What is the uwant Y100 Steam?

The uwant Y100 Steam is a portable upholstery and carpet cleaner built on the spray-scrub-extract principle with an integrated steam heater. Unlike classic cold-water extractors, it combines three operating modes in one device: cold water for a quick refresh, hot water up to 65 °C for stubborn dirt, and a genuine steam mode up to 100 °C to break down greasy and dried-in stains. One striking detail is how the power rating adds up: the spec sheet lists 1,750 W, which EU retailer figures break down into 600 W of motor power and a 1,150 W steam generator. uwant quotes suction of up to 18,000 Pa. Clean and dirty water are kept in two separate 1.2-litre tanks, and the dirty water is extracted straight away. At around 3.4 kg (EU figure) the Y100 Steam is noticeably lighter than many rivals, but it has no wheeled base and is carried as a handheld unit. A one-touch self-cleaning cycle flushes the hose and water path after use. The box includes nine attachments and brushes plus 500 ml of textile cleaning solution. Important for buyers in Germany: the Y100 Steam is not listed in the official uwant EU store; it is sold through marketplace retailers such as OTTO, MediaMarkt, Saturn and voelkner, so support and spare parts are handled by the importer.

The Y100 Steam is uwant's compact entry-level steam model, sitting alongside the B100/B200 Pro series, which is aimed at more professional use. In Germany it is not listed in the official uwant home store; in this review we focus on the EU version available through marketplace retailers.

Cleaning Performance, Features & Controls

Water Tanks and the Three Modes

Two separate 1.2-litre tanks feed the spray and dirty-water circuits: fresh water is sprayed through the nozzle, while the dirty water ends up separately in the dirty water tank. The mode switch lets you choose from three operating modes: cold water for a quick refresh, hot water up to 65 °C for stubborn dirt, and steam up to 100 °C for tough, greasy stains. uwant does not officially state the exact heat-up time.

Steam: How Hot Does It Really Get?

uwant quotes up to 100 °C for the steam mode and up to 65 °C for the hot water mode. Those 100 °C are a peak value of the steam generator, not a sustained operating temperature. We did not carry out an independent measurement with a thermometer – in any case, heat, cleaning solution and mechanical brush action all work together to dissolve stains.

Handling: Light, but Meant to Be Carried

Unlike the lubluelu V11, the Y100 Steam has no wheeled base and no wheels – but at around 3.4 kg (EU figure) it is noticeably lighter than many competitors and is simply carried. The 1.5-metre hose is long enough for sofas, stairs and car seats; together with the 5-metre cord this gives a working radius of 6.5 metres according to the retailer. This figure, however, is not independently confirmed.

Self-Cleaning & Accessories

The included self-cleaning plug is fitted, and the one-touch self-cleaning then flushes the hose and nozzle path. The box also contains a standard and a large brush head, a flexible double-sided brush, a shoe cleaning brush, a steam attachment, a round steam brush set, a steam crevice nozzle and 500 ml of textile cleaning solution.

Our Verdict

The uwant Y100 Steam stands out as an affordable, light 3-in-1 stain remover with a genuine steam function, three modes and an extensive accessory set. With 18,000 Pa of suction and around 3.4 kg it plays at the front of its price class. It loses points for the missing official EU distribution structure – support and spare parts run through marketplace retailers and the importer – as well as for the contradictory weight and noise figures. If you are looking for a reasonably priced way into steam cleaning and accept the import route, you can hardly go wrong with the Y100 Steam; if you prefer brand reassurance and broad support, the Bissell SpotClean HydroSteam is the better home.