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Oct 17, 2024

Dyson WashG1 Wet Floor Cleaner Review - Consumer Reports

I put it to work around my apartment to find out if it was worth the cost. Could it clean up mushy oatmeal and other yucky messes from my floor? When you shop through retailer links on our site, we

I put it to work around my apartment to find out if it was worth the cost. Could it clean up mushy oatmeal and other yucky messes from my floor?

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When I heard that Dyson was releasing a new wet floor cleaner, I jumped at the chance to try it in my apartment before its U.S. release on Oct. 1. The Dyson WashG1 is the brand’s first wet floor cleaner with no suction—you’re meant to vacuum the floor before you use it to wet-clean. Dyson says that it can pick up dry debris, though, which it then stores in a small tray at the bottom of the device away from the dirty water.

This is what sets it apart from combo vacuum-mops, which are a hassle to clean because of the mushy debris that gets mixed in with the dirty water it picks up. Its counterclockwise spinning brush rolls (shown below) are also supposed to keep debris from getting stuck on the rolls—another icky part of the post-cleaning process.

Photo: Jodhaira Rodriguez/Consumer Reports Photo: Jodhaira Rodriguez/Consumer Reports

The appeal for me was not having to lug a heavy bucket of water to and from my shower, where I fill it every time I want to mop my floors. The one I use at home is a version with a smaller bucket than our editor’s choice mop from O-Cedar to accommodate the little storage space I have in my tiny NYC apartment. It is easy enough to use, but I’m always on the lookout for something better.

For a few days, I stored my mop and bucket away and did not wipe up any of the spills that happened during dinner prep. I poured mushy oatmeal, cereal and milk, honey, hot sauce, puréed pumpkin, soda, rice, cooked spaghetti, coffee, and wet soil (sorry, landlord) to find out what messes the Dyson Wash G1 could tackle for me. Here are my thoughts.

Basic Information About the Dyson Wash G1 • Where to buy: Dyson’s site on Oct. 1, select third-party retailers including Abt, Amazon, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, QVC/HSN, and Target online beginning in early October. Dyson WashG1 will also be available in-store at Abt, Best Buy, and Nebraska Furniture Mart beginning in early October.• Price: $700• What’s in the box: Dyson Wash G1 device, charging base, charging cord.• Weight: 10.58 pounds (net weight, according to brand).• Dimensions: The base is 12x9 inches, the whole device is 42 inches tall.

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