This review convinced me to buy the tineco since all of the “cons” are to be expected. Yes, you have to clean it out after using it. To my knowledge, there is no product that makes dirt and debris disappear into thin air. Yes, a vacuum makes noise. No, you shouldn’t clean up construction dust with a vacuum mop. That is a job for a shop vac. Thank you for the review. It was actually helpful because if those are the worst things, I’ll definitely be happy with this vacuum.
I own the S5 Blue, the con on cleaning the tank isn't as bad as she makes it sound but to make life easier I do vacuum my whole house first which doesn't take long. It's easier to empty the vacuum then clean wet dust/detritus. Like you said, dirt doesn't just vanish cause you used a machine vs a mop. The mop is just leaving most of the crap behind. If people are cleaning their mops properly it takes way more effort to rinse and clean the mop than to rinse and clean this chamber.
Thanks for posting. I do agree that I wouldn’t use it for cleaning large gunky messes. And yes it’s an additional step to clean the parts. But it’s necessary. I mean where is all that stuff going to go? Which leads me to my final thought. I find that when I clean with a regular mop no matter what I’m just pushing around the same dirty water on my floor. Unless I mop at least 3 times in a row with changing water. And THAT I don’t have time FOR. My Tineco cleans my floor much more thoroughly than plain mopping. And I’m also switching and washing mop heads for the mop. So for me my Tineco so far comes out ahead. But once again thanks for your post and valid points!
yes, my hubby took my Tineco to his tiled cellar, and managed to clog it up with mud and stones, and then it leaked muddy water everywhere. of course he said my new vacuum was rubbish.... so no, it's not going to do a very gross clean up job.
at least not like back in the day we had to do it manually like twisting and rinse the mop few times to make sure it fully clean from detergent and soap.
I 100% agree! That’s literally what we do when we mop the floor! We are just using dirty water and we are just spreading it all over. When I do mop like that, I use a long handle foam squeegee to wipe up all the dirty water, that will just dry onto my floor. I purchased a Hizero about 5 or 6 years ago, for that reason. Every day use and my floor was always spotless. I’m upgrading to a tineco now, only due to the roller. We just put new flooring in and I think the roller in the tineco will get into the tiny textured grooves a bit more. Once you get a mop/vac you never go back 🤣
I think that was a super helpful video it didn't change my mind about purchasing but it helped me with my expectations I will always be vacuuming first and then using it just as a mop again thank you
Good job on the video, I love your honesty. This is made me a bit more cautious to look at all the information out there at bit more before I make my purchase. Thanks.
Thank you for the review. I will be upgrading my tineco s3 to s5. Cleaning the machine afterwards is not a big deal, I would clean my bucket and mop and then have to throw my mop to the washer machine, so 5 minutes of cleaning this is a win win for me. Plus you can leave it ready for next time. I leave mine ready all the time. I do use the Mr. Clean solution that kills 99% germs and it works well and my home smells amazing. I never clean when my little one sleeps, maybe try cleaning at the beginning of the day or when your daughter is playing with some toys. I haven’t come across a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t make noise so … I don’t know what to say after all. this is a vac and mop so is expected to be loud. I also tried the bissel and guess what? You also have to clean it after you use it. Dirty water sitting there whether is in a container or in a pond will always smell… the machine does come with 2 rollers so just empty it put the roller to dry and get the other roller ready. I hope those tips work for you, keep enjoying your vacuum.
Agree totally..any vacuum use need to clean OUT..too a lot of 409 similar cleaning products can be used not the $25 cleaner came with it …I think she could of shortened the review at the beginning. Why vacuum when anyone is napping 💤 😁
Good video, appreciate the tips. One thing i do is wash the roller out with a few drops a dawn after each use. Ive noticed it keeps the roller from staining as well as always smelling great.
I just bought this vacuum. I'd done my research and knew about having to clean the vacuum. It's not a problem. It takes maybe 5 minutes. So far, I really like it.
If you pull the dirty water tank apart and throw the parts into a sink of fresh water they are very easy to clean under a running tap. I can have all the washable parts cleaned in a few minutes and the machine is fresh and ready for next use. Personally I dont find this a big negative. I love my Tineco.
Not sure how one buys a wet mop + vacuum and then is surprised they need to get rid of the filth/dirt the vaccum/mop just cleaned. Like isn't it obvious?
Yeah def is obvious. But what isn’t obvious is the need to do so many manual tasks to clean it. I figured by the advertising I would run the self cleaning option as it is advertised as “self cleaning” and then rinse off the parts. In actuality, I am running the self cleaning mode multiple times, cleaning out the tray it sits in, removing the roller and filter, manually removing hair from the tube. All of things one would figure self cleaning would take care.
Thank you for your time. I am thinking of buying the S6 stretch. Non of the cons is that bad. Stains can be pre-soaked with a little hot water and a few minutes. For every day use it will be awesome.
i have a very similar Tineco mop/vac.... and you are 110% correct on needing to clean out the "parts" of the Tineco after each use. That said, its not too bad once you get used to it. Also, I prefer the Tineco for its hard-floor cleaning, and because its easy to clean it after its used.
It’s like a mop so when I mop my floor I can’t leave dirty water in the bucket or it will smell, so ya I get that if you use it you have to dump the dirt ! But thanks for that info 🤟🏾
I appreciate you! In March 2023, I purchased the floor one s5 steam. I have enjoyed my machine having four children. However it now keeps shutting down after telling me " Dirty water tank full", the machine has been well maintenanced and the tank is not full. :( Thus far Tineco has been cooperating. I wish i had done my research, Lesson Learned.. Because I learned the Hard way on this one, I have since Purchased A Miele, cannister vacuum and my ONLY complaint is the cord length.. Thank you for your bravery making your videos!!!
Thanks for all the great sharing. You have provided to full details that I need where I can’t find anywhere after 3 days searching. This information is very valuable for my decision make. Thank you so much❤
I just purchased one. Can’t wait to try it. I had a Dyson vacuum so I understand the frustration of pulling out hair and debris, however I also believe that’s what keeps it working for years. My Dyson lasted about 7 years. Most things barely last 6 months to a year these days. Thanks for the review. Very helpful.
Thank you for the information. I too have a Tineco vacuum mop. Being 77 years old and having an arthritic body, this mop has allowed me to have clean floors once again. I don’t mind standing up, rinsing out the parts because it’s way too hard for me to do it the old fashion way. This is the best gift my grandson ever gave me. One thing I’ve never been able to find the answer too is how to turn the ladies voice down? I’ve watched many videos but no luck. I even asked Google, again no luck. Is there a way to turn down the volume or off?
I don't know if we have the same model, but there is a button at the back of the vacuum. Press 3 seconds and the sound is off. I'm not sure if all the models have that button.
I love this machine. My advice is 1. always plan to clean it after (it really isn't that much work especially after getting used to it) , and 2. If you have dogs or cats that shed, do a dry mop with a Swiffer or vacuum to collect all the hair first
I've seen so many review videos lately as I'm looking for a wet vacuum cleaner and almost in each of them the reviewer mentioned this: for best results it is recommended to dry vacuum first then use the wet vacuum… just saying 🙂
@@Tokoroegao yea but it's the same with every other wet/dry vac unless you get one of those self cleaning robot ones, but my friend has a very high end one and she has to clean it more than expected as well. The tech aint quite there yet for these bad boys, but still a time saver, the cleaning after takes 2-3 minutes for me, but I do live in a 1/1 apt.
