The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. Multitaskers are a great option for those looking to cross mopping off the to-do list. Some models have superior mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than other options which makes it more maneuverable in tight spaces or under furniture. autonomous vacuum has a 220-degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery that can last up to 170 mins when cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer on turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery midway through a clean.
It's very quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways with just one motion. Its 8,000pa motor is able to remove dirt as well as pet hair and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help draw out dirt from corners.
The mopping performance, though still impressive, isn't as good. The mop rotates at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and staining. I've also noticed that the front arms protrude out slightly more than other robots, which can be helpful for getting into tight corners and on baseboards. Those same front arms can be employed to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and fallen books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform its mopping function and is separate from the vacuum. It is simple to install, and it works well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping purposes it is important to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a range of features.
The device is equipped with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and methodically. This will ensure an even and thorough clean and is also quick.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads are capable of reaching many different surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards, and other hard-to-reach areas. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to the walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and dry to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo allows you to alter the strength of suction, and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more 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 turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device has a expensive price, but is packed with a wide array of advanced features. It is important to note, however, that the device will incur recurring expenses in the form mopping supplies as well as regular maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad must be replaced every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner is rated highly on Amazon and includes a broad array of physical automation features. This includes a power button that doubles as a general 'Clean button, as well as a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after completing its cleaning session. It also has a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the trash bin and refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid option. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and a long battery life that makes it simple to keep your home tidy with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that is, it can do mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two components, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module which has microfiber pads. It's not the most modern thing to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate floorplan map which it uses to draw the path to follow when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which can help to keep specific areas of your home from being cleaned with a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair of pets. It was able capture some of the hair sheds from our cats. It even got into the corners and crevices of our stairs where other robots had struggled. It was quiet and even had some pleasant jingles that signalled when it was about to start or completing its task.
The app was too simple and you had to change the modules each time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app can't store multiple maps, which can be a pain for homes with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who are looking for a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic vacuum that is able to mop in our review, however it comes with some unique features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni is notable for its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and the 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base also has a number of control buttons that allow you to start a cleaning task, recall the robot, or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents who are concerned about their children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path. It will avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more accurate at recognizing objects.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni will occasionally get caught up in obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug--that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you free it. This is a rare event however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have an "stuck status" alert on its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually switch between the two, which isn't a big deal apart from the fact that mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between uses and can cause mildew or 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 dreamed up its modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad apparatus. It's a huge difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. It's also an excellent choice for the market that is dominated by boxy models.