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 are a great option for those who are looking to get rid of mopping off their to-do lists. They have impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and some even wash and refill their own mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that can also mop, this is the model to look for. It's smaller than other options on this list making it easier to maneuver into tight corners and underneath furniture. It has a 220 degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of the best navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in the form of a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to top up its battery part way through an efficient.
It is very quick and does a great job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the kitchen, hallways, and living room in a single pass. The suction motor's 8,000pa makes short work of picking up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets, and the dual side brushes help to clean debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, is not as good. The mop rotates quickly and utilizes 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which is useful for getting into tight corners and along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to scoop up larger objects such as books and toys that have been damaged.
Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It is quieter and doesn't create more noise when vacuuming or mopping. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it must use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It is simple to install, and it works well. However, if you are buying this vacuum solely for mopping purposes 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 cleaner with a range of features.
The device comes with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and locate furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean efficiently and intelligently. This leads to a thorough, consistent clean that is also quite fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach places. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to the walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to prevent build-up and reduce the smell.
Another feature worth mentioning is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the strength of suction and select between a back-andforth or more random pattern. You can also choose the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive but it comes with a lot of smart features. best robot cleaner is important to keep in mind that the device incurs regular expenses, such as mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter is recommended to be cleaned after 150 hours, and mop pads should be changed every three months.
The robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. It has an energy button that doubles as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning session. It also comes with a multifunctional dock which automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and cleans and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or just want an organized home that doesn't require a lot of time on chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid option. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 mop and vacuum. It is able to perform vacuuming as well as mopping. It has two modules: a combined dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping unit with a microfiber pad that snaps in and out of place. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming might seem a bit outdated but they're a good thing because that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers that help to protect certain areas of your home from being swept with mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up pet hair. It was able to collect many of the hair shed by our cats, and even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots had struggled. It was fairly silent and also had a few nice jingles that let you know when it was starting or finishing its work.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simple app and the requirement to change out the modules when switching between vacuuming and mopping. The app isn't able to contain multiple maps, which could be a hassle if you have a home with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a smart device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that can be found in our test, but it also has distinct features that are worth considering. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its massive dock, which serves as the robot's charging base and the housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically emptys.
The base has a couple of buttons for control that allow you to manually start cleaning tasks and then recall the robot or run the dock's automatic emptying procedure. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic vacuums uses 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.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it gets entangled in a hazard like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't function until you untangle it manually. This was a rare incident, but frustrating nonetheless, because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert in its app.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't a big deal apart from the fact that mopping pads aren't washed 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 came up with its modern, sleek base and mopping pad. It's a significant difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also a welcome sight for the market that is dominated by boxes.