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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 tests and evaluates cleaning equipment. His focus is on mopping robots and vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are a great option for those looking to get mopping off their to-do list. Some models have superior mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum that can also mop, this is the model to go for. It's smaller than other models and makes it easier to maneuver in tight corners or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of my favorite navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in a robotic vacuum. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170 minutes if cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-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 only one motion. Its 8,000pa suction motor makes short work of picking up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes into contact with rugs, and the two side brushes help to tease out dirt from corners.
The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, is not as effective. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arms stick out slightly more than other robots, which can be helpful to maneuver around tight corners and along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tested. It is quieter and doesn't create as much noise when vacuuming or mopping. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform mopping, and is separate from the automatic vacuum cleaner. It is easy to install and performs well. However, if you are buying this robot vacuum for mopping purposes you must pay attention to 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 variety of features.
The device is equipped with an impressive and powerful 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 results in an effective, consistent cleaning which is also relatively fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other hard to reach places. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. Additionally, the mop pads can be dried and washed to prevent build-up and reduce the smell.
Another noteworthy feature is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction level and select either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also select the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also decide 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 remember, however, that the device is subject to regular expenses, such as mopping supplies as well as regular maintenance. For example the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad needs to be replaced every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent Amazon rating and comes with an array of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an power button that doubles as a 'Clean' button' as well as a 'Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin and 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 just want to have a clean home without spending hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid option. 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 is divided into two components which include a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module which includes an elastomer pad. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping, but it does mean you don't have to fret about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
Our test subjects discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise floorplan which it uses to draw a route when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which can help to shield certain areas of your home from being swept with a mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect a lot of the hair our cats shed, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low, and there were some pleasant jingles to let you know that it was in the process of working towards its goal.
The app was too basic and you had to change the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app isn't able to store multiple maps, which could be a pain if you have a home with a mix of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive in our review. However, it has some unique features which make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock that doubles as a charging base as well as housing for two water tanks, a cleaning sink, and the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically eliminates.
The base has a couple of buttons for control that let you manually start cleaning tasks and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two of the buttons to switch on a child lock which is a great option for parents concerned about children playing with the vacuum mop cleaner robot.
Like other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni utilizes its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path and avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognizing objects.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck if it is entangled in a blockage, such as a power cable tangled over a rug. It will not work until you manually untangle it. While it was not common but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen particularly since the X1 Omni does not have an "stuck" status alert in its app.
The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during cleaning. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad, except that the mopping pad isn't cleaned or dried between use. This can lead to mildew and mold.
On the bright side it's worth noting that the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot Vacuums That mop (meiyingge8.Com) thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who came up with its sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a big difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an excellent choice for a market dominated by clunky boxes.