The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst for Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on robot vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to cross mopping off the to-do list. Some of them have excellent mapping and obstacles avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should pick if you are looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other models on this list making it easier to navigate into tight corners and underneath furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to top up its battery midway through an efficient.
It's fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and the hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in one go. Its 8,000pa motor 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 brushes help to clean debris from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by much. The rotating mop spins at a high velocity and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scrubbing up dirt and staining. I've also noticed that the front arms extend out a bit more than other robots, which is helpful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. The same front arms can be used to sweep larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys or books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't make as loud of a sound when mopping or vacuuming, and is much 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 set up and is effective however, this is something that you'll need to keep an eye on in case you're purchasing this vacuum solely for the reason of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is a powerful cleaning machine with a range of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean methodically and intelligently. This will ensure a thorough and consistent clean and is also fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other hard to reach places. They also have a stretchy side brush that extends to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be dried and washed to prevent build-up and reduce the smell.
More methods is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the intensity of its suction and select between a back-andforth or more random patterns. You can also alter the number of passes it will make, which will affect how quickly the device can traverse your home. You can also decide to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device has a expensive price tag, but it is packed with a wide array of advanced features. However, it's important to note that it incurs recurring costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance brushrolls need to be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter is recommended to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pads must be changed every three month.
The robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. These include a power button that serves as a general "Clean button as well as a Home button that sends it back to its base station once it has completed the cleaning process. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically emptys the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and wash and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or just want a cleaner home without spending much time doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent option. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home tidy with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop. It is able to perform vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot has two modules: a combined dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping module with microfiber pads that snap into and out of position. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming might seem a bit outdated however, they mean you don't have to think about changing disposable bags or refilling the water tank.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature is its precise floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which can help to shield certain areas of your house from being swept with mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing pet hair. It was able to collect some of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. It was fairly quiet and had some lovely jingles to signalled when it was beginning or completing its task.
The app was too easy and you had to switch the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app can't contain multiple maps, which can be a problem if you have a home with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who want a device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our test, but it also has distinct features that are worth considering. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and the 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base has several control buttons that allow you to manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums, utilizes its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path. It will steer clear of them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni will occasionally become so entangled with an obstruction, such as an electrical cord dangling across a rug that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. While it was not common, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with a "stuck" status alert on its application.
The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't a big deal except for the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses, which can lead to 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, sleek base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a big difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. It's also an impressive sight in an industry dominated by boxes.