Dyson V15s Detect Submarine review

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The Submarine is Dyson's wet roller head. It washes hard floors with clean water and collects the dirty water in a separate tray. It comes with the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine, which went on sale in the UK in March 2024 at £799.99. That is about £100 more than the standard V15 Detect. You cannot buy the head on its own and fit it to an older Dyson.

What is good

• It cleans spills and dried marks from tiles, wood and vinyl well. It picks up small debris at the same time.

• It uses clean water for the whole clean. A normal mop puts dirty water back on the floor.

• The 300ml tank covers about 110 square metres, according to Dyson. That is enough for most kitchens and hallways in one fill.

• You still get the full V15 vacuum with its laser head and hair tool.

What is not good

• The head is heavy. The fast roller pulls it forward, so it does not feel like a normal vacuum.

• Cleaning the head after use takes several steps. You empty the dirty tray, take out the roller, rinse it and leave it to dry.

• It is for hard floors only. It does not clean carpets.

• The price is high for one extra floor head.

Verdict

The Submarine head works and replaces a bucket and mop. It suits a home with large areas of hard floor that need cleaning often. If you only mop once a week, the cleaning routine and the price are harder to justify.

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