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Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He reviews and tests cleaning appliances, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some models have superior navigation and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other options which makes it easier to maneuver in tight corners or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It has a 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170 minutes if cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It will even return to its dock to replenish its battery mid-clean.
It's efficient and does an outstanding 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 with only one sweep. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to clean dirt, pet hair, and droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes into contact with rugs, and the two side brushes help to tease away debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, is not as effective. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high rate and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which is useful for getting into tight corners and along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to sweep larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot hoover and mop mops and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't produce the same amount of noise while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to utilize a specific mopping solution and is sold separately. It is simple to install, and it works well. However should you purchase this vacuum solely for mopping, you will need to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners who want a highly effective, versatile, and customizable cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with a 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 efficiently and intelligently. This ensures a thorough and consistent clean and is also rapid.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach an array of surfaces. They can reach corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to extend to the floor, close to the walls or other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and dry to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the intensity of its suction, and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more randomized pattern. You can also choose the number of passes, which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
It's expensive, but has many smart features. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the device will incur regular expenses, such as mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad needs to be replaced every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent Amazon rating and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The robot cleaner with mop vacuum also has an power button that doubles as a 'Clean button' and a Home button to send it back home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin and refills its water tank to mop and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good option for busy professionals or anyone who wants to keep their home neat without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation and long battery life make it easy to keep a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum and mop vacuum is a two-in-one vacuum and mop. It is able to perform vacuuming as well as mopping. It has two modules: a dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping module with a microfiber pad that snaps in and out of place. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping, but it does mean you don't have to worry about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.
Our test subjects found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its best robot vacuum and mop feature was its accurate floorplan which it uses to draw an outline for cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your house from being swept with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect a lot of the hair that our cats shed, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to inform you that it was starting and getting its work done.
The app was too easy and you had to change the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app isn't able to contain multiple maps, which could be a hassle if you have a home with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that can perform both vacuuming and mopping.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuums that mop (Read Significantly more) vacuum is the most expensive in our review. However, it has some unique features which make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's main draw is its huge dock that serves as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base has several control buttons that allow you to manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Press two of the buttons to switch on a child lock, which is a nice feature for parents who are worried about children playing with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than laser detection systems and is four times more precise in finding objects.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni will occasionally get caught up in an obstacle--such as a power cord draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and stops working until you remove it manually. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen and especially because the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert on its application.
Another potential downside is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between uses 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 big contrast to the basic black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. It's also a welcome sight for an industry dominated by boxy units.
