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 robot vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers are a great option for those looking to cross mopping off the to-do list. They feature impressive mapping capabilities and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and some wash and refill their own mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robot vacuum that can also mop, this is the model you should go for. It is smaller than other options, making it easier to maneuver in tight corners or under furniture. It features a 220-degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it one of my top navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery that can last up to 170 minutes if mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It will even return to the dock to replenish its battery halfway through a clean.
It's quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms extremely quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, hallways, and living room in a single pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt hair, pet hair, and even droppings with ease. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping performance, though still impressive, isn't as effective. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high velocity and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a little 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 debris like broken toys and books.
Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when vacuuming or mopping. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It's easy to install and is effective however this is something you'll have to be aware of if you're buying this robot vacuum for the sole purpose of it mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums that mop in its class. It is a powerful cleaning machine with a range of features.
The device comes with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean intelligently and effectively. robot vacuums cheap ensures an even and thorough clean and is also rapid.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach many different surfaces. This includes corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach areas. They also have a flexible side brush that can extend to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and dry to remove odors and prevent buildup.
Another feature worth mentioning is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction intensity and choose a back-and forth or slightly random pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it will make, which will determine the speed at which the device can traverse your home. You can also deactivate the side brush in order to prevent damage to carpets and rugs.
The device comes with a expensive price, but has a variety of innovative features. It is important to remember, however, that the device will incur recurring expenses in the form mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad needs to be replaced every one to three months.
The robot vacuum that mops has a high rating on Amazon and offers a wide range of physical automation features. It has a power button that serves as a general "Clean button, as well as a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning task. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and wash and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good option for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy 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 is a two-in-one vacuum and mop. It is able to perform mopping and vacuuming. The robot comes with two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping system with a microfiber pad that snaps into and out of position. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming might seem a bit outdated however, they mean you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
Our test subjects discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature was its precise map of your floorplan, which it uses to create a route when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers that help to protect specific areas of your home from being swept with mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing hair from pets. It was able to collect an enormous amount of hair shed by our cats and even was able to get into the nooks and crannies of our stairs while other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were pleasant jingles to let you know that it was starting and working towards its goal.
The app was too basic and you had to change the modules every time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app is not able to save multiple maps. This can be a problem if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want an intelligent robot that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. However, it has distinct features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni is notable for its huge dock that doubles as an charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two water tanks of 4 liters. It also houses a 2.5-liter dustbin and a 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning job and then recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two of the buttons to toggle a child lock which is a great feature for parents who are worried about children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic vacuums, utilizes its camera to identify obstacles and furniture 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 can occasionally become so entangled with obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug that it becomes stuck and stops working 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 an "stuck" status alert in its application.
Another possible issue is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between vacuuming and mopping modes during a cleaning session. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad but the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between use. This could lead to mildew and 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 change from the utilitarian all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing view in a market which is dominated by clunky boxy models.