Based on recent company announcements, Dyson has revealed their slimmest cleaning device ever—and it’s not another vacuum. The PencilWash™ ($349) is the company’s first venture into wet cleaning, delivering a form factor so thin it practically disappears between couch cushions. According to Dyson’s specifications, this device weighs under two pounds, making their stick vacuums look chunky by comparison.
Ultra-Light Design Meets Wet Cleaning Technology
According to Dyson’s product information, the PencilWash™ measures just 1.2 inches thick while maintaining wet cleaning capabilities. The company describes “precision fluid delivery”—essentially targeted water dispensing that avoids the soaking overkill of traditional mops. The design reportedly features dual-tank technology to keep clean and dirty water separate, preventing that gross mop-bucket effect that makes cleaning feel counterproductive.
Filling the Gap Between Vacuum and Mop
The timing makes sense when you consider how apartment living and minimalist aesthetics have shrunk our storage spaces. Traditional wet cleaners demand closet real estate that most renters don’t have. According to the company, PencilWash™ hangs on any wall mount, taking up less space than a paper towel holder. Dyson’s betting that convenience trumps the deeper cleaning power of full-size units.
Real-World Applications for Ultra-Slim Cleaning
All about convenience:
- Coffee spills under your standing desk
- Pet accidents behind the toilet
- Muddy footprints in narrow hallways
The PencilWash™’s reported form factor will handle these tight-space disasters without furniture rearrangement or contortion yoga. You can slide it under beds, between appliances, and into corners where traditional cleaning tools surrender. The lightweight design means single-handed operation—crucial when you’re already juggling a mess.
What This Signals for Home Cleaning Evolution
This launch hints that Dyson views cleaning as increasingly specialized rather than one-size-fits-all. The PencilWash™ won’t replace your main floor cleaner—it complements it by handling precision jobs. Whether this ultra-slim approach proves practical over powerful remains to be seen, but Dyson’s clearly betting that accessibility beats intensity for everyday maintenance cleaning.
