In the increasingly competitive floor-care category, innovation is hard to come by. Enter Tineco with the FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist, a Trusted Reviews Innovation Award winner at CES 2026.
Consumers now expect smarter cleaning systems, longer runtimes, easier maintenance, and results that look as good as they feel underfoot. The Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist is such a product. It blends power and precision into a single wet-dry cleaning platform designed for modern homes.
With its bold promise – Glide in Style. Zero Streaks in Sight – the S9 Scientist is more than just another upright cleaner. It aims to redefine what effortless, high-performance floor cleaning looks like by combining advanced suction, smart features, and thoughtful design into a seamless user experience.
Here are all the most important details you need to know about, from the performance, to the design, battery life and a whole lot more.
Power and precision
At the heart of the FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist is a 22,000 Pa high-power suction system, delivering the kind of force typically associated with premium dry vacuums while remaining finely tuned for wet-dry floor care.
This level of suction allows the S9 Scientist to quickly lift debris and liquid spills in a single pass, thus reducing the need for repeated strokes or follow-up cleaning.
Raw power is merely part of the equation. What distinguishes the S9 Scientist is how intelligently that power is applied. Rather than overwhelming floors with excessive airflow or water, the system balances suction with controlled moisture delivery, ensuring thorough cleaning without oversaturation. This makes it particularly effective across hard floors.
It might be powerful, but it’s far from loud. A Quiet Mode is available to use anytime, with no noise.
Central to the S9 Scientist’s performance is its HydroBurst Cleaning system, which combines clean water delivery, agitation, and suction to effortlessly remove dried-on stains.
Then there’s the iLoop Smart Sensor, which adjusts suction power and water flow automatically depending on what task you’re trying to accomplish. This approach not only improves cleaning efficiency but also reduces drying time. Floors are left clean sooner. A standout benefit for busy households.
Streak-Free Results
One of the most common complaints about wet floor cleaners is streaking. This is residue left behind by dirty rollers. The FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist addresses this issue with its StreakFree Scraper system.
This precision-engineered scraper maintains continuous contact with the roller, removing excess water and debris before they can redeposit on the floor. The result is a visibly cleaner surface with fewer streaks and a more polished finish.
For consumers who value aesthetics as much as hygiene, this feature alone elevates the S9 Scientist from a functional appliance to a premium, near-vital cleaning tool.
Edge-to-Edge Cleaning
Cleaning performance often drops at the edges. The S9 Scientist overcomes this limitation with triple-sided edge cleaning, allowing the product to get closer to walls and edges.
This expanded edge coverage minimises the need for extra touch-ups and ensures a more consistent clean across the entire floor.
Whether dealing with dust buildup or spills near kitchen cabinets, the S9 Scientist maintains performance where it matters most.
Hair tangling remains a persistent challenge for floor-care devices, particularly in homes with pets that are constantly shedding fur. The S9 Scientist addresses this with its DualBlock Anti-tangle Design .
The result is more consistent cleaning performance and far less time spent frustratingly removing tangled debris.
FlashDry Self-Cleaning
Maintenance is often the hidden cost of high-performance cleaning systems. When wet rollers remain damp, they can quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria and odours. The FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist tackles this challenge with its 85°C FlashDry Self-Cleaning System.
After cleaning, the system automatically washes the roller with fresh water and then dries it using high-temperature airflow. The elevated heat helps eliminate residual moisture and reduces odour-causing buildup, ensuring the roller is clean, dry, and ready for the next session.
This automated process not only improves hygiene but also extends the lifespan of the roller, reducing the need for frequent replacements and manual maintenance.
Endurance for Real-World Cleaning
Powerful performance is meaningless if the battery hits zero after only half the job is completed. The S9 Scientist delivers up to an impressive 80 minutes of runtime, making it suitable for extended cleaning sessions, even for those with larger homes.
Whether tackling daily maintenance or a more thorough weekly clean, the S9 Scientist provides the endurance needed to finish the job in one go.
And when it comes to charging, Flash Charging quickly powers up for your next cleaning session.
Designed to Glide
Beyond its technical capabilities, the FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist is designed to feel premium in use. There’s an LED headlight, integration with an app for tracking cleaning progress, simply to navigate screens and a Pixel Light Display with dynamic colour indicators that change with cleaning mode and dirt level.
The device has smooth movement and balanced weight distribution, allowing it to glide easily across floor surfaces. It has a 90° Swivel design, reducing handholding effort with flexible left-right movement. The ergonomic focus ensures extended cleaning sessions are more comfortable and less tiring. The repositioned clean water tank boosts cleaning efficiency, while reduced body weight ensures effortless operation
The combination of smooth handling and refined aesthetics reinforces the S9 Scientist’s positioning as a design-conscious appliance. One that fits seamlessly into contemporary homes.
The FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist represents a thoughtful evolution of the wet-dry cleaner category. It focuses on solving real user pain points: streaking, edge performance, hair tangling, hygiene, and battery life.
With features such as 22,000 Pa suction, HydroBurst Cleaning, StreakFree Scraper technology, triple-sided edge coverage, and the 85°C FlashDry Self-Cleaning System, the S9 Scientist sets a new benchmark for what consumers can expect from a premium floor-care solution .
For households seeking a cleaner home with less effort, the FLOOR ONE S9 Scientist makes a compelling case.
