Testing the new Dyson wet floor cleaner made me love my WashG1 even more — and it just crashed to an absurdly cheap price for Presidents' Day

Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner
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Dyson has just brought out a new wet floor cleaner, but (as you can read in my Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene review) I'm not 100% sold on the design. In fact, testing that new model made me appreciate the old version even more. The WashG1 is ultra-nimble, with an effective, full-coverage floorhead design and easy-to-clean water tanks.

The main issue I had with the WashG1 was that I felt it didn't quite offer enough for the price — at $769.99, it's officially one of the most expensive wet floor cleaners on the market. Except it has just plummeted in price: right now, the Dyson WashG1 is $399.99 at Amazon, or direct from Dyson if you prefer.

At under $400 it's a no-brainer. It's a far cry from the bulky, heavy, noisy machine you might be imagining when you picture a wet-and-dry vacuum — it feels light and nimble to move, and because there's no suction involved, it's relatively quiet in operation too. It clears dirt and liquid-solid spills with ease, and comes with a self-wash cycle that keeps the roller fresh.

I suspect the reason for this mega-discount is that Dyson is phasing out the WashG1 to make room for the new model — but as I think I've made clear, I actually prefer the WashG1 to the Clean+Wash Hygiene anyway. Read on for more info on the deal, plus some alternatives from other brands, if you'd like to compare your options. Or for more offers, head to TechRadar's Presidents' Day sales blog.

Dyson WashG1
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Dyson WashG1: was $769.99 now $399.99 at Amazon

This wet floor cleaner has had a massive 48% price-cut for Presidents' Day, taking it to $100 below the previous cheapest-ever price. It looks like Dyson might be phasing it out in favor of a newer version — but I actually prefer this model, anyway. This deal is also available direct from Dyson.

Alternatives to consider

Not sure the WashG1 is right for you, even with that massive discount? There are plenty more hard floor cleaners around that are worth considering. The options below come from brands that pop up time and time again in TechRadar's best wet-dry vacuum ranking, and all have steep discounts in the Presidents' Day sales.

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Ruth Hamilton
Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, fans, air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3.

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