Dyson WashG1 review: A brilliant wet cleaner that changed the way I mop floors
Dyson is known for its product range best Dyson vacuum cleanerthe recently launched Dyson WashG1 is the brand’s first wet floor cleaner. With just one cleaning head, the Dyson WashG1 acts as a mop while simultaneously sucking up forgotten dirt to clean hardwood floors professionally and hygienically.
Most of my house has hardwood floors, so I was excited to get my hands on the Dyson WashG1 and see how effective it is. As you’d expect from Dyson, the Dyson WashG1 features smart technology and an attractive design, but as the brand’s first product of its kind, would it live up to expectations? Here’s what happened when I tested the Dyson WashG1.
Dyson WashG1 review: price and availability
The Dyson WashG1 costs £599.99 and is available from Dyson. It’s currently only available in black and blue, but if you buy it now you’ll get two microfiber rollers worth £45 for free.
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Dyson WashG1 review: Unpacking and setting up
The Dyson WashG1 arrived in a large cardboard box in stylish Dyson packaging. Inside the box was the main body of the Dyson WashG1, its clean and dirty water tanks, its self-cleaning and charging dock, and its plug. Once I took everything out of the box, the Dyson WashG1 was extremely easy to set up as it arrived almost fully assembled! All I had to do was attach the water tanks to the front of the body.
To start, I connected the Dyson WashG1 to the charging dock and plugged it in. The charging process was extremely quick and while it was charging, I scrolled through the menu on the Dyson WashG1’s LCD display to select the correct language, scan the MyDyson app code, and review the cleaning settings.
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Dyson WashG1 review: design and features
The Dyson WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner. While the brand has Dyson V15s Detect Submarine last yearthe Submarine is a wet and dry vacuum, while the Dyson WashG1 only mops and does not vacuum – although it can pick up dirt, as I will explain later.
As a wet floor cleaner, the Dyson WashG1’s head features two highly absorbent microfiber filament rollers that rotate in opposite directions to remove spills and stains. The rollers – which feature 26 hydration points across their entire width – work with a pulse-modulated pump that distributes water evenly across the floor.
While traditional mops and buckets get extremely dirty when cleaning, the Dyson WashG1 uses separation technology in the form of two compartments or 1-litre tanks located on the main body of the machine. The upper tank holds clean water, while the lower one is for dirty water. There is a dirt collection tray underneath the rollers. Although the Dyson WashG1 is designed for mopping, its brush bars can occasionally pick up bits of dirt or crumbs. The dirt goes into the collection tray, separate from the water tanks, making cleaning easier.
In typical Dyson style, the Dyson WashG1 has a classic light blue design and a comfortable handle. Like most of Dyson’s latest vacuums, it has no trigger and features an LCD display at the top of the handle that shows your cleaning settings. The screen is controlled by buttons on the handle, including power, boost mode and water settings (of which there are three hydration levels to choose from).
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Dyson WashG1 review: Performance
I was kindly invited to see the Dyson WashG1 in action ahead of its launch. tested the Dyson WashG1 in the Dyson StudioI was surprised at how easily it picked up spills and removed stains, so I was excited to try it in my home to see if it had the same effect.
I was excited when the Dyson WashG1 arrived as I’ve just had a crazy dog that sheds a lot for over a week and a thorough clean was definitely needed. I vacuumed the floor to remove hair and other debris before using the Dyson WashG1. The dirt tray definitely came in handy as I was able to get rid of anything I missed while mopping and I was happy to see no hair or debris got into the dirt bin or got stuck on the rollers.
As a cordless device, the Dyson WashG1 charges on the wall before you use it on your floor. When I turned it on, I was surprised to feel its power because it almost felt like it was moving forward on its own, so you don’t have to push too hard. I did find it a little heavy to carry though – my upstairs bathroom has a hard floor, so I had to carry it upstairs – especially when it was full.
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I found the Dyson WashG1’s charge lasted a long time, although using it on the highest hydration setting meant the battery drained pretty quickly. But the other two settings weren’t too power-hungry and handled the cleaning job with ease. The Dyson WashG1 glided smoothly over stains and spills, and while more stubborn stains required multiple passes, cleaning took hardly any time at all.
I imitated Dyson’s early demonstration and spilled some ketchup and hummus on my kitchen floor before using the Dyson WashG1 on it. I was surprised that with just one swipe of the spill, I managed to clean it all up – parents will love that! While testing the Dyson WashG1, I had no issues with leaks and found that it didn’t emit excessive amounts of water when cleaning, so the floor didn’t feel or look too wet afterward.
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Dyson WashG1 review: Conclusion
The Dyson WashG1 has quickly become my cleaning solution of choice over the past few years. As a hardwood floor owner, the Dyson WashG1 is the easiest product I have ever used to clean my floors and it tackles even the most stubborn stains with ease.
Its attractive design is ingenious, particularly its separation technology and water tanks. Although you still need to vacuum before using it, the Dyson WashG1 effortlessly picks up any dirt that didn’t come along, and doesn’t damage or dirty the rollers in the process. The handle fits comfortably in the hand, and although you need to push it around to clean, the Dyson WashG1 has so much power that it almost feels like it’s pulling. You around while you clean.
It’s a little heavy to carry when fully loaded, and its battery can drain quickly if you use the highest hydration setting. But its quick charge, thorough cleaning, and self-cleaning mode make the Dyson WashG1 worth the investment.
Dyson WashG1 review: Alternatives to consider
If you love the Dyson brand but want a vacuum and mop hybrid, then the Detecting Dyson V15s submarine is a great alternative. As a wet and dry cleaner, it is ideal for homes with different floor types and for those who need to mop up everything from pet hair to food and drink spills.
Another cordless vacuum cleaner-mop hybrid worth a look is the Bosch 2-in-1 Unlimited 7 Aqua. Although you may need to apply pressure occasionally to remove stubborn stains, its mopping performance far exceeds that of vacuuming, and it’s slim and lightweight for easy movement.
