The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on robot vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers can be a great option for those looking to eliminate mopping from their list of things to do. They have impressive mapping capabilities and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other models on this list, making it easier to maneuver in tight corners and under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-clean.
It is very quick and does a great job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to remove dirt hair, pet hair, and poop with ease. robot vacuum cleaners when it encounters rugs and the dual side brushes help pull away debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, is not as good. The rotating mop spins at a high speed and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scrubbing up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful in narrow corners or on baseboards. Those same front arms can also be used to clean larger objects, such as broken toys and fallen books.
Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've tried. It doesn't produce the same volume of sound when mopping or vacuuming and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for its mopping function and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However, if you are buying this robot vacuum solely to mop it is important 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 machine for cleaning with a wide range of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home, detect furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean effectively and effectively. This leads to an effective, consistent cleaning that's also fairly quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. These include corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. They also have a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to prevent the build-up of dust and reduce the smell.
Another notable feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo allows you to alter the amount of suction, and choose between a back-andforth or more randomized pattern. You can also set the number of passes it should make, which will determine how fast the device will traverse your home. You can even choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It's crucial to note that it incurs periodic expenses in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every three to six months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with a power button which doubles as a 'Clean' button' and a 'Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank to mop and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good option for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home clean without spending too much time on chores. It is a powerful machine with smart navigation, and a long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that is, it can do both vacuuming and mopping. The robot has two modules: a dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping unit with a microfiber pad that snaps in and out of place. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming might seem a bit outdated but they're a good thing because you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate floorplan that it uses to determine the path to follow when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly through rugs, furniture and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which help to keep specific areas of your home from being cleaned with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of collecting hair from pets. It was able to collect an enormous amount of hair that our cats shed and even found its way into the nooks and crannies of our stairs while other robots struggled. It was fairly quiet and even had some nice jingles that signalled when it was starting or finished its work.
The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't save multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that is capable of mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic vacuum that is able to mop in our test, but it also has distinctive features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni is most notable for its enormous dock that serves as an charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and an 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base has several control buttons that let you manually begin a cleaning task and then recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path. It will steer clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more accurate at finding objects.
Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally get caught up in obstacles, like a power cord draped across a rug--that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you remove it manually. While this was rare, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen and especially because the X1 Omni does not come with a "stuck" status alert in its app.
Another potential downside is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two, which isn't a big deal except for the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses and can cause mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed the 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 pleasing appearance in a market which is dominated by clunky, boxy units.