This is the best and most honest review I've seen for this vacuum mop! I watched all the videos I could find before buying my S5 about 2 years ago. Everyone really downplays the inconvenience of cleaning the machine after each use. It's not that big of a deal but it deters me from using it for small jobs. *The biggest issue I've found now, that would have stopped me from buying had I known, is the BATTERY! I can never finish my whole house (not very big) with one charge and you need to reserve 20-30% for the self cleaning. Now, after about 2yrs my battery has been draining much faster, but unlike some other brands, changing the battery takes some advanced know how that doesn't come from Tineco (maybe they figure you will just buy a new one?). Also, I really think these are designed more for uniformly flat/level floors, it's not very good at cleaning grout.
This is what I have been saying. Cordless is a bad way to go. Having a cord sucks BUT the lifespan is WAY longer which absolutely matters for the price point. They are more reliable power wise. Performance isn’t reliant on how long it can hold a charge bc it’s receiving consistent flow of energy. The list goes on. If the cord doesn’t reach we have extensions lol. Very minor draw back compared to the pros. Having to rinse out some of the parts to prevent stink and promote longevity is not as difficult of a task as she’s making it to be. Considering the machine did all the hard work for you having to take a few minutes after each use to rinse things out shouldn’t be a big deal. It’s not going to clean itself.
You are much younger than me. With my bad back I prefer standing at the sink rinsing out the parts to lugging around water which gets dirty so fast and has to be changed out. This just feels cleaner to me too. To each his own, there is no way to get by without some kind of effort in cleaning. I was happy to see your only con was cleaning it and the price of the solution. I'm wondering if vinegar would dry any rubber parts out, I clean a lot with vinegar because of my asthma.
I just bought my machine today. Usually, I use vinegar to clean floors with mop. And was wondering if I can use vinegar in my new machine. Now I will not do that. I am excited to use my new machine. (Waiting for 4 hours charge) I dont mind cleaning out machine but hopefully it will be better for my back😂
This is the beat review ever.. i almost bought this thing but after seeing all the extra cleaning work, filling a mop bucket and emptying a mop bucket is way easier to me than all that…
I am so glad I helped, I thought I would be able to use this machine pop it on the base use self cleaning mode and empty. I wasn't expecting to do much more :)
I just moved from an apartment after living there for 19 years and with carpet to a place that doesnt have carpet at all. I can tell you that just like the tineco you also have to clean the shampooer everytime you clean the carpets, so that isnt a deal breaker for me, because I would clean it ever single time anyways. I have the extreme and I do not regret a thing about it. Ive been vacuuming then washing the floors and I could not believe the amount of stuff it picks up. I guess its just personal preference because I would not trade it for anything unless it was upgraded version of the tineco
Thanks for sharing this because reviews show comparisons of basic operation between competitors. This is a LOT of maintenance that seems like more time than my broom and manual spin mop - I will have to use that on my stairs anyway.
Thank you for your honest review! I can see having to empty out the dirty water tank after use. I myself am guilty of having gotten side tracked and forgotten to empty the dirty water from my steam cleaner before and boy did that smell bad. I was so excited at the thought of purchasing a vacuum mop all in one that has a self cleaning function. Key word self cleaning. To me that doesn’t mean me also having to manually take it apart to clean all these extra things after each use too.
Thanks for your reviews. Just got mine now (waiting to charge) I love your honesty in your review. I got mine as my back are killing me when I do normal mopping, hopefully the new machine works. I dont mind light duty extra work. Thank you
Thanks for sharing this - totally was going to buy and am not because i wanted to save time too. Thank you. thank you thank you. . I watched a ton a videos and this was the best review.
This video was so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to show every single part that needs to be removed and cleaned and showing the brush roller and its cavity. All of the places/parts that need cleaning each time make it seem like it’s not worth the “high tech” option of less elbow grease when mopping. I think I will stick with a regular vacuum and a spin mop. At least a mop bucket is simple to clean and the mop head can be thrown in the wash. Picking hair/dirt/crumbs out of all the nooks and crannies of the Tineco does not sound fun.
My fiance bought me the tineco one s5 last year thru amazon and i had the same issue but i liked it that it sweeps and mops everything. One tip i can give you is rince the tank and then soak it in hot water. Then let it air dry:) .. we recently got a refund thru the warranty because we had issues with the battery and i missed it after not having it for 3 weeks. I ended up buying another one with the credit the warranty gave us
@ninal4565 i bought the warranty thru Amazon. When i had the issue they made me sent it back and after they insoected it, i received a refund. But now If you have issues they make you go thru the manufacturer 1st instead of amazon warranty
I will say, I have the Bissel Heat Pro that I clean my furniture with, and it is the same thing with cleaning. It’s not that bad to clean the machine every time. I find it satisfying with how much dirt was actually in my furniture.
Hi, thank you for your video and your perspective on Tineco. So I just purchased mine couple weeks ago and so far I am loving it. Yes, I do not have 2 months of use behind my belt like you do, however, I do not agree with you. Every mop needs to be cleaned after every use. I really don’t think it’s a lot of work. I usually leave everything air drying after every use. Take the brush out and stand it up. I also don’t have a lot of dirt in my house as I try to keep it really clean (having a baby that is starting to crawl). I suggest cleaning more often. Places with more hair (bathroom?) I would vacuum clean first. I think this machine is worth the hype. I love it. Thank you!
Do you not dump your mop water, rinse your bucket, rinse your mop to prevent it from smelling? It only takes a few seconds to rinse out the dirty water tank and filter. The self clean cycle takes care of most of the machine.
This video is a life changer. We should not even buy cars because they can get dirty and you have to do regular maintenance. We should only buy stuff that needs no cleaning and maintains itself.
The spitting is new to me. None other TH-camrs mentioned it. Thanks. What I know from other videos, ;though - its self-cleaning is better than any other.
spitting is only due to her vac bottom portion clogged up. i have tried using my bidet to hose it down, 10 seconds and its good as new. perhaps i might make a video to help out. she used wet tissue which made her feel its alot of work, hosing it down is the way to go ;)
I doubt this would be a problem for most people. She said it happened after cleaning up construction dust. You shouldn’t clean up construction dust with a regular vacuum let alone a vacuum mop. It needs cleaned with a shop vac first.
Thanks for your honest review. I found everything you said to be true just by watching tons of videos and reading reviews, which helped me make up my mind to purchase one. None of the cons mentioned are a con for me because I anticipated this due to research. Especially the hair bit. I have a cat and have had a couple of standard vacuums die due to cat hair, so I planned on sweeping before using this. I'm upgrading from 2 Bissell steam mops that both died. I LOVE the idea of mopping my entire home without using 6 - 8 mop pads to do so, and having to wash and dry the mop pads for the next usage. My Tineco S5 steamer will arrive tomorrow, and I'm super excited!
It takes me less than a minute to clean it, after I used it. I have had it for a year now and is making my life much easier, having a 7yo and a dog at home. Worth every £ I paid for it but, that's my personal opinion 🤷🏽♀️
This vacuum is a game changer. My house is spotlessly clean ..cleaning the water tank is no menace at all I simply Love my Tineco Best and happy purchase
Thanks. I’ve owned the Crosswave and it appears to have the same issues. Therefore I think I’ll opt for the Hizero F500 because it separates water and is much easier to use without all the consumables.
