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Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He tests and evaluates cleaning appliances. His main focus is mopping and robot vacuum combinations. These multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to take mopping off their to-do list. They feature impressive mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to choose if you want an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than the other models on this list, making it easier to navigate through tight corners and under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that can last 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 a clean.
It's fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen, and hallways with just one motion. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt hair, pet hair, and even droppings easily. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the dual side brushes help pull away debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, is not as good. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is useful when getting into tight corners or on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to pick up larger objects like books and broken toys.
Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mop I've ever used. It is quieter and doesn't create as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform its mopping function and is separate from the vacuum. It is simple to install and performs well. However, if you are buying this robot vacuum that vacuums and mops vacuum solely for mopping you must be aware of 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 range of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean intelligently and effectively. This ensures an efficient and consistent cleaning, while also being relatively rapid.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads are capable of reaching a wide range of surface areas. This includes corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. They also have a flexible side brush that can extend to reach the floor near 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 yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo lets you 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 deactivate the side brush in order to prevent damage to carpets and carpets.
The device comes with a expensive price, but is packed with a wide array of advanced features. It is important to remember that the device will incur periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad must be replaced every three to six months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner is rated highly on Amazon and comes with a wide variety of physical automation features. The vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean button' and a 'Home button that allows it to go home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the dustbin, refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries 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 on chores. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean home with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it can handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot comes with two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping unit with microfiber pads that snap into and out of position. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture, and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers to prevent certain areas from being cleaned by mopping.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair from pets. It was able capture some of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even made it into the nooks and crannies of our stairs where other robots had struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low and there were nice jingles to signal that it was in the process of working towards its goal.
The app was too basic and you had to switch the modules every time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app doesn't have the capacity to contain multiple maps, which can be a hassle for homes with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want an intelligent Robot Vacuums That Mop that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that can be found in our review, but it also has unique features that are worth considering. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its enormous 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 the 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base also has a number of buttons to control the system. These allow you to manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or use the dock's automatic hoover emptying process. Press two of the buttons to switch on a child lock which is a great touch for parents worried about kids tinkering with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni utilizes its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate 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 could occasionally become so entangled with obstacles, like a power cord draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and stops working until you free it. While this was rare, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen particularly since the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert in its application.
Another issue that could be a problem is the 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 which could lead to 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 conceptualized its modern, sleek base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing view in a market that is dominated by bulky, boxy units.