This lightweight electric mop could be a game-changer, if it wasn't for this one major flaw

Date:
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:03:00 +0000

Description:
The Philips OneUp 5000 is nimble, efficient and lightweight, but there's a
big problem with the mop head.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Philips OneUp: two-minute review

The Philips OneUp is described as an 'electric mop', and it sits somewhere between a traditional mop and a wet-and-dry vacuum. Water mixed with
detergent is dispensed through the flat mop pad, and the dirty stuff is simultaneously sucked away into a waste water tank.

It's lightweight and streamlined in design, operates quietly, and the battery lasts a long time. On test the Philips OneUp cleaned my large kitchen
quickly, and was surprisingly effective at clearing a sticky ketchup smear from a tiled floor.

There are some limitations to this kind of design. It can't handle solid particles, so you'll need to vacuum first if you want a really thorough
clean, and any wet-dry spills will need to be tackled with a cloth. And although the dirty water is removed as you clean, it's being sucked through the mop pad, which means there's more chance of messy spills being smeared around. (In contrast, today's best wet-and-dry vacuums tend to have rollers that are scraped clean as you go.).

However, my main issue is around the reusability of the mop pad. The fabric part can't be separated from the foam, and although Philips says the whole thing is machine-washable, it was ripped apart after a single cycle in my machine. It might fare better on a gentle cycle, but I'd be hesitant to put
it in a washing machine again at all. That's a problem, because there are limits to how thoroughly you can clean it by hand it can't be wrung out, for example. It's an unfortunate misstep for what is otherwise a clever and potentially very useful product.

That's the short version; read on for my full Philips OneUp review. (Image credit: Future) Philips OneUp review: price & availability List price: 149 / AU$299 Available: UK / Australia Launched: September 2025

The Philips OneUp launched in September 2025, and is priced at 149 / AU$299. It went on sale alongside the OneUp 3000, which is cheaper and has shorter runtimes (50 minutes as opposed to 70 for the 5000 version).

Replacement cleaning fluid isn't especially cheap (16.99 for two), and
because the bottle connects directly into the cleaner, you won't be able to sub in a different, cheaper brand. Replacement mop pads cost 35.99 for two
via the Philips UK accessories store . Officially, they need to be replaced every six months, but you'll need to be very gentle with them to make them last that long. At time of writing, there are no spares listed at Philips AU.

The wet cleaner market spans a wide range of price points, but I'd say this model is a little expensive considering it won't clear solid particles, and requires you to vacuum those up first. For a slightly higher price, you can pick up a model that will suck up solid and liquid mess examples include the Hoover HW3 , which can often be found for around 180 in the UK. Value for money score: 3 out of 5 Philips OneUp specs

OneUp 5000 (reviewed)

OneUp 3000

Clean water tank:

281ml

312ml

Dirty water tank:

178ml

270ml

Water settings:

2

1

Mop dimensions:

3.5 x 1.2 x 14cm

3.5 x 1.2 x 14.2cm

Cordless:

Yes

Yes

Max runtime:

70 mins

50 mins

Weight (empty):

1.9 kg

1.75 kg Philips OneUp review: design Adds water / cleaning fluid, and removes dirty water as it goes Lightweight and pivots well, but quite long and wide Long runtimes and quiet operation

The Philips OneUp sits is streamlined and lightweight, with small clean and dirty water tanks mounted on the main wand. A neat design feature is that a tiny bottle of ultra-concentrated cleaning fluid connects directly into the clean water tank, and you press a rubbery button to dispense as required. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 5 (Image credit: Future) Image 3 of 5 (Image credit: Future) Image 4 of 5 (Image credit: Future) Image 5 of
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The mop section consists of a toweling-style mop pad mounted on a chunky foam base. Clean water and detergent is dispensed through the pad (there are two moisture settings to choose from) and the dirty stuff is simultaneously
sucked back into a waste water tank. This process is extremely quiet, and Philips promises up to 70 minutes' cleaning per charge, which is generous.

