Dyson V15s detects submarine: this mop attachment fails the test

When it comes to cordless vacuum cleaners, the Dyson V15 Detect (test report) is the top model. This device ranked first in our top 5 of the best cordless vacuum cleaners. However, mopping was not the company’s focus, although the best electric cordless wipers (top list) really make the job easier. So what could be more obvious than combining the top model V15 with a new wiping attachment? At least that’s what Dyson has thought and we want to find out in the test whether it’s really such a good idea in theory or in practice.

The submarine mop attachment is not available to buy individually. Instead, the combination of the famous Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner and attachment in the form of the V15s Detect Submarine currently costs with the code PowerBay3 right from below 747 Euro,

This has already been hinted at: The Dyson V15s Submarine is the very good cordless vacuum cleaner Dyson V15 Detect (test report), which has been expanded to include a mop attachment. We will therefore only partially discuss the vacuum cleaner in this test. If you want to know more about it, you should take a look at the individual test. Instead, let’s take a look at the relevant things about the V15s package.

First things first: the mop attachment is not available for purchase individually, but only in a package with a cordless vacuum cleaner such as the V15s Detect Submarine. Accordingly, everything you need for vacuuming and mopping is included in the package. In addition to the cordless vacuum cleaner, there are two floor nozzles, a crevice nozzle, a 2-in-1 brush, a hair/mite brush, a power cable, a charging station as well as a storage tray for the mopping attachment and the attachment itself.

It was developed specifically for the V15s and does not work with other V15 models. Dyson justifies this with specially adapted software. But you can’t help but suspect that perhaps monetary reasons are more important – a completely new vacuum cleaner obviously brings in significantly more money than a single mop attachment… The fact is that the mop attachment does not work on a conventional V15. It can be connected mechanically without any problems, but the usual V15 does not turn off the suction power and immediately reports “nozzle clogged”. However, if you mount the attachment on the V15s as desired, the display shows a corresponding symbol and the suction power is turned off and can no longer be regulated.

In short: When it comes to vacuuming, the V15s impresses everywhere, after all it includes the technology of the very good V15 Detect (test report). The practical floor nozzle with green “laser light” for better dust detection and high suction power are also on board here.

Unfortunately, Dyson hasn’t made any further improvements to the V15. The trigger button still needs to be pressed constantly while vacuuming and the absolutely beautiful wall bracket from the V15 hasn’t been adopted either.

The V15s submersible’s eponymous mopping attachment is a self-contained system. There is no suction power from the vacuum cleaner, it simply supplies power to the motorised wiping roller. The rotating mop brush is then constantly moistened with fresh water from a tank integrated into the attachment, while dirt and excess liquid are carried away by the rotating roller into a collection container.

This ingenious system means that the battery life is significantly longer when mopping than when vacuuming. Disadvantages: You should definitely vacuum before mopping, as the mopping brush only picks up very light dirt, heavier particles easily get swept aside; the Dyson mop attachment is reluctant to remove stubborn dirt. The use of cleaning products can help. However, Dyson does not give any specific information about the dosage in which this will be possible. It is also better to remove any thick dirt by hand before wiping with the V15s.

Overall, the cleaning performance of the mop attachment is fine. It reliably picks up light and fresh dirt; if there are dried stains, you have to wipe the area several times. This becomes difficult when there is a greater amount of dirt. Anyone who has tried to wipe up fallen cereal with porridge will immediately see the limitations of the submersible attachment. Because the mopping roller simply stops due to lack of power, the dirt cannot be transported to the waste water tank.

Since the excess moisture is usually not drawn out, the floor dries only slowly. This can be problematic on wooden floors and a full vacuum mop makes this much better – both in terms of cleaning performance and the amount of water removed. Cleaning the mop attachment is also impractical. The dirty water tank is open and could theoretically spill if you move too hastily. The roll must be washed by hand and the entire attachment, including the roll, dried before assembly. This is no small effort after each mopping. Here, too, good vacuum mops are much less complicated. Positives: The Dyson V15A Detect Submarine is a little more useful than most vacuum mops and can also be used to clean under furniture because it can be placed almost completely down without lifting the mop head from the floor.

The submarine mop attachment is not available to buy individually. Instead, the combination of the famous Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner and the attachment costs as V15s Detect Submarine with code PowerBay3 Currently rare 750 Euros. This model is currently available on iBoods 699 euros Available.

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is, first and foremost, a very good cordless vacuum cleaner that can also mop quite well. The special mopping device is suitable for simple dusting or regular wet cleaning, as only a small amount of dirt should be generated. However, it can handle stubborn stains to a limited extent and cannot handle large amounts of dirt at all.

However, the mop attachment is too complicated to handle for regular use. It has to be painstakingly disassembled, cleaned and dried after each use. Practical features such as a closed dirty water tank or excess moisture extraction are missing. The V15s Detect Submarine does not replace a full-fledged combination wet-dry vacuum cleaner; for mopping, you are better served with a special device that sucks up dirty water and has practical features such as a suction station with an active drying function.

So if you want a Dyson, you should limit yourself to vacuuming and around 588 Euros Buy the “normal” V15 Detect (test report) and look for a good, additional vacuum cleaner. In our opinion, a surcharge of about 200 euros for a mop attachment is not justified.