The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment. His main focus is mopping robots and vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are a great option for those looking to cross mopping off the to-do list. They have impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other models which makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It has a hefty 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-clean.
It's efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It can vacuum carpeted rooms fast, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways in just one sweep. Its 8,000pa motor is able to clean dirt, pet hair, and droppings easily. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets and the dual side brushes help to clean debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as impressive. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful when you're trying to get into tight corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger objects like books and broken toys.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. vacuum bot is quieter and doesn't produce 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 install and performs well. However, if you are buying this robot vacuum solely for mopping you must 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 is a powerful cleaning machine with a variety of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the house, find furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean efficiently and efficiently. This results in an effective, consistent cleaning that is also quite fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach spots. They also have a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
Another feature worth mentioning is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the strength of suction and choose between a back-andforth or more random patterns. You can also adjust the number of passes it will make, which will affect how quickly the device can move through your home. You can also choose to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.
This device has a fairly high price tag but has a variety of innovative features. It's crucial to note that it incurs regular costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads must be changed every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and includes a broad range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean' button' and a 'Home' button to send it back home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empties the trash bin and refills its water tank to mop and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or just want an organized home that doesn't require hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you 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 both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two modules that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping unit that includes a microfiber pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping might seem a bit outdated but they're a good thing because you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it utilizes 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' and virtual barriers that help to protect certain areas of your house from being swept with mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up pet hair. It was able capture an enormous amount of hair that our cats shed and even was able to get into the nooks and crannys of our stairs which other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were lovely jingles that signal that it was in the process of getting its work done.
The app was too easy and you had to switch the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to contain multiple maps, which could be a hassle if you have a home that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want a smart robot that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our test, but it comes with some distinct features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock which doubles as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a cleaning sink and the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically eliminates.
The base has several control buttons that allow you to manually start cleaning tasks and then recall the robot or run the dock's automatic emptying procedure. Hold down two of the buttons to switch on the child lock which is a great option for parents concerned about kids tinkering with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums the X1 Omni uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognizing objects.
The X1 can be prone to get stuck if it is entangled in a hazard like a power cable draped over a rug. It won't function until you remove it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen and especially because the X1 Omni doesn't come with a "stuck" status alert in its app.
Another potential downside is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between vacuuming and mopping modes during a cleaning session. You'll need to manually switch between the two, which isn't an issue except for the fact that the mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses and can cause mildew or 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 came up with its modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's an impressive sight in a market dominated by clunky boxy units.