The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment, with a focus on robot vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers can be ideal for those who want to get rid of mopping off their list of tasks. Some models have superior mapping and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should pick if you are looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other models on this list which makes it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170 minutes when cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer on turbo). It will even return to the dock to replenish its battery halfway through an efficient.
It's extremely quick and does a great job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt, pet hair, and droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it comes into contact with rugs, and the two side brushes help to tease away debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, is not as impressive. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high speed and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful when you're trying to get into tight corners or on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and fallen books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've used. It is quieter and doesn't make more noise when mopping or vacuuming. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it must utilize a specific mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to install and works well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum solely to mop you must be aware of this.
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 an extremely efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device has an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean methodically and effectively. This leads to an efficient, consistent clean that is also quite fast.
In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach many different surfaces. These include corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. They also come with a stretchy side brush that extends to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. The mop pads can also be washable and dry to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo lets you adjust the strength of suction and select between a back-andforth, or a more random pattern. You can also select the number of passes, which will determine the speed at which it can move around your home. You can also choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging rugs and carpets.
It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It is important to remember that the device is subject to regular expenses, such as mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For example 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 one to three month.
This robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. It has the power button that serves as a general "Clean button, as well as a 'Home button that will take it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning task. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time on chores. It has powerful performance, smart navigation, and a long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home tidy with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it can handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two components that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping unit that has a microfiber pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the water tank.
The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its precise floorplan map, which it utilizes when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers that help to protect certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of collecting pet hair. It was able capture some of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs, where other robots have struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to signal that it was in the process of finishing its work.
The app was too basic and you had to alter the modules every time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app doesn't have the capacity to store multiple maps, which could be a pain if you have a home that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. However, it does have distinct features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni is most notable for its huge dock that doubles as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. auto vacuum houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and a 2.5 liter dust bin.
The base comes with a few control buttons that allow you to manually begin a cleaning task and then recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents worried about their kids messing around with the vacuum.
Like auto vacuum vacuums the Omni Omni uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than laser detection systems and is four times more precise in finding objects.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it is entangled in a blockage like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't work until you remove it manually. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen particularly since the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert in its application.
The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll need to manually swap between the two, which isn't a big deal apart from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between use and can cause mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed its sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a big contrast to the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome view in a market which is dominated by clunky, boxy units.