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Avg. price:~£80Heat-up time:360 secondsPower rating:1500 WWeight:2 kg

Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 Review: Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 67% of steam-cleaners
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

24%

5.0

Tank

21%

8.8

Versatility

10%

7.3

Accessories

9%

6.8

Design

8%

6.6

Safety

▼Worse than 55% of steam-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is a compact, portable cylinder steam cleaner operating at 1500 watts of power with a 0.75-litre pressurized stainless steel boiler. Its main characteristics include a 3.5 bar maximum steam pressure, an adjustable steam output reaching up to 90 g/min, a 7.5-metre operating radius, a patented Polti safety cap, and a built-in storage compartment for its 10 included accessories. The main pros of this model are its highly lightweight and mobile design (weighing just 2.2 kg) featuring a comfortable shoulder strap and integrated wheels, alongside its ability to naturally eliminate 99.99% of germs and bacteria without chemicals across multiple hard floor surfaces. However, its notable cons include a relatively lengthy 6-minute initial heating time and a smaller tank capacity that may require frequent refilling during larger, extended cleaning sessions.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Polti Vaporetto Handy 20

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

24%

5.0

Tank

21%

8.8

Versatility

10%

7.3

Accessories

9%

6.8

Design

8%

6.6

Safety

7.0
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a technical score of 7 points, which is lower than 55.2% 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 Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% 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 Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
1.0
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is lower than 51.8% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
3.4 bar
Steam pressure
3.4 bar
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
This steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 3.4 bar, which is lower than that of 69.3% of steam cleaners and matches that of 2.3% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
135 °C
Steam temperature
135 °C
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 135 °C, which is higher than that of 50% of steam cleaners and matches that of 3.1% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
90 g/min
Steam flow rate
90 g/min
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
This steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 90 g/min, which is higher than that of 72.9% of steam cleaners and matches that of 4.3% of steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
360 seconds
Heat-up time
360 seconds
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 360 seconds, which is longer than that of 67.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 7% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
?
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
7.5 m
Action radius
7.5 m
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 7.5 m, which is longer than that of 54.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 16.7% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
no
Stainless steel boiler
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a stainless steel boiler, unlike 22.5% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,500 W
Power rating
1,500 W
▼ Worse than 46% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 1,500 W, which is higher than that of 30.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 23.8% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
750 ml
Water tank capacity
750 ml
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 750 ml, which is smaller than that of 52.5% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.7% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
canister steam cleaner
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
no
Steam vacuum function
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a steam vacuum function, unlike 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Rectangular floor head
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Accessory count
10
Accessory count
10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 10 accessories, which is more than the number included with 51.4% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 9.2% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
1
Mop pads included
1
▼ Worse than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 1 mop pad, which is more than the number included with 12.6% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 52.5% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
no
Carpet glider included
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
yes
Extension tubes / wands
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands, as do 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
no
Wheels
no
▼ Worse than 56% of models
This steam cleaner does not have wheels, unlike 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Volume
11.55 L
Volume
11.55 L
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 11.55 L.
Weight
2 kg
Weight
2 kg
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 2 kg, which is lighter than 66.4% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 21% of steam cleaners.
Width
350 mm
Height
220 mm
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Child safety lock
no
Child safety lock
no
▼ Worse than 60% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, unlike 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap, as do 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
▲ Better than 74% of models
This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, as do 25.9% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 vs the average steam cleaner

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  • 50 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    90 g/min
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (90 g/min vs 40 g/min).
    90 g/min vs 40 g/min
  • 0.5 m longer hose
    Hose length
    2.5 m
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).
    2.5 m vs 2 m
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
  • 48.8% lighter
    Weight
    2 kg
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    2 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 1 more steam levels
    Steam levels
    3
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >5
    This steam cleaner offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • 0.5 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 7 m).
    7.5 m vs 7 m
  • 1 more accessories
    Accessory count
    10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 9).
    10 vs 9
  • 62.5% cheaper
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£80 vs £130).
    £80 vs £130
  • 50 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    90 g/min
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (90 g/min vs 40 g/min).
    90 g/min vs 40 g/min
  • 1 more steam levels
    Steam levels
    3
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >5
    This steam cleaner offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 0.5 m longer hose
    Hose length
    2.5 m
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).
    2.5 m vs 2 m
  • 0.5 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 7 m).
    7.5 m vs 7 m
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • 1 more accessories
    Accessory count
    10
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (10 vs 9).
    10 vs 9
  • 48.8% lighter
    Weight
    2 kg
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% lighter: this steam cleaner is lighter than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    2 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This steam cleaner has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam.
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • 0.6 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3.4 bar
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.4 bar vs 4 bar).
    3.4 bar vs 4 bar
  • Cannot be parked upright
    Self-standing / parking position
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner can stand upright for parking.
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • 210 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    360 seconds
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    360 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Swivel / flexible floor head
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner has a swivel or flexible floor head.
  • 7.51x less popular
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is less popular than the average steam cleaner (1 vs 7.5).
    1 vs 7.51
  • 0% lower 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 Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the 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
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20
    the average steam cleaner
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (8.00 vs 8.004).
    8 vs 8
  • 0.9% worse value for money
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.9 vs 8).
    7.9 vs 7.97
  • 0.6 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3.4 bar
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.4 bar vs 4 bar).
    3.4 bar vs 4 bar
  • 210 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    360 seconds
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    360 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner has a continuous refill system.
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • 1 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4 m
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).
    4 m vs 5 m
  • 250 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    750 ml
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (750 ml vs 1000 ml).
    750 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 50 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    750 ml
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (750 ml vs 800 ml).
    750 ml vs 800 ml
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Swivel / flexible floor head
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner has a swivel or flexible floor head.
  • Cannot be parked upright
    Self-standing / parking position
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This steam cleaner cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner can stand upright for parking.
  • No wheels
    Wheels
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner has wheels.
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2015
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,015 vs 2,018
  • No child safety lock
    Child safety lock
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner has a child safety lock.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Polti Vaporetto Handy 20?

  • Lightweight, compact, and highly portable design
  • Comes with a useful shoulder strap for easy carrying
  • Equipped with a diverse range of 10 to 13 accessories for versatile cleaning
  • Strong and adjustable steam output up to 3.5 bar pressure
  • Effective at deep cleaning grout, tiles, ovens, and windows without chemical detergents
  • Generous 0.75-liter tank capacity relative to its compact size

What customers dislike about Polti Vaporetto Handy 20?

  • Water tank capacity requires frequent refills during larger cleaning tasks
  • Leaves tiled floors quite wet, requiring manual drying afterward
  • Longer waiting period for initial heating compared to some modern upright steam mops
  • The safety cap requires full depressurization before it can be unscrewed for refills
  • Replacement parts and brush attachments can be difficult to find

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