We've pulled together our fault data, customer insight and average performance in our independent steam cleaner tests to give you an in-depth look at each brand. Polti Vaporetto SV460_Double is the right solution for you: ready to use in just 15 seconds, it allows for non-stop cleaning. Non-stop cleaning

Just over 24% of owners of steam cleaners reported the this fault, and stated that they had their product repaired or replaced by the manufacturer.Only Which? members can log in to view our verdict on the brands listed below and see whether they are worth buying. The table below summarises this year’s results, based on steam cleaners bought in the past seven years. Brands are ranked by their customer score, which reflects customers' level of satisfaction with the brand and whether they would recommend it. The numerous accessories included allow you to clean many different surfaces thanks to the convenient brushes. Carpets like new We've crunched the numbers for the biggest manufacturers – including Bissell, Karcher, Shark and Vax – and have calculated a customer score for each, so you know which brands come recommended by owners. Our survey data takes into account which steam cleaner brands had faults reported, and whether they needed to be repaired or replaced.

Last year 6,997 Which? Connect panel members and 3,003 members of the public told us about more than 20,454 individual products. We calculate a brand's customer score, fault rate and proportion replaced or repaired based on the results of our annual survey. Polti Vaporetto SV460_Double allows you to clean and sanitise all surfaces in the home using just tap water. 2-in-1: steam mop and portable cleaner The special frame allows you to also use the Polti Vaporetto SV460_Double on carpets, with excellent gliding. Vaporforce Brush Also, make sure the water tank is fitted correctly and pushed into the unit securely, as a loosely fitted tank may leak.The integrated filter reduces the passage of minerals and limescale formation, allowing for the use of tap water. Fast daily cleaning The Vaporforce brush with its large surface area guarantees fast and effective cleaning on all types of floors. Always clean hands Polti Vaporetto SV460_Double is both a steam mop and a portable cleaner, for cleaning different surfaces. Tap water friendly The adjustable steam makes it suitable for all floors, the portable cleaner allows for maximum versatility: just connect one of the 17 accessories to clean different surfaces.

Which? has a wealth of information on Britain's favourite brands. Every year we ask Which? members to tell us about the home appliances they own – from how likely they would be to recommend a brand, to how reliable the products are once they get them home. Polti Vaporetto SV460_Double is the 2-in-1 steam mop for sanitising all washable surfaces, killing 99.9% of the most common germs and bacteria*.Knowing which brands are more prone to faults is vital when you're buying a new steam cleaner. In our latest customer satisfaction survey, we asked more than 6,997 Which? members, as well as 3,003 members of the public, to tell us whether they're happy with their steam cleaner and if it's given them any trouble. Our surveys, combined with our extensive lab tests, mean we can recommend the best steam cleaners to buy. Inconsistent performance and leaks are just two of the most common faults reported by steam cleaner owners in our unique survey. Read on to find out which steam cleaner brands customers would recommend.