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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment, focusing on robot vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to get mopping off their to-do list. Some have great mapping and obstacle avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to select if you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other models and makes it more maneuverable in tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220-degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers one of my top navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.
It's quick and does a great job 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 pass. Its 8,000pa motor is able to remove dirt as well as pet hair and droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets and the double side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by a lot. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful in tight corners or along baseboards. The same 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 vacuum uk vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it must use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to install and performs well. However should you purchase this vacuum solely to mop, you will need to pay attention to this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a variety of features.
The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out your home, identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and efficiently. This ensures a thorough and consistent clean and is also rapid.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach places. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can be extended to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be washed and dried to avoid build-up and lessen the odors.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction level and select an back-and-forth or random pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it must make, which will determine how quickly the device can traverse your home. You can also choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
This device has a fairly expensive price, but has a variety of smart features. It is important to keep in mind that the device incurs regular expenses, such as mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad should be replaced every one to three months.
The robot vacuums with mop vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and includes a broad range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also has a power button which doubles as a 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the dustbin, refills its water tank to mop and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal option for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, smart navigation, and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean house with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it can handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot comes with two modules: a combined dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping unit with microfiber pads that snap into and out of position. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming however it does mean you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate floorplan that it uses to determine the path to follow when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option of setting 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which can help to protect specific areas of your home from being scrubbed with a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair of pets. It was able to capture some of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots had struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to signal that it was in the process of finishing its work.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simplistic app and the necessity to swap out the modules whenever switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to contain multiple maps, which can be a hassle for homes with a mix of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum that vacuums and mops vacuum is the most expensive in our review. It does however, have distinct features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its huge dock that serves as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses two bins: a 2.5-liter dustbin and the 2.5 liter dust bin.
The base has a couple of buttons for control that allow you to manually start cleaning tasks, recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two of the buttons to toggle the child lock, which is a nice option for parents concerned about children playing with the vacuum.
Like other robotic cleaner and mop vacuums, the X1 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 get caught up in obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug--that it becomes stuck and stops working until you remove it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen and especially because the X1 Omni doesn't have an "stuck" status alert on its application.
The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually switch between the two, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses which could lead to mildew or mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed its sleek modern base and mopping pad. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome view in a market which is dominated by clunky, boxy units.