Thank you so much for this video I am doing my research as we are having a large home built and we will have all wood & tile flooring so I will neeeeed to minimize the time spent on the floors so a single device that does it all will be useful and its between a Tineco and a Dyson. So thank you
thanks for the video and your perspective! personally, the work of filling up a bucket multiple times and having to ring out a mop is HELLLLLL to me. having to just clean the wetvac parts seems easy enough especially since i don't think i'll have to clean the roller each time manually since it does the self-cleaning. lastly, like other commenters have mentioned, they vacuum beforehand which to me isnt a huge deal either because i already use a vacuum and its super fast. i think it comes down to our individual preferences for what is more work for us. thanks again for the video :)
I have the Bissell Hydrosteam. I vacuum the floors first and clean up spills another way. The Hydrosteam works great when used as a just a vacuum mop. The Tineco probably would too. Anyway, I have the corded version of the Bissell. Power cord model offers better suction, no limits on run time, and no expensive batteries to replace either. Also, it has less electronics, which usually means less that can go wrong. I just clean the waste tank in the sink and use the auto clean for the roller. No smells.
Thank you so much for this. Mine arrived from Costco yesterday. I wont even open it, it is going back! Im dying just hearing you say all we have to do. I rather spend money on the 2 tank Cedar Mop bucket😊
This video helped a lot. Thank you. I had been considering one of these. I have a cat and a lot of laminate flooring and I had thought one of these would make my life easier but I doubt that it will. Having to dry mop with a Swiffer or microfibre cloth first before using this to wash the floor totally defeats the purpose of having an all in one. I'll stick with my Dyson vacuum and microfibre damp mop.
Hi there! I sub'd for you. The channels I see really take off are those who start putting out daily content. Nothing major, but frequent. Live streams work cuz there's no editing. Plus you can take questions and that way your audience is providing art of yr content. Also just doing a quick live to make an announcement or to talk about something in the news is really a nice thing for us. We LOVE hearing from you. It doesn't have to be perfect or even be a big deal. You can do a live where you're mainly just asking us what we want or our opinions about all kinds of things. You just touched me. So I gave you my 2cents worth. Go girl!!!
I usually run the self cleaning mode more than once so when I empty the dirty water tank very few things remain. I prefer doing that than using a mop because with the mop you cannot constantly change the water so indeed you are spreading dirty water around.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I just purchased the S5 Steam, the plan is to use it on my fairly clean floor. I did notice some reviews were picking up egg and other debris and I thought that was odd as it will be harder cleaning the machine compared to wipe up using a towel. I hope you have gotten over the initial issues and that you are happier with the use and maintenance. Luckily I purchased mine while their was £100 off and I also found a 15% discount coupon, so thought it was worth a go.
Hi, I didn’t get a Tineco because I was told it requires connection to your WiFi or cell data for updates. And to get those updates it connects to a Chinese server which could be downloading who knows what. So I’m wondering if it’s been your experience that you have to have it connected to use the machine or can you refrain from it completely? I ended up getting a Bissel Crosswave Pet and it’s been great, if you ever decide to change this would be a good option though it is somewhat similar. Like it definitely should be cleaned after every use but it’s pretty simple to do so. And one thing I def appreciate more since hearing your experience is I can use other cleaners. The Bissel cleaner is good but sometimes you want to use your own stuff. I haven’t had any issues with that and I’ve used all sorts of things in it. Pine Sol, Clorox, Lysol, Mr clean etc etc. Thanks for any info, I like what I got but have wondered if the WiFi/china servers/can download anything is real…
Thanks for sharing. For some reason, my filter does not get dirty enough to need to clean out. I finger wipe the areas near the roller and then run water over them in the sink, then let them air dry. I find less solution is ok. I bought some bissell crosswave solution and used a very small amount 50ml. My tapwater is around 140c. Also if the roller is dirty, wash it under running water before running the clean cycle so it comes out dryer. I agree there are a few steps to it, but when doing all the main areas the extra steps seem ok for the results and time saving.
Thank you so much for this honest review! Does this machine not include its own cleaning cycle? I was under the impression that most of these machines had one.
I have a similar vacuum-mop and I agree the cleanup after using the machine is a lot of work. This is really a mop appliance. If you dry-vacuum your floors first you avoid most of the hair getting stuck everywhere in the vac-mop but then you are no longer vacuuming and mopping at the same time. When I am just cleaning 1 or 2 rooms I find the Bissell SpinWave is less cleanup. I vacuum first, then use the SpinWave to mop. After I'm done I empty the remaining clean water and throw the dirty mop pads in the laundry basket to wash with my towels.
I normally run a self clean, empty and quick rinse of the parts. Use one (filter, roller) and dry one. Set the dry one on for next time; proper clean once a month. I’ve got the steam version. Best machine I’ve bought for my home
Cleaning isn’t the issue for me. Just concerned about abrasive to my wood floors by wet mopping every time I vacuum. I’d rather vacuum only sometimes. Can I do that with S5?
I have 3 kids and 2 cats and I find that this saves a lot of time despite having to clean the parts. It’s like using a mop bucket u have to rinse it out, clean the mop head etc. With the mop/bucket method, you keep using dirty water to “clean” your floors 🤢 I would say the ONLY con for me is that it is not edge to edge. On one side of the vacuum it does clean the edge, but on the other side it doesn’t and no online review mentions that so I’m wondering if mine is just a lemon?
Great video! --- We've been using a different brand model for 2 years now, and same experience with the cleaning effort. Looks like these companies aren't there yet with their wet vacuums. I'd rate this extra effort even more important than the quality of the clean, or "how many passes to clean up xyz".
Thank you for this review. I was thinking of buying one fpr prime day and I agree, I personally don't want to go through the trouble of cleaning it. I'd probably use it less because of that reason.
I have the s3, 2 years now, laminate flooring, 2 dogs, a baby and we are making a lot of mess all day all of us. Im using the tineco every day, sometimes 2 times per day. A lot of dog hair . My cons are, that really spits the hair out after wile of using, cannot go to the corners of the floor and that is frustrating for me because I have to use always before or after the hand vacuum for the corners. Leaves a lot of hair behind, but today i was reading that i sould change the brush roller every 3 months. I will see with the new ones if perfomes better.
We just replaced our flooring in our 2250 sq ft home….went with LVP. I bought the Tineco iFloor 3 and I’ve been wondering where this magic machine has been all my life! Yes, you do have to clean it out after using it but I just put down a hand towel and place all the rinsed parts on it to dry. I would much rather have this than a smelly old mop head. All in all, a cordless wonder tool! 😎
Thank you for a detailed feedback and review. Just one suggestion as your very new to youtube is keep some shots (montage shots) in between your talks so that its more interactive and pleasant for the viewers. Anyways your pretty as your video. Subscribed 🚀
Thanks for that. Makes me think I need to look for something with a self cleaning feature. I get distracted a lot and frequently stop doing tasks in the middle to go do something else.
I just recently had to replace my Tineco mop after 2 years. I can tell you that I used rubbing alcohol instead of the Tineco cleaner. Worked great. No suds plus there's the added benefit of sanitizing your floors. It does leave a slight sterile rubbing alcohol smell though. I replaced my Tineco with the Bissell crosswave mostly the same problems though plus I think the crosswave is even louder than the Tineco. Just in case you were curious.
