[This is a sponsored article with Tineco.]
Most modern households nowadays probably use vacuum cleaners. The advent of this appliance has been instrumental in helping with daily chores, and one brand that has further pushed the envelope with vacuum cleaners’ capabilities is Tineco.
A smart home appliance brand, Tineco recently announced that Euromonitor International, a leading global independent provider of strategic market research, recognised the company as the No. 1 global leader in the household wet and dry vacuum cleaner category.
This recognition reflects Tineco’s commitment to innovation and quality in the home cleaning sector.
If you’ve never heard of Tineco before, now’s the time to get familiar.
Who’s Tineco?
Founded in 1998, you might recognise its original brand name, TEK, before it adopted the Tineco branding in 2018. Perhaps you’ve also heard of its parent company, Ecovacs Group, an international leading company for in-house robotic appliances.
Harnessing more than two decades of industry innovation, Tineco began its journey with a single vacuum cleaner.
Starting out with just vacuum cleaners, Tineco was pioneering new innovations in the smart vacuum scene by 2019, honing in on its “Live Easy, Enjoy Life” goal.
According to the company, they launched their first-ever smart vacuum in 2018, quickly followed by an inaugural smart floor washer in 2019, and an intelligent carpet cleaner in 2022.
Today, the smart home appliance brand has grown into a global leader offering intelligent appliances across home categories, including floor care, kitchen, and personal care. A symbol of its innovative streak, Tineco has 975 patents and 577 registered trademarks across domestic and international markets.
According to the company, their products are presently enjoyed by 14 million users across key markets worldwide, including regions in North America, Europe, and Asia.
For three consecutive years, the company has held the title of being the #1 wet and dry vacuum brand on Amazon in the United States, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, and Japan.
“At Tineco’s inception, we set out to simplify life and household tasks with the help of smart technology,” said Ling Leng, CEO of Tineco. “Over the past 26 years, our robust R&D team has made significant investments and a steadfast dedication to setting the standard for excellence in floor care solutions.”
The CEO added, “Looking ahead, we are laser-focused on making Tineco more accessible by expanding into new markets, introducing new advanced technologies to simplify our customers’ lives, and expanding our product lineup to meet diverse needs.”
Dominating with wet and dry vacuum cleaners
The company’s dedication to R&D and innovation means that Tineco products come with some pretty nifty features.
Tineco’s R&D team begins by identifying real-world challenges then working to solve those pain points while enchanting user satisfaction by incorporating technological advancements and valuable consumer feedback.
Tineco smart models are also equipped with the company’s proprietary iLoop technology that adjusts suction power in real time based on the mess detected.
This not only optimises battery power but also allows the user to visualise cleaner floors on the unit’s display ring that will change from red to blue once the surface is clean.
Guided by customer insights, Tineco’s new models also feature self-cleaning capabilities that significantly streamline maintenance.
Among these models are Tineco’s flagship appliances, which include FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam and FlOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch.
1. FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam
The Tineco S9 Artist Steam delivers an all-in-one cleaning experience, combining HyperSteam technology (140°C) along with its Dual-Stage Heating that targets oil and grime.
This system outperforms traditional single-stage systems that leave residue behind, ensuring deeper sanitation by dissolving stubborn dirt and bacteria more effectively.
with intelligent automation. Its 180° lay-flat design (with a 12.85 cm body height) accesses dust under furniture, while 90° swivel steering and Tineco SmoothDrive Technology is said to reduce hand effort by 50% with 360° mobility.
Backed by a 75-minute runtime (while in lay-flat mode) per charge and fast 2A Flash Charging, it’s able to clean a whole home in one-go. Some smart features that optimise its performance are:
- Tineco iLoop Smart Sensor, which auto-adjusts suction/water flow
- FlashDry Self-Cleaning System, which eliminates odors/bacteria by cleaning and drying pipelines in 5 minutes with 85°C hot air
- Bi-directional Rotating Brush Clean technology, which helps its brushes maintains debris-free and fluffy
Meanwhile, the S9 Artist Steam’s 22kPa suction power swiftly removes dust and debris from crevices. Its DualBlock Anti-Tangle Design tackles hair and pet fur effortlessly, and triple-sided edge cleaning ensures thorough coverage along baseboards.
According to Tineco, cleaning time can also be cut in half due to its Multi-functional Hygienic Cleaning & Brush System (MHCBS) technology which enables constant clean-brush mopping during its integrated vacuum-and-mop function.
2. FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch
This device is a versatile 5-in-1 device combining floor washing, vacuuming, crevice cleaning, soft surface care, and high-reach dusting.
A replacement for traditional vacuums, it handles both wet and dry messes and oily stains with no problem, thanks to its 22kPa suction power.
Its advanced washing features include the MHCBS for continuous brush rinsing, a 180° lay-flat HyperStretch Design (cleans under furniture down to 13cm), DualBlock Anti-Tangle for hair, and triple-sided edge cleaning design,and FlashDry Self-Cleaning System.
As a vacuum, it boasts a five-stage HEPA filtration (capturing 99.97% of 0.3μm particles), a ZeroTangle Brush, an LED headlight, and offers up to 70 minutes of runtime with upgraded long-life batteries.
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With Tineco being a global brand, it also has a presence here in Malaysia.
Those who are in the market for a new, powerful vacuum cleaner that can easily handle all your dry and wet messes can shop Tineco products via their official online stores on Shopee and Lazada.
There’s also Tineco’s official website that you can browse.
- Learn more about Tineco here.
- Read articles we’ve written about Malaysian startups here.
Featured Image Credit: Tineco
