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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$90
  • Steam pressure: 3.4 bar
  • Heat-up time: 360 seconds
  • Power rating: 1,500 W
  • Water tank capacity: 750 ml
  • Weight: 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.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the 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 Steam Cleaners category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

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 components:

28.0%

7.7

Performance

24.0%

5.0

Tank

21.0%

9.1

Versatility

10.0%

7.5

Accessories

9.0%

7.0

Design

8.0%

6.5

Safety

Very good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 5.4
    Hard-floor cleaning

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.0

    Rotating / motorized pads

    25.0%

    4.0

    Swivel / flexible floor head

    20.0%

    5.6

    Heat-up time

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

    10.0%

    5.5

    Power rating

  • 7.2
    Upholstery cleaning

    Score components:

    30.0%

    10

    Upholstery / fabric tool

    25.0%

    4.0

    Extension hose

    20.0%

    5.6

    Heat-up time

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

    10.0%

    6.1

    Accessory count

  • 7.0
    Grout cleaning

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    Jet nozzle

    25.0%

    ?

    Detail brushes included

    20.0%

    4.0

    Extension hose

    15.0%

    5.6

    Heat-up time

    10.0%

    10

    Weight

  • 6.8
    Car-interior cleaning

    Score components:

    25.0%

    4.0

    Extension hose

    20.0%

    ?

    Jet nozzle

    15.0%

    ?

    Detail brushes included

    15.0%

    5.6

    Heat-up time

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

    10.0%

    6.1

    Accessory count

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £80

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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

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 components:

28.0%

?

Performance

24.0%

?

Tank

21.0%

?

Versatility

10.0%

?

Accessories

9.0%

?

Design

8.0%

?

Safety

7.2
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a technical score of 7.17 points, which is lower than 74.1% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

?
Popularity
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.
1.0
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.0
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is lower than 67.8% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
What it is: Measures the steam pressure of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam pressure.

Importance: HIGH

3.4 bar
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a steam pressure of 3.4 bar, which is lower than that of 69.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 2.5% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
What it is: Measures the steam temperature of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam temperature.

Importance: HIGH

135 °C
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a steam temperature of 135 °C, which is higher than that of 62.9% of steam cleaners and matches that of 4.8% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam flow rate.

Importance: HIGH

90 g/min
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a steam flow rate of 90 g/min, which is higher than that of 71.6% of steam cleaners and matches that of 4.5% of steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.

Importance: MEDIUM

360 seconds
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a heat-up time of 360 seconds, which is longer than that of 68.4% of steam cleaners and matches that of 7.5% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
What it is: Measures the continuous steam time of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous steam time.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cordless
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has cordless.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by cordless.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is corded only. Cordless operation is found in 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.

Importance: MEDIUM

7.5 m
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has an action radius of 7.5 m, which is longer than that of 51.5% of steam cleaners and matches that of 19.4% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has stainless steel boiler.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by stainless steel boiler.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a stainless steel boiler. It is available on 34.2% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
What it is: Measures the power rating of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by power rating.

Importance: LOW

1,500 W
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a power rating of 1500 W, which is higher than that of 31.1% of steam cleaners and matches that of 25% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
What it is: Measures the water tank capacity of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.

Importance: HIGH

750 ml
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a water tank capacity of 750 ml, which is smaller than that of 52.2% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.7% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for allergy sufferers.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by suitable for allergy sufferers.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is suitable for allergy sufferers. This use is supported by 89.8% of steam cleaners.
Product type
What it is: Describes the product type of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by product type.

Importance: LOW

canister steam cleaner
Convertible handheld design
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has convertible handheld design.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by convertible handheld design.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a convertible handheld design. It is available on 18.3% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has steam vacuum function.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam vacuum function.

Importance: LOW

?
Floor nozzle type
What it is: Describes the floor nozzle type of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by floor nozzle type.

Importance: LOW

Rectangular floor head
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Accessory count
What it is: Measures the accessory count of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by accessory count.

Importance: MEDIUM

10
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 includes 10 accessories, which is more than the number included with 49.5% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 11.2% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
What it is: Measures the mop pads included of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by mop pads included.

Importance: LOW

?
Carpet glider included
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carpet glider included.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carpet glider included.

Importance: LOW

?
Extension tubes / wands
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension tubes / wands.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension tubes / wands.

Importance: LOW

?
Extension hose
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension hose.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension hose.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have an extension hose. It is available on 18.8% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have wheels. It is available on 55.6% of steam cleaners.
Volume
What it is: Measures the volume of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by volume.

