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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 equipment, focusing on mopping and robot automatic vacuum cleaner and mop combos. These multitaskers are an excellent option for those who wish to take mopping off their to-do list. Some have great 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 choose if you want a robot mop autonomous vacuum cleaner (mouse click on Big Energy) that also mop. It's smaller than the other models on this list making it easier to navigate in tight corners and under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic hoovers vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last up to 170 mins when mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery midway through cleaning.
It's extremely fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, hallways, and living room in one go. The suction motor's 8,000pa makes short work of picking up sand, dirt, and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the dual side brushes help draw out debris from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, but not by much. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high rate and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms protrude out slightly more than other robots, which is helpful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. The same front arms can be used to clean larger objects, such as broken toys and books.
Another nice feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't create as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it must use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and is effective however it's something you'll need to be aware of when you purchase this vacuum solely for the purpose of it mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuum cleaners best vacuums that mop in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners looking to purchase a highly effective, versatile and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device comes with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and intelligently. This will result in a thorough, consistent clean that is also quite fast.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach an array of surface areas. These include corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach areas. They also have a stretchy side brush that extends to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be cleaned and dried to avoid build-up and lessen the odors.
Another notable feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the amount of suction and select between a back-and-forth or slightly more randomized pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will affect how fast the device will move through your home. You can even choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging rugs and carpets.
This device has a fairly expensive price tag, but it comes with a large selection of advanced features. It is important to note that the device is subject to recurring expenses in the form mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every one to three months.
The robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with a power button which doubles as a 'Clean button' and a Home' button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock which automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home tidy with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it is able to handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two parts 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 an elastomer pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned however, they mean that you don't need to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.
Our test participants found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its best feature is its precise floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers that help to keep certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair of pets. It was able capture some of the hair sheds from our cats. It even got into the corners and crevices of our stairs where other robots had struggled. It was quiet and even had some lovely jingles to indicated when it was about to start or finishing its work.
Its biggest drawbacks were its simple app and the necessity to swap between the modules to switch between vacuuming and mopping. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has several floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those who want a smart robot that is capable of mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have certain unique features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its enormous dock which doubles as a charging base and housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a clean sink and a 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically empties.
The base also has a number of control buttons that allow you to start cleaning or recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two of the buttons to switch on a child lock, which is a nice feature for parents who are worried about children playing with the vacuum.
Similar to other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni uses its camera to identify 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.
The X1 can be prone to get stuck if it gets entangled in a hazard like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't function until you manually untangle it. While it was not common but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened particularly since the X1 Omni doesn't come with an "stuck" status alert in its app.
Another possible issue is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad however, the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between use. This can cause 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 came up with its modern, sleek base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a significant contrast to the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and a pleasing sight in a space which is dominated by clunky, boxy units.
