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Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£120
Steam pressure: 3.5 bar
Heat-up time: 480 seconds
Power rating: 1,800 W
Water tank capacity: 1,600 ml
Weight: 5 kg

Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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.

7.9

Very good

8.1

Excellent

7.0

Very good

6.3
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
4.1
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
8.2
Power rating
6.3
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
4.1
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Accessory count
6.4
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
?
Jet nozzle
25.0%
?
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
4.1
Heat-up time
10.0%
6.1
Weight
5.9
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
?
Jet nozzle
15.0%
?
Detail brushes included
15.0%
4.1
Heat-up time
15.0%
6.1
Weight
10.0%
5.5
Accessory count

Best prices in UK

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Best rankings

#20 in Best Polti Steam Cleaners (Vaporetto)
#36 in Best Steam Cleaners for Mattresses
#43 in Best Steam Cleaners for Floors
#48 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#48 in Best Steam Cleaners for Sofas and Upholstery
#48 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#49 in Best Steam Cleaners

Verdict

The Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is a powerful 1800-watt cylinder steam cleaner equipped with a high-pressure stainless steel boiler that delivers up to 3.5 bar of pressure and an adjustable steam output reaching 95 g/min. Key characteristics include an extra-flat polygonal Vaporforce brush for getting into tight spaces, an on-board storage compartment for its 9 included accessories, and a 1.6-litre water tank providing a 7.5-metre operating radius. Major pros highlight its chemical-free capability to eliminate 99.99% of viruses, germs, and bacteria, an adjustable steam flow, and a convenient brush parking system. However, notable cons include a relatively long 8-minute warm-up time and a design that is somewhat bulky, weighing 4.5 to 5 kilograms.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop

Overall score

7.9

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Performance

7.8

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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

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

8.3

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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

9.4

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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

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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

7.3

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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

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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

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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

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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

7.7

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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

6.9

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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

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 35 Mop vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop better than the average steam cleaner?

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800 ml larger water tank capacity
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 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 35 Mop has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 800 ml).1600 ml vs 800 ml
54 g/min higher steam flow rate
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (95 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 35 Mop has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (95 g/min vs 41 g/min).95 g/min vs 41 g/min
Includes a stainless-steel boiler
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 35 Mop has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not.
600 ml larger boiler capacity
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 1000 ml).
What it is: Measures the boiler capacity of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by boiler capacity.
Importance: MEDIUM
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 1000 ml).1600 ml vs 1000 ml
0.5 m longer hose
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 Smart 35 Mop has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).2.5 m vs 2 m
18 °C higher steam temperature
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (138 °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 Smart 35 Mop has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (138 °C vs 120 °C).138 °C vs 120 °C
300 W higher power rating
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1800 W vs 1500 W).
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
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1800 W vs 1500 W).1800 W vs 1500 W
80.5 mm shallower
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is shallower than the average steam cleaner (240 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 35 Mop is shallower than the average steam cleaner (240 mm vs 320.5 mm).240 mm vs 320.5 mm
54 g/min higher steam flow rate
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (95 g/min vs 41 g/min).
18 °C higher steam temperature
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (138 °C vs 120 °C).
800 ml larger water tank capacity
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 800 ml).
Includes a stainless-steel boiler
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not.
600 ml larger boiler capacity
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 1000 ml).
0.5 m longer hose
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (2.5 m vs 2 m).
300 W higher power rating
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1800 W vs 1500 W).
0.29 m longer action radius
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 35 Mop has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (32 mm vs 31.4 mm).
80.5 mm shallower
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is shallower than the average steam cleaner (240 mm vs 320.5 mm).
40 mm shorter
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is shorter than the average steam cleaner (290 mm vs 330 mm).

Why is Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop worse than the average steam cleaner?

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360 seconds longer heat-up time
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (480 seconds vs 120 seconds).
No detachable water tank
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
No water-level indicator
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
1 m shorter power cord
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).
1 fewer accessories
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (9 vs 10).
126 mm wider
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is wider than the average steam cleaner (420 mm vs 294 mm).
1 kg heavier
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop weighs more than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 4 kg).
2 older release date
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
No detachable water tank
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 Smart 35 Mop does not have a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does.
360 seconds longer heat-up time
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (480 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 Smart 35 Mop has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (480 seconds vs 120 seconds).480 seconds vs 120 seconds
No water-level indicator
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 Smart 35 Mop does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner does.
126 mm wider
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is wider than the average steam cleaner (420 mm vs 294 mm).
What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.
Importance: LOW
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop is wider than the average steam cleaner (420 mm vs 294 mm).420 mm vs 294 mm
1 kg heavier
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 35 Mop weighs more than the average steam cleaner (5 kg vs 4 kg).5 kg vs 4 kg
1 m shorter power cord
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).
What it is: Measures the power cord length of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by power cord length.
Importance: LOW
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).4 m vs 5 m
1 fewer accessories
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop 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 35 Mop includes fewer accessories than the average steam cleaner (9 vs 10).9 vs 10
2 older release date
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
What it is: Shows when the steam cleaner model was released.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by release date.
Importance: LOW
Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.2016 vs 2018

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop?

Powerful 3.5 bar steam pressure effectively cuts through grease and sanitizes surfaces without chemicals.
The extra-flat, polygonal Vaporforce brush swivels easily to reach tight spaces and difficult corners.
Includes a versatile 9-piece accessory kit suitable for various tasks like cleaning tile grout, mirrors, and upholstery.
Integrated bristles on the main brush provide an abrasive scrubbing action for stubborn, caked-on dirt.
Features a built-in rear storage compartment to keep extension tubes and small accessories organized.
Equipped with a safety cap that prevents opening while the boiler is still pressurized.

What customers dislike about Polti Vaporetto Smart 35 Mop?

Takes a relatively long time to heat up, requiring around 8 minutes before the steam is ready.
The steam control dial lacks clear increments or notches, making it difficult to dial in a precise 'medium' level.
Can leave surfaces quite wet, occasionally requiring a separate dry cloth to mop up excess water residue.
Prone to fast mineral and limescale buildup unless distilled water or anti-limescale additives are used.
The unit can become heavy or awkward to maneuver when the 1.6-liter water tank is completely filled.

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