I agree with you. I got a similar wet vacuum from Bissell and I was surprised with how much time it takes to clean it just to use it again. And not only that but also the fact that after a while it doesn’t matter how much you clean it, but filters and rollers need to be replaced because they just stink. And that’s expensive. Some in the comments are saying it’s normal and that you would have to do it too if it was a normal mop and bucket, but actually it’s nothing compared. I honestly regret my purchase because having to spend 20 min cleaning the machine every time I need to use it (and I have 4 cats so I use it a lot for short cleaning sessions) it’s way more than just grabbing my Dyson and separate mop and then throwing out the dirty water and washing mop head in the washing machine. This is a 500$ vacuum so the pros need to outweigh the cons significantly and in my opinion it’s not the case. I wish I had seen a review like this before because it talks about daily use of the device and if I had known I would have kept my money or bought something else.
Thank you for your honest review. The length of the video did not bother me. I read some of the comments and ppl are so mean. I guess pride got the better of them. I totally agree with you though, I don't like cleaning but love a clean space. So I would HATE to think I need to do allll this extras just for a clean floor that's gonna get dirty again tomorrow. No way! I feel the flood techs need to get a smart way to deal with all the hair. Appreciated your review and keeping it real😂
Thanks a lot for your honest review, it’s quite rare! I was thinking to buy this one! However from what I have seen, all of those vacuums need a lot of work to clean them after using it, and they all stink if we don’t!
Very helpful! I am starting my research journey and was thinking about buying this even though it is super expensive. I have 2 dogs that shed and I find myself constantly sweeping then mopping and it's becoming tiring. This does not sound like it would be ideal for those of us with dogs that shed for it sounds like the clumps of hair get so soggy it spits them right back out.
Glad to help! It doesn’t happen all the time but just enough that it’s annoying. If you have steps in your house this is also not ideal to clean steps. I don’t think the machine is the worst thing ever but for the price point I had higher expectations.
I think you should get ahold of the company because I have one and I have 4 dogs who shed like crazy and I have long hair that gets everywhere and it picks up everything including the hair, so it’s possible that there’s something wrong with the one you bought, I would call the company and have them replace it with a new one, also you are able to use other cleaners with it. They just have to be a low foam based cleaner and only use small amounts. I have a big house so my only issue with it is it only has 20min of run time, other than that it works perfectly, and picks up everything and does everything it’s supposed to do.
Mine is so smelly I just got it. I was looking g at tips and found your video. I just tried a tbsp of bleach in the clean water tank during the self clean. Let's see what happens 😊
Yes. These are important things to consider. I haven't seen anyone talk about those things. On a side note, I was a housekeeper. Cat hair and woman's hair were two of the biggest challenges I faced. It might be a bit different if you take those variables out.
I found your video as mostly cons than pros on this product. Like you I went into the purchase without much research so the learning curve to use it took me a few hours. They do not give instruction to how to use it, but I suggest “Just a Dad” previews on this product. He gave me two points you missed. I LOVE the fact that you can clean every part so it doesn’t stink or get yucky. And it only takes a couple minutes. It has a self cleaning mode for the roller. Place the vac/mop on the charger and push the water drop button on top of the handle. It goes into a self clean mode for the roller. You should still take it out and clean the tray. This vac/mop pulls on its own so it does the work for you. You don’t need to push and pull it. So I would recommend this product if you have wood or tile floors. This is NOT for carpets. So don’t vacuum your carpet with it! But I understand when you say this takes more time. If you are a mother with a couple kids or more, or have ADHD and get distracted, cleaning it would be a drag. But I am very pleased with the purchase as many of the other contributors seem to be🙂
obviously not a sponsored review. thanks. all of these automatic mops need the cleaning you describe, but I have a Hizero and it is easier to clean. it is by no means perfect, but the cleanup isn't bad and all it requires is dumping the dirty water and very easy debris cleaning - no awful smells ever.
Love my Tineco iFLOOR 3 Breeze Complete. It isn't a hassle for me to clean it after every mopping because I use my Tineco A10 cordless vacuum first, then use the 3 Breeze to mop. The 3 Breeze is much sturdier than the A10, no doubt. Have two more Hoover cordless vacuums (ONEPWR Evolve Elite and the HEPA ONEPWR Bagged upright) in case the A10 breaks on me, but not worried about the Breeze at all. Can you tell I don't like corded vacuums anymore? I do have a corded Hoover Wind Tunnel 3, but truthfully, the Hoover and Tineco cordless vacuums do just as good at picking up dirt and dust as the plug in Hoover, and no cords. Spare batteries and chargers make all the difference as well.
Mop also has to be cleaned and dirty water removed or it will smell badly. The problem I find with most retail machines is that they do not hold up and can be too slow to clean. Hence, I bought a commercial machine. It cost 3x as much but allows me to do my house in 15minutes
Thank you for sharing i currently have the regular s7 and thinking of exchanging it for the s7 steam. I only wish the battery would last longer unless I have a bad battery but it discharges pretty quickly.
I completely agree with you. Also, cleaning around toilets and getting into corners is hard. I wish I would have watched your video before I bought mine.
Thank you for this! I think ill just stick with my vacuum and then mop routine. I have 6 indoor dogs, so i NEED something that picks up all that dog hair!
This review convinced me to buy the tineco since all of the “cons” are to be expected. Yes, you have to clean it out after using it. To my knowledge, there is no product that makes dirt and debris disappear into thin air. Yes, a vacuum makes noise. No, you shouldn’t clean up construction dust with a vacuum mop. That is a job for a shop vac. Thank you for the review. It was actually helpful because if those are the worst things, I’ll definitely be happy with this vacuum.
I own the S5 Blue, the con on cleaning the tank isn't as bad as she makes it sound but to make life easier I do vacuum my whole house first which doesn't take long. It's easier to empty the vacuum then clean wet dust/detritus. Like you said, dirt doesn't just vanish cause you used a machine vs a mop. The mop is just leaving most of the crap behind. If people are cleaning their mops properly it takes way more effort to rinse and clean the mop than to rinse and clean this chamber.
Should’ve got the Narwal S20
@@Jephthahs_Daughteri bought the s20 pro. And it is the best decision I ever made
Thanks for sharing your experience. I watched a ton a videos and this is the most honest review I have encountered so far. Kudos to your channel!
Thanks for posting. I do agree that I wouldn’t use it for cleaning large gunky messes. And yes it’s an additional step to clean the parts. But it’s necessary. I mean where is all that stuff going to go? Which leads me to my final thought. I find that when I clean with a regular mop no matter what I’m just pushing around the same dirty water on my floor. Unless I mop at least 3 times in a row with changing water. And THAT I don’t have time FOR. My Tineco cleans my floor much more thoroughly than plain mopping. And I’m also switching and washing mop heads for the mop. So for me my Tineco so far comes out ahead. But once again thanks for your post and valid points!
yes, my hubby took my Tineco to his tiled cellar, and managed to clog it up with mud and stones, and then it leaked muddy water everywhere. of course he said my new vacuum was rubbish.... so no, it's not going to do a very gross clean up job.
Why doesn’t he have a shop vac
I agree but sharing the fact it’s a must is great.. I took us a while to understand we need to clean it every time….
at least not like back in the day we had to do it manually like twisting and rinse the mop few times to make sure it fully clean from detergent and soap.
