Tineco iFLOOR 5 Steam Wet Dry Vacuum: features, specs and who it suits

The Tineco iFLOOR 5 Steam is a wet dry vacuum for hard floors that adds steam to the usual vacuum-and-mop routine. It picks up dry debris and liquid mess and steams the floor in the same pass. Here is what the specs mean and the things to confirm for your own floors.

Vacuuming, washing and steaming in one pass

Tineco calls this 3-in-1 cleaning. The machine cleans and steams hard floors at the same time, and the brand says that can cut cleaning time in half. Wet dry vacuums of this type generally have a roller brush that scrubs the floor while fresh water is applied and dirty water is drawn back into a tank. That removes the need to mop and then vacuum as separate chores.

What 248°F steam is for

Tineco says the steam reaches 248°F (120°C). The brand says it dissolves heavy grease and stubborn stains, and that it can tackle tough stains without extra cleaning solutions. In general, heat softens sticky residue such as dried spills, so the machine is positioned for sticky messes on hard floors. Results depend on how old and how stubborn the mess is.

Two tanks for fresh water

A dual-tank system keeps clean and dirty water separate. Tineco says this means cleaning continues with fresh water throughout, rather than pushing dirty water around as a traditional mop can. When the dirty tank fills or the clean tank empties, you stop to empty and refill them.

Self-cleaning with steam

After use, steam is directed at the brush head to clean it. Tineco describes the process as odour-free, hands-free and quick-drying. A brush that stays clean and dries out is typically less likely to develop a smell, though you should still empty the tanks and check the brush as the manual says.

Size and weight

The iFLOOR 5 Steam weighs 14.2 lb (about 6.4 kg), and the listing doesn't give its dimensions. Check the manual for its power arrangement and for how much room it needs in the cupboard.

Who it suits

It suits homes with large areas of hard flooring, such as sealed hardwood, tile or laminate, and households that regularly face sticky spills, pets or children. Tineco's own title mentions hardwood floors, so check the maker's guidance on steam and your particular finish. Steam isn't right for every surface. Some unsealed or delicate floors can be damaged by heat and moisture.

What to check before you buy

• Floor type: confirm that steam and water are approved for your floor finish, particularly hardwood and laminate.
• Carpets and rugs: this is a hard-floor machine, so check what the manual says about rugs.
• Tank capacity and runtime: see the manual for how much floor a tank covers.
• Emptying and cleaning: plan for tank emptying, filter rinsing and brush care after each use.
• Storage and power: allow room to keep it, and check how it is powered.
• Cleaning solutions: use only those the manufacturer approves, if you add any.

The short version

• A steam wet dry vacuum for hard floors, model iFloor 5 Steam, from Tineco.
• Cleans, vacuums and steams in one pass.
• Steam at 248°F (120°C), according to the brand.
• Dual tanks separate clean and dirty water.
• Self-cleaning with steam; weighs 14.2 lb.

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