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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst for Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment. His main focus is mopping and robot vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are ideal for those who are looking to get rid of mopping off their list of things to do. They have impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and some wash and refill their mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to choose if you want an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other options on this list making it easier to navigate through tight corners and under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of my favorite navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in the form of a robotic vacuum. It has a 4600mAh battery that can last up to 170 minutes if 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 replenish its battery during the cleaning.
It's efficient and does an outstanding job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room and hallways with only one motion. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to remove dirt as well as pet hair and droppings with ease. 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, isn't as effective. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is useful when getting into tight corners or on baseboards. The front arms can be used to sweep larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't make the same volume of sound while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping, and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to install and is effective however, this is something you'll need to keep an eye on when you purchase this vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for an extremely efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device comes with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and effectively. This results in an effective, consistent cleaning that is also quite fast.
In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach an array of surface areas. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach places. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close 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.
Another noteworthy feature is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction intensity and choose a back-and forth or slightly random pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it must make, which will affect the speed at which the device can traverse your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging rugs and carpets.
This device has a fairly expensive price tag, but it comes with a large selection of smart features. However, it's important to remember that it carries regular expenses in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For example, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter is recommended to be cleaned after 150 hours, and mop pads must be replaced every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner is a top Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean' button' as well as a 'Home button to send it back home after cleaning robot mop and vacuum. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empties the dustbin, 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 just wants to have a clean home without spending hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent option. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation, and long battery life allow you to keep a clean home with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, that is, it can do both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two modules, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module which has a microfiber pad. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the water tank.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which help to shield certain areas of your house from being cleaned with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of collecting hair of pets. It was able to collect a lot of the hair that our cats shed, and even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots struggled. It was quiet and even had some lovely jingles to let you know when it was starting or completing its task.
The app was too simple and you had to switch the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app cannot store multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that is capable of vacuuming and mopping.
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 make it worth considering. The X1 Omni is most 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 the 2.5-liter dustbin and an 2.5 liter dust bin.
The base comes with a couple of buttons for control that let you manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot vacuums that mop (linked site) or run the dock’s auto vacuum and mop-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock that is a great option for parents concerned about kids tinkering 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 maps your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and robot vacuums that Mop is four times more accurate in recognising objects.
Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally get caught up in an obstruction, such as a power cord draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you remove it manually. This was a rare incident however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert in its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during the cleaning robot mop and vacuum process. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad but the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between uses. This can lead to 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 modern, sleek base and mopping pad. It's a major change from the utilitarian black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by bulky boxes and clunky models.