Dyson WashG1 Wet Cleaner

Verdict

The Dyson WashG1 Wet Cleaner delivers excellent hard-floor washing and large-debris pickup and feels like a premium, eco-leaning first-gen vacmop, but its heavy water use, messy maintenance, and high price mean it is best suited to Dyson fans or homes with lots of hard flooring and money to spare. Value-conscious buyers or those wanting steam and built-in detergent may be happier with competitors like the Mach V1 Ultra while they wait for a refined second generation.

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.
  • Packaging quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  • 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.
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
    Owners say the WashG1 handles large debris on hard floors extremely well, easily picking up crumbs, pasta, and even small toys during normal passes.
  • Solution / Liquid system ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
    The WashG1 runs effectively on plain room-temperature water but also allows small amounts of non-foaming cleaners like vinegar or disinfectant in its dual-tank system, so owners can get strong cleaning without 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 can still challenge it even as it slightly outperforms some rival wet cleaners.
  • Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  • Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  • Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    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.
  • 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.
  • Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  • Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  • Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
    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, lack of steam or carpet capability, and high price, so recommendations tend to be enthusiastic yet conditional on budget and floor types.
  • Water tank ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
    Its generous dual-compartment water tank can cover a large area of hard flooring and keeps clean and dirty water separate, but because the WashG1 uses water aggressively for thorough washing, users still report having to stop frequently on deeper cleans to refill the clean tank and dump the dirty one.
  • Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  • Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  • Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    As Dyson’s first hard-floor washer, the WashG1 is seen as a promising, innovative entry with strong cleaning on plain water and slightly better scrubbing than some competitors, leading reviewers to view it as a solid first step that could become a standout in a refined second generation.
  • Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
    Stain removal on hard floors is generally impressive for typical dried splatters and sticky kitchen messes, but the toughest dried-on grime in crevices and very gummy residues like gum still tend to need extra effort or remain partly stuck, similar to other current vac-mops.
  • Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
    Maintaining the WashG1 involves regularly emptying the dirty water tank, pulling and rinsing the debris trays and rollers to prevent odors, and replacing the rollers roughly every six months, so upkeep is more hands-on—and sometimes nastier and more tedious—than with a basic dry vacuum, though manageable for most users.

Cons

  • Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.3
  • Scratch resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    The rollers can develop odors if they are not rinsed thoroughly after use, but the built-in self-cleaning cycle and regular manual washing keep smells under control for most owners.
  • Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    The WashG1 excels on hardwood and tile but is restricted to hard floors only, as it cannot be used on carpets or rugs, so owners must pair it with a separate vacuum for soft surfaces.
  • Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    At around 10 pounds, the unit feels heavy to carry up stairs or around large homes due to its big water tank, though many owners say it feels lighter once it is on the floor and rolling under its own power.
  • Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 2.3
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
  • Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    A common complaint is that the chunky floorhead cannot reach under low-rise furniture, and there is no dedicated low-profile attachment, so some under-sofa and under-cabinet areas will still need a different tool.