Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene Review: A Lighter, More Sanitary Hard Floor Cleaner

Introduction

The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene is Dyson’s second attempt at a hard floor cleaner, and it is a major improvement over the first model. The big question is whether it is worth the roughly $500 price tag, especially when it is going up against strong competition in the same price range.

This cordless hard floor cleaner, or vacuum mop combo, works differently from most machines in its category. Instead of relying heavily on suction, it processes solid debris mechanically within the floor head and collects it in a separate tray. The dirty water goes into its own tank, completely separate from the solids. This is a more sanitary approach because you are not mixing wet and dry gunk into one slurry inside the machine. The trade-off is that you will likely need to empty things more often than you would on a conventional model.

Who This Product Is For

The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene is best suited for people who already live in a Dyson household and value the separated mechanical debris system and the sanitary lightweight design over raw cleaning scores. It is also a good fit for anyone who finds traditional hard floor cleaners too heavy or difficult to maneuver.

At 3,852 g, or about 8.5 lbs, it is significantly lighter than the roughly 4,670 g average of the hard floor cleaners tested. Because it is not relying on a huge suction motor, the machine does not need the heavy hardware that usually comes with one. It feels nimble, ergonomic, and easy to push around without any assistance from a motor.

Main Strengths

The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene has several standout features that make it a genuine step forward. Its lightweight design is immediately noticeable, and it offers 180-degree lay flat ability, which lets it get fully under low furniture like beds and couches. It also has side cleaning on both sides of the roller, meaning it gets close to walls and baseboards on either side without having to flip the machine around.

Battery life is another major pro. Dyson rates it at up to 70 minutes of run time, which is nearly double the 37-minute average typically seen on hard floor cleaners. Part of that long run time comes from the fact that the machine does not need to pour a huge amount of power into suction the way the competition does. It also includes an anti-hair wrap roller system to keep hair from tangling up during use.

The self-cleaning system is one of the best sanitary features on any hard floor cleaner right now. You set it on its base, hit the button, and the machine runs water through the brush and internal tubes to flush everything out. It also includes hot air roller drying, which blows heated air onto the roller after the cleaning cycle to dry it out on the base. That keeps the roller from staying damp between uses and helps prevent odor and bacteria buildup.

The machine also has Wi-Fi connectivity and an LCD screen for real-time information. Dyson includes 16.9 ounces of cleaning solution in the box, which is a bit more than the roughly 13-ounce average.

Things to Consider Before Buying

While the Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene has clear strengths, there are some important trade-offs to keep in mind. In stain testing, it scored 107 points, which is a bit below the running average of 139 points. It also left 1.63 g of water behind, which is above the roughly 1 g average. When combined into an overall mopping performance number, it came in at about 89 points, below the 115-point average.

Suction is another point worth mentioning. Measured directly at the floor head on maximum power, the Dyson scored 0.02 kilopascals, dramatically below the roughly 1 kilopascal average of the hard floor cleaners tested. This sounds worse than it actually is in practice because the Dyson is not really designed around suction. It processes solid debris mechanically in the floor head, so suction is not doing the heavy lifting that it does on most other machines. Still, it is a notable spec to be aware of.

The bigger real-world issue is the tank size. At about 0.53 L, the clean water tank is significantly smaller than the 1 L average. Customer feedback has been very consistent on this point. Plenty of owners mention having to stop and refill the clean water tank and empty the dirty water tank well before they finish a normal cleaning job. That is a real problem because it cancels out the advantage of that long 70-minute battery life. It does not matter how long the battery lasts if you are stopping every few minutes to deal with the tanks.

It also does not have some of the smart features you will find on competitors in this price range. There is no self-propel, no dirt detect sensor, no auto adjust for suction or roller speed, and no steam. Most of those are not deal breakers on their own, but at around $500, you are paying flagship money, and the feature list does not quite match what the flagship competition is offering.

Buying Advice

The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene is a real improvement over Dyson’s first attempt in this category. It is lightweight, easy to maneuver, has great battery life, and its separated debris and water system is more sanitary than what most competitors are doing. The hot air roller drying is a particularly strong feature.

However, its mopping performance came in below average, its tanks are on the small side, and it is missing some of the smarter features you would expect at this price point. There are several stronger options for around the same money. That said, if you are already a Dyson household and you really value that separated mechanical debris system and the sanitary lightweight design over raw cleaning scores, this is a perfectly serviceable machine and a real step in the right direction for Dyson.

Conclusion

The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene earns its place as a meaningful upgrade over its predecessor, with a lighter frame, longer battery life, and a more sanitary debris handling system. But at roughly $500, the below-average mopping performance and small tanks make it hard to recommend over the competition. It is a solid choice for Dyson loyalists who prioritize the mechanical debris system and sanitary design, but most buyers will find better machines for the money on the market right now.