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

He reviews and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to take mopping off their to-do list. Some of them have excellent mapping and obstacles avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free cleaning.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It is smaller than other models which makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic cleaner and mop 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 is able to run longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery mid-clean.

It's extremely quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in one go. The suction motor's 8,000pa is quick at picking up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects rugs and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.

The mopping performance is less impressive, but not by a lot. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stain. I've also noticed that the front arms stick out slightly more than other robots, which is useful for getting into tight corners and on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys or books.

Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums best vacuums and mops I've ever tried. It is quieter and doesn't produce more noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform mopping and is separate from the vacuum. It is easy to install and works well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum cleaner best vacuum to mop it is important to be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners who want an efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.

The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home and also identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean efficiently and effectively. This leads to an effective, consistent cleaning that is also quite fast.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach places. They also have a stretchy side brush that can be extended to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads can also be washable and can be dried to eliminate odors and stop buildup.

Another noteworthy feature is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo lets you adjust the strength of suction and select between a back-andforth, or a more random patterns. You can also choose the number of passes which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also deactivate the side brush to prevent damage to carpets and rug.

The device is costly, but has many smart features. It's important to remember that it carries periodic costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For example the brushroll should be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hours, and the mop pads must be changed every one to three months.

This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high Amazon rating and comes with an array of physical automation features. This includes an energy button that doubles as a general 'Clean button, as well as a 'Home button that sends it back to its base station after completing its cleaning task. It also has a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the dustbin and refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a busy professional or someone who wants a cleaner home without spending a lot of time on chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home tidy with little effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it can handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot vacuum cleaners best comes with two modules: a dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping unit with a microfiber pad that snaps into and out of position. 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 the bags for disposables or refilling the tank of water.

Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature is its precise floorplan map, which it utilizes when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which help to shield specific areas of your home from being scrubbed with mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up pet hair. It was able to collect some of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. It was fairly silent and also had a few lovely jingles to signalled when it was beginning or completing its task.

The biggest flaws were its lack of sophistication and the need to swap between the modules to switch between mopping and vacuuming. The app can't contain multiple maps, which could be a problem for homes that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a device that can vacuum and mop.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot vacuums with mop vacuum is the most expensive in our review. It does however, have some unique features which make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its enormous dock, which serves as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a sink for cleaning as well as the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.

The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These allow you to start a cleaning task, recall the robot, or use the dock's automatic emptying process. Press two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.

Like other robotic vacuums the X1 Omni uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path, and then 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 in recognising objects.

Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally get caught up in obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you free it. This was a rare occurrence however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert on its application.

The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't an issue apart 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 designed its sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the basic black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an impressive sight in an industry dominated by boxes.