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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 robot vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those who want to eliminate mopping from their to-do lists. Some have great mapping capabilities and obstacles avoidance. Some even wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

If you're looking for a robot vacuum that also mops then this is the model you should go for. It's smaller than the other models on this list, making it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It features a 220-degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it one of my top navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in a robotic vacuum. 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 will even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.

It's quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in one go. Its 8,000pa motor is able to pick up dirt, pet hair, and droppings with ease. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs and the double side brushes help to clean debris from corners.

The mopping efficiency is less impressive, though not by a lot. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out slightly more than other robots, which can be helpful to maneuver around tight corners and on baseboards. Those same front arms can also be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys or books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've used. It doesn't create the same amount of noise when mopping or vacuuming, and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for its mopping function and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum to mop, you will need to be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums that mop in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners who want an extremely efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.

The device comes with an efficient cleaning robot mop and vacuum system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out the house, identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and methodically. This results in a thorough, consistent clean that's also fairly quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach places. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close to the walls or other fixtures. The mop pads are also 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 alter the strength of suction and select between a back-andforth, or a more randomized pattern. You can also select the number of passes which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also turn off the side brush in order to avoid damaging carpets and rug.

It's expensive, but has many smart features. It is important to note, however, that the device incurs regular expenses, such as mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll should be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every one to three months.

This robotic autonomous vacuum cleaner is rated highly on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. It has the power button that can also function as a general 'Clean button as well as a Home button that sends it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning task. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the trash bin and refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who wants a cleaner home without spending hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean home with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 mop and vacuum. It is able to perform vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot is divided into two components which include a dry bin and water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping unit that has a microfiber pad. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming, but it does mean you don't have to fret about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best robot vacuum that mops feature is its precise floorplan map, which it utilizes when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app allows you to create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers to stop certain areas from being cleaned by mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of collecting pet hair. It was able to capture many of the hair that shed by our cats, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots had struggled. The noise levels were low, and there were some nice jingles to let you know that it was beginning and getting its work done.

The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules each time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app can't keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those who want an intelligent robot that can do both vacuuming and mopping.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our test, but it comes with some unique features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock which doubles as a charging base and the housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink, and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically emptys.

The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start cleaning, recall the robot, or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two of the buttons to turn off the child lock that is a great touch for parents worried about their children playing with the vacuum.

The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums, utilizes its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path. It will avoid 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 can sometimes get so entangled with an obstacle--such as the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. Although this is not a common occurrence however, it was a gruelling experience when it did happen particularly since the X1 Omni doesn't have an "stuck" status alert on its application.

Another possible issue is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during a cleaning session. You will need to manually swap between the two, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between use and can cause mildew or mold.

The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame), who created its sleek, modern base and mopping pad. It's a huge difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. And it's an impressive sight in an industry dominated by boxes.