The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He conducts tests and reviews of cleaning appliances. His focus is on robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers are an excellent option for those who wish to get mopping off their to-do list. Some of them have excellent navigation and obstacles avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should select if you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other options on this list which makes it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It will even return to the dock to replenish its battery part way through cleaning.
It is very fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It can vacuum carpeted rooms fast and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways in just one pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt hair, pet hair, and poop easily. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help to tease away debris from corners.
The mopping performance is less impressive, though not by much. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which can be helpful to maneuver around tight corners and along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger pieces of debris, like broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tested. It doesn't produce the same volume of sound while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is simple to install and works well. However should you purchase this vacuum solely for mopping you must 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 range of features.
The device comes with an efficient cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home, find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and efficiently. This will ensure an efficient and consistent cleaning and is also fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. These include corners and baseboards as well as other difficult-to-access spots. They also come with a stretchy side brush that extends to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the strength of suction and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more random patterns. You can also set the number of passes it must make, which will affect how quickly the device can move around your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive but it comes with a lot of smart features. It's crucial to note that it incurs regular costs in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For example the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad should be replaced every three to six months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and includes a broad range of physical automation features. These include a power button that can also function as a general 'Clean button, as well as a 'Home button that sends it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning task. It also comes with a multi-functional dock which automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and wash and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or just want an organized home that doesn't require hours doing chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. Its powerful performance, smart navigation and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean house with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one mop and vacuum. It is capable of vacuuming as well as mopping. My Source is divided into two modules that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping module which has an elastomer pad. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may seem a bit old-fashioned however, they mean you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.
Our testers discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs, and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers that prevent certain areas from being cleaned by mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a remarkable job at picking up hair of pets. It was able capture a lot of the hair that our cats shed, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies of our stairs where other robots have struggled. It was relatively silent and also had a few nice jingles that indicated when it was about to start or finishing its work.
The app was too easy and you had to alter the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to contain multiple maps, which can be a hassle for homes that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for a smart robot that can do both vacuuming and mopping.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. However, it does have some unique features which make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its enormous dock that doubles as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a sink for cleaning as well as the 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base also has a variety of control buttons that allow you to start a cleaning task or recall the robot or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck if it is entangled in a hazard like a power cable tangled over a rug. It will not work until you untangle it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with a "stuck" status alert on its app.
The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll need to manually swap between the two, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between uses, which can lead to mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed its sleek modern base and mopping pad. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. And it's an excellent choice for an industry dominated by boxy units.