I have to come clean: sweeping and mopping hard floors are among my least favorite chores, much to the detriment of my kitchen. The crux of the issue is that my attention span is well and truly exhausted by the time I finish cleaning everything else. The added steps of grabbing a broom, dustpan, mop and bucket (my freshly cleaned sink) often slip my mind.
But things changed when I recently tested the Hizero F300 All-in-One Hard Floor Cleaner, which sweeps and mops simultaneously. Wet and dry vacuums are a category we’ve seen grow in recent years, with products like the Dyson Wash G1, Roborock F25 Ultra and Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex all offering wet-dry mopping along with additional features like steam cleaning and hot water mopping.
Although the design is similar to the aforementioned cordless vacuum mops, the F300 doesn’t rely on suction to pull up debris. Instead, it uses a durable Multi Roller to pull up dirt while separating the solid and liquid waste. Still, the steep $600 price tag left me wanting more bang for my buck. Here’s everything I like and dislike about this handy hard floor cleaner.
Hizero’s Multi Roller handles most messes with ease
I had to stop myself from sweeping the floor before using the Hizero F300. Old habits die hard.
At first, using the Hizero F300 felt like I was reprogramming everything I knew about cleaning hard floors. But after this unlearning curve, it was effortless to grab the F300 whenever I needed to clean a spill in the kitchen.
While my tests are hardly scientific, I compared Hizero to my typical broom-and-mop setup. In almost every case, the new F300 was faster and easier to use. The secret to this performance is Hizero’s Multi Roller, which I can only describe as a durable foam cylinder that’s supposed to last around 12 months.
The F300 is much quieter than my vacuum cleaner.
As the F300 moves along the floor, the roller uses friction to pull up solids while soaking up liquids. Once inside the machine, a squeegee removes excess liquid, leaving the roller fresh for the included cleaning solution. Likewise, an internal hair-collection roller helps separate the solid debris into a small dust tray.
I definitely prefer the F300’s liquid cleanup over repeatedly wringing out a mop or towel. The little remaining moisture on the floor dries quickly, especially compared to a normal mop. Cleaning up solids is just as good, thanks to an internal brush and dust tray.
Like some powered floor cleaners, the Hizero hard floor cleaner may struggle with tight corners or low furniture.
The Multi Roller’s soft surface is supposedly great for preventing scratches on hardwood or polished tile. Unfortunately, I have neither of these in my home, but I didn’t notice any obvious scratches after a quick test on a sheet of plexiglass. Hizero cautions against cleaning up sharp objects, like broken glass, which can damage the roller.
My one reservation with the F300’s cleaning performance is that even the Intensive Cleaning Mode couldn’t remove some of the heavier grime under my portable dishwasher. Admittedly, this grime required a lot of scrubbing with my regular mop and powerful degreaser, so treat it as an exception rather than a firm observation. The F300 is more than adequate for daily cleaning tasks and even handles some of the less intense grime in front of my stove.
I have mixed opinions about the water tanks and cleaning solution
While I like that you can separate the twin water tanks, I never found a need for it.
The Hizero F300 uses a dual tank that separates into a lower clean water tank and an upper wastewater tank, similar to the Dyson Wash G1. Mixing the hard floor cleaning solution in the clean water tank was more of a hassle than I’d like. You must hold the silicone plug open to pour in two tiny capfuls of cleaner. I spilled the cleaning concentrate almost every time I filled this tank.
By contrast, the Roborock F25 Ultra, which we’re testing in CNET’s Louisville lab, features an auto detergent dispenser, which does this automatically. You’ll find similar features on most recently released wet and dry vacuums, so this seems like an omission on Hizero’s part.
Adding water to the tank is a little easier, since you can hold it horizontally under a faucet.
The clean water tank lasts between 15 minutes on Economy Cleaning Mode and 10 minutes on Intensive Cleaning Mode, which I found was enough to clean my kitchen a few times. My kitchen is on the smaller end at 32 square feet of tile, so larger rooms may require multiple tanks. However, you’ll need to empty the wastewater tank more often if you’re cleaning up spilled milk or juice.
Although the seals on the clean water tank feel secure, the wastewater tank leaked when I tilted it too far on the way to the sink. It’s not an issue if you hold the tank vertically, but at least the roller cleaned up my spill very quickly.
The battery lasts around 60 minutes, so you don’t need to charge as often as you have to fill the tank.
My other concern is that this product uses Hizero Cleaning Solution (around $30) exclusively; there are no instructions for using other cleaners or even a vinegar dilution. While I suspect that this is to maximize the lifespan of the F300 and the Multi Roller, it’s still an extra purchase that locks you into the Hizero ecosystem. (To be fair, many companies do this.) While you’re safe to use clean water if you don’t want to buy Hizero’s cleaner, I’d appreciate another option.
Straightforward maintenance
Hizero’s included tools and manual make maintenance simple.
You can open the top of the unit with a single button, and both rollers come out for easy cleaning. I love that Hizero includes specialized cleaning brushes for the hair collection roller and the solid waste container, which you can conveniently store on the docking station.
There’s also an automatic self-cleaning option for the Multi Roller, which involves running the Intensive Cleaning Mode while the F300 rests on the charging stand (while unplugged) — or held above the floor. To use it, you’ll need at least a partial clean-water tank and an empty wastewater tank.
I love that Hizero’s user manual doesn’t overcomplicate the routine maintenance process. It pairs concise, direct language with diagrams where you might need extra clarity. Best of all, it covers practically everything you need to know about the F300 without sending you to an online support page.
Should you buy the Hizero F300 All-in-One Hard Floor Cleaner?
The Hizero F300 is better than a traditional mop and broom, but is probably too pricey for folks with a limited budget.
At $600, the Hizero F300 All-in-One Hard Floor Cleaner is a pricey option compared to vacuum mops like the $230 Shark SD201, the Mova K30 and Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 (the latter two cost $400). On the other hand, it’s more affordable than competitors we’re testing in CNET’s lab, including its closest rival, the $770 Dyson Wash G1, the $700 Dreame H15 Pro CarpetFlex and the $800 Roborock F25 Ultra, which come loaded with additional features, such as steam cleaning, hot air self-drying and AI-assisted wheels.
While the unique Multi Roller promises to protect sensitive floors from scratches, I’m not sure whether its reduced access to corners can compete with the exposed rollers on Mova and Tineco, which can also clean baseboards. There’s also the F25 Ultra, which has steam cleaning capabilities that Roborock claims have been tested to be safe for wood floors.
Still, the quieter motor and 60-minute runtime of the F300 make a case for people with wide expanses of hard flooring to choose Hizero over the competition. It’s also the lightest of the group at just 7.7 pounds compared with Dyson’s 10.8-pound G1. But if, like me, you have very few hard floors, then a trusty broom and mop setup will save you a lot of money.
