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 appliances. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. Multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of things to do. Some models have superior mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that can also mop, this is the model you should go for. It's smaller than other models, making it easier to maneuver into tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It has a hefty 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It will even return to the dock to top up its battery part way through cleaning.
It's extremely fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, hallways, and living room in one go. Its 8,000pa suction motor is quick at picking up sand, dirt, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help draw away debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as good. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a little more than other robots. This is useful when getting into difficult corners or along baseboards. Those same front arms can be employed to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys or books.
Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mop I've ever tried. It doesn't make the same amount of noise 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 has to use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and is effective however, it's something you'll need to be aware of if you're buying this robot vacuum solely for the reason of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a range of features.
The device has an impressive and powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the house and locate furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean intelligently and effectively. This will ensure a thorough and consistent clean, while also being relatively rapid.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads are able to be washed and dried to prevent build-up and reduce the odors.
Another noteworthy feature is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the intensity of its suction, and choose between a back-andforth or more random pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it should make, which will determine how quickly the device can move around your home. You can also decide to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device has a expensive price, but has a variety of smart features. It's crucial to remember that it carries recurring costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter is to be cleaned every 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 comes with a wide variety of physical automation features. These include an energy button that serves as a general "Clean button, as well as a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning task. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life make it simple to keep a clean home 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 in and out and a mopping module that includes a microfiber pad. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may seem a bit old-fashioned but they're a good thing because you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
Our test subjects discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. budget robot vacuum was its accurate map of your floorplan that it uses to determine the path to follow when cleaning. It was easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your house from being swept with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a remarkable job at collecting hair of pets. It was able to capture a lot of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even got into some of the nooks and crannies of our stairs where other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low, and there were some nice jingles to inform you that it was starting and working towards its goal.
The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a smart 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 has distinct features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its enormous dock that serves as the robot's charging base as well as housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a clean sink as well as the 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base also has a number of buttons to control the system. These allow you to start a cleaning job and then recall the robot or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two of the buttons to toggle the child lock which is a great feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path. It will steer 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 occasionally get caught up in an obstacle--such as an electrical cord dangling across a rug that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you remove it manually. This was a rare occurrence, but frustrating nonetheless, because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert on its app.
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 the cleaning process. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad, except that mopping pads don't get cleaned or dried between use. This could lead to mildew and mold.
On the bright side it's worth noting that the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot, thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who dreamed up its modern, sleek base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. It's also an impressive sight in an industry dominated by boxes.