Tineco Floor One Station S9 Artist: the tank now refills itself

Cordless floor cleaning vacuum cleaners are experiencing a remarkable market spread, thanks to the fact that they integrate two indispensable functions for home hygiene: vacuuming dust and washing the floor with water.

These products typically come equipped with two tanks for liquid: the first one is filled with clean water that will be used to wash the floors, and the second is for dirty water, a residue from the cleaning operations that captures the dirt that has been vacuumed. The need to have the clean water tank always ready limits the practicality of these products: one must check before use that water is available and that the tank does not need to be filled.

Tineco Floor One Station S9 Artist is one of the latest innovations from the well-known company in the field of home floor washing solutions. In this floor cleaning vacuum, a self-refilling water system has been integrated into the base, referred to as Smart Refresh Station. A dedicated 5-liter tank is filled with water, which is then autonomously transferred to the tank mounted on the vacuum's base, facilitating its recharge: it is sufficient to place the vacuum on the charging base to restore the washing liquid.

Compared to other competing products, the novelty lies in the operation when the floor cleaner is placed on the charging base. The processes of water refilling and cleaning after use are managed autonomously, with the added benefit of being able to force the use of heated water for greater effectiveness in the washing action.

The technical features of the vacuum cleaner and floor washer are those typically expected from a product of this type: it is possible to select from 4 different operating modes, including the suction-only mode that prevents water from being sprayed on the roller, which is useful for better drying the floors. The mechanics are designed to allow the vacuum to lay completely on the ground, thus enabling it to vacuum under objects that have a clearance of at least 12.85 cm.

The operating autonomy is high: it lasts up to 90 minutes in silent mode, which is the least consuming mode, decreasing to about 60 minutes when one uses one of the higher suction power options.

Front Scraper The floor washing is performed by a traditional roller, which is continuously sprayed with a stream of water. At the front of the base, there is an integrated scraper that helps prevent the formation of moisture rings on the floor: when the vacuum is moved backward, the scraper automatically lowers, removing the excess water.

The roller is paired with the DualBlock anti-tangle system, which prevents hair and fur from getting tangled around the roller, limiting its operational effectiveness. The HydroBurst system, for spraying water on persistent stains present on the floor, is also integrated into the front part. This water dispenser sprays water in front of the roller to help soften stubborn stains and residues of dirt that may be present on the floor. It is a function controlled by a button on the handle, which proves to be very practical and effective.

Also located at the front is an LED light that illuminates the portion of the floor being treated, helping to better identify the presence of any dirt.

Motorized Wheels The motorized wheels facilitate the maneuverability of the floor cleaning vacuum on home surfaces: these, combined with the pivoting head, allow the washing base to be directed precisely to optimize cleaning next to furniture edges and walls. This significantly reduces the effort needed to move the vacuum across the floor, making it feel lighter overall.

The charging base of the Tineco Floor One Station S9 Artist performs battery recharging and self-cleaning of the vacuum, using the water contained in the dedicated 5-liter tank. The roller is always cleaned with hot water to better tackle dirt, while the filling of the clean water tank mounted on the base of the vacuum can be done using room temperature or hot water.

By pressing the touch button mounted on the vertical structure of the vacuum, one can force the loading of hot water into the tank, making the cleaning effect more pronounced and the floor washing more effective. The adjacent button allows selecting the drying mode of the roller, between high power and the quieter mode.

5-Liter Tank for Washing and Cleaning Water The base is also responsible for drying the roller at the end of the self-cleaning process, thanks to the dispensing of a stream of hot air at 110 degrees Celsius that restores the ideal operating condition of the brush in 5 minutes. Alternatively, a silent mode at 45 dB can be configured, which completely dries the roller over a period of 2 hours, ensuring less noise during operation.

Underneath the water tank is a second tank dedicated to the detergent provided. The Floor One Station S9 Artist will automatically identify the ideal combination of water and detergent to achieve the best possible cleaning results.

The Tineco APP allows configuring some advanced options for the vacuum and the base, setting the specific operational parameters for the 4 modes selectable via buttons on the handle.

Once activated, the Tineco Floor One Station S9 Artist ensures precise intervention in vacuuming dust and washing home floors. The front dispenser aids in more vigorous action when needed, while the ability to load hot water combined with detergent leads to more thorough cleaning when the floor is particularly dirty.

As highlighted in other previous Tineco products in this category, overall maneuverability is always very high: the wheeled traction makes handling very straightforward, with the product's weight posing no obstacle whatsoever.

Price: Tineco Floor One Station S9 Artist is offered at a list price of €899, a sum that can easily be reduced partially thanks to the numerous commercial offers that Tineco implements on its products. Further information is available on the manufacturer's website at this address.