Dyson WashG1 Wet Cleaner

Pros

• Self-cleaning cycle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Reviewers love the automatic self-cleaning cycle that flushes the rollers on the dock in a couple of minutes, calling it a major convenience that helps keep the machine fresh between deep manual cleanings.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Assembly is extremely simple, with only a couple of main pieces that click together and clear diagrams on the box lid, so most people can go from unboxing to first clean in just a few minutes.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Owners say the WashG1 handles large debris on hard floors extremely well, easily picking up things like crumbs, pasta, and even small toys during normal passes.
• Streaking / Residue ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Owners consistently report that the WashG1 leaves hard floors free from obvious streaks or puddles, delivering a uniformly clean finish when used with appropriate water levels.
• Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  The WashG1 runs effectively on plain room-temperature water and allows small amounts of non-foaming cleaners like vinegar or disinfectant in its dual-tank system, so users get strong cleaning without needing dedicated detergent while keeping clean and dirty liquid separated.
• Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Reviews highlight excellent hard-floor washing that quickly lifts everyday debris and many sticky spills, often making dull tiles look brighter and cleaner, though deeply dried-on grime or dirt trapped in cracks and very gummy messes can still challenge it even as it slightly outperforms some rivals.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The handle-mounted buttons and LCD interface are widely praised for being intuitive, providing clear icons and prompts about water levels, hydration modes, and battery status so it is easy to choose the right setting without digging through menus.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Owners describe the Dyson WashG1 as a sleek, modern hard-floor washer in a distinctive blue and black finish, with a slimline body that looks and feels premium while remaining easy to tuck away on its stand.
• Floor Drying Time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Users like that washed floors dry quickly after cleaning, noting that they can walk on the surfaces again within a short time, which is especially helpful in busy homes with children and pets.
• Packaging quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Packaging for the WashG1 is noticeably compact and uses very little plastic, giving it a less wasteful, more eco-friendly feel right out of the box.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Despite its weight, the WashG1’s slim body and dock make it easy to park in a corner or utility area, giving it a modest storage footprint that fits well in most homes.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Users praise how easily the WashG1 glides across open hard-floor areas thanks to strong drive and a swiveling head, but many note that the bulky cleaning head makes maneuvering in tight spaces and around cabinetry less graceful.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  With a claimed runtime of up to about 35 minutes and reports of finishing a whole-house hard-floor clean with time to spare on normal mode, battery life is seen as solid for most routines, though heavy or high-hydration use will shorten it.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The WashG1’s edge-cleaning features let it track along baseboards and wall edges better than many mop-and-bucket setups, though reviewers still find it awkward to hit certain tight cabinet angles and inside corners perfectly.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Emptying the dirty water tank straight into a toilet or sink is quick and relatively mess-free, and owners like that they do not have to touch the dirty liquid, though handling the debris tray can still be a little messy if it is very full.
• Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  As Dyson’s first hard-floor washer, the WashG1 shows promising innovation with strong cleaning on plain water and slightly better scrubbing than some competitors, leading reviewers to see it as a solid first step that could become a real standout in a refined second generation.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Everyday operation is straightforward with simple controls, on-screen prompts, and easy hydration mode selection, though users still note that frequent refilling and emptying of the tanks plus pulling apart trays and rollers to clear tangled hair, gunk, and odors make maintenance more involved than with a basic vacuum.
• Water tank ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Its generous dual-compartment water tank can cover a large area of hard flooring and cleanly separates dirty water from clean, but because the WashG1 uses water aggressively for thorough washing, users still report needing to stop fairly often to refill the clean tank and dump the dirty one on deeper cleans.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Maintaining the WashG1 requires regularly emptying the dirty water tank, pulling and rinsing the debris tray and rollers to prevent odors, and replacing the rollers roughly every six months, so upkeep is more hands-on than a traditional dry vacuum but still manageable for most users.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Overall, reviewers see the WashG1 as a powerful, eco-leaning hard-floor cleaner with standout debris pickup and washing performance that can become a favorite in the home, but they are held back by its weight, upkeep demands, high price, and lack of carpet capability, so recommendations tend to be enthusiastic yet conditional on budget and floor types.
• Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
  Stain removal on hard floors is generally impressive for typical dried splatters and sticky kitchen messes, often clearing them in a couple of passes, but the toughest dried-on grime in deep crevices and very sticky gunk like gum still tend to need extra effort or may remain partly stuck, similar to other current vac-mops.