The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst for Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His focus is on mopping and robot vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are ideal for those who are looking to remove mopping from their to-do lists. They feature impressive mapping capabilities and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and some 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 can also mop, this is the model to look for. It's smaller than other models, making it easier to maneuver in tight corners or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it some of my favorite navigation and avoidance capabilities 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 can even return to its dock to replenish its battery in mid-clean.
It's extremely fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in a single pass. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to clean dirt hair, pet hair, and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets, and the dual side brush helps to remove debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency is less impressive, though not by much. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high velocity and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scrubbing up dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is useful when you're trying to get into difficult corners or along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to pick up larger debris such as books and toys that have been damaged.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've used. It doesn't create the same amount of noise while vacuuming or mopping and is much 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 is easy to set up, and it works well. However, if you are buying this vacuum solely to mop it is important to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great choice for homeowners looking to purchase a highly effective, versatile and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with an efficient cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out the home, identify furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean efficiently and efficiently. This will ensure an even and thorough clean, while also being relatively fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. autonomous vacuum includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach places. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor near to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads can be dried and washed to prevent build-up and reduce the smell.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo lets you adjust the strength of suction and choose between a back-andforth or more random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will affect how quickly the device can move through your home. You can also turn off the side brush in order to prevent damage to carpets and rug.
The device is costly, but it comes with a lot of smart features. It is important to note, however, that the device incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad needs to be replaced every one to three months.
This robot vacuum that mops has a high rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an energy button that doubles as the 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home' button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and wash and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone who wants to keep their home tidy without spending too much time on chores. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home clean with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 mop and vacuum. It is able to perform mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two components, a dry bin and water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping unit that includes a microfiber pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean you don't have to think about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
Highly recommended Internet site found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its best feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers, which help to shield specific areas of your home from being swept with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of collecting hair from pets. It was able capture some of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots had struggled. It was relatively silent and also had a few lovely jingles to signalled when it was starting or finished its work.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simple app and the necessity to switch between the modules to switch between vacuuming and mopping. The app doesn't have the capacity to contain multiple maps, which could be a hassle for homes with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who want a smart device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. It does however, have certain unique features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni is most notable for its massive dock that doubles as an charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses the 2.5-liter dust bin as well as the 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base has several control buttons that let you manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents worried about their kids messing around with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni utilizes its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more accurate in recognising objects.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck when it gets caught in a blockage like the power cable that is draped over a rug. It will not work until you untangle it manually. This is a rare event however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have a "stuck status" alert on its app.
The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually switch between the two, which isn't an issue aside from the fact that the mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between use, which can lead to 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 dreamed up its modern, sleek 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 pleasing sight in a space that is dominated by clunky, boxy units.