A journalist has tested the Tineco Floor One S9 Artist vacuum cleaner, a device that has garnered significant attention, including 635 five-star reviews on Amazon Australia. The Tineco Floor One S9 Artist combines vacuuming and mopping into a single pass, a feature that dramatically cut down cleaning time in a busy household.
The cleaning device is equipped with 22kPa suction power and offers up to 50 minutes of runtime. Its design allows it to lay flat, enabling it to glide under furniture like beds and sofas. The machine also features a self-cleaning system that uses heated water and 85°C hot air to dry the brush roller after each use, and a dual-layer anti-tangle design to prevent hair from clogging the roller.
One of the standout features highlighted is the iLoop Smart Sensor technology, which detects dirt levels in real time and automatically adjusts suction and water flow accordingly. This sensor system uses an indicator light that shifts from red to blue, signaling when the floor is clean, and reportedly helps users identify dirt in areas they might otherwise overlook.
Addressing the common issue of hair entanglement in vacuum cleaners, the Tineco Floor One S9 Artist incorporates a DualBlock anti-tangle design. Additionally, the HyperStretch technology allows the vacuum to recline fully to a 180-degree lay-flat position, facilitating cleaning under low furniture.
Initially priced at $1,199, the Tineco Floor One S9 Artist was available at a discounted price of $659 on Amazon Australia during the review period, representing a 45% reduction. The reviewer noted that the vacuum saved considerable time and energy, consolidating tasks that previously required separate vacuuming and mopping. The machine also reduced the need for disposable cleaning products.
The self-cleaning function was particularly praised, where the machine cleans itself using heated fresh water and dries with 85°C hot air, eliminating the need for manual cleaning of the rollers and preventing lingering odors. The inclusion of HyperSteam technology, a 140°C steam system, was noted for its ability to liquefy grease, embedded dirt, and bacteria, while also disinfecting surfaces.
Furthermore, Tineco's MHCBS technology continuously washes the brush roller with fresh water and removes dirty water at high speed, preventing the spread of grime and leaving floors streak-free. The extended 75-minute runtime was also highlighted as a significant advantage, allowing for a full house clean without interruption.
Customer reviews on Amazon Australia frequently mention the vacuum's effectiveness, with many highlighting the helpfulness of the sensor and self-cleaning features. One reviewer described it as "perfect" and "the best" they had tested. Another noted it had halved their cleaning time. A minor drawback mentioned by one user was the base height, which could occasionally scrape furniture when cleaning under low objects.
Globally, Tineco has been recognized by Euromonitor International as the number one household wet and dry vacuum cleaner brand for four consecutive years. The brand has also held the top spot for wet and dry floor cleaners on Amazon across several countries for three years.