The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He tests and evaluates cleaning appliances. His main focus is mopping and robot vacuum combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of things to do. They feature impressive mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance capabilities, and some wash and refill their own mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robot vacuum that can also mop, this is the model to go for. It's smaller than the other options which makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery which can last up to 170 minutes when mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can run longer on turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-clean.
It is very fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room and hallways with only one pass. Its 8,000pa suction motor makes short work of picking up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help pull out dirt from corners.
The mopping performance, though still impressive, is not as good. The mop rotates quickly and utilizes 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms stick out a bit more than other robots, which is useful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to scoop up larger pieces of debris, such as books and toys that have been damaged.
autonomous vacuum is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It doesn't produce the same amount of noise while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum to mop, you will need to pay attention to this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a variety of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map your home and locate furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean efficiently and efficiently. This will result in a thorough, consistent clean which is also relatively fast.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach a wide range of surfaces. This includes corners and baseboards as well as other difficult-to-access spots. They also have a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads can also be washable and can be dried to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the intensity of its suction and choose between a back-andforth or more randomized pattern. You can also select the number of passes which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also disable the side brush to prevent damage to carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive however it has many useful features. It is important to note, however, that the device incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be replaced every one to three month.
This robot vacuum mop has an excellent Amazon rating and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also has an power button that doubles as a 'Clean button' and a Home' button to send it home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank to mop and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal option for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home neat without spending too much time on chores. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation, and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a two-in-one mop and vacuum. It can do both vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot is divided into two parts, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping unit that is equipped with a microfiber pad. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may appear a bit dated but they're a good thing because you don't have to think about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise map of your floorplan, which it uses to create a route when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture, and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers that prevent certain areas from being cleaned by mopping.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up pet hair. It was able to capture some of the hair sheds from our cats. It even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots struggled. It was silent and also had a few nice jingles that indicated when it was about to start or completing its task.
Its main drawbacks were its lack of sophistication and the necessity to swap between the modules to switch between mopping and vacuuming. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This could be a problem if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who are looking for a smart device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic vacuum that is able to mop in our review, however it comes with some distinct features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its enormous dock which serves as the robot's charging base and the housing for two water tanks, a clean sink as well as an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base comes with a few control buttons that let you manually begin a cleaning task or recall the robot, or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to spot obstacles and furniture in its path. It will steer clear of them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
This can cause the X1 to get stuck if it gets entangled in an obstacle like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't work until you manually untangle it. This is a rare event however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have a "stuck status" alert in its app.
Another potential downside is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during cleaning. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad, except that the mopping pad doesn't get washed or dried between uses. This can cause mildew and mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame), who created its sleek modern base and mopping pad. It's a big contrast to the utilitarian, all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by bulky boxes and clunky models.