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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, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers are a great option for those who are looking to get rid of mopping off their to-do lists. They have impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and some even wash and refill their own mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to choose if you want a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than other models on this list making it easier to navigate into tight corners and underneath furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best rated robot vacuum navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last for up to 170 mins when mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery in mid-clean.
It's fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways in just one motion. Its 8,000pa motor is able to pick up dirt hair, pet hair, and even droppings with ease. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help pull out dirt from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by much. The rotating mop spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful in difficult corners or along baseboards. The same 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 mop and vacuums I've tested. 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 only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for mopping, and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping, you will need to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops 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 the home and also identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean efficiently and effectively. This will ensure a thorough and consistent clean and is also quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach places. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor near to walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to prevent the build-up of dust and reduce the odors.
Another notable feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the amount of suction and select between a back-andforth, or a more random patterns. You can also select the number of passes, which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also disable the side brush in order to prevent damage to carpets and rugs.
The device has a expensive price, but has a variety of innovative features. It's important to keep in mind that it has periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For instance, the brushroll will need 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 should be replaced every three to six months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with a power button which doubles as the 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home' button to send it home after cleaning. It also has a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the trash bin and refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or someone who wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. It's a top-performing device, smart navigation, and a long battery life that allows you to keep your home tidy with minimal 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 out and in and a mopping unit that includes a microfiber pad. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.
Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it utilizes when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers that help to shield certain areas of your home from being scrubbed with mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair of pets. It was able to collect a lot of the hair our cats shed, and even got into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low and there were nice jingles to let you know that it was in the process of getting its work done.
The biggest flaws were its simple app and the necessity to switch out the modules whenever switching between vacuuming and mopping. The app doesn't have the capacity to store multiple maps, which can be a pain if you have a home with a mix of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic cleaner and mop vacuum that is able to mop in our review, however it also has distinctive features that are worth considering. The X1 Omni is most notable for its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base for the robot hoover, a cleaning sink and two water tanks of 4 liters. It also houses the 2.5-liter dust bin as well as a 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base also has a variety of control buttons that allow you to start a cleaning job and then recall the robot or start the dock's auto vacuum and mop-emptying process. Press two of the buttons to switch on a child lock that is a great option for parents concerned about their children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path. It will steer clear of 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 accurate at finding objects.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni will occasionally get caught up in an obstacle--such as the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. This is a rare event however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert in its application.
The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad but mopping pads don't get washed or dried between uses. This can cause mildew and mold.
On the bright side, 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 sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad. It's a huge departure from the utilitarian all-black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an excellent choice for the market that is dominated by boxy models.