I 100% agree! That’s literally what we do when we mop the floor! We are just using dirty water and we are just spreading it all over. When I do mop like that, I use a long handle foam squeegee to wipe up all the dirty water, that will just dry onto my floor. I purchased a Hizero about 5 or 6 years ago, for that reason. Every day use and my floor was always spotless. I’m upgrading to a tineco now, only due to the roller. We just put new flooring in and I think the roller in the tineco will get into the tiny textured grooves a bit more. Once you get a mop/vac you never go back 🤣
I think that was a super helpful video it didn't change my mind about purchasing but it helped me with my expectations I will always be vacuuming first and then using it just as a mop again thank you
Good job on the video, I love your honesty. This is made me a bit more cautious to look at all the information out there at bit more before I make my purchase. Thanks.
Thank you for the review. I will be upgrading my tineco s3 to s5. Cleaning the machine afterwards is not a big deal, I would clean my bucket and mop and then have to throw my mop to the washer machine, so 5 minutes of cleaning this is a win win for me. Plus you can leave it ready for next time. I leave mine ready all the time. I do use the Mr. Clean solution that kills 99% germs and it works well and my home smells amazing. I never clean when my little one sleeps, maybe try cleaning at the beginning of the day or when your daughter is playing with some toys. I haven’t come across a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t make noise so … I don’t know what to say after all. this is a vac and mop so is expected to be loud. I also tried the bissel and guess what? You also have to clean it after you use it. Dirty water sitting there whether is in a container or in a pond will always smell… the machine does come with 2 rollers so just empty it put the roller to dry and get the other roller ready. I hope those tips work for you, keep enjoying your vacuum.
Don't do it
Agree totally..any vacuum use need to clean OUT..too a lot of 409 similar cleaning products can be used not the $25 cleaner came with it …I think she could of shortened the review at the beginning. Why vacuum when anyone is napping 💤 😁
Wow.
This is a tough room, eh? 😉
Nice to have ppl around who know what they want.
Can it be used on a carpet?
@digitaltools3011 I haven’t used it on carpet. But I have used it on a thin rug and it worked.
Good video, appreciate the tips. One thing i do is wash the roller out with a few drops a dawn after each use. Ive noticed it keeps the roller from staining as well as always smelling great.
I just bought this vacuum. I'd done my research and knew about having to clean the vacuum. It's not a problem. It takes maybe 5 minutes. So far, I really like it.
If you pull the dirty water tank apart and throw the parts into a sink of fresh water they are very easy to clean under a running tap. I can have all the washable parts cleaned in a few minutes and the machine is fresh and ready for next use. Personally I dont find this a big negative. I love my Tineco.
Absolutely agree 👍
Not sure how one buys a wet mop + vacuum and then is surprised they need to get rid of the filth/dirt the vaccum/mop just cleaned. Like isn't it obvious?
Yeah def is obvious. But what isn’t obvious is the need to do so many manual tasks to clean it. I figured by the advertising I would run the self cleaning option as it is advertised as “self cleaning” and then rinse off the parts. In actuality, I am running the self cleaning mode multiple times, cleaning out the tray it sits in, removing the roller and filter, manually removing hair from the tube. All of things one would figure self cleaning would take care.
Thank you very much for sharing your honest experience. It‘s helps me a lot for making decision.
Thank you for your time. I am thinking of buying the S6 stretch. Non of the cons is that bad. Stains can be pre-soaked with a little hot water and a few minutes. For every day use it will be awesome.
i have a very similar Tineco mop/vac.... and you are 110% correct on needing to clean out the "parts" of the Tineco after each use. That said, its not too bad once you get used to it. Also, I prefer the Tineco for its hard-floor cleaning, and because its easy to clean it after its used.
It’s like a mop so when I mop my floor I can’t leave dirty water in the bucket or it will smell, so ya I get that if you use it you have to dump the dirt ! But thanks for that info 🤟🏾
And it’s a vacuum. Anyone have a quiet vacuum?
@@fredr5664only for quiet messes.
Showing us the inner works and knowing i have to clean what i clean with is good to know. Thanks for the review super helpful.
You can use any cleaner made for carpet cleaner machines. I use the Bissel one on my tineco, which I prefer because they have a antibacterial version.
I appreciate you! In March 2023, I purchased the floor one s5 steam. I have enjoyed my machine having four children. However it now keeps shutting down after telling me " Dirty water tank full", the machine has been well maintenanced and the tank is not full. :( Thus far Tineco has been cooperating. I wish i had done my research, Lesson Learned.. Because I learned the Hard way on this one, I have since Purchased A Miele, cannister vacuum and my ONLY complaint is the cord length.. Thank you for your bravery making your videos!!!
There is a video on Google why the tineco is shutting down and what you can do.
Thanks for all the great sharing. You have provided to full details that I need where I can’t find anywhere after 3 days searching. This information is very valuable for my decision make. Thank you so much❤
I am so glad I was able to help! My hope was to level set everyones expectations before spending money.
I love is video mine got so gross I thought I could just run a clean cycle. And it would be fine to thanks for putting this video out.
Thank you very much. I watched the Tineco video from the mfgr. & was confused. After watching your video, I'm all over it so thank you. Great job!
Glad it helped!
I just purchased one. Can’t wait to try it. I had a Dyson vacuum so I understand the frustration of pulling out hair and debris, however I also believe that’s what keeps it working for years. My Dyson lasted about 7 years. Most things barely last 6 months to a year these days. Thanks for the review. Very helpful.
Thank you for the information. I too have a Tineco vacuum mop.
Being 77 years old and having an arthritic body, this mop has allowed me to have clean floors once again. I don’t mind standing up, rinsing out the parts because it’s way too hard for me to do it the old fashion way.
This is the best gift my grandson ever gave me. One thing I’ve never been able to find the answer too is how to turn the ladies voice down? I’ve watched many videos but no luck. I even asked Google, again no luck. Is there a way to turn down the volume or off?
I don't know if we have the same model, but there is a button at the back of the vacuum. Press 3 seconds and the sound is off. I'm not sure if all the models have that button.
True, I think even my neighbours can hear the lady in the machine 😂😂
I love this machine. My advice is 1. always plan to clean it after (it really isn't that much work especially after getting used to it) , and 2. If you have dogs or cats that shed, do a dry mop with a Swiffer or vacuum to collect all the hair first
I've seen so many review videos lately as I'm looking for a wet vacuum cleaner and almost in each of them the reviewer mentioned this: for best results it is recommended to dry vacuum first then use the wet vacuum… just saying 🙂
Exactly.
Kinda defeats the purpose...
@@Tokoroegao yea but it's the same with every other wet/dry vac unless you get one of those self cleaning robot ones, but my friend has a very high end one and she has to clean it more than expected as well. The tech aint quite there yet for these bad boys, but still a time saver, the cleaning after takes 2-3 minutes for me, but I do live in a 1/1 apt.
True. So I ended up buying a regular cordless vaccuum and still do my cleaning the old way. @@zeds_dead
This is the best and most honest review I've seen for this vacuum mop! I watched all the videos I could find before buying my S5 about 2 years ago. Everyone really downplays the inconvenience of cleaning the machine after each use. It's not that big of a deal but it deters me from using it for small jobs.
*The biggest issue I've found now, that would have stopped me from buying had I known, is the BATTERY! I can never finish my whole house (not very big) with one charge and you need to reserve 20-30% for the self cleaning. Now, after about 2yrs my battery has been draining much faster, but unlike some other brands, changing the battery takes some advanced know how that doesn't come from Tineco (maybe they figure you will just buy a new one?). Also, I really think these are designed more for uniformly flat/level floors, it's not very good at cleaning grout.
