam initially
  • Requires you to wait for the pressurized boiler to cool down entirely before refilling
  • Heavy to hold for extended periods during continuous cleaning
  • Steam pressure drops quickly under continuous trigger use

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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faz.net
21/07/2026
Summary of the review
The best handheld steam cleaner
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mammachetest.com
12/07/2023
Summary of the review
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