My main misgiving is around ongoing costs and sustainability. Given that the cleaner head is listed as 'machine washable', I was surprised to discover the fabric part can't be disconnected from the foam. It felt like the foam would not fare well in a washing machine, and that assumption turned out to be correct (more on this in the Performance section). And although I like the integrated cleaning fluid, it does lock you into that specific brand. Design score: 3 out of 5 Philips OneUp review: performance Clears sticky stains efficiently; distributes water evenly and doesn't leave floors too wet
Cleaner head is too delicate to be machine-washed Doesn't seem as hygienic as a roller-style mop

In use, I found the OneUp unnecessarily long (I'm 5ft 8, and I found the handle just got in the way). And while the mop pad section pivots very
nimbly, it too is rather wide and feels a bit unwieldy it covers large
spaces efficiently, but is tricky to get into tight corners. It is, however, lightweight and far more comfortable to use than a traditional, bulky wet-and-dry vacuum.

The OneUp also did a great job of distributing liquid evenly. In the lower wetness setting, it left behind just a light sheen of water on my tiled kitchen floor, which dried in under five minutes. To me, this setting will be perfect for most people's needs. However, there's also the option to bump up to a higher setting, with noticeably wetter results. (Image credit: Future)

I was also pleasantly surprised by how effective the OneUp was at cleaning.
It removed a sticky, dried ketchup smear in just a few swipes. However, the small dirty water tank fills up quickly it was almost full after cleaning my medium-sized kitchen. (Image credit: Future)

There are limits to what the Philips OneUp can achieve. The fact the OneUp is not suitable for clearing solid waste (again due to the mop pad style) is a limiting factor you'll need to vacuum up first, and tackle liquid-solid spills with a cloth.

I also felt the flat mop pad wasn't quite as effective as a roller mop. Although dirty water is removed as you clean, it's sucked up though the pad, rather than being scraped off. That means that to a certain extent, the worst of any spillage will stay on the mop pad until you wash it off manually. (Image credit: Future)

That brings me to my main complaint about the OneUp the fact the fabric part of the mop can't be removed from the foam and plastic part. That makes it
very tricky to clean the fabric bit properly. As per Philips' instructions, I popped the whole thing in my washing machine (on a 40-degree Eco cycle) and
it was ripped apart. I'd be hesitant to try machine-washing again, even on a gentler, cooler cycle. That's a major issue for this type of product, and means I'm hesitant to recommend it. Performance score: 3 out of 5 Should you buy the Philips OneUp?

Attribute

Notes

Rating

Value

A little pricey considering it can't handle solid spills.

3 / 5

Design

Nimble and lightweight, but a little unwieldy. Clever cleaning fluid dispenser.

3 / 5

Performance

Cleans evenly and effectively, although not as versatile or thorough as a
true wet-dry vacuum, and mop pad is too delicate.

3 / 5 Buy it if...

You have a wide area to mop

The large mop head here is great for covering large areas quickly and efficiently, plus the runtimes are far longer than you'd get on a wet-dry vacuum. (You'll just have to commit to emptying the small dirty water tank regularly.)

You're not dealing with much dirt

The fact the floorhead isn't too robust makes this cleaner better suited to light cleans it's very tricky to wash the mop pad thoroughly.

You need something lightweight

Compared to bulky wet-dry vacuums, the Philips OneUp is impressively streamlined and lightweight. It's also more advanced than a traditional mop because dirty liquid is sucked away as you clean. Don't buy it if...

You want an all-in-one hard floor solution

This cleaner can't handle solid waste, so you'll need to commit to vacuuming first and tackling chunky spills with a cloth.

You're worried about ongoing costs

The mop pad is delicate and replacements aren't especially cheap. How I
tested the Philips OneUp

I used the Philips OneUp 5000 on all the hard floors in my home. I tried out both water modes, and ran tests to see how efficiently it cleared spills including dried, sticky ketchup and soy sauce. I compared my experience to other wet-dry vacuums I've tested, to gauge who it might suit and if it
offers good value for money.

Read more about how we test First reviewed January 2026



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