This is what I have been saying. Cordless is a bad way to go. Having a cord sucks BUT the lifespan is WAY longer which absolutely matters for the price point. They are more reliable power wise. Performance isn’t reliant on how long it can hold a charge bc it’s receiving consistent flow of energy. The list goes on. If the cord doesn’t reach we have extensions lol. Very minor draw back compared to the pros. Having to rinse out some of the parts to prevent stink and promote longevity is not as difficult of a task as she’s making it to be. Considering the machine did all the hard work for you having to take a few minutes after each use to rinse things out shouldn’t be a big deal. It’s not going to clean itself.
You are much younger than me. With my bad back I prefer standing at the sink rinsing out the parts to lugging around water which gets dirty so fast and has to be changed out. This just feels cleaner to me too. To each his own, there is no way to get by without some kind of effort in cleaning. I was happy to see your only con was cleaning it and the price of the solution. I'm wondering if vinegar would dry any rubber parts out, I clean a lot with vinegar because of my asthma.
@vegasneon. I thought about vinegar also and then I read on one of the comments that the acid from the vinegar ruins the water pump. Did you try it?
@@thekat268 Nope, I have only used water and it has stayed nice. I do rinse everything well right away.
I just bought my machine today. Usually, I use vinegar to clean floors with mop. And was wondering if I can use vinegar in my new machine. Now I will not do that. I am excited to use my new machine. (Waiting for 4 hours charge) I dont mind cleaning out machine but hopefully it will be better for my back😂
So helpful. Liked commented and subcribed. I hope most reviews will be this honest to people.
This is the beat review ever.. i almost bought this thing but after seeing all the extra cleaning work, filling a mop bucket and emptying a mop bucket is way easier to me than all that…
I am so glad I helped, I thought I would be able to use this machine pop it on the base use self cleaning mode and empty. I wasn't expecting to do much more :)
I just moved from an apartment after living there for 19 years and with carpet to a place that doesnt have carpet at all. I can tell you that just like the tineco you also have to clean the shampooer everytime you clean the carpets, so that isnt a deal breaker for me, because I would clean it ever single time anyways. I have the extreme and I do not regret a thing about it. Ive been vacuuming then washing the floors and I could not believe the amount of stuff it picks up. I guess its just personal preference because I would not trade it for anything unless it was upgraded version of the tineco
Correct but you don't generally clean your carpets on a weekly or daily basis.
Thanks for sharing this because reviews show comparisons of basic operation between competitors. This is a LOT of maintenance that seems like more time than my broom and manual spin mop - I will have to use that on my stairs anyway.
Thank you for your honest review! I can see having to empty out the dirty water tank after use. I myself am guilty of having gotten side tracked and forgotten to empty the dirty water from my steam cleaner before and boy did that smell bad. I was so excited at the thought of purchasing a vacuum mop all in one that has a self cleaning function. Key word self cleaning. To me that doesn’t mean me also having to manually take it apart to clean all these extra things after each use too.
Thanks for your reviews. Just got mine now (waiting to charge) I love your honesty in your review. I got mine as my back are killing me when I do normal mopping, hopefully the new machine works. I dont mind light duty extra work. Thank you
Thanks for this video! I just purchased the I floor 2 on Black Friday from Walmart. It’s going back!
I so wish I was able to return mine haha
Thanks for sharing this - totally was going to buy and am not because i wanted to save time too. Thank you. thank you thank you. . I watched a ton a videos and this was the best review.
I was watching this video while I was packing it to send it back . Now I am sure I won't hesitate . You are right in every word you said .
This video was so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to show every single part that needs to be removed and cleaned and showing the brush roller and its cavity. All of the places/parts that need cleaning each time make it seem like it’s not worth the “high tech” option of less elbow grease when mopping. I think I will stick with a regular vacuum and a spin mop. At least a mop bucket is simple to clean and the mop head can be thrown in the wash. Picking hair/dirt/crumbs out of all the nooks and crannies of the Tineco does not sound fun.
Honestly, your honesty deserves a praise. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for this honest review! It really helps making a decision on whether to buy this or not!
My fiance bought me the tineco one s5 last year thru amazon and i had the same issue but i liked it that it sweeps and mops everything. One tip i can give you is rince the tank and then soak it in hot water. Then let it air dry:) .. we recently got a refund thru the warranty because we had issues with the battery and i missed it after not having it for 3 weeks. I ended up buying another one with the credit the warranty gave us
How long was the warranty from the company? Did you purchase it separately?
@ninal4565 i bought the warranty thru Amazon. When i had the issue they made me sent it back and after they insoected it, i received a refund.
But now If you have issues they make you go thru the manufacturer 1st instead of amazon warranty
I will say, I have the Bissel Heat Pro that I clean my furniture with, and it is the same thing with cleaning. It’s not that bad to clean the machine every time. I find it satisfying with how much dirt was actually in my furniture.
I have the crosswave with steam, and agree 100% about the dirty water tank
Thanks for your honest review, I was thinking of getting one but I changed my mind
Hi, thank you for your video and your perspective on Tineco. So I just purchased mine couple weeks ago and so far I am loving it. Yes, I do not have 2 months of use behind my belt like you do, however, I do not agree with you. Every mop needs to be cleaned after every use. I really don’t think it’s a lot of work. I usually leave everything air drying after every use. Take the brush out and stand it up. I also don’t have a lot of dirt in my house as I try to keep it really clean (having a baby that is starting to crawl). I suggest cleaning more often. Places with more hair (bathroom?) I would vacuum clean first. I think this machine is worth the hype. I love it. Thank you!
If one is accustomed to just vacuuming in between mopping days, then there's no cleaning of the vacuum every time it's used.
Just sayin'.
Do you not dump your mop water, rinse your bucket, rinse your mop to prevent it from smelling? It only takes a few seconds to rinse out the dirty water tank and filter. The self clean cycle takes care of most of the machine.
Very true
This video is a life changer. We should not even buy cars because they can get dirty and you have to do regular maintenance. We should only buy stuff that needs no cleaning and maintains itself.
Thank you so much! I was thinking of buying one of these but now I think I’ll save my money and stick to the old fashioned method!
Hi Christie I really liked your vid, although I just received the S5 steam and know now more how and what to expect. Thank you and good luck.
Great tips! 😊
But if you read the instructions it came with it says not for fine dust messes
The spitting is new to me. None other TH-camrs mentioned it. Thanks. What I know from other videos, ;though - its self-cleaning is better than any other.
spitting is only due to her vac bottom portion clogged up. i have tried using my bidet to hose it down, 10 seconds and its good as new. perhaps i might make a video to help out. she used wet tissue which made her feel its alot of work, hosing it down is the way to go ;)
I doubt this would be a problem for most people. She said it happened after cleaning up construction dust. You shouldn’t clean up construction dust with a regular vacuum let alone a vacuum mop. It needs cleaned with a shop vac first.
Everything she’s complaining about is petty little crap that any idiot should’ve known not to do
Thanks for your honest review. I found everything you said to be true just by watching tons of videos and reading reviews, which helped me make up my mind to purchase one. None of the cons mentioned are a con for me because I anticipated this due to research. Especially the hair bit. I have a cat and have had a couple of standard vacuums die due to cat hair, so I planned on sweeping before using this. I'm upgrading from 2 Bissell steam mops that both died. I LOVE the idea of mopping my entire home without using 6 - 8 mop pads to do so, and having to wash and dry the mop pads for the next usage. My Tineco S5 steamer will arrive tomorrow, and I'm super excited!
