Polti Vaporetto SV440_Double 2- in-1 Steam Mop with Handheld Cleaner, Vaporforce Brush, 11 Accessories

Straight out of the box it looked very flimsy and unsubstantial. It was much lighter than my previous 2 vax steam mops and I thought I had made a mistake in purchasing it. I also discovered that you couldn’t add a cleaning fluid like my previous ones. What I thought was a cleaning fluid option was purely to add a fragrance. The one designed for it is expensive for what it is and according to reviews I read didn’t last very long so I have not bothered in buying it. However, having used it for a few weeks I’m very pleased with its performance. It cleans floors well and doesn’t leave the surface too wet. The design is also very good, there is a scrubber on the heel of the mop head which is easily employed without the need to detach anything, the cord winder is much more sturdy unlike my last Vax one which broke off almost immediately. It’s also much lighter than the vax which I wasn’t keen on at first but I’ve come to appreciate how much more manoeuvrable it is. The power cable is a little short compared with others but is a minor thing and the water reservoir could be a bit bigger but all in all a good product.

On the whole a very good machine and very effective, and yes I would buy it again despite some of the niggling points. It does clean the hard floors beautifully (better when using a different brand pad though).I have had 3 previous steam cleaners over the last 15 years and would have to say this is the easiest and lightest to use and I am amazed how much direct comes off each time/week (in the first week I used it every day and still got a dirty pad each time!).So, I have waited a few months to add a review, to make sure I had gotten used to it.I would be embarrassed to say how many hours I wasted trying to choose this replacement steamer and how many reviews I read ( a number of which were quite misleading e.g. someone was obviously trying to fill up the water reservoir using the wrong hole!). The Polti website could do with a revamp to make it easier to compare or even filter on features across models, I had to phone up customer services at the end and even they struggled.Plus points:+ It cleans the hard floors beautifully+ It is very easy to refill and pretty much instantaneous to use directly from the cold tap! Plus you can fill it up and continue using it straight away (some models you have to wait for it to cool down)+ There are lots of steam channels in the head (unlike some which only have one that spurts in several directions (Vileda)). You can even see the steam coming out the channels through the translucent purple plastic on top+ Despite the grout head being a failure it does appear that the grout is getting cleaner just using the normal steam head (plus I am not sure why it appears I am getting so much dirt off each time, it wasn't so consistently noticeable with my other steamers)+ I have cleaned some patches of dirty carpet in the lounge and it same up beautifully+ It is very lightweight and easy to set upComments on other reviews, that have not been an issue:= Holding down the button to get it to steam= Yes it does leave the floors slightly wet if you have it on maximum (what other setting would a girl want to use!). But I think that might be what helps penetrate and clean the grout.= It does stand upright on its ownDislikes:- The pads that attach to the bottom are quite synthetic and short length to the touch, I tried using some from a Vileda steam mop (which are a bit too big - see picture) and I get a lot more dirt off!- The grout head which was the main reason I bought this particular model is a big disappointment there are only a few tufts of bristles and they bend after a very short amount of usage (first 15 minutes without any really pressing). I had a 2 in 1 Shark mop which had a much better grout attachment, unfortunately after a couple of years the unit/button got too hot to be able to use the 2 in 1 element!- The sockette that fits to the glass cleaner is of poor quality and doesn't last long and you only get one and have to phone up polti to buy more- On a previous larger cylinder Polti model, the first I had there was a separate small head triangular shaped cleaning head that worked much better than the awkwardly shaped window cleaner that you use with the sockette- The cord length could be a foot longer which would allow the last bit of cable to fit in the cable holder without having to loop it around halfway (see picture)So yes I would recommend this, but this model could be made so much better with just a few minor changes!

Easy to use and does a great job. The added tools make cleaning a doddle

So I spent a good day looking at different reviews and specs on all the different available models, and ended up going for this one.I was honestly impressed with its versatility, it did a great job of the floors, sinks, taps, toilets and oven. It was only when I was cleaning the shower I realised the steam dial was turned down to minimum. This thing can kick out some SERIOUS steam! However the small water tank does run out fast when it’s on max steam level.Some quick pros notes are:Comes with lots of attachments to make specific jobs easierHas a built in filter so you can use tap water to fill, whereas some models only advise you to use distilled waterThe heat up time is less than advertised, mine usually is ready to go in 10 seconds.Would recommend to anyone looking to buy one. I have only used this for about 6 hours in total now so can’t comment on longevity.

Product is good but quality of plastic is poor. The deodoriser component broke on the first day of use.

Bought it in February, by the start of June the "FrescoVapour" holder had cracked and leaked out the entirety of its contents in the middle of a carpet clean.Worst steamer so farUPDATE: It's now the end of July and the entire head piece has started to disintegrate and leave purple plastic shards all over the carpet. It's like adding insult to injury. Never again

Very good steam cleaner I give it five star rating