The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He reviews and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some of them have excellent navigation and obstacle avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robot vacuum that also mop, this is the model to go for. It's smaller than the other options, making it more maneuverable in tight spaces or under furniture. It has a 220 degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of the best navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. 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 its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.
It's quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single pass. Its 8,000pa suction motor is quick at picking up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help to tease out dirt from corners.
The mopping efficiency is less impressive, though not by much. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is useful in tight corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to collect larger pieces of debris, like books and broken toys.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tested. It doesn't make the same amount of noise when mopping or vacuuming and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It's simple to install and works well however it's something you'll have to be aware of when you purchase this vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums that mop in its class. It comes with a wide array of features that make it a great choice for homeowners looking to purchase a highly effective, versatile and adaptable cleaning machine.
The device has an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the home and locate furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and efficiently. This will result in a thorough, consistent clean that's also fairly quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach places. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can be extended to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and dry to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
Another noteworthy feature is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction strength and select either a back-and-forth or a 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 also turn off the side brush in order to prevent damage to carpets and rug.
The device comes with a high price tag but has a variety of advanced features. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the device is subject to periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hrs, and the mop pads must be changed every one to three month.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. These include the power button that doubles as a general 'Clean button as well as a Home button that will take it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning session. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or someone who wants a cleaner home without spending much time doing chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid option. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean home with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a two-in-one mop and vacuum. It is able to perform mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two modules that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping module which includes microfiber pads. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean that you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.
Our testers discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. It was easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which help to keep certain areas of your home from being cleaned with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up pet hair. It was able to capture a large amount of hair shed by our cats and even found its way into the nooks and crannys of our stairs, where other robots struggled. The noise levels were low and there were pleasant jingles to signal that it was starting and getting its work done.
The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app cannot store multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want a smart robot that is capable of mopping and vacuuming.
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 make it worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni is most notable for its huge dock that serves as an 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 an 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base comes with a couple of buttons for control that let you manually start cleaning tasks or recall the robot, or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck if it gets caught in a blockage, such as the power cable that is draped over a rug. It will not work until you remove it manually. remote hoover is a rare event, but frustrating nonetheless, since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert on its app.
Another possible issue is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You will need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that the mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use which could lead to mildew or mold.
On the positive 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 and sleek base as well as mopping pad. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian all-black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an impressive sight in a market dominated by clunky boxy models.