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your new steamer!
It takes me less than a minute to clean it, after I used it. I have had it for a year now and is making my life much easier, having a 7yo and a dog at home. Worth every £ I paid for it but, that's my personal opinion 🤷🏽♀️
This vacuum is a game changer.
My house is spotlessly clean ..cleaning the water tank is no menace at all
I simply Love my Tineco
Best and happy purchase
Thanks. I’ve owned the Crosswave and it appears to have the same issues. Therefore I think I’ll opt for the Hizero F500 because it separates water and is much easier to use without all the consumables.
Thank you so much for this video I am doing my research as we are having a large home built and we will have all wood & tile flooring so I will neeeeed to minimize the time spent on the floors so a single device that does it all will be useful and its between a Tineco and a Dyson. So thank you
Did you get the Tineco or the Dyson? That's where I'm at too.
thanks for the video and your perspective! personally, the work of filling up a bucket multiple times and having to ring out a mop is HELLLLLL to me. having to just clean the wetvac parts seems easy enough especially since i don't think i'll have to clean the roller each time manually since it does the self-cleaning. lastly, like other commenters have mentioned, they vacuum beforehand which to me isnt a huge deal either because i already use a vacuum and its super fast. i think it comes down to our individual preferences for what is more work for us. thanks again for the video :)
Thank you so much. I was thinking about buying one. They are on sale. You saved me so much money.
I have the Bissell Hydrosteam. I vacuum the floors first and clean up spills another way. The Hydrosteam works great when used as a just a vacuum mop. The Tineco probably would too. Anyway, I have the corded version of the Bissell. Power cord model offers better suction, no limits on run time, and no expensive batteries to replace either. Also, it has less electronics, which usually means less that can go wrong. I just clean the waste tank in the sink and use the auto clean for the roller. No smells.
I appreciate your video! It tells me I will be perfectly happy with the product! :)
Thank you so much for this. Mine arrived from Costco yesterday. I wont even open it, it is going back! Im dying just hearing you say all we have to do. I rather spend money on the 2 tank Cedar Mop bucket😊
This video helped a lot. Thank you. I had been considering one of these. I have a cat and a lot of laminate flooring and I had thought one of these would make my life easier but I doubt that it will. Having to dry mop with a Swiffer or microfibre cloth first before using this to wash the floor totally defeats the purpose of having an all in one. I'll stick with my Dyson vacuum and microfibre damp mop.
Hi there! I sub'd for you. The channels I see really take off are those who start putting out daily content. Nothing major, but frequent. Live streams work cuz there's no editing. Plus you can take questions and that way your audience is providing art of yr content. Also just doing a quick live to make an announcement or to talk about something in the news is really a nice thing for us. We LOVE hearing from you. It doesn't have to be perfect or even be a big deal. You can do a live where you're mainly just asking us what we want or our opinions about all kinds of things.
You just touched me. So I gave you my 2cents worth. Go girl!!!
You still have to clean your vacuum and mop though
I've heard you can use a cleaning vinegar with water as a different cleaner for the vacuum. But I would double check that
I have to agree with you. I just got a Bissell Crosswave and it's going back. I'm going back to my deck mop and swiffer
I usually run the self cleaning mode more than once so when I empty the dirty water tank very few things remain. I prefer doing that than using a mop because with the mop you cannot constantly change the water so indeed you are spreading dirty water around.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I just purchased the S5 Steam, the plan is to use it on my fairly clean floor. I did notice some reviews were picking up egg and other debris and I thought that was odd as it will be harder cleaning the machine compared to wipe up using a towel. I hope you have gotten over the initial issues and that you are happier with the use and maintenance. Luckily I purchased mine while their was £100 off and I also found a 15% discount coupon, so thought it was worth a go.
Many thanks Christie, so helpful, will continue to ponder on my purchase - Australia
Very good review! I will give more time to see if this product works best for my home. Thank you!
Hi, I didn’t get a Tineco because I was told it requires connection to your WiFi or cell data for updates. And to get those updates it connects to a Chinese server which could be downloading who knows what. So I’m wondering if it’s been your experience that you have to have it connected to use the machine or can you refrain from it completely? I ended up getting a Bissel Crosswave Pet and it’s been great, if you ever decide to change this would be a good option though it is somewhat similar. Like it definitely should be cleaned after every use but it’s pretty simple to do so. And one thing I def appreciate more since hearing your experience is I can use other cleaners. The Bissel cleaner is good but sometimes you want to use your own stuff. I haven’t had any issues with that and I’ve used all sorts of things in it. Pine Sol, Clorox, Lysol, Mr clean etc etc.
Thanks for any info, I like what I got but have wondered if the WiFi/china servers/can download anything is real…
Thanks for your honest review, I would pass on this after seeing your review and also the exhorbitant cost
Thanks for sharing. For some reason, my filter does not get dirty enough to need to clean out. I finger wipe the areas near the roller and then run water over them in the sink, then let them air dry.
I find less solution is ok. I bought some bissell crosswave solution and used a very small amount 50ml. My tapwater is around 140c.
Also if the roller is dirty, wash it under running water before running the clean cycle so it comes out dryer.
I agree there are a few steps to it, but when doing all the main areas the extra steps seem ok for the results and time saving.
Thank you so much for this honest review! Does this machine not include its own cleaning cycle? I was under the impression that most of these machines had one.
I have a similar vacuum-mop and I agree the cleanup after using the machine is a lot of work. This is really a mop appliance. If you dry-vacuum your floors first you avoid most of the hair getting stuck everywhere in the vac-mop but then you are no longer vacuuming and mopping at the same time.
When I am just cleaning 1 or 2 rooms I find the Bissell SpinWave is less cleanup. I vacuum first, then use the SpinWave to mop. After I'm done I empty the remaining clean water and throw the dirty mop pads in the laundry basket to wash with my towels.
I normally run a self clean, empty and quick rinse of the parts. Use one (filter, roller) and dry one. Set the dry one on for next time; proper clean once a month. I’ve got the steam version. Best machine I’ve bought for my home
Cleaning isn’t the issue for me. Just concerned about abrasive to my wood floors by wet mopping every time I vacuum. I’d rather vacuum only sometimes. Can I do that with S5?
I have 3 kids and 2 cats and I find that this saves a lot of time despite having to clean the parts. It’s like using a mop bucket u have to rinse it out, clean the mop head etc. With the mop/bucket method, you keep using dirty water to “clean” your floors 🤢 I would say the ONLY con for me is that it is not edge to edge. On one side of the vacuum it does clean the edge, but on the other side it doesn’t and no online review mentions that so I’m wondering if mine is just a lemon?
Thank you very much! It helps me to make a decision between s12 and s5
Great video! --- We've been using a different brand model for 2 years now, and same experience with the cleaning effort. Looks like these companies aren't there yet with their wet vacuums.
I'd rate this extra effort even more important than the quality of the clean, or "how many passes to clean up xyz".
Thank you for this review. I was thinking of buying one fpr prime day and I agree, I personally don't want to go through the trouble of cleaning it. I'd probably use it less because of that reason.
I have the s3, 2 years now, laminate flooring, 2 dogs, a baby and we are making a lot of mess all day all of us. Im using the tineco every day, sometimes 2 times per day. A lot of dog hair . My cons are, that really spits the hair out after wile of using, cannot go to the corners of the floor and that is frustrating for me because I have to use always before or after the hand vacuum for the corners. Leaves a lot of hair behind, but today i was reading that i sould change the brush roller every 3 months. I will see with the new ones if perfomes better.
