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Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£210
Steam pressure: 4 bar
Heat-up time: 120 seconds
Power rating: 1,500 W
Water tank capacity: 2000 ml
Weight: 5 kg

Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B 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.

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Excellent

7.6

Very good

6.9
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
8.7
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Power rating
8.7
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
10
Extension hose
20.0%
8.7
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Accessory count
9.4
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Jet nozzle
25.0%
10
Detail brushes included
20.0%
10
Extension hose
15.0%
8.7
Heat-up time
10.0%
6.1
Weight
8.8
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
10
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Jet nozzle
15.0%
10
Detail brushes included
15.0%
8.7
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Accessory count

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#3 in Best Steam Cleaners
#3 in Best Steam Cleaners for Mattresses
#3 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#3 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#3 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#3 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#3 in Best Polti Steam Cleaners (Vaporetto)

Verdict

The Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B is a canister-style steam cleaner operating at 1500 watts of power and generating a robust 4-bar steam pressure with an adjustable output up to 110 g/min. Key characteristics and pros include its rapid 2-minute heat-up time, an auto-refill system with a removable 2-litre transparent water tank for unlimited autonomy, a polygonal Vaporforce floor brush, and a multi-surface accessory kit that eliminates up to 99.99% of germs and bacteria without chemicals. However, notable cons include its potential to emit excess water and produce significant noise when operated at maximum steam settings, alongside a relatively short 4-metre power cord that limits its overall cleaning reach.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B

Overall score

8.6

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Performance

8.9

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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

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

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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

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

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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Tank

9.1

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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

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

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

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

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

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Versatility

9.1

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Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for allergy sufferers.

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Importance: MEDIUM

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

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

Polygonal floor brush

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Accessories

8.7

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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

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

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Design

7.9

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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

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

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

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

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

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Safety

8.1

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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

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

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

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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

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Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B better than the average steam cleaner?

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1200 ml larger water tank capacity
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (2000 ml vs 800 ml).
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (2000 ml vs 800 ml).2000 ml vs 800 ml
69 g/min higher steam flow rate
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (110 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 Smart 100 B has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (110 g/min vs 41 g/min).110 g/min vs 41 g/min
Includes an extension hose
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a stainless-steel boiler
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a descaling system
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not.
0.5 bar higher steam pressure
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.5 bar).
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.5 bar).4 bar vs 3.5 bar
Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a carpet glider
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
69 g/min higher steam flow rate
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (110 g/min vs 41 g/min).
0.5 bar higher steam pressure
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (4 bar vs 3.5 bar).
1200 ml larger water tank capacity
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (2000 ml vs 800 ml).
Includes a stainless-steel boiler
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not.
0.29 m longer action radius
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 7.21 m).
0.6 mm wider cleaning width
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (32 mm vs 31.4 mm).
Includes an extension hose
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has an extension hose, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a carpet glider
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes extension tubes / wands
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has extension tubes or wands, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a window squeegee
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a scraper / grout tool
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner does not.
40 mm shorter
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is shorter than the average steam cleaner (290 mm vs 330 mm).
24 mm narrower
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is narrower than the average steam cleaner (270 mm vs 294 mm).
Includes a descaling system
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a descaling system, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a trigger lock for continuous steam, while the average steam cleaner does not.

Why is Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B worse than the average steam cleaner?

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0.1 m shorter hose
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.9 m vs 2 m).
1 fewer accessories
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (9 vs 10).
1 kg heavier
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B weighs more than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 4 kg).
79.5 mm deeper
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is deeper than the average steam cleaner (400 mm vs 320.5 mm).
No safety valve / cap
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No safety valve / cap
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
1 kg heavier
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B weighs more than the average steam cleaner (5 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 Smart 100 B weighs more than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 4 kg).5 kg vs 4 kg
1 fewer accessories
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (9 vs 10).
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (9 vs 10).9 vs 10
79.5 mm deeper
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is deeper than the average steam cleaner (400 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 Smart 100 B is deeper than the average steam cleaner (400 mm vs 320.5 mm).400 mm vs 320.5 mm
0.1 m shorter hose
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.9 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 Smart 100 B has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.9 m vs 2 m).1.9 m vs 2 m
61.5% more expensive
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£210 vs £130).
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£210 vs £130).£210 vs £130
5.4% lower user score
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (7.59 vs 8).
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Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (7.59 vs 8).7.59 vs 8
16.1% less popular
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is less popular than the average steam cleaner (5.79 vs 6.722).
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.
Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B is less popular than the average steam cleaner (5.79 vs 6.722).5.79 vs 6.72

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B?

Unlimited operating time due to a continuous auto-refill water tank system
Heats up quickly, ready to use within 2 to 4 minutes
Large and easily removable 2-liter transparent water tank
Powerful 4-bar steam pressure that effectively dissolves grease and grime
Highly versatile with a wide range of included multi-surface accessories
Lightweight floor head and long reach make it easy to clean walls and floors
Excellent steam flow control dial for matching different floor sensitivities
Chemical-free cleaning that sanitizes and eliminates odors naturally

What customers dislike about Polti Vaporetto Smart 100 B?

Steam control dial lacks clear increments or notches to indicate exact levels
Emits excess water and becomes quite noisy at the maximum steam setting
Lacks an integrated cable reel or proper built-in cable tidy system
Connecting extension pipes can get uncomfortably hot during extended use
Holding down the manual steam button continuously can cause hand fatigue
Included microfiber mopping pads are thin and tend to wear out quickly
Bulky cylinder design is inconvenient for smaller, quick cleanup jobs
Leaks excessive water when using the window squeegee attachment

Expert reviews

trustedreviews.com

22/02/2021

Summary of the review

Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B Review - Trusted Reviews

The Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B is identified as a top-performing cylinder steam cleaner, featuring a fast two-minute heat-up time and a large, continuous-fill water tank that effectively sanitizes surfaces, according to Trusted Reviews. While praised for its efficient cleaning of general dirt, fabric refreshing, and relatively quiet operation at lower settings, the unit faces drawbacks, including a tricky, un-notched steam dial, water splashing at high settings, and limited effectiveness against deeply embedded stains.

idealhome.co.uk

30/06/2021

Summary of the review

Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B PTGB0077 steam cleaner review

The Ideal Home review characterizes the 1500W Polti Vaporetto Smart 100_B as a powerful, versatile cylinder cleaner suited for whole-house,, heavy-duty cleaning thanks to its continuous refillable 2-litre tank and convenient onboard accessory storage. Pros highlighted include highly controllable, effective steam and a lightweight, maneuverable wand, though the unit is let down by its premium price, a bulky design that demands significant storage space, and the lack of a sample deodorizer for its dispenser.

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