Importance: LOW

11.55 L
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has an external volume of 11.55 L.
Weight
What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 kg
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 weighs 2 kg, which is lighter than 65.7% of steam cleaners and the same weight as 21.4% of steam cleaners.
Width
What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.

Importance: LOW

350 mm
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a width of 350 mm, which is wider than that of 81.7% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.7% of steam cleaners.
Height
What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.

Importance: LOW

220 mm
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a height of 220 mm, which is shorter than that of 91.9% of steam cleaners and matches that of 0.8% of steam cleaners.
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Child safety lock
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has child safety lock.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a child safety lock. It is available on 61.3% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has safety valve / safety cap.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by safety valve / safety cap.

Importance: LOW

yes
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a safety valve or safety cap. This feature is present in 66.1% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has auto shut-off.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by auto shut-off.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have automatic shut-off. It is available on 18.6% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has trigger lock / continuous steam lock.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by trigger lock / continuous steam lock.

Importance: LOW

?
Descaling system
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has descaling system.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by descaling system.

Importance: LOW

no
Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a descaling system. It is available on 23.9% of steam cleaners.
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Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 vs the average steam cleaner

  • 49 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (90 g/min vs 41 g/min).
    What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam flow rate.

    Importance: HIGH

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (90 g/min vs 41 g/min).90 g/min vs 41 g/min
  • 0.5 m longer hose
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).
    What it is: Measures the hose length of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by hose length.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).2.5 m vs 2 m
  • 2 kg lighter
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
    What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).2 kg vs 4 kg
  • 170.5 mm shallower
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is shallower than the average steam cleaner (150 mm vs 320.5 mm).
    What it is: Measures the depth of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by depth.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is shallower than the average steam cleaner (150 mm vs 320.5 mm).150 mm vs 320.5 mm
  • 15 °C higher steam temperature
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (135 °C vs 120 °C).
    What it is: Measures the steam temperature of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam temperature.

    Importance: HIGH

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (135 °C vs 120 °C).135 °C vs 120 °C
  • 110 mm shorter
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is shorter than the average steam cleaner (220 mm vs 330 mm).
    What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is shorter than the average steam cleaner (220 mm vs 330 mm).220 mm vs 330 mm
  • 62.5% cheaper
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£80 vs £130).
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is cheaper than the average steam cleaner (£80 vs £130).£80 vs £130
  • 0.29 m longer action radius
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 7.21 m).
    What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 7.21 m).7.5 m vs 7.21 m
  • 49 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (90 g/min vs 41 g/min).
  • 15 °C higher steam temperature
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (135 °C vs 120 °C).
  • 0.5 m longer hose
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).
  • 0.29 m longer action radius
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 7.21 m).
  • 2 kg lighter
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
  • 170.5 mm shallower
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is shallower than the average steam cleaner (150 mm vs 320.5 mm).
  • 110 mm shorter
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is shorter than the average steam cleaner (220 mm vs 330 mm).

Total
Overall
Performance
Tank
Design
  • 240 seconds longer heat-up time
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 120 seconds).
  • 0.1 bar lower steam pressure
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.4 bar vs 3.5 bar).
  • No continuous refill system
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No detachable water tank
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No water-level indicator
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • 1 m shorter power cord
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).
  • 250 ml smaller boiler capacity
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a smaller boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (750 ml vs 1000 ml).
  • 50 ml smaller water tank capacity
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (750 ml vs 800 ml).
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • Cannot be parked upright
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No wheels
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • 56 mm wider
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 is wider than the average steam cleaner (350 mm vs 294 mm).
  • 3 older release date
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
  • No child safety lock
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No continuous refill system
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has continuous refill system.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous refill system.

    Importance: HIGH

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a continuous refill system, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No detachable water tank
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has detachable water tank.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by detachable water tank.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • Cannot be parked upright
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has self-standing / parking position.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by self-standing / parking position.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No water-level indicator
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has water level indicator.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water level indicator.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No child safety lock
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has child safety lock.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • No wheels
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
  • 240 seconds longer heat-up time
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 120 seconds).
    What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (360 seconds vs 120 seconds).360 seconds vs 120 seconds
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
    What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has swivel / flexible floor head.
    When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by swivel / flexible floor head.

    Importance: LOW

    Polti Vaporetto Handy 20 does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner does.
Total
Overall
Performance
Tank
Versatility
Design
Safety

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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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