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Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Heat-up time:660 secondsPower rating:1500 WWeight:4.76 kg

Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical Score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 57% of steam-cleaners
7.2

Technical Score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

28%

5.2

Performance

24%

6.8

Tank

21%

9.0

Versatility

10%

8.6

Accessories

9%

7.7

Design

8%

8.7

Safety

â–²Better than 52% of steam-cleaners
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,301 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 69% of steam-cleaners
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Verdict

The Vapamore MR-100 Primo is a chemical-free canister steam cleaning system featuring a 1500-watt heating element, a 1.6-litre stainless steel boiler, and a 3.5 bar (50 PSI) operating pressure that produces dry vapor steam between 210°F and 220°F. Key characteristics and advantages include an 11-minute heat-up time, an adjustable steam output providing 50 to 60 minutes of continuous runtime per tank, an 18-foot retractable power cord, onboard accessory storage, and over 20 included attachments that allow for multi-surface sanitization effective against grime, bacteria, bed bugs, and allergens. However, notable drawbacks include an 11-minute initial wait time before use, a relatively short 6-foot steam hose that can limit reach, a lack of an external water-level indicator window, and the potential to produce excess water or cool down in the hose if the trigger is left unused for several minutes.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System

Technical Score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

28%

5.2

Performance

24%

6.8

Tank

21%

9.0

Versatility

10%

8.6

Accessories

9%

7.7

Design

8%

8.7

Safety

7.2
Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 52.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,301 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.3
Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System has a user score of 8.34 points, which is higher than 68.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 65% of products in this category.
8.2
Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 65% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.0
Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than 49% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
3.45 bar
Steam pressure
3.45 bar
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
This steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 3.45 bar, which is lower than that of 68.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
104.4 °C
Steam temperature
104.4 °C
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 104.4 °C, which is lower than that of 62.3% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
40 g/min
Steam flow rate
40 g/min
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
This steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 40 g/min, which is higher than that of 40% of steam cleaners and matches that of 11.4% of steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
660 seconds
Heat-up time
660 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 660 seconds, which is longer than that of 92.3% of steam cleaners and matches that of 2.1% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
?
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
7.32 m
Action radius
7.32 m
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 7.32 m, which is longer than that of 53.3% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
yes
Stainless steel boiler
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This steam cleaner has a stainless steel boiler, as do 21.8% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
1,500 W
Power rating
1,500 W
â–¼ 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
1,600 ml
Water tank capacity
1,600 ml
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 1,600 ml, which is larger than that of 82.5% of steam cleaners and matches that of 5.8% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
20
Accessory count
20
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 20 accessories, which is more than the number included with 94.4% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 1.4% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
1
Mop pads included
1
â–¼ 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
yes
Carpet glider included
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This steam cleaner has a carpet glider, as do 30.8% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
yes
Extension tubes / wands
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
yes
Wheels
yes
â–² Better than 45% of models
This steam cleaner has wheels, as do 55.2% of steam cleaners.
Volume
?
Weight
4.76 kg
Weight
4.76 kg
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 4.76 kg, which is heavier than 61.5% of steam cleaners.
Width
304.8 mm
Height
?
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This steam cleaner has a child safety lock, as do 59.4% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
â–² 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
yes
Auto shut-off
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, as do 12.6% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • 800 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,600 ml
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,600 ml vs 800 ml
  • 11 more accessories
    Accessory count
    20
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (20 vs 9).
    20 vs 9
  • Includes automatic shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off.
  • Includes a stainless-steel boiler
    Stainless steel boiler
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This steam cleaner has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not have a stainless-steel boiler.
  • 600 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,600 ml
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,600 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • Includes a carpet glider
    Carpet glider included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This steam cleaner has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider.
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • 4.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System
    the average steam cleaner
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System has a higher user score than the average steam cleaner (8.34 vs 8.004).
    8.34 vs 8
  • 9.3% more popular
    Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System is more popular than the average steam cleaner (8.21 vs 7.5).
    8.21 vs 7.51
  • 0.1% better value for money
    Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System offers better value for money than the average steam cleaner (7.98 vs 8).
    7.98 vs 7.97
  • 800 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    1,600 ml
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 800 ml).
    1,600 ml vs 800 ml
  • Includes a stainless-steel boiler
    Stainless steel boiler
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This steam cleaner has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not have a stainless-steel boiler.
  • 600 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    1,600 ml
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (1600 ml vs 1000 ml).
    1,600 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 0.49 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    5.49 m
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (5.5 m vs 5 m).
    5.49 m vs 5 m
  • 0.32 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    7.32 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (7.3 m vs 7 m).
    7.32 m vs 7 m
  • 11 more accessories
    Accessory count
    20
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (20 vs 9).
    20 vs 9
  • Includes a carpet glider
    Carpet glider included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This steam cleaner has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider.
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • Includes automatic shut-off
    Auto shut-off
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off.
  • Includes a continuous-steam trigger lock
    Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–¼ 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.
  • 510 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    660 seconds
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (660 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    660 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 0.55 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3.45 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.5 bar vs 4 bar).
    3.45 bar vs 4 bar
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • 30.6 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    104.4 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (104.4 °C vs 135 °C).
    104.4 °C vs 135 °C
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,011 vs 2,018
  • 0.17 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.83 m
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.8 m vs 2 m).
    1.83 m vs 2 m
  • 21.7% heavier
    Weight
    4.76 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (4.8 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    4.76 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • 92.3% more expensive
    Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£250 vs £130).
    £250 vs £130
  • 510 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    660 seconds
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (660 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    660 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • 0.55 bar lower steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    3.45 bar
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (3.5 bar vs 4 bar).
    3.45 bar vs 4 bar
  • 30.6 °C lower steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    104.4 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (104.4 °C vs 135 °C).
    104.4 °C vs 135 °C
  • 1 fewer steam levels
    Steam levels
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <2 – >5
    This steam cleaner offers fewer steam levels than the average steam cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • No continuous refill system
    Continuous refill system
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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.
  • 0.17 m shorter hose
    Hose length
    1.83 m
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a shorter hose than the average steam cleaner (1.8 m vs 2 m).
    1.83 m vs 2 m
  • 2 years older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released earlier than the average steam cleaner.
    2,011 vs 2,018
  • 21.7% heavier
    Weight
    4.76 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (4.8 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    4.76 kg vs 3.91 kg

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System?

  • Provides chemical-free cleaning and natural sanitization using high-temperature steam
  • Comes with an extensive assortment of over 20 attachments and specialized cleaning tools
  • Features a convenient automated retractable power cord for tidy storage
  • Equipped with a large 1.6-liter stainless steel boiler offering up to 60 minutes of continuous steam
  • Highly effective at deep cleaning tile grout, blasting vehicle grime, and eliminating bed bugs or pests
  • Includes onboard accessory storage to keep extensions organized and reduce clutter
  • Backed by a highly praised lifetime manufacturer warranty with responsive customer support

What customers dislike about Vapamore MR-100 Primo Steam Cleaning System?

  • Requires a lengthy cool-down period of around 30 minutes before the pressurized tank can be safely refilled
  • Takes roughly 11 minutes to heat up initially before it is ready to use
  • Possesses a high initial financial cost compared to basic handheld steam units
  • Lacks an integrated vacuum system, requiring users to manually wipe up loosened dirt with a towel
  • Can cause potential moisture damage on wood finishes or delicate laminate floors if used without a towel barrier
  • Counter-intuitive counter-clockwise direction on the front temperature/pressure dial configuration

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