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Vileda Steam Plus XXL Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£70
Avg. price in US: ~$100
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 15 seconds
Power rating: 1,550 W
Water tank capacity: 400 ml
Weight: 2 kg

Vileda Steam Plus XXL 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

Very good

7.1

Very good

9.2

Exceptional

7.8
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
6.0
Power rating
6.5
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
?
Accessory count
5.5
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Jet nozzle
25.0%
4.0
Detail brushes included
20.0%
4.0
Extension hose
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
10.0%
10
Weight
6.2
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
4.0
Extension hose
20.0%
4.0
Jet nozzle
15.0%
4.0
Detail brushes included
15.0%
10
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
?
Accessory count

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The Vileda Steam Plus XXL is an upright 1550W steam mop designed for deep cleaning without chemicals, destroying up to 99.9% of bacteria and viruses using only water. It features a broad 40 cm cleaning head ideal for large areas, an on-demand heating element that is ready to use in just 15 seconds, a 0.4-litre water tank, and a generous 7-metre power cable. Main advantages include three precise steam settings for safely transitioning between delicate parquet, tiles, and carpets (using the included carpet glider), automatic steady steam emission, a lightweight design under 2.5 kg, and a detachable handle for compact storage. On the downside, the water tank is non-removable, it lacks a manual steam control trigger, there is no built-in limescale filter, and the loosely attached velcro microfiber pads can occasionally slip out of place during use.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Vileda Steam Plus XXL

Overall score

7.5

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Performance

7.2

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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

6.9

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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

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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

7.4

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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

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

steam mop

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

Rectangular floor head

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Accessories

5.9

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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

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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

7.8

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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

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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

7.6

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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

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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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Vileda Steam Plus XXL vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Vileda Steam Plus XXL better than the average steam cleaner?

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105 seconds shorter heat-up time
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (15 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (15 seconds vs 120 seconds).15 seconds vs 120 seconds
Includes automatic shut-off
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not.
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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not.
2 m longer power cord
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7 m vs 5 m).7 m vs 5 m
2 kg lighter
Vileda Steam Plus XXL 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).2 kg vs 4 kg
2 more mop pads
Vileda Steam Plus XXL includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 1).
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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 1).3 vs 1
8.6 mm wider cleaning width
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (40 mm vs 31.4 mm).
What it is: Measures the cleaning width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by cleaning width.
Importance: LOW
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (40 mm vs 31.4 mm).40 mm vs 31.4 mm
Includes a carpet glider
Vileda Steam Plus XXL 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
8 minutes longer continuous steam time
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (28 minutes vs 20 minutes).
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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (28 minutes vs 20 minutes).28 minutes vs 20 minutes
105 seconds shorter heat-up time
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (15 seconds vs 120 seconds).
8 minutes longer continuous steam time
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a longer continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (28 minutes vs 20 minutes).
2 m longer power cord
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7 m vs 5 m).
50 W higher power rating
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (1550 W vs 1500 W).
8.6 mm wider cleaning width
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a wider cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (40 mm vs 31.4 mm).
2 more mop pads
Vileda Steam Plus XXL includes more mop pads than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 1).
Includes a carpet glider
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
2 kg lighter
Vileda Steam Plus XXL weighs less than the average steam cleaner (2 kg vs 4 kg).
4 newer release date
Vileda Steam Plus XXL was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
Includes automatic shut-off
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has automatic shut-off, while the average steam cleaner does not.

Why is Vileda Steam Plus XXL worse than the average steam cleaner?

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20 °C lower steam temperature
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 120 °C).
No on-demand steam trigger
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner does.
400 ml smaller water tank capacity
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (400 ml vs 800 ml).
0.21 m shorter action radius
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (7 m vs 7.21 m).
Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
Vileda Steam Plus XXL is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
Cannot steam garments
Vileda Steam Plus XXL cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
Not suitable for glass and windows
Vileda Steam Plus XXL is not suitable for glass and windows, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
No upholstery / fabric tool
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
No jet nozzle
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have a jet nozzle, while the average steam cleaner does.
No detail brushes
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have detail brushes, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
893 mm taller
Vileda Steam Plus XXL is taller than the average steam cleaner (1223 mm vs 330 mm).
106 mm wider
Vileda Steam Plus XXL is wider than the average steam cleaner (400 mm vs 294 mm).
No safety valve / cap
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No upholstery / fabric tool
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has upholstery / fabric tool.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by upholstery / fabric tool.
Importance: LOW
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner does.
Not suitable for upholstery and fabrics
Vileda Steam Plus XXL is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for upholstery / fabrics.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by suitable for upholstery / fabrics.
Importance: MEDIUM
Vileda Steam Plus XXL is not suitable for upholstery and fabrics, while the average steam cleaner is suitable for the same use.
Cannot steam garments
Vileda Steam Plus XXL cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has garment steaming capability.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by garment steaming capability.
Importance: LOW
Vileda Steam Plus XXL cannot steam garments, while the average steam cleaner can do this.
20 °C lower steam temperature
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a lower steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (100 °C vs 120 °C).100 °C vs 120 °C
400 ml smaller water tank capacity
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (400 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (400 ml vs 800 ml).400 ml vs 800 ml
No safety valve / cap
Vileda Steam Plus XXL 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Vileda Steam Plus XXL 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
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No on-demand steam trigger
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has on-demand steam trigger.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by on-demand steam trigger.
Importance: LOW
Vileda Steam Plus XXL does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner does.

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Vileda Steam Plus XXL?

Wide 40cm XXL mop head covers larger floor surfaces very quickly.
Heats up extremely fast, taking only about 15 seconds to be ready for use.
Cleans effectively using only water, eliminating the need for chemical detergents.
Lightweight and highly maneuverable body, making it easy to carry around the house.
Detachable handle allows for highly compact storage in small cabinets or cupboards.
Constant steam distribution with multi-level settings tailored for different floor types.
Equipped with temperature detection so it doesn't need to reheat when plugged into a new room socket.

What customers dislike about Vileda Steam Plus XXL?

The 0.4L water tank is relatively small and requires frequent refilling during long sessions.
The power cord can occasionally get in the way during cleaning.
Its performance on carpets is limited to refreshing and odor lifting rather than deep cleaning.
The water tank is non-removable, meaning the entire unit must be flipped over to empty it.
Leaves floors wetter than some alternative steam cleaners, requiring a slight drying period.
The wide base cannot easily fit into narrow, tighter spaces or intricate room corners.
Limited functionality as it is strictly designed for floor mopping and lacks handheld attachments for grout or windows.

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