Hizero’s New Wet Vac Sweep and Mops Without Suction. Here’s How It Performed in Testing
I have to tell the truth: sweeping and mopping hard floors are among my least favorite tasks, to the detriment of my kitchen. The crux of the problem is that my attention span is well and truly exhausted by the time I’ve finished cleaning everything else. The extra steps of grabbing a broom, dustpan, mop, and bucket (my freshly cleaned sink) often escape my mind.
But things changed when I recently tested the Hizero F300 All-In-One Hard Floor Cleanerwhich sweeps and cleans simultaneously. Wet/dry vacuums are a category we’ve seen grow in recent years, with products like the Dyson Wash G1, Roborock F25 Ultra And Dreame H15 Pro MatFlex all offer dry and wet cleaning as well as additional features such as steam cleaning and hot water cleaning.
Although the design is similar to the one mentioned above cordless vacuum cleanersthe F300 doesn’t rely on suction to suck up debris. Instead, it uses a durable Multi Roller to remove dirt while separating solid and liquid waste. Still, the high price of $600 made me want to get more bang for my buck. Here’s everything I like and don’t like about this handy hard floor cleaner.
Hizero’s Multi Roller easily handles most damage
I had to stop myself from sweeping the floor before using the Hizero F300. Old habits die hard.
At first, using the Hizero F300 felt like I was reprogramming everything I knew about cleaning hard floors. But after that unlearning curve, it was easy to grab the F300 whenever I needed to clean up a spill in the kitchen.
While my testing is hardly scientific, I compared Hizero to my typical broom and mop setup. In almost all cases, the new F300 was faster and easier to use. The secret to this performance is Hizero’s Multi Roller, which I can only describe as a durable foam cylinder that’s supposed to last around 12 months.
The F300 is much quieter than my vacuum cleaner.
As the F300 moves across the floor, the roller uses friction to suck up solids while absorbing liquids. Once inside the machine, a squeegee removes excess liquid, leaving the roller fresh for the included cleaning solution. Likewise, an internal hair collection roller helps separate solid debris into a small dust bin.
I definitely prefer the liquid cleaning of the F300 rather than repeatedly wringing out a mop or towel. The little moisture remaining on the floor dries quickly, especially compared to a normal mop. Cleaning solids is just as effective, thanks to an internal brush and dust bin.
Like some electric floor cleaners, the Hizero Hard Floor Cleaner may have difficulty with tight corners or low furniture.
The Multi Roller’s soft surface is said to be ideal for preventing scratches on hardwood or polished tiles. Unfortunately I don’t have either at home, but I didn’t notice any obvious scratches after a quick test on a sheet of plexiglass. Hizero warns against cleaning sharp objects, like broken glass, which could damage the roller.
My only reservation about the F300’s cleaning performance is that even the heavy cleaning mode couldn’t remove some of the tougher dirt under my portable dishwasher. Granted, this mess required a lot of cleaning with my usual mop and heavy-duty degreaser, so treat it as an exception rather than a firm observation. The F300 is more than adequate for everyday cleaning tasks and handles even some of the less intense messes in front of my stove.
I have mixed opinions on the water tanks and cleaning solution
While I like that you can separate the two water tanks, I never found the need to do so.
The Hizero F300 uses a dual tank that separates into a lower clean water tank and an upper waste water tank, similar to the Dyson Wash G1. Mixing the hard floor cleaning solution into the clean water tank was more complicated than I would like. You need to hold the silicone cap open to pour in two small capfuls of cleanser. I spilled the cleaning concentrate almost every time I refilled this tank.
In contrast, the Roborock F25 Ultra, which we are testing in CNET’s lab in Louisville, has an automatic detergent dispenser, which does it automatically. You’ll find similar features on newer wet and dry vacuums, so this appears to be an omission on Hizero’s part.
Adding water to the tank is a little easier, since you can hold it horizontally under a faucet.
The clean water tank lasts between 15 minutes in economical cleaning mode and 10 minutes in heavy cleaning mode, which I found was enough to clean my kitchen several times. My kitchen is smaller with 32 square feet of tile, so larger rooms may require multiple tanks. However, you will need to empty the waste water tank more often if you are cleaning up spilled milk or juice.
Although the seals on the clean water tank seemed secure, the waste water tank leaked when I tilted it too much on the way to the sink. This isn’t a problem if you hold the tank vertically, but at least the roller cleaned up my spill very quickly.
The battery lasts about 60 minutes, so you don’t need to recharge it as often as refill the tank.
My other concern is that this product uses Hizero cleaning solution (around $30) exclusively; there are no instructions for using other cleaners or even vinegar dilution. While I suspect this is to maximize the lifespan of the F300 and Multi Roller, it’s still an additional purchase that locks you into the Hizero ecosystem. (To be fair, many companies do this.) While you can safely use clean water if you don’t want to purchase the Hizero cleaner, I would appreciate another option.
Simple maintenance
Hizero’s included tools and manual make maintenance simple.
You can open the top of the device with just one button and the two rollers come out for easy cleaning. I like that Hizero includes specialized cleaning brushes for the hair collector roller and solid waste container, which you can easily store on the dock.
There’s also an automatic self-cleaning option for the Multi Roller, which involves running the heavy-duty cleaning mode while the F300 is resting on the charging stand (when unplugged) – or held off the ground. To use it, you will need at least a partial clean water tank and an empty waste water tank.
I like that Hizero’s user manual doesn’t overcomplicate the routine maintenance process. It combines concise, straightforward language with diagrams where you might need more clarity. Best of all, it covers virtually everything you need to know about the F300 without sending you to an online support page.
Should you buy Hizero F300 All-In-One Hard Floor Cleaner?
The Hizero F300 is better than a traditional mop and broom, but it’s probably too expensive for people on a budget.
At $600, the Hizero F300 All-In-One Hard Floor Cleaner is an expensive option compared to mop vacuums like the $230 model. Shark SD201THE Mova K30 And Tineco Sol One Stretch S6 (the last two cost $400). On the other hand, it’s more affordable than its competitors that we test in CNET’s lab, including its closest rival, the $770 Dyson Wash G1, the $700 Dyson Wash G1. Dreame H15 Pro MatFlex and the $800 Roborock F25 Ultrawhich come with additional features, such as steam cleaning, hot air self-drying, and AI-assisted wheels.
Although the unique Multi Roller promises to protect sensitive floors from scratches, I’m not sure its reduced access to corners can compete with the exposed rollers of the Mova and Tineco, which can also clean baseboards. There’s also the F25 Ultra, which has steam cleaning capabilities that Roborock says have been tested to be safe for hardwood floors.
Still, the F300’s quieter motor and 60-minute runtime make people with large areas of hard floors want to choose Hizero over the competition. It’s also the lightest of the bunch, at just 7.7 pounds, compared to Dyson’s G1, which weighs 10.8 pounds. But if, like me, you have very few hard floors, a reliable broom and mop will save you a lot of money.
