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Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He tests and evaluates cleaning robot mop and vacuum equipment. His focus is on mopping and robot vacuum combinations. These multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to cross mopping off the to-do list. They feature impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should choose if you want a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than other models on this list, making it easier to navigate into tight corners and underneath furniture. It features a 220-degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it one of my top navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in a robotic vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to top up its battery halfway through cleaning.
It's very quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways with only one sweep. The suction motor's 8,000pa makes short work of picking up dirt, droppings, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help to tease out debris from corners.
The mopping performance, though still impressive, is not as impressive. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a little more than other robots. This is useful in difficult corners or on baseboards. The front arms can be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and fallen books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It doesn't create the same volume of sound while vacuuming or mopping and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to set up, and it works well. However, if you are buying this vacuum solely for mopping purposes 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 is a powerful cleaner with a wide range of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the home and also identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and effectively. This leads to a thorough, consistent clean that's also fairly fast.
In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach an array of surface areas. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach places. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads can also be washable and can be dried to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo lets you alter the suction intensity and choose an back-and-forth or random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it must make, which will affect how quickly the device can traverse your home. You can also decide to disable the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.
This device is expensive but has many smart features. However, it's important to keep in mind that it has periodic 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 months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. The vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as the 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home' button to send it back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it simple to keep your home clean with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a two-in-one vacuum and mop. It can do both mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two parts that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module that is equipped with an elastomer pad. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming however it does mean that you don't have to fret about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' as well as virtual barriers to prevent certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up pet hair. It was able capture some of the hair that shed by our cats, and even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs where other robots struggled. It was quiet and had some lovely jingles to indicated when it was about to start or completing its task.
The app was too basic and you had to switch the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't hold multiple maps, which can be a problem when you live in a house with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who want a smart 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 has some distinct features that are worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock, which serves as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink, and a 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.
The base comes with a couple of buttons for control that allow you to manually start a cleaning task or recall the robot, or use the dock's auto vacuum and mop-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are concerned about their children messing around with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path. It will steer clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognising objects.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck if it gets caught in a hazard, such as a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't work until you remove it manually. This was a rare incident however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have a "stuck status" alert on its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You will need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't a big deal except for the fact that mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use and can cause mildew or mold.
On the bright side it's worth noting that 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. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an impressive sight in an industry dominated by boxy units.