Thank you for this review. I really appreciate it.
We just replaced our flooring in our 2250 sq ft home….went with LVP. I bought the Tineco iFloor 3 and I’ve been wondering where this magic machine has been all my life! Yes, you do have to clean it out after using it but I just put down a hand towel and place all the rinsed parts on it to dry. I would much rather have this than a smelly old mop head. All in all, a cordless wonder tool! 😎
Thank you for a detailed feedback and review. Just one suggestion as your very new to youtube is keep some shots (montage shots) in between your talks so that its more interactive and pleasant for the viewers. Anyways your pretty as your video. Subscribed 🚀
Wow great insight!! Which do you think is harder on the back? I feel like the mop will be harder on my back
One thing to point out, it does say in the manual to not use this on floors that have saw dusk.
Thanks for that. Makes me think I need to look for something with a self cleaning feature. I get distracted a lot and frequently stop doing tasks in the middle to go do something else.
I just recently had to replace my Tineco mop after 2 years. I can tell you that I used rubbing alcohol instead of the Tineco cleaner. Worked great. No suds plus there's the added benefit of sanitizing your floors. It does leave a slight sterile rubbing alcohol smell though. I replaced my Tineco with the Bissell crosswave mostly the same problems though plus I think the crosswave is even louder than the Tineco. Just in case you were curious.
Thank you for the pro tip. I will definitely try the rubbing alcohol. With little kids and a cat running around a little sanitizing would be great.
Is it safe to use alcohol if I have cats? The tineco solution is way too expensive and always out of stock when I need it
Rubbing alcohol can damage hardwood floors!
Rubbing alcohol probably ruined the machine. Maybe vinegar would work?
We just got this now and my husband is trying to figure it out, also a bit freaked out that is a spy machine with all that ai stuff. Ugh.
I agree with you. I got a similar wet vacuum from Bissell and I was surprised with how much time it takes to clean it just to use it again. And not only that but also the fact that after a while it doesn’t matter how much you clean it, but filters and rollers need to be replaced because they just stink. And that’s expensive. Some in the comments are saying it’s normal and that you would have to do it too if it was a normal mop and bucket, but actually it’s nothing compared. I honestly regret my purchase because having to spend 20 min cleaning the machine every time I need to use it (and I have 4 cats so I use it a lot for short cleaning sessions) it’s way more than just grabbing my Dyson and separate mop and then throwing out the dirty water and washing mop head in the washing machine. This is a 500$ vacuum so the pros need to outweigh the cons significantly and in my opinion it’s not the case. I wish I had seen a review like this before because it talks about daily use of the device and if I had known I would have kept my money or bought something else.
Thank you for your honest review. The length of the video did not bother me. I read some of the comments and ppl are so mean. I guess pride got the better of them. I totally agree with you though, I don't like cleaning but love a clean space. So I would HATE to think I need to do allll this extras just for a clean floor that's gonna get dirty again tomorrow. No way! I feel the flood techs need to get a smart way to deal with all the hair. Appreciated your review and keeping it real😂
Thanks a lot for your honest review, it’s quite rare! I was thinking to buy this one! However from what I have seen, all of those vacuums need a lot of work to clean them after using it, and they all stink if we don’t!
Very helpful! I am starting my research journey and was thinking about buying this even though it is super expensive. I have 2 dogs that shed and I find myself constantly sweeping then mopping and it's becoming tiring. This does not sound like it would be ideal for those of us with dogs that shed for it sounds like the clumps of hair get so soggy it spits them right back out.
Glad to help! It doesn’t happen all the time but just enough that it’s annoying. If you have steps in your house this is also not ideal to clean steps. I don’t think the machine is the worst thing ever but for the price point I had higher expectations.
I think you should get ahold of the company because I have one and I have 4 dogs who shed like crazy and I have long hair that gets everywhere and it picks up everything including the hair, so it’s possible that there’s something wrong with the one you bought, I would call the company and have them replace it with a new one, also you are able to use other cleaners with it. They just have to be a low foam based cleaner and only use small amounts. I have a big house so my only issue with it is it only has 20min of run time, other than that it works perfectly, and picks up everything and does everything it’s supposed to do.
Mine is so smelly I just got it. I was looking g at tips and found your video. I just tried a tbsp of bleach in the clean water tank during the self clean. Let's see what happens 😊
Yes. These are important things to consider. I haven't seen anyone talk about those things. On a side note, I was a housekeeper. Cat hair and woman's hair were two of the biggest challenges I faced. It might be a bit different if you take those variables out.
Your floors are so beautiful and that color is like the perfect timeless natural wood. Is there any way you could share what brand and color they are?
That’s so kind of you to say!
Absolutely, we got the Pergo Defense + from home depot in Antique Linen Hickory.
I found your video as mostly cons than pros on this product. Like you I went into the purchase without much research so the learning curve to use it took me a few hours. They do not give instruction to how to use it, but I suggest “Just a Dad” previews on this product. He gave me two points you missed.
I LOVE the fact that you can clean every part so it doesn’t stink or get yucky. And it only takes a couple minutes.
It has a self cleaning mode for the roller. Place the vac/mop on the charger and push the water drop button on top of the handle. It goes into a self clean mode for the roller. You should still take it out and clean the tray.
This vac/mop pulls on its own so it does the work for you. You don’t need to push and pull it.
So I would recommend this product if you have wood or tile floors. This is NOT for carpets. So don’t vacuum your carpet with it!
But I understand when you say this takes more time. If you are a mother with a couple kids or more, or have ADHD and get distracted, cleaning it would be a drag. But I am very pleased with the purchase as many of the other contributors seem to be🙂
obviously not a sponsored review. thanks. all of these automatic mops need the cleaning you describe, but I have a Hizero and it is easier to clean. it is by no means perfect, but the cleanup isn't bad and all it requires is dumping the dirty water and very easy debris cleaning - no awful smells ever.
Love my Tineco iFLOOR 3 Breeze Complete. It isn't a hassle for me to clean it after every mopping because I use my Tineco A10 cordless vacuum first, then use the 3 Breeze to mop. The 3 Breeze is much sturdier than the A10, no doubt. Have two more Hoover cordless vacuums (ONEPWR Evolve Elite and the HEPA ONEPWR Bagged upright) in case the A10 breaks on me, but not worried about the Breeze at all. Can you tell I don't like corded vacuums anymore? I do have a corded Hoover Wind Tunnel 3, but truthfully, the Hoover and Tineco cordless vacuums do just as good at picking up dirt and dust as the plug in Hoover, and no cords. Spare batteries and chargers make all the difference as well.
Very valid points
I have Zero issues clean the machine. I do the same with my Tineco cordless vacuum. Keeps it fresh every time you use it.
Mop also has to be cleaned and dirty water removed or it will smell badly. The problem I find with most retail machines is that they do not hold up and can be too slow to clean. Hence, I bought a commercial machine. It cost 3x as much but allows me to do my house in 15minutes
Thank you for sharing i currently have the regular s7 and thinking of exchanging it for the s7 steam. I only wish the battery would last longer unless I have a bad battery but it discharges pretty quickly.
I completely agree with you. Also, cleaning around toilets and getting into corners is hard. I wish I would have watched your video before I bought mine.
Thank you for this! I think ill just stick with my vacuum and then mop routine. I have 6 indoor dogs, so i NEED something that picks up all that dog hair!