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Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He evaluates and tests cleaning appliances. His focus is on robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of tasks. Some of them have excellent mapping capabilities and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads for 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 models, making it more maneuverable in tight corners or under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar which, when paired 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 automatic vacuum and mop robot. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery that can last up to 170 minutes when mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It can even return to its dock to replenish its battery in mid-clean.
It's fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms extremely quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to remove dirt as well as pet hair and poop easily. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help to tease away debris from corners.
The mopping performance is less impressive, but not by much. The rotating mop spins fast and automatic Vacuum Cleaner utilizes 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms stick out a bit more than other robots, which is useful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to scoop up larger pieces of debris, like books and broken toys.
Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It is quieter and doesn't create as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping, and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to install, and it works well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum for mopping you must be aware of 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 cleaning machine with a wide range of features.
The device is equipped with an efficient 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 efficiently and efficiently. This will ensure an even and thorough clean and is also quick.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach a wide range of surface areas. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach places. They also have a flexible side brush that can be extended to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be cleaned and dried to prevent build-up and reduce the smell.
App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction strength and select either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will affect how fast the device will traverse your home. You can also disable the side brush in order to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive but has many smart features. It's important to keep in mind that it has regular costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For example the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad needs to be replaced every three to six months.
The robot vacuum that mops has a high rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with an power button that doubles as a 'Clean' button' and a 'Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also has a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin, refills its water tank for Automatic Vacuum Cleaner mopping and washes and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it simple to keep your home clean with little 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 parts that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping unit that has an elastomer pad. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming however it does mean that you don't need to worry 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 and mopping. Its best feature was its precise floorplan map which it uses to determine a route when cleaning. It was easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which can help to protect specific areas of your home from being cleaned with a mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up pet hair. It was able to capture some of the hair shed by our cats, and even got into some of the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. The noise levels were low, and there were some nice jingles to inform you that it was in the process of finishing its work.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simplistic app and the requirement to switch out the modules whenever switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to store multiple maps, which can be a problem when you live in a house that has a variety 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 automatic vacuum and mop robot is the most expensive item in our review. However, it does have certain unique features that are worth a look. 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 clean sink, and a 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically emptys.
The base also has a number of control buttons that let you manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot, or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture that are in its path. It will stay clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognizing objects.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni could sometimes get so entangled with an obstacle--such as a power cord draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and stops working until you free it. This is a rare event however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have an "stuck status" alert in its app.
Another potential downside is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad, except that mopping pads don't get cleaned or dried between uses. This can cause mildew and mold.
On the positive 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 apparatus. It's a major change from the utilitarian black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by bulky, boxy units.