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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.
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.
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
| Row 0 – Cell 0 |
OneUp 5000 (reviewed) |
OneUp 3000 |
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Clean water tank: |
281 ml |
312 ml |
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Dirty water tank: |
178 ml |
270 ml |
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Water settings: |
2 |
1 |
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Mop dimensions: |
3.5 x 1.2 x 14cm |
3.5 x 1.2 x 14.2cm |
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Cordless: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Max runtime: |
70 mins |
50 mins |
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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Attribute |
Notes |
Rating |
|---|---|---|
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Value |
A little pricey considering it can’t handle solid spills. |
3 / 5 |
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Design |
Nimble and lightweight, but a little unwieldy. Clever cleaning fluid dispenser. |
3 / 5 |
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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 |
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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.
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- First reviewed January 2026
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