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 can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some of them have excellent mapping and obstacles avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other options on this list which makes it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it one of my top navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in robot vacuums. It packs a powerful 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 its dock to replenish its battery in mid-clean.
It's extremely efficient and does an outstanding job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways with just one motion. The suction motor's 8,000pa makes short work of picking up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help to tease out dirt from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, isn't as good. The rotating mop spins at a high rate and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly scrubbing up dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is useful in difficult corners or on baseboards. The front arms can be used to sweep up larger debris, like broken toys and books.
Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've ever used. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping, and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However when you purchase this vacuum solely to mop, you will need to pay attention to this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums that mop in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for an efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with an impressive and powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map your home and locate furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean methodically and effectively. This leads to an efficient, consistent clean that's also fairly fast.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach many different surface areas. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach places. They also have a flexible side brush that can be extended to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried 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 choose the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also deactivate the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rug.
This device is expensive however it has many useful features. It is important to keep in mind that the device is subject to regular expenses, such as mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter is recommended to be cleaned after 150 hrs, and the mop pads must be changed every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner is a top Amazon rating and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home button that allows it to go home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation, and long battery life allow you to maintain a clean home with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, that is, it can do mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two components, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping unit that includes a microfiber pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may appear a bit dated however, they mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.
Our testers discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best feature is its precise floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. It was 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" as well as virtual barriers, which can help to keep certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect an enormous amount of hair that our cats shed, and even found its way into the nooks and crevices of our stairs while other robots struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to inform you that it was starting and working towards its goal.
The app was too basic and you had to change the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app is not able to keep multiple maps. This can be a problem if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our review, but it has some distinctive features that are worth considering. The X1 Omni is notable for its massive dock that doubles as an charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses two bins: a 2.5-liter dust bin and the 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base also has a number of control buttons that allow you to manually start a cleaning task or recall the robot or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to switch on a child lock that is a great feature for parents who are worried about children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture that are 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.
The X1 can be prone to get stuck if it is entangled in a blockage like the power cable that is draped over a rug. It won't work until you untangle it manually. While robot vacuums reviews was not common however, it was a gruelling experience when it happened particularly since the X1 Omni doesn't have an "stuck" status alert on its app.
Another possible issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually swap between the two, which isn't an issue aside from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between use and can cause mildew or 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 excellent choice for a market dominated by clunky boxy units.