The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He evaluates and tests cleaning appliances. His main focus is mopping and robot vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are an excellent choice for those looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some have great mapping and obstacles avoidance. Others 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 an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other options on this list making it easier to maneuver in tight corners and under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It has a hefty 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-clean.
It's quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms extremely quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt, pet hair, and even droppings easily. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects rugs and the double side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping efficiency is less impressive, but not by a lot. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high velocity and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly scrubbing up dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which is useful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. Those same front arms can also be used to sweep larger objects, such as broken toys and books.
Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It doesn't produce the same volume of sound while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is simple to install, and it works well. However, if you are buying this robot vacuum for mopping purposes, you will need to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for an efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.
The device is equipped with an efficient cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home and find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and methodically. This will ensure an efficient and consistent cleaning, while also being relatively rapid.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach areas. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is yet another noteworthy feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction level and select a back-and forth or slightly random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it must make, which will affect how fast the device will move through your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the device incurs recurring expenses in the form mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pads must be changed every one to three months.
This robot vacuum mop has a high Amazon rating and includes an array of physical automation features. The vacuum also has an power button that doubles as a 'Clean button' and a 'Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and cleans and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a professional with a lot of work or just want an organized home that doesn't require much time doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid choice. Its powerful performance, smart navigation and long battery life allow you to keep a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it is able to handle mopping and vacuuming. My Source is divided into two components, a dry bin and water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping module that is equipped with an elastomer pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean you don't have to think about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.
Our test subjects found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app allows you to create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers to stop certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of 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. The noise levels were low, and there were some pleasant jingles to let you know that it was beginning and finishing its work.
The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. It does however, have some unique features which make it worth considering. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its huge dock that serves as an 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 a 2.5 dust bin that is 2.5 liters.
The base comes with a couple of buttons for control that let you manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot or run the dock's automatic emptying procedure. Press two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are concerned about their kids messing around with the vacuum.
Similar to other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni uses its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognizing objects.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck if it gets caught in a hazard, such as the power cable that is draped over a rug. It will not work until you remove it manually. This is a rare event, but frustrating nonetheless, since the X1 does not have a "stuck status" alert in its application.
Another issue that could be a problem is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between vacuuming and mopping modes during cleaning. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad however, the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between uses. This can lead to mildew and mold.
On the bright side it's worth noting that the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who dreamed up its sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a major departure from the utilitarian, black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing appearance in a market which is dominated by clunky, boxy units.