The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He tests and evaluates cleaning appliances. His focus is on mopping and robot vacuum combinations. These multitaskers can be a great option for those who are looking to get rid of mopping off their list of tasks. Some have great mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It is smaller than other options and makes it more maneuverable in tight corners or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that lasts 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 the dock to replenish its battery part way through an efficient.
It's fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It can vacuum carpeted rooms fast and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways with just one motion. The suction motor's 8,000pa is quick at picking up dirt, droppings and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects carpets and the double side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, is not as effective. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is useful when getting into narrow corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to collect larger objects like broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't create 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 utilize a specific mopping solution and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and performs well, but this is something that you'll need to keep an eye on 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 is a powerful cleaning machine with a range of features.
The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean methodically and efficiently. This leads to a thorough, consistent clean that is also quite quick.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach an array of surface areas. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach spots. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor near to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads are able to be dried and washed to prevent the build-up of dust and reduce the odors.
App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction level and select either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also select the number of passes, which will determine the speed at which it can move around your home. You can also choose to disable the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.
The device has a high price tag but is packed with a wide array of advanced features. It is important to keep in mind that the device will incur regular expenses, such as mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example brushrolls need to be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter is recommended to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pads must be changed every one to three months.
This robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and offers a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean button' and a 'Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically emptys the trash bin, fills up its water tank and washes and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants an organized home that doesn't require much time doing chores The Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. Its powerful performance, smart navigation, and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean house 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 modules that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping unit that has an elastomer pad. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
Our test subjects found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate floorplan which it uses to determine the path to follow when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which help to protect specific areas of your home from being scrubbed with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a remarkable job at picking up pet hair. It was able capture a lot of the hair sheds from our cats. It even made it into the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots had struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low, and there were some nice jingles to signal that it was starting and finishing its work.
The app was too easy and you had to alter the modules each time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app can't store multiple maps, which can be a hassle if you have a home that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that can be found in our review, however it has some distinctive features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni's main draw is its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base as well as housing for two water tanks, a cleaning sink as well as an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start cleaning, recall the robot, or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni like other robotic vacuums, utilizes its camera to detect obstacles and furniture in its path. It will avoid 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 can sometimes get so entangled with obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you free it. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with 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 a cleaning session. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad however, the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between uses. This can cause mildew and mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang &