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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, citing difficulties in contacting the company, unresponsiveness to emails and calls, and a general lack of commitment or transparency in resolving issues. Consumers frequently reported problems with products being faulty straight out of the box or breaking down shortly after purchase, with some experiencing multiple replacements that also failed. However, some customers also noted positive experiences, particularly with the quality and performance of certain products like steam irons and cleaners, with some devices lasting many years. A minority of people were satisfied with the customer service they received, describing it as excellent, efficient, and helpful in resolving their product issues, including receiving brand new replacements.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a steam cleaner, but it is faulty straight out of the box, It pumps water rather than steam, occasionally gives a short burst of steam, then nothing. Not fit for purpose. I tried callin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order nearly a week ago. I’ve had no communication no updates. They seem to ignore emails and any other sort of communication order still not arrived. Money taken.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s been impossible to get in touch. I have faulty products that need exchanging, but I can’t reach anyone. The phone number doesn’t answer, the contact form gets no response, and my email bounced... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Polti steam cleaner that arrived defective right out of the box. I immediately sent it in for repair under warranty – that was more than a month ago. Since then, I have only received... See more

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Company details

  1. Wholesaler Household Appliances
  2. Appliance Store

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Since 1987 Polti is a leading manufacturer of appliances for steam cleaning, latest generation vacuum cleaners and steam generator irons with boiler.


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

133 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been trying to contact customer…

I have been trying to contact customer services for 3 hours. Recorded message states lines open at 9am ...its now 12.15 pm still playing recorded message.

April 29, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Shelley,
I'm sorry we weren't able to take your call this morning, Monday's are always when our phone lines are busiest and sometimes it can be tough to get through. Thank you for leaving a voicemail as the message stated, and I'm glad we were able to discuss your query when we called you back this afternoon. If you need us again in future please give us a call on 0161 813 2765 or send us an email to enquiries.uk@polti.com.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

POLTI Steam Iron Never Purchase Again

I regret to inform you that the Polti iron I purchased from eBay, which was advertised as "New other" but arrived scratched, dirty, and leaking, has caused significant dissatisfaction. Despite my attempts to resolve the issue with Dan from Polti, he remained indifferent and insisted on returning the product. My request for a replacement and a phone call to discuss a resolution was met with refusal. It is disheartening that a simple replacement could not be provided. I have exhausted all avenues to rectify this situation, and it is concerning that the company's listing was misleading. As a professional, I strongly advise against purchasing Polti products. Without customers, their business will cease to exist.

April 22, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Michael,
Following our discussions on email, I'm glad we we able to resolve the issue, and I thank you for your understanding that I was only trying to prevent the same issue from reoccurring for you. I'm hopeful given that you haven't been back in touch that the replacement item meets your expectations. Should you need anything further, please let me know.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly,professional and practical…

Friendly,professional and practical help.

April 2, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Philip,
Many thanks for your feedback and we're glad we could help! If you need anything further please don't hesitate to get back in touch!
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a Polti Forzaspira stick vacuum…

I have a Polti Forzaspira stick vacuum and can honestly say that it was one of the best purchases I have made. I struggled with my old upright due to arthritis and asthma so when I bought this it was a dream come true being able to continue doing my own vacuuming without too much of a problem. I have now had it approx 2 years and still love it. It is so easy to clean the filter and also empty it after every use. I think I may soon need a new battery because it now needs charging more often than it did but after 2 years use that isn't something to grumble about. I would certainly buy another one if it ever becomes necessary.

March 20, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Jennifer,
I'm so glad to hear you're still enjoying use of your vacuum! Should you need any spare parts such as a battery you can contact us by phone to get these ordered.
Thank you for your feedback!
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Above and beyond service

I have a liking for polti steam products and have used them for years. When my very old steamer gave up the ghost I bought a new different model from polti uk. The service and communications from a young lady called Charlotte when I had a small issue was beyond modern day expectations. I could not thank her enough but do know polti uk would not survive without her. So I give a full five star commendation to Charlotte and polti uk. Definitely on my recommendations list.

