Kenmore HF5010 AquaLite 3-in-1 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum

Verdict

A strong-performing cordless wet dry vac for hard floors that combines easy handling, automatic solution dispensing, and a self-cleaning, air-drying dock. It is a great pick if you want faster cleanups and are comfortable with the mid-range price and proprietary solution.

Pros

  • Accessories & Tools 1 review 5.0
    Includes a charging and drying dock, an extra roller, and a combo cleaning brush that helps maintain the brush roll and tanks.
  • Dirty water sensor 1 review 5.0
    Tank sensors detect when the dirty tank is full and the clean tank is empty, and in use they avoided the false shutoffs seen on some competing models.
  • Ease of use 1 review 5.0
    Straightforward controls, clear display, and a one-button self-cleaning cycle make daily operation simple, and the automatic solution application and suction-only mode add quick, flexible cleanups.
  • Maneuverability & Handling 2 reviews 4.8
    Turns easily, feels relatively lightweight, and glides smoothly across hard floors, making quick cleanups and passes around messes simple.
  • Mopping performance 2 reviews 4.5
    Delivers strong hard-floor results, clearing muddy prints and sticky spills effectively and often needing fewer passes than the Shark on typical messes.
  • Overall opinion 2 reviews 4.5
    Overall, this is seen as a strong-performing wet dry vac that is easy to use on big hard-floor messes and worth its mid-range price for the features and drying dock.
  • Price & Value 2 reviews 4.5
    Priced higher but landing around 270 dollars with coupons, it is considered a pretty good price point justified by faster cleaning, edge reach, display, and fan-assisted drying.
  • Self-cleaning cycle 2 reviews 4.5
    Dedicated button runs a roughly two-minute self-clean that flushes the roller, vacuums out dirty solution, and finishes promptly so the brush looks clean again.
  • Versatility 2 reviews 4.5
    Offers three cleaning modes including normal, max, and suction-only, with the dry suction-only mode adding quick pickup versatility without using solution.
  • Water tank 2 reviews 4.5
    Slightly larger, flat-bottom clean-water tank is easy to fill and means fewer refills during routine sessions.
  • Assembly and Setup 1 review 4.5
    Base, roller, and handle snap together with simple alignment, and both the brush cover and roller are easy to remove and reinstall for cleaning.
  • Battery & Charging 1 review 4.5
    Automatically begins charging when set on the base for straightforward top-ups.
  • Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) 1 review 4.5
    Cleans noticeably closer to walls and baseboards, leaving less residue along edges.
  • Innovation compared to competitors 1 review 4.5
    Feels like a newer design with fan-assisted roller drying and an enhanced display, positioning it as a clear step up over the older Shark Hydrovac at tackling lingering stink and status visibility.
  • Suction & Airflow 1 review 4.5
    Max mode boosts suction for tough, sticky messes, while suction-only mode still pulls in wet and dry spills effectively without adding water.
  • Controls & UI 2 reviews 4.3
    Clear display with battery percentage and mode icons keeps status obvious, and the simple power, mode, and self-clean buttons are easy to use, though the screen brightness can be a little low in use.
  • Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance 2 reviews 4.3
  • Weight 2 reviews 4.3
    A bit heavier than the Shark on paper but still feels relatively lightweight and comfortable to push for typical hard-floor use.
  • Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed 1 review 4.0
    Picks up fresh liquid quickly, showing strong first-pass clearing on large spills compared with the Shark, though the heaviest sticky messes may still need a couple of passes.
  • Odor control 1 review 4.0
    Dock-based fan blows air over the wet roller for hours after cleaning to help it dry fully and reduce the chance of lingering smells from trapped moisture.
  • Solution / Liquid system 2 reviews 3.8
    Uses a proprietary Kenmore solution with four capfuls per tank; the system dispenses automatically and sips solution slowly, though pouring it into the tank opening can be a little fiddly.