Dyson turned its skinny PencilVac into a lightweight wet floor cleaner

Dyson has unveiled a clever twist on its ultra-slim PencilVac, introducing the brand-new PencilWash—a sleek, space-saving floor scrubber engineered to tackle spills, stains, and grime on hard surfaces with the same compact DNA as its vacuum sibling. While the original PencilVac redefined minimalism in cordless cleaning by cramming a motor, battery, and dustbin into a handle barely thicker than a pencil, the PencilWash trades suction for hydration, swapping out the bin for a pressurized water reservoir and a high-density microfiber roller that scrubs as it glides.

The engineering marvel here is how Dyson managed to fit all the core electronics—battery, motor, and water pump—into the same 1.5-inch-diameter handle that made the PencilVac the “world’s slimmest vacuum.” That means the PencilWash is just as nimble, equally at home snaking around chair legs or sliding under low-clearance furniture thanks to a pivoting handle that can lie nearly flat. The cleaning head, however, is bulkier than the PencilVac’s, housing not only the water tank but also the roller mechanism that delivers fresh, pressurized water to the floor, scrubs it clean, and then sucks the dirty liquid back into a separate recovery chamber.

At 4.9 pounds empty (and a bit more once you add water or Dyson’s low-foaming cleaning solution), the PencilWash is slightly heavier than the four-pound PencilVac, but it’s also significantly more affordable. While the top-tier PencilVac with its quartet of spinning conical brush heads commands a $600 price tag, the PencilWash comes in at $349—complete with a dedicated charging dock for the handle. That’s a compelling proposition for anyone who’s been eyeing Dyson’s premium cleaning tech but balked at the cost.

Battery life is pegged at 30 minutes on a full charge, matching the PencilVac’s low-power runtime. For larger homes, Dyson offers the option to swap in a spare battery (sold separately), ensuring you’re never left mid-clean with a dead handle. The pressurized hydration system ensures a steady flow of fresh water to the roller, while the microfiber material lifts stains without scratching sealed wood, tile, or laminate. Floors emerge damp but not soaked, drying quickly thanks to the efficient water recovery and the roller’s gentle pressure.

This isn’t Dyson’s first foray into hard-floor cleaning—its larger WashG1 mop has been on the market for a while—but the PencilWash is the first to bring that same wet-cleaning tech into a form factor that’s as agile and unobtrusive as a stick vacuum. It’s aimed squarely at households that want the convenience of a quick, cordless mop without the bulk or price of a full-sized scrubber.

In short, Dyson has once again proven it can shrink big ideas into tiny packages. The PencilWash takes everything people loved about the PencilVac’s slim profile and adds the power to clean up life’s messier moments—spilled juice, muddy paw prints, or mystery kitchen splatters—without breaking stride or the bank.

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