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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His focus is on mopping and robot vacuum combinations. These multitaskers are an excellent choice for those who want to take mopping off their to-do list. Some have great mapping and obstacle avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to pick if you are looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than the other options on this list making it easier to navigate through tight corners and under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of my favorite navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It will even return to the dock to top up its battery midway through a clean.
It's extremely fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single pass. Its 8,000pa motor is able to clean dirt hair, pet hair, and even droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets and the double side brushes help to clean debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency is less impressive, but not by a lot. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful when getting into tight corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to pick up larger objects like books and broken toys.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tested. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when vacuuming or mopping. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for mopping and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and performs well however, this is something you'll have to be aware of when you purchase this vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from most Robot vacuums that Mop vacuums that mops in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it an ideal option for homeowners looking for an extremely efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out the home and detect furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and efficiently. This will result in a thorough, consistent clean that is also quite fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. This includes corners and baseboards as well as other difficult-to-access spots. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo allows you to alter the amount of suction and choose between a back-andforth or more random patterns. You can also alter 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 avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive but it comes with a lot of smart features. It is important to note, however, that the device will incur periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance brushrolls need to be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hours, and mop pads must be changed every three months.
The robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and comes with a wide array of physical automation features. This includes a power button that serves as a general "Clean' button and a 'Home button that sends it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning task. It also has a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the dustbin, refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who wants a cleaner home without spending a lot of time on chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent option. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home clean with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one vacuum and mop. It is able to perform mopping and vacuuming. The robot has two modules: a combined dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping unit with microfiber pads that snap in and out of place. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean that you don't need to worry about changing the bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise floorplan map, which it uses to draw a route when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app allows you to create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers that prevent certain areas from being cleaned by mopping.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up pet hair. It was able to collect some of the hair shed by our cats, and even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. It was fairly silent and also had a few pleasant jingles that signalled when it was starting or finished its work.
Its main drawbacks were its simple app and the need to switch between the modules to switch between vacuuming and mopping. The app isn't able to contain multiple maps, which can be a hassle for homes with a mix of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who are looking for 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 looking into. The X1 Omni is notable for its enormous dock that serves as a charging base for the robot vacuum best, a sink for cleaning robot mop and vacuum and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin as well as an 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base also has a variety of buttons to control the system. These allow you to start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or use the dock's best automatic vacuum cleaner emptying process. Hold down two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic cleaner and mop vacuums, uses its camera to spot 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 can occasionally become so entangled with obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. This was a rare occurrence however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have an "stuck status" alert in its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad however, the mopping pad doesn't get washed or dried between uses. This can cause mildew and mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed its sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a big difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. And it's an impressive sight in an industry dominated by boxy models.