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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops
Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He reviews and tests cleaning appliances, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of tasks. Some have great navigation and obstacles avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum that can also mop, this is the model you should go for. It's smaller than other models on this list making it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It has a hefty 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It will even return to the dock to top up its battery midway through an efficient.
It's extremely fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in a single pass. Its suction motor of 8,000pa makes short work of picking up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs and the dual side brush helps to remove debris from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, but not by much. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high speed and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly scraping away dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is helpful when you're trying to get into difficult corners or on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to scoop up larger objects like books and broken toys.
Another nice feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It is quieter and doesn't create as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and is effective, but it's something you'll need to keep an eye on if you're buying this robot vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuum s in its class. It is a powerful machine for cleaning with a wide range of features.
The device comes with an efficient cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out your home, identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and effectively. This ensures a thorough and consistent clean, while also being relatively rapid.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach a variety of surfaces. They can reach corners, baseboards, and other hard-to-reach areas. They also have a flexible side brush that can be extended to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and can be dried to remove odors and prevent buildup.
Another noteworthy feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo allows you to alter the strength of suction and select between a back-andforth or more random patterns. You can also choose the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also deactivate the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and carpets.
The device has a high price tag but has a variety of smart features. However, it's important to note that it incurs periodic expenses in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For example brushrolls need to be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad needs to be replaced every three to six months.
The robot vacuum mop has an excellent Amazon rating and includes an array of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with a power button which doubles as a 'Clean' button' and a 'Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank to mop and washes and dries its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean house with little effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it is able to handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two modules, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module that includes a microfiber pad. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping, but it does mean that you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature was its precise floorplan map that it uses to draw an outline for cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your house from being swept with mop.
We also found that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up pet hair. It was able to collect a large amount of hair shed by our cats and even was able to get into the nooks and crevices of our stairs, where other robots struggled. It was quiet and even had some nice jingles that signalled when it was beginning or finished its work.
The app was too easy and you had to change the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app is not able to store multiple maps. This could be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those who want a smart robot that can do both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. However, it has certain unique features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock which doubles as the robot's charging base and the housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a cleaning sink as well as the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically emptys.
The base also has a variety of control buttons that allow you to manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot, or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two of the buttons to turn off a child lock, which is a nice option for parents concerned about children playing with the vacuum.
The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to identify obstacles and furniture in its path. It will avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more accurate at recognizing objects.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it is entangled in a blockage like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't function until you manually untangle it. This was a rare incident however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have an "stuck status" alert on its application.
Another possible issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that mopping pads aren't 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, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the utilitarian, all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot and a pleasing sight in a space that is dominated by clunky boxes and clunky models.