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Dyson launches PencilWash™ the slimmest¹, ultra-light, and hygienic wet and dry cleaner
London, England - February 19, 2026
Engineered for effortless manoeuvrability and hygienic wet cleaning, the new 38mm PencilWash™ tackles wet spills and stains with a quick drying floor finish
- Ultra-slim with a 38mm handle for optimal in-hand comfort and easy storage
- Lightweight at just 2.2kg, engineered for maximum manoeuvrability and cleaning under low furniture
- Uses a combination of hydration, agitation, and extraction technologies to ensure only fresh water is used to clean your home
- Hydration control for precise water supply across different floor types and stains
- Designed to reach along walls and skirting boards, and lays flat to just 15cm to clean under low furniture for a complete result
Dyson today unveils the Dyson PencilWash™, offering a lighter, slimmer, and smaller solution to wet cleaning without compromising on hygiene. The Dyson PencilWash™ combines Dyson’s expertise in wet cleaning and emphasis on hygiene with the revolutionary, Dyson-designed, pencil-thin format, delivering effortless manoeuvrability and hygienic cleaning performance for modern homes.
“We’re keen on making machines smaller and lighter while dramatically improving performance. PencilWash™ applies that thinking to wet cleaning: our slimmest, ultra light format that glides effortlessly and reaches where others can’t. Using hydration, agitation and extraction, it delivers a hygienic clean with fresh water only, supported by our filter free system. It brings the simplicity of a broom together with the precision and power from Dyson engineering.”
John Churchill, Chief Technology Officer
The slimmest and lightest wet cleaner1
Lies flat to clean tight spaces
The new ultra-slim, lightweight handle, just 38mm in diameter, makes wet cleaning effortless without compromising on hygiene and cleaning performance.
The Dyson PencilWash™ weighs just 2.2kg, and 380g in hand, is highly manoeuvrable as it steers naturally with a simple twist. It lies flat to 170o to clean under low furniture and reach tight spaces without losing performance.
No dirty filter
No odour emission
Unlike conventional wet and dry cleaners, the Dyson PencilWash™ has no filter that would trap dirt, breed bacteria, emit odours, and is difficult and unpleasant to clean. Its filter-free design removes the risk of sludge, blockages, or drop in performance, ensuring powerful and reliable cleaning every time.
High-density microfibre roller
Effectively tackles wet spills and stains, with a quick-drying floor finish
The new Dyson PencilWash™ is engineered to clean all types of mess in one go, including wet spills and stains. It features a high-density microfibre roller, with 64,000 filaments per cm², that spins rapidly to remove wet and dry debris simultaneously. Dirty water and debris are continuously extracted from the microfibre roller on every rotation. Combined with a precision-engineered 8-points hydration system that delivers a consistent supply of fresh water to the roller, owners are always using fresh water to clean the floors – so your next clean is always as hygienic as your first.
Cleans up to 100m2 of flooring2
With customisable hydration modes
The Dyson PencilWash™ offers two hydration modes for precise control of floor wetness. Whether tackling light spills or stubborn stains, users can adjust water flow to suit different surfaces and cleaning needs, ensuring optimal results with a quick-drying floor finish.
A 300mL clean water tank cleans up to 100m² of flooring². With 30 minutes of runtime³ and a swappable battery pack⁴ for extended use, owners can clean more of their home in one go – all while maintaining a quick-drying floor finish.
Dyson 02 Probiotic hard floor cleaning solution
The Dyson 02 Probiotic hard floor cleaning solution is specially formulated to work alongside all Dyson wet & dry cleaners, including the Dyson PencilWash™, for optimised floor cleaning performance and longer lasting cleans. It is a non-foaming, non-toxic formula that deep cleans at the microscopic level, effectively lifting dirt and grime while being gentle on floors and safe for pets and children.
To buy, learn more, and experience the Dyson PencilWash™, visit www.dyson.co.uk.
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Dyson PencilWash™ specifications
Size |
38mm diameter 266.5mm (L) x 198.3mm (W) x 1,158mm (H) |
Lays flat |
170o, cleaning under tight spaces up to 15cm |
Weight |
2.2kg (full machine) 380g (weight-in-hand) |
Runtime |
Up to 30 minutes |
Water tank capacity |
300mL (clean water tank) 360mL (dirty water tank) |
Floor coverage |
100m2 |
Charge time |
3.5 hours |
Price |
£299.99 |
¹ Compared against top 5 brands globally, with top 3 dedicated floor washer models from those brands, from GFK, FEB, and Circana data from June 2024 to June 2025 tested internally to DTM021.
²Floor coverage is simulated in low hydration mode based on single clean water tank filling. Floor coverage may vary based on mode, usage and cleaning routine.
³In single battery charge. Actual run time may vary based on the product usage.
⁴Additional battery pack sold separately.