March 14, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Steve,
Thanks so much for your feedback! You're absolutely right, Charlotte is an asset to our team!
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was second to none…

The service was second to none .Charlotte could not have done more to help me get the part I needed.

March 2, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Good afternoon,
Thank you so much for your feedback, I'm glad to hear you were happy with the service Charlotte provided. Please get in touch if you need anything again in the future.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaking Vapoetto replaced

My Vaporetto leaked from new. I contacted Customer Relations and Charlotte sent me a new safety cap (arrived in 2 days) hoping that would solve the problem. It didn't so I sent photos & video of the leaks and Dan immediately came back to me offering to replace the machine which arrived in 3 days. Excellent, efficient service!

February 15, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Frances,
Thanks for leaving us a review, I'm glad we were able to get this resolved for you quickly! If you need anything further please let us know.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt replacement

My complaint was handled by Dan in an efficient and customer minded way.
A replacement was sent out promptly.

Great customer service ! I am a very happy customer and cannot rate Polti UK high enough

February 14, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi David,
Thanks for your feedback, I'm very glad to hear that you're happy with the service. If you need anything further, you know where we are!
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Perfect. First class help from Charlotte. A credit to you.

February 7, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Hazel,
Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Charlotte was very happy to read your comments. Please be sure to get in touch with us if you need anything further.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polti’s superb customer care was like a…

Polti’s superb customer care was like a breath of fresh air. Olivia was excellent - efficient, empathetic, and a pleasure to liaise with on each occasion.
Yes, Polti products are great, plus I am delighted to find that they also value their customers. Not customer service per se, more a demonstrated care for the individual customer.
Certainly. Olivia demonstrated this. And I like that!

January 23, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Katy,
Thanks so much for your feedback! I've flagged this review for Olivia's attention as I'm sure she would love to read it herself when she's back in the office tomorrow morning. We're glad we could resolve your issue and also that you're happy with our service.
Take care,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!

I needed to contact this company with an issue I had with my new steam cleaners cord holding hooks. Charlotte from customer service responded very quickly to my email with advice that resolved my issue. She also came back to me to ask if I wanted her to register it for me saving me a job.

January 23, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Caz,
So glad to hear you've had a positive experience, I'll pass your feedback on to Charlotte.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* service …

Amazing service - my machine had been stored for a year and when I went to use it it didn't steam, contacted polti , brilliant service after a couple emails my machine was replaced under its warranty within days, would recommend to everyone thank you so much

January 18, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Sharon,
Thanks so much for your feedback. We're glad we were able to get a solution in place for you.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made an enquiry because my Vaporella…

I made an enquiry because my Vaporella Polti, bought last year, started to leak and it didn't work properly.
I received a prompt reply from Polti ( Ms Charlotte) and she solved the problem. She sent me a new product in three days and she was extremely kind. Excellent service with the costumer.

January 16, 2024
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Antonella,
Thanks so much for your feedback. I'll pass this on to Charlotte.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

POLTI STICK CORDLESS VACUUM Absolute waste of money

Absolute waste of money. None of the attachments dismantle, can't open it to empty it. And cannot unclip any of it to add other attachments. Its as if its completely locked. There is no way one person can undo them. I have also had 2 of my male friends trying to open it but to no avail. I sent it back to their Cs team in Manchester and they said it took 2 of them brute force to undo the cordless stick. Basically impossible. They returned it to me saying there was nothing wrong at all. I have since thrown it away as cs kept repeating back to me that there was no issue . Do not buy this rubbish. I was left feeling very angry and frustrated. Will NEVER EVER BUY A POLTI AGAIN. ABSOLUTE RUBBISH.

December 1, 2023
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Laila,
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear your disappointment with our product. I would like to confirm that myself and my colleague only found it difficult to dismantle your vacuum due to the build-up of dirt around the connections. Once these had been cleared, we found no faults with your machine. Please ensure that you maintain the machine well going forwards. If you have any further queries please let us know.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor machine quality

Poor machine quality, crappy customer service. Would definitely find an alternative if I had the choice.

