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 appliances, focusing on robot vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to take mopping off their to-do list. Some of them have excellent navigation and obstacles avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other options, making it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar that 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 packs a powerful 4600mAh battery which lasts 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 replenish its battery halfway through a clean.
It's efficient and does an outstanding job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It can vacuum carpeted rooms fast, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways with only one motion. Its 8,000pa motor is able to clean dirt, pet hair, and droppings with ease. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it encounters rugs and the dual side brushes help draw out dirt from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, but not by a lot. The rotating mop spins at a high velocity and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arms stick out slightly more than other robots, which is useful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. The front arms can be used to sweep larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys or books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It doesn't produce as loud of a sound while vacuuming or mopping and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's easy to install and is effective however, this is something that you'll have to be aware of if you're buying this robot vacuum for the sole reason of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It comes with a wide array of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for an extremely efficient, flexible and adaptable cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with an impressive and powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and methodically. visit the next post will result in an effective, consistent cleaning which is also relatively quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. They can reach corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can be extended to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to eliminate odors and stop buildup.
Another noteworthy feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo allows you to alter the amount of suction, and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more randomized pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it will make, which will affect how fast the device will move through your home. You can also decide to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device comes with a expensive price tag, but it is packed with a wide array of advanced features. It is important to note that the device will incur periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies as well as regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad needs to be replaced every one to three months.
This robot vacuum mop has an excellent Amazon rating and comes with an array of physical automation features. The vacuum also has a power button which doubles as the 'Clean button' and a Home' button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the dustbin and refills its water tank to mop and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid option. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home tidy with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a two-in-one mop and vacuum. It can do both vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot is divided into two modules that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping unit that is equipped with a microfiber pad. It's not the most modern thing to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean that you don't have to worry about changing the bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise floorplan, which it uses to determine an outline for cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily through rugs, furniture and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers that help to protect certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up pet hair. It was able capture a lot of the hair shed by our cats, and even got into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots have struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low, and there were some nice jingles to inform you that it was beginning and finishing its work.
The app was too easy and you had to change the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want an intelligent robot that can perform both vacuuming and mopping.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. However, it has some unique features which make it worth considering. The X1 Omni is most notable for its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses the 2.5-liter dust bin as well as an 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base has several control buttons that allow you to manually start cleaning tasks and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock, which is a nice touch for parents worried about children playing with the vacuum.
Similar to other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to detect 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 an obstruction, such as the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you free it. Although this is not a common occurrence however, it was a gruelling experience when it happened and especially because the X1 Omni does not have an "stuck" status alert in its app.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between uses, which can lead to mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed the sleek modern base and mopping pad. It's a huge contrast to the basic black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an excellent choice for the market that is dominated by boxy models.
