As a busy mum with kids, pets, and a husband who seems allergic to picking up after himself, I’ve tried my fair share of floor-cleaning gadgets. But when I got my hands on the 18V ONE+ HP™ Brushless Wet & Dry Hard Floor Cleaner 4.0Ah Kit, I realised this might just be the cleaning hero my home desperately needed. Spoiler alert: it’s good. Really good. Like “How-did-I-survive-without-this?” good.
Cordless Freedom Is a Game-Changer
First things first—cordless. Need I say more? Anyone who’s ever wrestled with a vacuum cord knows the pain of constantly unplugging and re-plugging as you move from room to room. With the RYOBI, I can glide from the kitchen to the hallway to the living room without a single tangle or outlet swap. Powered by the same 18V ONE+ battery that works with 200+ RYOBI products, it’s an absolute win for those of us already in the RYOBI ecosystem.
The battery life? Impressive. I get about 35 minutes of runtime, which is more than enough to tackle my entire floor situation—though, to be fair, some days it’s less “floors” and more “crime scenes” (looking at you teenagers and Greyhound!)
Vacuum Meets Mop – A Match Made in Cleaning Heaven
This isn’t just a vacuum; it’s a mop too. A proper 2-in-1 that doesn’t skimp on either function. Muddy footprints? Gone. Spilled cereal milk? Vanished. That sticky mystery spot near the fridge? Obliterated.
Plus, the motorised powerhead means it drives itself! WINNING! Less elbow grease, more momentum! YES PLEASE!
The dual-tank system is pure genius too—one tank for clean water and another for dirty water. No more sloshing dirty mop water back onto my floors. Hallelujah.
Oh, and the included cleaning solution gives my floors a sparkling finish and leaves a subtle fresh scent—not overpowering, just clean and didn’t leave my floors streaky like my mop sometimes can!
RYOBI tasked us with the Ultimate Challenge!
So the team at RYOBI sent us this brand new beast and sent along a hard floor testing platform and three very interesting products. Rice, Tomato Sauce and Coffee Concentrate.
My task? See how the Hard Floor Cleaner stood up against each (and then I did them all at once, for old-time’s sake!).
Check it out in the video below and watch what happened. Even I was surprised!
Real-Life Tested: Kids, Pets, and Husbands
Let me paint a picture: My teenagers (or toddlers/babies – you fill in the gaps for you) drops their bowl of cereal/noodles on the kitchen floor. Maybe they poured more cereal on the floor than in their bowl? Slopped the milk on the counter, which drips down onto the floor. Not saying that happens in my house … or does it? Yes, yes it does. And often. Teenagers! I think they were cleaner as toddlers!
Anyway, the dog, excited by the commotion, tracks in dirt from the garden. Meanwhile, hubby’s decided now is the perfect time to snack on chips… crumbs everywhere. Cue the 18V ONE+ HP Wet & Dry Hard Floor Cleaner – saving me from a mighty cleanup!
The powerful suction takes care of the crumbs in seconds, while the mop wipes away the puree with ease. Even the muddy paw prints are no match. What really sealed the deal for me? The LED headlights on the front light up every speck of dirt hiding under furniture, so I’m not left wondering what I’ve missed.
The Hard Floor Cleaner That Even Cleans Up After Itself!
This is one of its real impressive features … because who really has time for that? The RYOBI’s self-clean mode is a godsend. A quick 60-second cycle flushes out all the gunk and cleans the roller, leaving it ready for the next round of chaos. No disassembling or scrubbing necessary. If only my bathroom could do the same!
What’s the Catch?
Alright, no product is perfect. While I absolutely love the cordless design and 2-in-1 functionality, I did find it a bit heavier than my old vacuum. It’s not unmanageable, but you’ll notice it if you’re lugging it up and down stairs. Also, while the battery life is solid, if you’re deep-cleaning an entire house full of hard floors, you might need to swap out for a spare battery. BUT, that’s where the 18V range is a blessing – simply swap it out for another battery from your lawn mower, blower, drill or one of the 200+ products in the 18V range!
Final Verdict
Overall, the 18V ONE+ HP™ Brushless Wet & Dry Hard Floor Cleaner is a rockstar for busy households.
It simplifies cleaning without compromising on results, and the cordless convenience makes it worth every cent. From baby spills to pet messes to husband-made disasters, it handles everything like a pro.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely. It’s an investment, but for the time and frustration it saves, I’d say it’s worth it. I’m giving it 4.75 stars out of 5, only docking a tiny bit for the weight and battery runtime on marathon cleaning days.
If you’re ready to retire your mop and bucket—and maybe your vacuum too—this RYOBI superstar is waiting for you at Bunnings. Trust me, your floors (and your sanity) will thank you.
Ryobi sent us this 18V ONE+ HP™ Brushless Wet & Dry Hard Floor Cleaner 4.0Ah Kit to review. All opinions are my own.
