The picture shows Francesca Polti with her father, Franco Polti

Our story

It all began with an idea in 1978 and with a family that had the strength and determination to make it a reality.

The history of Polti: as told by the protagonists

Small tales for a great story

Episodes, memories and emotions are many elements in a big family, in a great story. From our origins in the basement of a house, we have navigated difficult times and huge successes to become an Italian star that defends Italian manufacturing and its values proudly and resolutely. This is Polti.

The evolution of the brand

2014

The puff of steam replaced by the safety cap: a patent that made the difference in Polti’s trajectory in terms of innovation and foresight.

2007

The innovative power of Polti is encapsulated in the signature of a brand that believes, respects and comes from nature.

1998

Polti speaks to families to convey its commitment to improving everyday lives with its appliances that are increasingly effective and high-quality.

1980

The classic Polti brand, with its logo of a thumb releasing a puff of steam, becomes famous thanks to several sports sponsorships.

Polti’s World

Polti at Interclean Shanghai 2025

POLTI brings Italian steam innovation to Interclean Shanghai (October 22–24, 2025), showcasing patented chemical-free solutions for cleaning, disinfection, and pest control.

Polti arrives in Mexico presenting the Natural power of steam for professional pest control

As part of the professional line development and geo-expansion plan, Polti lands in Mexico presenting its famous solutions in pest control using steam technology at CleanTec Show 7-8th October

POLTI at the CMS Berlin 2025

Polti showcases eco-friendly steam solutions for professional cleaning, disinfection and pest control at CMS Berlin 2025, Hall 3.2, Stand 256.

POLTI at IFA Berlin 2025: “Steam makes you feel good” – New solutions for the home to discover Polti’s natural home feeling

Polti, the Italian leader in steam technology, showcases its latest innovations at IFA 2025. Highlights include Polti RollySteam, an all-in-one floor cleaner that vacuums, washes, and sanitizes with steam—no detergents needed. Also featured: updated Vaporetto and Vaporella models, the colorful Polti Coffea coffee machines, and SOLO Caffè Monorigine, premium single-origin coffee in compostable pods and beans.

Polti continues its international growth, participating in three major european trade shows

Polti will be featured in November 2024 at the PestTech, Pest Protect and Salon des Maires trade shows in Europe. The company will present innovative pest control devices, including Polti Cimex Eradicator, which eliminates bed bugs without insecticides, and Polti Sani System for professional steam disinfection.

Polti wins the global Plus X Award with La Vaporella and Vaporetto Style

Polti receives the Plus X Award for the innovation and quality of the La Vaporella and Vaporetto Style lines, recognised for their design, ease of use and advanced steam technology.

Polti back at the IFA 2024

Polti is participating in IFA 2024 in Berlin, showcasing the latest advancements in its steam technology. From September 6th to 10th, the company will unveil new products from the Vaporetto line, Vaporella Garment Steamers, as well as Polti Coffea espresso machines and SOLO Caffè Monorigine.

Steam cleaner with ECO function: efficiency and convenience in a single product.

Polti introduces the new Polti Vaporetto Smart 110 Eco, a powerful steam cleaner with unlimited runtime and Eco functionality, designed to ensure effective cleaning while respecting the environment.

Polti participates at Interclean in Amsterdam with the professional range: Polti Sani System, Polti Vaporetto MV and Polti Cimex Eradicator

We are at the Interclean 2024 fair, the main event for the professional cleaning sector, held in Amsterdam from May 14th to 17th. Learn more about Polti's solutions for complete cleaning and disinfection of environments.

A new photovoltaic system for the headquarter

The revamping is part of the sustainability plan undertaken by Polti. The new plant will guarantee annual savings of approximately 302 tonnes of CO2.

Polti’s great return to cycling with Basso and Contador

Polti returns to cycling with Basso and Contador, sponsoring their professional cycling team, under 23 and junior teams.

ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications for Polti

The achievement of the certifications represents an important objective among the many activities that form part of the multi-year sustainability plan.

Change of corporate governance for Polti

The Property has defined the new governance structure of the company, in support of the next corporate objectives.

Polti announces his collaboration with Spareka

Repair and access to spare parts are a real challenge for the future. Polti is there!

A whole new web space for Polti

Polti increasingly strengthens its relationship with the #homelovers and launches a new, smarter and more functional website.

Sustainability also comes through solidarity

Polti has chosen to support the il Sole Onlus association and its projects in Ethiopia and India.

Positive signs in the 2020 report for Polti

The Como-based company files 2020 consolidated financial statements showing +30% in revenues, a growth of over 80% in its reference market and aims to consolidate its leadership in the ironing sector.

Polti on TV with the new spot "Our secret"

An international campaign that tells the brand and its values through an emotional narrative.

The science of effective ironing

Deborah García Bello, chemist and scientific writer, teaches us the science of effective ironing.

How to face a change: responsibility and passion the winning features

A change faced with the right mix of responsibility and passion.

When an idea was born and became an innovation

Fabio Castiglia, Polti's Technical Director, tells how Polti Moppy was born, an idea that becomes an innovation.

For Polti the modern family is technological, respectful and #homelovers

What was the family like in 1989 and how is it today? Discover Polti's vision of the modern family.

Helping the UK achieve a Natural Home Feeling

The steam as an alternative solution to forget chemical products: Beverley Martin speaks.

A path of continuous evolution, since 1995

Maurizio Bolsani: a path of continuous evolution, closely connected to his private life.

Customer centric: customers at the heart of actions

Polti as a customer centric company. Rafael Roman speaks.

Family: an acronym that explains what Polti represents

With the acronym of family, Miriam Lucini, Executive Assistant, explains what Polti represents.

Financial leadership in the company: roles, changes and achievements

Stefano Borgonovo talks about Financial Leadership, the role of the CFO and the changes which crisis caused.

Cooperation and mutual trust between colleagues to objectives

Craig Dennis, Financial Accountant of Polti UK: "From the job interview, what struck me was the enthusiasm of my colleagues".

An harmounious team is an added value for the company

The core values in the team to achieve business goals: Karen Bluff speaks.

Customer always in first position. An unpredictable job

Wendy Nicholls, Customer Service Team Leader of Polti UK, tells the beauty of helping for every customer: an unpredictable and never banal job.

Quality: the driver of change and growth

Antonella Raganato explains the importance of quality connected to competence, teamwork, goal orientation and ability to adapt to the context.

In Polti since 1994: a satisfying and growth job

The growth path of Cristina Solerti: from production to the role of Receptionist. A satisfying job which helped her to overcome a difficult period.

What it is and how it has changed the After Sales

The importance of Afters Sales explained by Martino Gentile, Customer Service Manager.

Openness and dialogue are the keys to the Polti family-feeling

The experience of Raquel Boada, Marketing Manager Spain and Portugal.

The importance of Made in Italy in the globalization of the small domestic appliance

Made in Italy explained by Fabrizio Brusa, Export Area Manager.

Polti: we turned 40!

In the enchanting setting of Serre Ratti in Casnate with Bernate in the province of Como, on 5th July Polti celebrated its first 40 years.

Managing time and priorities: the challenge to grow

The story of Matteo Vallerin, Graphic Design Coordinator.

Moppy: how the evolution of cleanliness has begun

How did the idea of Moppy come about and what were the challenges faced? Francesca Polti and Stefano Cappi describe the project.

Moppy is Voted Product of the Year 2018

An important recognition that rewards the INNOVATION of the product.

Francesca Polti’s tips to young entrepreneurs

On World Entrepreneurs’ Day, Francesca Polti speaks about her management approach and gives some advice

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