December 5, 2023
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi,
I'm sorry to hear you're disappointed with our product and service. If you could please email details of your issue to enquiries.uk@polti.com I will look into this myself.
Kind regards,
Dan
Customer Service Team Leader

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will not replace a missing item

UPDATE

Replacement accessory arrived this morning, as promised. I think it's only fair therefore that I update my rating accordingly to reflect the prompt manner in which the issue was resolved.

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Purchased a product from them via Amazon.

Unfortunately one of the cleaning tools was missing when I opened the packaging.

I've been backwards and forwards between Amazon and Polti. To be fair to Amazon, they are unable to send the missing accessory. (They suggested returning the whole product which just didn't make sense just to provide one missing part).

Polti will not deal with the matter, they will not handle a simple replacement of one item. Not much to ask for you would think.

Very disappointing experience.

December 4, 2023
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Reply from Polti UK

Good morning Richard,
We received your email yesterday afternoon and have just sent a response. Your replacement accessory will be dispatched for you with our next batch of orders and should be with you in 3-5 working days.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Support and warranty lacking…

I had a Bosch steam generator for years; I felt that a Polti would speed up my ironing and give me a superior finish.
The first one stopped steaming and was returned to Polti for repair, several weeks later they sent me a refurbished steam MOP, not iron.
Eventually they sent a refurbished steam generator iron, but a different model.
It wasn't as good, but hey, it will do.
6 months later, it steams constantly when turned on, the cable is frayed and despite always using Kal-Stop, is spits out brown water....
Polti's response.... it is out of warranty, pay for the repair.
Essentially requiring 2 (+) repairs in less than 2 years, I won't bother paying for a repair, I will spend my money elsewhere.

November 1, 2023
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Reply from Polti UK

Thank you for providing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your iron. Although it's outside of our warranty period, we may still be able to offer some advise to get your machine back in working order. Please contact out customer service team who will be happy to discuss the issue with you.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

1st Class Customer Service…

Very refreshing to receive a 1st Class Customer Care service. Charlotte went above and beyond to source a flexible trigger hose for my Lecoaspira 700. Whilst Polti UK no longer hold stock of this item due to the age of the machine, the hose replacement could be compared to a human needing a hip replacement! Everything else in perfect working order. Charlotte sourced stock held elsewhere and the item is currently in transit. Thank you once again for an excellent service.

November 6, 2023
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Barbara,
Thanks so much for your feedback. We're glad that we could help point you in the right direction for one of our older models, even though we didn't have the part available ourselves. If you need anything else please let us know.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great first interaction with customer services

I bought a Polti Vaporetto steam cleaner at the end of October and the following day there was a new offer on the website. I contacted customer services on the off chance the order hadn’t already been dispatched and whether I could cancel and re-order at the new price. Charlotte handled my query and called me back promptly after discussing with her manager offering to ship the additional cloths and refunding the difference in price. Whilst the amount wasn’t significant I was impressed by the service and professionalism of Charlotte and the team. I have since used the steam cleaner to clear grout lines and was very impressed with the machine. The ability to refill water whilst the steamer is active is a benefit that shouldn’t be overlooked when purchasing a cleaner. Many competitive products need the device to cool for 20+ mins before refilling. I am confident based on my interactions so far that should an issue arise I will get sound support. Well done and keep up the good work!

November 1, 2023
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi,
Thanks for your feedback, Charlotte and I are glad we could help with your query and we hope you're enjoying use of the product so far. Should you need anything further please get in touch with us.
Kind regards,
Dan

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Polti Forzaspira Slim

Polti Forzaspira Slim
Poor build quality.
The flexible hose on the head splits and a new head had to be bought. The flexible hose only lasted about 6 month on both heads.
The locking clamp on the bin is also too week. Mine has snapped off several times. I did buy a new bin but it did the same thing. I have had to glue the hook on several times. Even so when working it was a good hoover.

November 17, 2022
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Reply from Polti UK

Hi Colin,
Thanks for providing some feedback. I'm sorry to hear you had trouble with these parts on your machine. We are able to provide replacements for issues such as this under the warranty period, so I assume you've had this machine for some time. If you'd like to contact us via email on enquiries.uk@polti.com we'll be happy to discuss any further concerns with you directly.
Kind regards,
Dan

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