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 equipment. His focus is on robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to eliminate mopping from their to-do lists. They feature impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that also mops then this is the model you should go for. It's smaller than the other options which makes it easier to maneuver into tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It will even return to the dock to top up its battery midway through an efficient.
It's quick and does a great 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 in just one sweep. Its 8,000pa suction motor will quickly pick up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help draw out dirt from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, isn't as good. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is helpful in tight corners or along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to scoop up larger debris like books and broken toys.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It is quieter and doesn't produce more noise when vacuuming or mopping. made a post is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However when 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 equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for an efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.
The device has an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and locate furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and methodically. This will result in an effective, consistent cleaning that's also fairly quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other hard to reach places. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close to the walls or other fixtures. The mop pads can also be washable and can be dried to remove odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction level and select a back-and forth or slightly 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 turn off the side brush to avoid damaging rugs and carpets.
This device has a fairly high price tag but comes with a large selection of smart features. It's important to remember that it carries periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be changed every three month.
This robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. These include an energy button that serves as a general "Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning task. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and wash 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 hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. It is a powerful machine with smart navigation, and a long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean 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 components, a dry bin and 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 that you don't have to worry about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' or virtual barriers that prevent certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of picking up hair of pets. It was able to collect a large amount of hair our cats shed and even was able to get into the nooks and crevices of our stairs while other robots struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low, and there were some nice jingles to let you know that it was starting and working towards its goal.
The app was too basic and you had to change the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your house has multiple floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want a smart robot that can perform both vacuuming and mopping.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. However, it has certain unique features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base and the housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a cleaning sink and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base also has a number of buttons to control the system. These allow you to start a cleaning task, recall the robot, or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni utilizes its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more precise in recognizing objects.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck when it gets entangled in a hazard, such as the power cable that is draped over a rug. It won't work until you untangle it manually. While it was not common, it was a frustrating experience when it happened and especially because the X1 Omni doesn't have a "stuck" status alert in its app.
Another potential downside is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during cleaning. You will need to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't a big deal except for the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between use which could lead to mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed the sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's an excellent choice for an industry dominated by boxy units.