In the United States, the vacuum cleaner market is quite large and competitive, with brands that constantly innovate and have become increasingly popular. Dyson, Shark, or Bissell are more or less the queens of the dance that lead in sales, but we had set ourselves the task of finding an interesting brand that does not receive so much praise and praise.
We stopped by Best Buy and asked one of the store’s salespeople specifically what one of the vacuum cleaner brands was that was selling very well but wasn’t getting as much publicity. “Tineco,” said Kevin, the friendliest salesman I have met in a long time and who has collaborated with me before.
Tineco Floor One S3 Extreme — The Definitive Vacuum and Cleaning Solution
Maybe you haven’t yet come across the Tineco – Floor One S3 Extreme 3-in-1, which Kevin promised us was “a powerful little wonder.” And, in retrospect, the boy was right. Let’s start with what we find in the box, because it comes very well-equipped: it comes with an extra roller, an additional filter, a charging base and a fairly complete user manual. In addition, it has a brush that allows quick cleaning of the roller (in case you have pets and your house is invaded by hair).
It also has a tank for dirty water and one for cleaning solution. Of course, don’t expect great capacity in any of them, especially if you have a larger house. This detail can become tedious, since you will have to fill and empty them frequently, but most vacuum cleaners of this type work like this.
Easy to Change Rollers and Simple to Operate
Something that many users will appreciate is how easy it is to changing the rollers, which makes life much easier if you need to replace them frequently. It also has a system that alerts you if the tanks need to be filled or emptied, something quite useful when you are very focused on vacuuming up the grime that has settled on floors, carpets, and other surfaces.
However, the Tineco S3 leaves a couple of doubts when it comes to its vacuuming capacity. Although it is technically advertised as a “wet-dry vacuum,” in practice it is not as effective at vacuuming up large debris or pet hair. It would be best to do a sweep with a traditional vacuum cleaner before using this device.
How Does the Tineco – Floor One S3 Extreme Really Clean?
In terms of its cleaning performance, it performs well, but it is not the eighth wonder either. During testing, the device did a good job of removing surface dirt and left the floor fairly dry, which is impressive for a wet floor cleaner.
However, when faced with more challenging stains, such as coffee, ketchup, or sriracha, it showed some difficulty. I mean, the cleaning was effective, but it took several passes to get the surface completely clean. Additionally, certain low-viscosity liquids, such as alcoholic beverages, put it in a bind, but in the end, it accomplished the task with one or two more passes.
Self-Cleaning and Batteries That Perform Well
The Tineco S3 has a functional self-cleaning cycle that, although not as impressive as one would like, helps a lot when finishing cleaning tasks. After numerous tests, the roller was not completely clean, and you will probably need to do a manual cleaning from time to time, but that has also happened to me with the Dyson and the Shark.
For the price, the battery is pretty decent and allowed me to clean about 1,200 square feet before needing to recharge. Mind you, since the tanks are small, you’ll have to stop to refill or empty them every 250-300 square feet. The manufacturer promises a run time of 35 minutes and a charging time of 300 minutes.
At Best Buy, the price of Tineco – Floor One S3 Extreme is usually $399.99, but just today I saw it for $249.99 (I don’t know how long that discount will last, I’d be quick). Right now, it’s one of the store’s bestseller, and it has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from over 700 customers.