Steam generator irons with boiler FAQs

The mere presence of limescale will not corrode the tubes or the boiler. However, proper maintenance is required to prevent problems occurring due to limescale. Limescale build-up can reduce the release of the steam, thereby reducing its flow to the point of complete obstruction. To prevent this problem occurring, all you have to do is maintain the efficiency of the boiler by regularly rinsing it (in the models with safety cap or with the No Calc System device) and using tap water mixed with 50% demineralised water or combined with the natural anti-limescale product Polti Kalstop.

Attempting to remove limescale build-up with DIY remedies (vinegar, lemon) or, worse, with the anti-limescale detergents that are found on the market may lead to extremely fast corrosion (perforations in the boiler, dirt spillage, etc.).

Absolutely do not use distilled water, dryer condensate water, perfumed water, rain water, battery water, water from air conditioning systems and the like. Do not use chemical substances or detergents.

The safety cap, a Polti global patent, cannot be unscrewed if there is still pressure inside the boiler, not even if the appliance is turned off. Combined with an independent mechanic valve, it guarantees maximum safety and reliability against any kind of unexpected opening.

A steam iron with boiler is an iron connected to a boiler where high-pressure steam is produced. The steam enters the iron after it has already been produced and when the pressure in the boiler is high. That is why the steam released from a pressurised boiler is different from that of a traditional steam iron. First and foremost, it produces much more of it and it is drier and more powerful, precisely because it is produced under pressure. A traditional iron has the advantage of being smaller and ready in just a few seconds.

The steam from the Polti Vaporella steam generator models is so potent that it can penetrate fibres and allows you to iron even several layers of fabric, such as folded sheets.

The Polti Vaporella steam generator models iron using the pressure of the steam that is produced in the boiler. The steam is powerful and dry when released and the pressure irons out creases. The top-of-the-range Polti Vaporella models feature a soleplate with the holes concentrated at the tip to allow a more powerful and concentrated steam output, thereby rapidly penetrating the fabric and instantly eliminating creases. The rest of the soleplate sets the pressed fabric and dries it. Thus, with the Polti Vaporella iron, all it takes is one pass to get flawless ironing results in no time at all.

Steam generator irons and traditional irons are two different systems which use two different ironing techniques:

With traditional irons, you go back and forth. The steam must be diffused to soften the fibres, and then the hot soleplate dries and sets them. That is why there are holes all over the soleplate.

With steam generator irons, you only need to go over the fabric once. The part with the holes irons out creases with an injection of steam, while the rest of the soleplate sets the press. That is why the holes are concentrated at the tip. And that is why it irons more quickly.

In addition to guaranteeing professional results, the steam iron with boiler was also designed to overcome the inconvenience of the small tanks on traditional steam irons that empty out constantly. The boiler operation time varies depending on its capacity. In classic Polti Vaporella models with the safety cap, when the boiler is empty, you must turn off the heating element and discharge the pressure before opening the patented safety cap.

To get around this, just wait. Models with a continuous filling system have been created where you can add water to the tank at any time without having to wait for the appliance to cool. That is why we say it has an unlimited operation time.

As aluminium is a lightweight material with a high capacity to conduct heat, which is evenly distributed across the entire soleplate.

The Vaporella is only made by Polti. Safety, quality and service are guaranteed country wide with more than 40 years of experience from a company that invented the first steam generator iron for domestic use, as well as a leading manufacturer of steam cleaning and ironing appliances.