7 Best Wet-Dry Vacuums of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by AD

We’re always looking for items that can make cleaning quicker and easier, and there are secret weapons designed to check both of those boxes: the best wet-dry vacuums. So, why this appliance? We share its perks in detail below, but in essence, the cleaning capabilities go far beyond your typical vacuum or manual mop. The best cordless stick vacuums are battery operated and provide freedom from pesky cords, but they don’t typically offer a mopping feature. Meanwhile, robot vacuums provide hands-free cleaning, and most can even be operated remotely via smartphone. However, many aren’t as cross-functional for entire home cleaning.

Wet-dry vacuums let you pick up dirt and debris and tackle stains on hard floors at the same time. With the latest innovations in this vacuum type, you can also score both cordless stick and robot models to fit your home’s needs. We tested several of them to find the best wet-dry vacuums to keep your floors in shipshape.

Our Top Picks for the Best Wet-Dry Vacuums:

Several years ago, the original Roborck Dyad was the first wet-dry cordless stick vacuum that I ever tested—and I love it. The Roborock Dyad Pro improves on the original (which has a self-cleaning feature) by adding an auto-drying function that dries the rollers to keep mold and odors at bay. It also provides automatic detergent dispensing, and I can add the solution directly to the designated cartridge (compared to the original which required diluting the solution first). Another upgrade is the ability to use the Robooorck app to start or even schedule the self-cleaning and self-drying functions remotely. All of these upgrades make it even easier to quickly and conveniently vacuum and mop hard floors. The bi-directional wet-dry vacuum also has multi-rollers and easily glides back and forth. Plus, this allows the vacuum to clean right up against walls and baseboards. The smart sensor also automatically adjusts both the water flow and cleaning power when it detects the floor’s dirt level. I also appreciate the helpful voice alerts, like “empty the dirty water tank.”

Our runner-up choice is the Shark HydroVac MessMaster Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum. It can also vacuum and mop hard floors (and low-pile area rugs), and it self-cleans. The vacuum does a great job of picking up dry messes (like coffee grounds), as well as wet messes (like cereal and milk). I appreciate the ability to change the water flow from “Everyday” mode to “Area Rug” mode as needed. The vacuum functions quite similarly to the Roborock Dyad Pro, but that vacuum won out due to the longer battery life (43 minutes versus 20 minutes) and because the Shark lacks dual rollers and a self-drying feature. However, it’s a close second because the brushroll cleans itself while I’m using it, and when I put the vacuum cleaner on the dock, the rinse system self-cleans the vacuum thoroughly. In addition, the LED smart display lets me view the remaining battery life as well as the water tank levels. LED headlights let me view hidden debris in corners.

If you have pets, the Eureka RapidWash Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum is an excellent choice. It has a tangle-free design that resists pet hair getting wrapped around the brush roll as a result of the comb-toothed scrapper. Also, the close edge-cleaning gets me as close to the wall or baseboard as possible. With its strong mopping power, the vacuum cleaner easily removes both wet and dry messes, and since it’s self-propelled, it’s easy for me to maneuver. It also has quite a lightweight design. The LED display shows the various modes, including the Eco Mode that saves water and power, and the Turbo mode used for more in-depth cleaning. The LED display also shows the battery level, any error messages, and more. The self-cleaning system removes dirt and debris from the roller brush, and the self-drying system automatically engages after the self-cleaning system to thoroughly dry the roller brush and keep it clean. In addition, the voice prompts, like “Start self-cleaning mode” are quite helpful when I’m not paying attention.

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is the most expensive wet-dry vacuum on our list, but it’s also—by far—our most versatile pick. In fact, it overcomes the limitations of most cordless stick wet-dry vacuums. That’s because, as a general rule, a cordless wet-dry vacuum is only designed for hard floors, and maybe lightweight throw rugs. However, the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine combines the functionality of a cordless stick vacuum with a hard floor mopping feature. This means that the vacuum feature can be used to vacuum carpets, hard floors, and throw rugs. It has an actual dust bin, along with three cleaner heads. The illuminated cleaner head has a soft, fluffy brush bar, and the headlight makes it easy to see debris usually missed by the human eye. The digital motorbar cleaner head can be used on hard floors, carpets, and rugs.

The vacuum cleaner can also be easily configured into a handheld vacuum cleaner. The crevice tool (for tight spaces), combination tool (with wide nozzle and brush), and hair screw tool (for removing hair from small spaces above floor level) can be used to clean upholstery. Since I have leather sofas and chairs, I use the hair screw tools to clean the dashboard and carpet in my tiny sports car.