The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment, with a focus on mopping and robot vacuum combos. These multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to cross mopping off the to-do list. Some of them have excellent navigation and obstacle avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum that can also mop, this is the model you should go for. It is smaller than other options and makes it easier to maneuver in tight corners or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of the best navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery part way through cleaning.
It's efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen, and hallways with just one motion. Its 8,000pa motor is able to pick up dirt hair, pet hair, and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets, and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as good. The mop rotates at a high rate and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scrubbing up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a little more than other robots. This is useful when getting into tight corners or on baseboards. Those same front arms can also be employed to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and books.
Another nice feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've tried. It doesn't create the same volume of sound when mopping or vacuuming, and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it must use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It is easy to set up, and it works well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping purposes you must pay attention to this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums that mop 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 incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out your home and find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and efficiently. This will ensure an even and thorough clean, while also being relatively fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. They can reach corners, baseboards, and other hard-to-reach areas. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction intensity and choose an back-and-forth or random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will determine how fast the device will move through your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging carpets and rugs.
This device has a fairly expensive price tag, but it comes with a large selection of advanced features. It is important to note that the device will incur recurring expenses in the form mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For example, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad must be replaced every one to three months.
best robot vacuum cleaner that mops is rated highly on Amazon and offers a wide range of physical automation features. These include an energy button that doubles as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after completing the cleaning process. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin, refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean with little 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 components that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module which has a microfiber pad. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean you don't need to worry about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.
Our test participants found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate map of your floorplan, which it uses to determine an outline for cleaning. It was easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which can help to shield certain areas of your house from being swept with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up pet hair. It was able to collect a large amount of hair that our cats shed and even found its way into the nooks and crevices of our stairs, where other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were pleasant jingles to let you know that it was beginning and getting its work done.
The app was too basic and you had to change the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't store multiple maps, which could be a hassle for homes that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a smart device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that can be found in our test, but it has some distinct features that make it worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its huge dock that serves as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses a 2.5-liter dustbin and a 2.5 liter dust bin.
The base also comes with a set of control buttons that let you manually start a cleaning job, recall the robot, or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock that is a great option for parents concerned about their children playing with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture in its path. It will stay clear of them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni will sometimes get so entangled with an obstacle--such as a power cord draped across a rug--that it becomes stuck and stops working until you remove it manually. While it was not common however, it was a gruelling experience when it happened and especially because the X1 Omni does not have an "stuck" status alert on its application.
Another issue that could be a problem is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during cleaning. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't an issue aside from the fact that mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between uses which could lead to mildew or mold.
On the positive side, the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot, thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who conceptualized its modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad apparatus. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. It's also a welcome sight for a market dominated by clunky boxes.