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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst for Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.

He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His main focus is mopping robots and vacuum combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some have great mapping capabilities and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free cleaning.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model to select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It is smaller than other options and makes it more maneuverable in tight corners or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of the best navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in the form of a robotic vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It can even return to its dock to replenish its battery in mid-clean.

It's quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It can vacuum carpeted rooms fast, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen, and hallways with just one sweep. The suction motor's 8,000pa makes short work of picking up dirt, droppings, and pet hair. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes into contact with rugs, and the dual side brushes help pull out debris from corners.

The mopping performance, though still impressive, is not as impressive. The rotating mop spins fast and makes use of 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots that vacuum and mop. This is helpful when you're trying to get into difficult corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger debris like books and broken toys.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot hoover mop 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 proprietary cleaning solution for mopping and is sold separately from the automatic vacuum cleaner. It is simple to install and works well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping purposes, 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 a great option for homeowners looking for a highly effective, versatile and ad-hoc cleaning machine.

The device comes with an efficient cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This allows it to map out the home, identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and methodically. This results in an efficient, consistent clean that's also fairly fast.

In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach many different surfaces. This includes corners or baseboards, as well as other hard-to-reach areas. They also have a stretchy side brush that can extend to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads can be cleaned and dried to prevent the build-up of dust and reduce the odors.

App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction level and select either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also select the number of passes which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.

This device has a fairly high price tag but is packed with a wide array of innovative features. It is important to note that the device incurs regular expenses, such as mopping supplies as well as regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads must be replaced every one to three month.

This robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and comes with a wide array of physical automation features. It has an energy button that serves as a general "Clean button as well as a Home button that will take it back to its base station once it has completed the cleaning process. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and cleans and dry its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone who wants to keep their home clean without spending too much time on chores. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation and long battery life make it easy to keep a clean home with little effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, that is, it can do both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two components, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module which is equipped with microfiber pads. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming, but it does mean that you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it uses 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, which can help to shield certain areas of your house from being scrubbed with mop.

We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect a lot of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs, where other robots struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to inform you that it was starting and working towards its goal.

The app was too simple and you had to change the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app can't hold multiple maps, which can be a pain when you live in a house that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want 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 doubles as a charging base for the robot, a cleaning sink and two water tanks that are 4 liters in size. It also houses a 2.5-liter dustbin and an 2.5 liter dust bin.

The base also has a variety of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning task or recall the robot or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two of the buttons to turn off the child lock, which is a nice touch for parents worried about children playing with the vacuum.

Like other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more precise in recognising objects.

Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally become so entangled with an obstacle--such as the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and stops working until you manually free it. Although this is not a common occurrence however, it was a gruelling experience when it happened, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't have an "stuck" status alert on its application.

The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad but mopping pads don't get washed or dried between uses. This could lead to mildew and mold.

On the bright side it's worth noting that the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot vacuum uk thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who dreamed up its modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad. It's a big departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and a pleasing appearance in a market that is dominated by clunky, boxy units.