Discounts are applied at checkout
Tile floors are durable, but grout lines, food spills, muddy footprints and tracked-in dirt can make them time-consuming to clean. The best floor washer for tiles should remove everyday dry debris and liquid mess without leaving the surface excessively wet.
What to look for in a tile floor washer
- Tile compatibility: Confirm that the machine is suitable for your tile type and that the surface is sealed where required.
- Vacuum and wash in one step: This is useful for dust, crumbs, spills and everyday kitchen mess.
- Separate water tanks: Separate clean- and dirty-water tanks help keep fresh solution apart from recovered water.
- Controlled water use: A rapid-dry system can help reduce waiting time after washing.
- Edge cleaning: Reaching close to skirting boards helps collect dirt along floor edges.
- Maintenance: Self-cleaning, roller care and filter replacement should be straightforward.
Where the KRAPOF® FX5 fits
The KRAPOF® FX5 is a cordless wet and dry vacuum mop listed for ceramic tile and other sealed hard floors. It vacuums and washes in one step, uses separate clean- and dirty-water tanks, and has self-propelled movement to reduce pushing effort.
The FX5 also has a 180° lie-flat design for reaching under low furniture, edge-to-edge cleaning close to skirting boards and a one-touch self-cleaning cycle. Its listed noise level is 75 dB in low mode and 78 dB in high mode.
Using a floor washer on tile
- Remove large debris that could obstruct the cleaning head.
- Use only the recommended low-foam cleaning solution and room-temperature water.
- Work over the sealed tile surface using the vacuum-and-wash function.
- Run the self-cleaning cycle after use.
- Rinse the roller and empty the dirty-water tank after heavier messes.
How quickly do tile floors dry?
The FX5 is marketed with approximately 30-second drying, but actual drying time depends on the amount of water used, ventilation, temperature, tile finish and cleaning conditions.
Important tile-floor checks
Check the manual and your flooring manufacturer’s guidance before using a powered washer on delicate, damaged, unsealed or specially treated surfaces. The current product information lists sealed timber or wood, ceramic tile, PVC or vinyl, and other sealed hard floors. It is not intended for rugs or carpets.
View the KRAPOF® FX5 Cordless Wet & Dry Vacuum Mop & Hard Floor Washer
