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 mopping robots and vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to take mopping off their to-do list. They are equipped with impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and some even wash and refill their own mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robot vacuum that also mop, this is the model to go for. It's smaller than other models on this list, making it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It uses 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 robot vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last up to 170 minutes if cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer on turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery part way through a clean.
It's extremely efficient and does an outstanding job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and the hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single pass. Its 8,000pa suction motor will quickly pick up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help to tease away debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, is not as effective. The mop rotates at a high rate and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a little more than other robots. This is useful when you're trying to get into tight corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to pick up larger pieces of debris, like books and broken toys.
Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't produce more noise when vacuuming or mopping. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It's easy to install and performs well however it's something you'll have to be aware of if you're buying this robot vacuum for the sole reason of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It comes with a wide array of features that make it an ideal option for homeowners looking for an efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.
The device has a powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and effectively. This results in an effective, consistent cleaning which is also relatively fast.
In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach a wide range of surfaces. They can reach corners, baseboards, and other hard-to-reach spots. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor near to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and dry to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction strength and select an back-and-forth or random pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it must make, which will affect the speed at which the device can move around your home. You can even choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device is costly, but it comes with a lot of smart features. It's important to note that it incurs recurring expenses in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For example the brushroll should be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad must be replaced every one to three months.
Highly recommended Site has an excellent Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. These include the power 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 that automatically emptys the dustbin and refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone who wants to keep their home clean without spending too much time doing chores. It's a top-performing device, smart navigation, and a long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home tidy with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one vacuum and mop. It can do both mopping and vacuuming. The robot comes with two modules: a combined dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping module with a microfiber pad that snaps into and out of position. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping, but it does mean you don't need to worry about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate floorplan map which it uses to create the path to follow when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers that help to keep certain areas of your house from being swept with a mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair of pets. It was able to capture a large amount of hair that our cats shed, and even got into the nooks and crevices of our stairs, where other robots struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to let you know that it was beginning and finishing its work.
The app was too basic and you had to alter the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to hold 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 an intelligent robot that is capable of mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive in our review. However, it has some unique features which are worth a look. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its huge dock that doubles as a charging base as well as housing for two water tanks, a sink for cleaning, and the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically eliminates.
The base comes with a few control buttons that allow you to manually start cleaning tasks or recall the robot, or run the dock's automatic emptying procedure. Press two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are concerned about their children messing around with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path. It will 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.
Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni will occasionally become so entangled with an obstacle--such as a power cord draped across a rug that it becomes stuck and stops working until you manually free it. This was a rare occurrence, but frustrating nonetheless, because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert on its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad however, the mopping pad isn't cleaned or dried between use. This can lead to mildew and mold.
On the positive 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 conceptualized its modern, sleek base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome view in a market that is dominated by clunky boxes and clunky models.