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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 tests and evaluates cleaning equipment. His main focus is mopping robots and vacuum combinations. Multitaskers are ideal for those looking to get rid of mopping off their list of tasks. They feature impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you need to choose if you want a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than other models on this list, which makes it easier to maneuver in tight corners and under furniture. It has a 220 degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of the best rated robot vacuum navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in robot vacuums. It has a 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170 minutes when cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-clean.

It is very quick and does a great job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single pass. Its suction motor of 8,000pa is quick at picking up dirt, droppings and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes into contact with rugs, and the dual side brushes help to tease out debris from corners.

The mopping performance, while still impressive, is not as good. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which is helpful to maneuver around tight corners and along baseboards. Those same front arms can be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and fallen books.

Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mop I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't create more noise when vacuuming or mopping. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to install, and it works well. However when you purchase this vacuum solely for mopping it is important to be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It comes with a wide array of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners looking to purchase an extremely efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.

The device comes with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and identify furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean effectively and intelligently. This ensures an even and thorough clean and is also rapid.

In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach a wide range of surface areas. They can reach corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close to the walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads can be cleaned and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.

Another feature worth mentioning is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction level and select a back-and forth or slightly random pattern. You can also choose the number of passes, which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also choose to turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.

The device comes with a expensive price, but comes with a large selection of advanced features. It is important to note, however, that the device will incur recurring expenses in the form mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every three to six months.

This best rated robot vacuum vacuum mop is a top Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. The vacuum also has an power button that doubles as the 'Clean button' as well as a 'Home' button to send it back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multifunctional dock which automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and drys its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid choice. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus best robot vacuum vacuum is a two-in-one mop and vacuum. It can do both mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two components, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module which includes microfiber pads. It's not the most modern thing to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming, but it does mean you don't need to worry about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate floorplan map, which it uses to determine the path to follow when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture, and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option of setting 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers that help to keep certain areas of your house from being cleaned with a mop.

We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing hair from pets. It was able to capture many of the hair shed by our cats, and even made it into the nooks and crannies of our stairs where other robots had struggled. It was fairly quiet and had some nice jingles that indicated when it was beginning or completing its task.

Its biggest drawbacks were its simple app and the requirement to swap out the modules when switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app is not able to store multiple maps. This could be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus robot vacuums uk is a excellent choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can vacuum and mop.

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 looking into. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and a 2.5 liter dust bin.

The base has a couple of buttons for control that allow you to manually start cleaning tasks and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two of the buttons to toggle a child lock which is a great touch for parents worried about children playing with the vacuum.

The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to spot obstacles and furniture 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 could sometimes get so entangled with an obstruction, such as an electrical cord dangling across a rug that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you free it. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened particularly since the X1 Omni does not have an "stuck" status alert on its app.

The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad, except that the mopping pad isn't cleaned or dried between uses. This can lead to mildew and mold.

On the bright side, 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 and sleek base as well as mopping pad. It's a major contrast to the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing appearance in a market that is dominated by bulky boxy models.