Using vinegar in Polti steamer

MTDancer

Does anyone know if it is OK to use vinegar to descale my Polti steamer. Polti's kalstop is mega expensive and surely it is just like a huge kettle?

zippychick

we do have a thread on descaling kettles which may help with general descaling information but if it is very expensive I would suggest you contact the manufacturer

Hope this helps

Zip

MTDancer

Thanks, obviously they say only use Kalstop but they would, wouldn't they?

Ellie83

I am really interesting in knowing that too. I am contemplating buying a Polti steamer but I am reluctant to buy chemicals to descale it.

MTDancer

I wouldn't be without mine. I have had it for years. It had a small fault and has just been away for repair but is right as rain now. When we had a pub I used to steam the floors and carpets with it and when we had a guesthouse we used to steam the beds. I am about to move house soon and no offence to the previous owner but I like to steam it from top to bottom then it feels really clean

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

A Polti is an awfully expensive gadget to be trying to cut corners on. I'd say have a go if it were a twenty quid steamer from the supermarket, but not a Polti.

MTDancer

good point Jojo, just begrudge spending on own brand descaler

Ellie83

MTDancer wrote: »

I wouldn't be without mine. I have had it for years. It had a small fault and has just been away for repair but is right as rain now. When we had a pub I used to steam the floors and carpets with it and when we had a guesthouse we used to steam the beds. I am about to move house soon and no offence to the previous owner but I like to steam it from top to bottom then it feels really clean

Yes, my mum has a Polti too, they are very popular in France (as they tend not to have so much carpet there).

We are in the process of buying a house too and this is why I really want a steam cleaner as well Well, not just for move-in day obviously, but it would make my work much easier. If I can't get one, it'll be good old white vinegar and hot water :rotfl:

Ellie83

Well, I used the Tesco Clubcard Exchange to buy a brand new Polti steam cleaner almost for free I can't wait to start using it now!!!