Polti review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Polti suits households that want steam cleaning and coffee from one Italian maker rather than the widest floor-care range. Entry at £99 is gentle, and 2 years of cover plus phone support back it, but suction of 7,000 Pa trails the leaders.

Key facts

Best for
Buyers who want a steam cleaner and a coffee machine from the same established maker.
Reference models
Polti RollySteam WD40C CORDLESS, Polti RollySteam WD10 CORDED, Polti Forzaspira D-Power SR500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
£99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
£854 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Top suction (Pa)
7,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Self-empty dock
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mop type
Roller (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Obstacle avoidance
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
LiDAR navigation
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Runtime
40 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Dust bin capacity (ml)
800 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Height (cm)
116 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB, IT, US, FR, ES, DE, PT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Polti (UK) Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Italy (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1978 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Wet dry, Stick
Official website
polti.co.uk

Coffee machines

Reference models
Polti RollySteam WD40C CORDLESS, Polti RollySteam WD10 CORDED, Polti Forzaspira D-Power SR500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
£99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
£854 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pump pressure (bar)
19 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
Steam wand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pod system
None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
2.8 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Spare parts shop
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
GB, IT, US, FR, ES, DE, PT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Polti (UK) Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Italy (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
1978 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing is soft: the cordless Forzaspira floor care model lands at £99, close to the €87.69 typical of the cordless ranking.
  • Steam cleaning is a real speciality, with product types listed as wet dry and stick and a reference range of cordless and corded RollySteam machines alongside a cordless Forzaspira model.
  • Mopping runs on a roller and the tank holds 800 ml, so wet and dry pickup sit in one corded body.
  • Support is not thin: email, phone and help centre cover UK customers, 2 years of warranty apply, and a spare parts shop keeps consumables orderable.
  • Coffee is a second line of business with espresso, bean to cup and pod machines, a built-in grinder on the bean-to-cup model, steam wand milk on the espresso machine and 19 bar pump pressure across the range.

Cons

  • Suction tops out at 7,000 Pa, under the 16,200 Pa median of the cordless ranking and well below 50,000 Pa.
  • Product types cover only wet dry and stick, so there is no robot model to set against the robot vacuum and mop ranking.
  • Obstacle avoidance is listed as none and Lidar is a no, which suits a routine where you move the machine yourself rather than automated mapping.
  • The steam flagship at £854 pushes the top of the range past the €1,567.78 ceiling seen in the cordless ranking.

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Scored 8.8 / 10 by SmartHomeCue.

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Who it suits

  • Households that clean with steam and want one maker for floors and coffee
  • Renters and flat owners who want wet and dry pickup in a single machine
  • Buyers who weigh phone support, a 2 year warranty and an open spare parts shop

Who should look elsewhere

  • Shoppers set on a robot vacuum may prefer Philips, since Polti's product types are wet dry and stick and Lidar is a no
  • Suction-first buyers may prefer Ewbank, because 7,000 Pa trails the 16,200 Pa median of the cordless ranking
  • Buyers wanting upright or handheld formats may prefer Daewoo Electricals, which lists both alongside wet dry and stick

Core features

Floor care runs on steam rather than suction alone. The corded RollySteam, which leads the reference range, draws 7,000 Pa and mops with a roller, with 800 ml of bin capacity and a body that stands 116 cm tall. Corded power suits a fixed routine, and the self empty dock answer is a no, so emptying stays manual. Navigation is not the point here: obstacle avoidance is listed as none and Lidar is a no, which keeps the design simple to use. The cordless Forzaspira model runs for 40 minutes and sits at the entry price. Cover runs for 2 years, and a spare parts shop keeps rollers, filters and other consumables orderable after the sale.

How it compares on our data

On price at entry, Polti sits at 32 of 65 brands ranked, and that entry figure of £99 lands near the €87.69 median across the cordless ranking. At the top of the range the position drops to 51 of 66, because the steam flagship at £854 sits well beyond the €154 upper quartile in the robot vacuum and mop ranking. Suction reads the same way: 7,000 Pa places Polti at 36 of 46, and that figure falls short of the 14,000 Pa median there. The pattern is consistent, cheap where the brand competes and priced out where it does not.

The company behind it

Polti is an Italian floor care and small appliance maker founded in 1978 and headquartered in Italy. UK customers are served by Polti (UK) Limited, which handles warranty and support for this range. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so help is available by phone as well as email, and 2 years of cover apply. A spare parts shop exists for ongoing consumables, which matters for a steam appliance that works through rollers and filters. The picture is a specialist maker with a long history and a clear support structure, rather than a volume floor-care brand.

How Polti compares

Where Polti is available

Available
United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does the cheapest Polti machine cost?+

The cordless Forzaspira floor care model is the entry point at £99, and it runs for 40 minutes on cordless power. That sits close to the €87.69 median across the cordless ranking, making it an accessible way into the range.

What does the most expensive Polti machine cost?+

The steam cleaning side tops out at £854, above the €569.15 highest entry price in the robot vacuum and mop ranking. Buyers drawn to the steam cleaners pay for the steam function rather than for headline suction.

How strong is the suction on a Polti vacuum?+

The corded RollySteam draws 7,000 Pa, which places Polti at 36 of 46 on that measure. The 16,200 Pa median in the cordless ranking is a fair benchmark for reading the number.

Does Polti make robot vacuums?+

Product types are listed as wet dry and stick, so no robot model sits in the range. Lidar is a no and obstacle avoidance is none, which suits a routine where you move the machine yourself. The self empty dock answer is a no as well.

Does Polti sell coffee machines as well as floor care?+

Yes. The coffee range covers espresso, bean to cup and pod machines, with a built-in grinder on the bean-to-cup machine, steam wand milk on the espresso machine and 19 bar pump pressure across the range. Tank capacity on the bean-to-cup machine is 2.8 litres.

How long is the Polti warranty and how do I get help?+

Cover runs for 2 years and support is available on email, phone and help centre, including phone. A spare parts shop is also open, so replacement rollers, filters and other consumables can be ordered after the initial purchase.

Where does Polti sell and who handles UK orders?+

The brand trades in the United Kingdom, IT and US, and UK customers are served by Polti (UK) Limited. The company is headquartered in Italy and was founded in 1978, so it is an established maker rather than a recent entrant.

Do Polti vacuum cleaners mop as well as clean?+

Yes, the wet and dry approach sits at the centre of the range. The corded RollySteam mops with a roller, holds 800 ml of capacity and measures 116 cm tall. The cordless Forzaspira model is the entry point of the range.

Sources

Compiled from 13 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Polti

Buyers who want a steam cleaner and a coffee machine from the same established maker.

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