Tineco has released a wet-dry vacuum that's as nimble as a stick vac

Typically, wet-and-dry vacuums are chunky beasts. Sure, they'll get your hard floors sparkling clean, but you might need a sit-down after using one, and an XL cleaning closet to store it too.

Tineco – one of the leading brands in this area – has brought out a new model that aims to change all that. The FLOOR ONE i7 Fold is a wet-dry vacuum that looks (and moves) almost like a cordless stick vacuum. I had a chance to try one out at CES 2026, and I was impressed with how compact and nimble it was.

The only wet cleaner I've used that can beat it on lightness and maneuverability is the Dyson WashG1, and that model doesn't include any suction – quite a crucial difference.

The i7 Fold weighs just under 8lbs (3.6kg) – which is actually less than some regular stick vacuums, including the Shark PowerDetect cordless (8.38 lbs / 3.8kg). It's impressively streamlined for this type of cleaner, but the feature that really stands out when it comes to usability is that it can hinge forwards in the middle.

That means it can bend to an L-shape for easier cleaning under furniture. It's an idea borrowed from the best cordless vacuums, and it's a game-changer if you don't want to have to get right down on the floor to clean under the cabinets. This model can also lie completely flat, and Tineco has helpfully added a tiny wheel to the underside of the main body for easier maneuvering in this position.

The forward-bending body also means this cleaner can be folded in half for more compact storage.

A Tineco rep explained to me that shrinking down the body of this wet-dry vacuum was a serious feat of engineering. Impressively, there are no major compromises in terms of performance either – it has just a smidge less suction power than Tineco's full-sized options, and will typically last around 20-30 minutes per charge, too (or up to 50 in Eco mode), which is decent for this type of cleaner.

The Floor One i7 Fold is featured on the US Tineco site but is not yet available to buy. I'm confirming launch dates and pricing and will update this article when I know more.

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