How Best Robot Vacuum That Mops Became The Hottest Trend Of 2024
The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He conducts tests and reviews of cleaning equipment. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. Multitaskers are an excellent choice for those looking to get rid of mopping off their to-do lists. They are equipped with impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and some even wash and refill their mopping pads for a hands-off clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to choose if you want an automatic vacuum and mop robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It is smaller than other options, making it more maneuverable in tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery which can last up to 170 minutes when mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It will even return to its dock to replenish its battery during the cleaning.
It's extremely efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and the hardwood floors in the kitchen, hallways, and living room in a single pass. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt as well as pet hair and poop easily. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help pull out debris from corners.
The mopping performance, though still impressive, is not as effective. The mop rotates at a high rate and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a little more than other robots. This is helpful when getting into difficult corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to collect larger debris like books and broken toys.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tested. It is quieter and doesn't produce 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 sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and is effective, but this is something you'll need to keep an eye on when you purchase this vacuum solely for the reason of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from most Robot vacuums that mop vacuums that mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a wide range of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the house and detect furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and intelligently. This results in an efficient, consistent clean which is also relatively fast.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach a wide range of surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other hard to reach places. They also come with a stretchy side brush that extends to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be washed and dried to prevent the build-up of dust and reduce odors.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the strength of suction, and choose between a back-andforth or more random patterns. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will determine how fast the device will move around your home. You can also decide to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
The device has a expensive price tag, but it comes with a large selection of smart features. However, it's important to note that it incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad needs to be replaced every three to six months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner is rated highly on Amazon and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. This includes a power button that doubles as a general 'Clean button, as well as a 'Home button that sends it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning session. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and wash and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good option for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home tidy without spending too much time on chores. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home tidy with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a two-in-one vacuum and mop. It can do both vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot cleaner is divided into two modules, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping unit that is equipped with 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 worry about changing the bags for disposables or refilling the tank of water.
Our testers discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its Best robot vacuum cleaner UK feature was its precise floorplan which it uses to determine the path to follow 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' as well as virtual barriers to stop certain areas from being cleaned by mopping.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair from pets. It was able to capture the majority of hair shed by our cats and even got into the nooks and crannys of our stairs, where other robots struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low and there were pleasant jingles to inform you that it was starting and getting its work done.
Its main drawbacks were its simple app and the need to swap out the modules when switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to hold multiple maps, which can be a problem for homes with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our review, however it comes with some unique features that are worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its massive dock that serves as an charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and the 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base has a couple of buttons for control that allow you to manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot mop or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to switch on the child lock, which is a nice feature for parents who are worried about children playing with the automatic vacuum cleaner.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to identify obstacles and furniture that are in its path. It will steer clear of them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
The X1 can be prone to become stuck if it gets entangled in a blockage like the power cable that is draped over a rug. It will not work until you remove it manually. This is a rare event however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert on its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad but the mopping pad doesn't get washed or dried between uses. This can lead to mildew and mold.
The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame), who created its sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a big contrast to the basic black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's an impressive sight in the market that is dominated by boxy units.