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 appliances, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those who are looking to get rid of mopping off their to-do lists. They feature impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and they can even wash and refill their mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to select if you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than other options on this list making it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes if 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 cleaning.
It is very quick and does a great job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in one go. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to pick up dirt, pet hair, and droppings with ease. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects rugs and the double side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping performance is less impressive, though not by a lot. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high velocity and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a little more than other robots. This is helpful when you're trying to get into tight corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to collect larger pieces of debris, like broken toys and books.
Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mop I've ever used. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it must use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and performs well however this is something that you'll need to keep an eye on in case you're purchasing this vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it an ideal option for homeowners looking for an efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device comes with 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 intelligently and effectively. This leads to a thorough, consistent clean that's also fairly quick.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads are capable of reaching an array of surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach areas. They also have a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and can be dried to remove odors and prevent buildup.
Another feature worth mentioning is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction intensity and choose an back-and-forth or random pattern. You can also choose the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also decide to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device comes with a expensive price tag, but it comes with a large selection of advanced features. It is important to note that the device incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance 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 the mop pads must be replaced every one to three months.
This robot vacuum mop has an excellent Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as the 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty 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 professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending much time doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a good option. It is a powerful machine with smart navigation, and a long battery life that makes it easy 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 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 vacuuming and mopping might seem a bit outdated but they're a good thing because you don't have to think about changing disposable bags or refueling the water tank.
Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate floorplan map which it uses to determine the path to follow when cleaning. It was 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' and virtual barriers that help to shield certain areas of your home from being scrubbed with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of collecting pet hair. It was able to collect some of the hair that shed by our cats, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies on our stairs, where other robots struggled. It was fairly silent and also had a few lovely jingles to indicated when it was beginning or finishing its work.
The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules every time you switched between vacuuming and mops. relevant resource site can't hold multiple maps, which could be a problem for homes that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want a smart robot that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.
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 serves as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses two bins: a 2.5-liter dust bin and a 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base has a couple of buttons for control, which allow you to manually start cleaning tasks or recall the robot, or run the dock's automatic emptying procedure. Hold down two of the buttons to switch on a child lock that is a great touch for parents worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path. It will stay clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more precise at finding objects.
Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally become so entangled with an obstacle--such as the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you remove it manually. This is a rare event, but frustrating nonetheless, since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert on its app.
The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually switch between the two, which isn't an issue aside from the fact that the mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use and can cause mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame), who created its sleek, modern base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the basic black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. And it's a welcome sight for the market that is dominated by boxy units.