The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at good robot vacuum Housekeeping.
He evaluates and tests cleaning appliances. His focus is on mopping and robot vacuum cleaners reviews vacuum combinations. These multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to get mopping off their to-do list. Some models have superior mapping and obstacles avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It is smaller than other models and makes it more maneuverable in tight spaces or under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last for up to 170 mins when mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It can even return to its dock to replenish its battery in mid-clean.
It's quick and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen, and hallways with just one sweep. The suction motor's 8,000pa is quick at picking up sand, dirt, and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help draw out debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, is not as impressive. The mop rotates quickly and uses 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is useful in tight corners or on baseboards. Those same front arms can also be used to sweep up larger debris, like 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 ever used. It doesn't produce as loud of a sound while vacuuming or mopping and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and performs well however, this is something that you'll need to be aware of if you're buying this robot vacuum solely for the purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for a highly effective, versatile and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the home and also detect furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean methodically and effectively. This ensures an efficient and consistent cleaning and is also fast.
In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads are capable of reaching a wide range of surface areas. They can reach corners or baseboards, as well as other hard-to-reach spots. The side brush can be stretched out to extend to the floor, close to walls and other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be dried and washed to prevent build-up and reduce odors.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction level and select either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it will make, which will affect how fast the device will move through your home. You can also decide to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging rugs and carpets.
The device comes with a high price tag but comes with a large selection of smart features. It is important to note that the device incurs recurring expenses in the form mopping supplies as well as regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and mop pads must be changed every three month.
This robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and comes with a wide variety of physical automation features. This includes an energy button that serves as a general "Clean' button and a 'Home button that will take it back to its base station once it has completed the cleaning process. It also comes with a multi-functional dock which automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and wash and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal option for busy professionals or anyone who wants to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. It's a top-performing device, intelligent 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, which means it is able to handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot comes with two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir and a separate mopping system with microfiber pads that snap in and out of place. It's not the most modern thing to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming, but it does mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature is its precise floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which help to shield certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect some of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even got into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots that vacuum and mop have struggled. It was silent and also had a few lovely jingles to indicated when it was about to start or finishing its work.
The biggest flaws were its simplistic app and the necessity to swap between the modules to switch between mopping and vacuuming. The app is not able to save multiple maps. This can be an issue if your home has several floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our review, but it comes with some distinct features that make it worth a look. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its huge dock which serves as the robot vacuum uk's charging base as well as housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a clean sink, and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.
The base also has a variety of control buttons that allow you to start cleaning and then recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are concerned about their children messing around with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path. It will stay clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more accurate at finding objects.
Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally become so entangled with an obstruction, such as an electrical cord dangling across a rug--that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you free it. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen particularly since the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert on its app.
The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't an issue aside from the fact that the mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use which could lead to mildew or mold.
On the bright side the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot, thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who conceptualized its sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian, black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by bulky, boxy units.