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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 equipment. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers are an excellent option for those looking to get mopping off their to-do list. Some of them have excellent mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other options on this list which makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners and underneath furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last up to 170 mins when mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.
It's extremely quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single sweep. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to pick up dirt hair, pet hair, and even droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes into contact with rugs, and the two side brushes help pull away debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as impressive. The mop rotates at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful in tight corners or on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger debris such as books and toys that have been damaged.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tested. 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 use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It is easy to install and performs well. However, if you are buying this vacuum solely to mop, you will need to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuum cleaners uk vacuums in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a variety of features.
The device has an impressive and powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and methodically. This results in an efficient, consistent clean that's also fairly quick.
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. The mop pads can also be washable and dry to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the strength of suction and select between a back-and-forth or slightly more randomized pattern. You can also select the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging carpets and rugs.
It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It's crucial to keep in mind that it has recurring costs in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean button' and a 'Home button to send it back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically emptys the trash bin, fills up its water tank and washes and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home neat without spending too much time on chores. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home tidy with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop. It can do both mopping and vacuuming. The robot vacuum cleaners uk is divided into two parts, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module which is equipped with a microfiber pad. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming, but it does mean that you don't have to fret about changing the bags for disposables or refilling the tank of water.
Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate floorplan that it uses to determine a route when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate 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.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up hair of pets. It was able to capture some of the hair that our cats shed, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies on our stairs, where other robots struggled. It was quiet and even had some nice jingles that let you know when it was about to start or completing its task.
The biggest flaws were its simplistic app and the requirement to swap out the modules when switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has several floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who want a device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our review, but it comes with some distinctive features that make it worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni's main draw is its huge dock which doubles as the robot's charging base and the housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink as well as the 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.
The base also has a number of buttons to control the system. These allow you to manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot, or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums, utilizes its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path. It will stay clear of them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck when it gets caught in a blockage like the power cable that is draped over a rug. It won't function until you untangle it manually. This was a rare occurrence however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have an "stuck status" alert in its app.
The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll have to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't a big deal apart from the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses which could lead to mildew or mold.
On the bright side, the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot 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 significant departure from the utilitarian all-black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. It's also an impressive sight in the market that is dominated by boxy units.