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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at good robot vacuum Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He reviews and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on mopping and robot vacuum combos. These multitaskers can be ideal for those who are looking to remove mopping from their to-do lists. They feature impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and they can even wash and refill their mopping pads for a hands-off 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 and makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh which can last up to 170 minutes when mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to 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 vacuums the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in a single sweep. Its suction motor of 8,000pa will quickly pick up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it comes into contact with rugs, and the two side brushes help pull out dirt from corners.
The mopping performance is less impressive, but not by a lot. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a bit more than other robots. This is useful in tight corners or on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to pick up larger objects like broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It is quieter and doesn't make more noise when vacuuming or mopping. 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, if you are buying this robot vacuum solely for mopping it is important to pay attention to 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 option for homeowners looking for a highly effective, versatile and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home and also find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and effectively. This results in an efficient, consistent clean which is also relatively quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other hard to reach places. They also come with a stretchy side brush that extends to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
Another notable feature is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo allows you to alter the strength of suction and choose between a back-andforth or more random patterns. You can also adjust the number of passes it must make, which will determine how fast the device will move around your home. You can also choose to disable the side brush to prevent damaging carpets and rugs.
It's expensive, but has many smart features. It's crucial to remember that it carries periodic costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For example brushrolls need to be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be replaced every one to three month.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent rating on Amazon and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an power button that doubles as the 'Clean button' and a Home' button to send it back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and cleans and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal option for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home clean without spending too much time on chores. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation and long battery life make it easy to keep a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one mop and vacuum. It is capable of mopping and vacuuming. The robot comes with two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping module with microfiber pads that snap into and out of the way. 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.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best rated robot vacuum feature was its accurate floorplan map that it uses to determine an outline for cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which help to keep certain areas of your home from being scrubbed with a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up pet hair. It was able to collect many of the hair sheds from our cats. It even got into the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were lovely jingles that inform you that it was starting and working towards its goal.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simple app and the requirement to change out the modules whenever switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app can't store multiple maps. This could be a problem if your home has multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. It does however, have some unique features which make it worth considering. The X1 Omni is most notable for its huge dock that serves as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses the 2.5-liter dustbin and the 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base comes with a few control buttons, which allow you to manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto vacuum and mop-emptying procedure. Press two of the buttons to toggle a child lock that is a great touch for parents worried about kids tinkering with the vacuum mop cleaner robot.
Like other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid 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 sometimes get so entangled with obstacles, like an electrical cord dangling across a rug--that it becomes stuck and stops working until you manually free it. This was a rare incident, but frustrating nonetheless, since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert in its application.
Another possible issue is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad but the mopping pad doesn't get washed or dried between uses. This could lead to mildew and mold.
On the bright side, the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking Robot Vacuums That Mop thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who conceptualized its sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad. It's a big departure from the utilitarian, black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by bulky, boxy units.
