I tested the upgraded Dyson wet floor cleaner — my floors look great, but I was still left disappointed

Keeping your hard floors clean with all that daily foot traffic can be a real pain, especially if (like me), that's mostly what you have in your home. That's why a powerful wet floor cleaner is a total game-changer, making that tough, regular mopping chore so much easier.

Since I test some of the best vacuum cleaners for a living, I’ve put a bunch of wet floor cleaners to work on my varied hard floor types. And while some have done a great job at removing debris and the toughest of stains, not all have managed to replace my mop and bucket just yet.

Which is why I was so keen to try the latest Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene, which is an upgrade to the Dyson WashG1, which I also tested. Similar to its predecessor, it's designed to be completely suction-less, using a mixture of agitation and hydration via its spinning rollers to quickly shift dirt instead. It also has the absence of a dirty filter, so you won’t get any trapped lingering odors — making it more hygienic and easier to maintain, and boasts a runtime of 45 minutes.

The upgraded self-cleaning dock is another new feature, offering hygienic maintenance with hot air drying. Plus, the new design ensures hands-free cleaning, as all the dirty water is neatly contained within the floorhead.

But while it looks good on paper, will it get the job done? Here's what happened when I tried it in my home for a few weeks.

Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene review: Price and availability

The Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene is currently available in the UK, and can be purchased directly from Dyson.co.uk for £429. We are still awaiting a launch date in the U.S. this year, but we'll keep you posted.

Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene review: Design

Similar to its predecessor, the Clean + Wash Hygiene sports a sleek, modern design in a copper and prussian blue colorway. Its water tank is located at the front, while the dirty water is contained in the floorhead itself, which is very similar to the V15 Detect Submarine mopping attachment.

This design means there are no tubes inside, so you don't have to worry about clogs — since dirt and gunk have nowhere to travel. Liquid waste goes into a separate dirty water tank, and any solids get filtered out and collected in their own tray. It also helps with its more streamlined, aesthetic appearance.

The plush roller's super-dense fibers are ideal for grabbing debris on hard floors, so you can skip the vacuuming beforehand, and it has tough bristles to help scrub things clean. An anti-tangle comb is also located behind the roller, serving to prevent hair from wrapping around it.

Its handle has two button controls above an LCD screen that gives you real-time information about when to fill the water tank, three levels of hydration, when it needs to self-clean, and the battery indicator. It also comes with four power modes to tackle any type of stain and Max power.

The unit includes a self-cleaning dock with a newly introduced hot air drying function. After self-cleaning the roller, it's dried using bursts of warm air (185F), which makes it damp-free and ready for the next cleaning session. Plus, both the floor cleaner and its dock are compact enough for simple storage in a utility cupboard.

Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene review: Ease of use

Similar to the WashG1, the floor cleaner comes with a few parts that are easy to assemble. Simply click and lock its signature red buttons — pressing them down to take it apart.

There are no complicated instructions, but if in doubt, there is a quick ‘foolproof’ diagram inside to guide you. Once you turn the power button on, the handle turns on the LCD that gives you handy, animated instructions to get started — such as ‘fill clean water tank’ etc.

With that said, filling the water tank is fuss-free, although getting the lid off the top was a little tricky. Once you fill to the Max line, you click it back onto the vacuum body, and it’s ready to go. Unlike the WashG1, there is no separate dirty water tank/capsule underneath, as all the waste goes directly to the floorhead.

As a result, this makes the Clean + Wash Hygiene lighter to lift and carry (8 pounds) than the hefty WashG1 that weighed over 10 pounds. However, that also means the clean water tank is smaller at just 0.75L compared with 1L. Still, if you clean on the low hydration level, it shouldn’t use a lot of water.

In terms of usability, the Clean + Wash is a breeze, and it glides effortlessly along my floors. Perhaps another key upgrade is that the floor cleaner now lets you retract the handlebars so the whole unit can lie completely flat. This is ideal for getting my low-rise sofas, beds, and furniture for a thorough clean.

I also liked its solid handle that offers a more sturdy grip and better control when maneuvering around the room.

My only disappointment is that it doesn’t come with bright LED headlights to make it easier to see what lies underneath. I found this a handy feature to have, which is now a standard on other wet floor cleaners such as the Roborock Ultra F25.

Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene review: Performance

First, I tested the Clean + Wash on my hardwood and tiled floors. Initially, I focused on general, everyday cleaning, opting for the low hydration settings. Considering there is no suction mechanism, I was impressed at how well it picked up general dirt, dust, and rogue hair strands from my hardwood as it washed. Similarly, it tackled my marble kitchen tiles well with a couple of swipes, and the floor did look visibly ‘whiter’.

Perhaps my only grumbles were that it often struggled with covering the edges well (I still saw dirt marks) and left streaks in some areas of the floor. This also happened to be my main gripe with the WashG1 floor cleaner.

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Of course, you can’t really test a wet floor cleaner without throwing some tough messes in its path. And while it did well to quickly tackle drink spillages and dried-in coffee stains, it really struggled with sticky jam stains.

In fact, I needed to ramp up the power on Max/Boost, and stains only started to shift after several swipes over the area. Similarly, soil stains took some time to completely shift.

In any case, the Clean + Wash delivered a solid performance. However, the presence of streaks on the floor and the disappointing edge cleaning results were notable drawbacks.

Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene review: Cleaning and maintenance

Cleaning is simple, and I appreciate no longer having to struggle with taking out messy filters when it's time to empty the waste water. I simply detach the compartment integrated into the floorhead. However, having to separately empty the debris holder can be a bit tedious.

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Bear in mind that it’s tricky to see clearly when the dirty tank is full (thanks to its snazzy design), but its LCD screen with let you know. It will instruct you on what you’ll need to do before launching a self-clean cycle and hot air drying. Making this super user-friendly and convenient.

But here’s the caveat — it’s very loud. In fact, it measured in at a max of 75dB on my sound meter, which was loud enough to drown out a normal conversation or television. What’s more, I had to endure this noise for 30 minutes before the cycle finally came to an end. So it’s worth noting before you settle down to watch your favorite Netflix series, or want to relax in peace.

Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene review: Verdict

The new Clean + Wash Hygiene maintains Dyson's reputation for innovative design, ease of use, and solid performance. It made light work of floor cleaning, and left my floors dust and dirt free for the most part.

Perhaps the only drawbacks were its disappointing sticky stain removal and edge-to-edge cleaning results. I was also disappointed to see unsightly streaks left in certain areas on my kitchen floor. And while the self-cleaning and drying system is a big upgrade, the loud noise proves to be a real disturbance (especially for 30 minutes straight).

Honestly, given its premium price, I was expecting a flawless cleaning performance, with the bonus of extra features (LED floorhead lights would have been handy). Plus, I’ve tested other wet floor cleaners, such as the Roborock Ultra25 wet floor cleaner that comes with more features and even a steam option, all for a similar price.

However, if you simply want a solid wet floor cleaner that can easily tackle everyday messes and spills in no time, and eliminate all the dirty handling and filter issues, the Dyson Clean + Wash Hygiene is definitely a great upgrade.