As a pet owner with hardwood floors, mopping was misery until this wet-dry vacuum changed my life

I am the proud dog mum of two Border Collies, and with that comes an endless array of tidying up after them. Be it a muddy footprint (or eight) by the front door after a run around the park, or overflowing spills from chugging their water bowl, there's always something I need to whip out my aging mop and bucket for.

However, that need has since dissipated thanks to a new appliance in my arsenal that's made cleaning my hardwood floors an absolute breeze. Tineco, a wet-dry and cordless vacuum manufacturer, has answered all my prayers in its latest flagship, the Floor One S9 Artist Pro, removing all the guesswork (and manual labour) of washing floors.

Instead of lifting a hefty bucket of cleaning water, the machine houses clean and dirty water tanks, a heavy-duty roller brush and has plenty of self-propulsion, so you don't have to worry too much about overexerting yourself while scrubbing. But that efficiency isn't exclusive to the S9 Artist Pro, as previous Tineco floorwashers can do the job just as well — and in some cases, add the sanitising power of steam to the mix.

Right now, Amazon has knocked up to 60% off select Tineco floorwashers, including the S9 Artist Pro. I've selected a range of models with different cleaning capabilities below, so you can check the specifications to find the best model for you.

With prices starting at just AU$279, IMO, there's never been a better time to ditch the mop-and-bucket routine and go totally automatic. You'll need to act fast to nab a discounted Tineco, though — these prices won't stick around long.