Several years ago, at the launch of the V15 Detect Submarine, Dyson ventured into the wet-mop market. The device featured a water-filled detachable head and efficient scrubbing bars, providing users with a single tool to vacuum and wet-mop hard floors. It offered a swift, premium solution for those seeking Dyson’s renowned efficacy and ease of use in the chore of mopping. With the introduction of the Dyson WashG1, the company has moved away from vacuum suction entirely, creating an all-in-one wet mop that both gathers debris and scrubs floors.
Over the past few weeks, the Dyson WashG1 has demonstrated an impressive ability to clean floors, collecting substantial amounts of pet hair and general debris.
Dense Fibers
The Dyson WashG1’s mopping efficiency is attributed to its two highly absorbent microfiber rollers that rotate counter-clockwise. A pump disperses water from a 27-ounce tank through 26 pulse-modulated outlets, wetting the rollers. As the rollers spin, they scrub the floor while the dense microfibers, with 64,800 filaments per square centimeter, absorb spills and cling to dust, food particles, pet hair, and other debris.
Traditional wet-and-dry vacuums have been capable of picking up various kinds of debris, but cleaning them has often been unpleasant, with hair and dirt accumulating around wet brush bars. Dyson addresses this by separating solids from dirty water, simplifying the cleaning process. Users need only fill the water tank, start the device, and maneuver it across the floor. Dirty water is extracted from the rollers and stored in a separate tank. An inner nylon-bristled brush cleans the microfiber rollers, depositing debris in a removable tray.
This model is a notable improvement over the Dyson Submarine.
The debris tray is equipped with a 500-micron mesh to further separate dirty water from larger debris. This results in dirty, but non-gritty, water that can be easily disposed of, and a debris tray that can be emptied into the trash. Additionally, when placed on its charging dock, the WashG1 will automatically self-clean, preparing for the next use. Dyson advises users to manually clean the rollers after every three washes by rinsing them under a faucet.
Limitations
The Dyson WashG1 cannot entirely replace a traditional vacuum. While it might suffice in homes with only hard floors and minimal dust, most households, especially those with pets and children, will still require a traditional vacuum or a robotic alternative. Despite Dyson’s claims, there is skepticism about its ability to replace a vacuum completely. Combining the WashG1 with even the most affordable Dyson cordless vacuum could cost users around $1,000.
However, the WashG1 excels at cleaning hard surfaces, leaving minimal standing water on tiles. Initial uses may reveal significant dirt, particularly if pets have been present. Notably, while the device may not restore grout, it effectively cleans tiles, showcasing significant improvement.
