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. His focus is on robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of tasks. Some models have superior navigation and obstacle avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads themselves to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum that can also mop, this is the model to go for. It is smaller than other options which makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners or 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 robotic vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to replenish its battery during the cleaning.
It's extremely 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 kitchen, living room and hallways in just one pass. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to pick up dirt hair, pet hair, and poop easily. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help pull out debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as effective. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms extend out a bit more than other robots, which can be helpful to maneuver around tight corners and on baseboards. The front arms can also be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and fallen books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tested. It doesn't create the same amount of noise when mopping or vacuuming and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. robotvacuummops is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping, and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and works well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping you must be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for a highly effective, versatile and adaptable cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home and also find furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean efficiently and intelligently. This ensures an even and thorough clean, while also being relatively quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close to the walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo lets you alter the suction intensity and choose either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also choose the number of passes which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also decide to disable the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.
This device is expensive but it comes with a lot of smart features. However, it's important to remember that it carries regular costs, such as mopping supplies and maintenance. For example the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad needs to be replaced every three to six months.
The robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The vacuum also has a power button which doubles as a 'Clean' button' as well as a 'Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin, refills its water tank to mop and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or someone who wants a cleaner home without spending hours doing chores The Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. Its powerful performance, smart navigation, and long battery life make it simple to keep a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it is able to handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two parts, a dry bin and water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping unit that is equipped with microfiber pads. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.
Our test participants discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option of setting 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers that help to keep certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up pet hair. It was able to collect some of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even got into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots had struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low, and there were some lovely jingles that inform you that it was in the process of finishing its work.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simplistic app and the necessity to switch between the modules to switch between mopping and vacuuming. The app can't store multiple maps. This could be an issue 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 test, but it also has distinctive features that make it worth a look. The X1 Omni is notable for its massive 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 milliliter dust bin.
The base also has a variety of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning job or recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents who are concerned about their children messing around with the vacuum.
Similar to other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path and avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognizing objects.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it gets entangled in an obstacle, such as a power cable draped over a rug. It won't function until you untangle it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened particularly since the X1 Omni doesn't have an "stuck" status alert in its application.
The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad but the mopping pad isn't cleaned or dried between uses. This could lead to mildew and 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, sleek base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a big departure from the utilitarian, black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing appearance in a market that is dominated by bulky boxy models.