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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 tests and evaluates cleaning appliances, focusing on robot vacuum that mops vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers can be a great option for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of things to do. They have impressive mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance capabilities, and some wash and refill their own mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you need to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It is smaller than other models, making it easier to maneuver into tight spaces or under furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best robotic mop and vacuum navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It has a 4600mAh battery that can last up to 170 minutes if mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can run longer on turbo). It can even return to its dock to replenish its battery mid-clean.

It's efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in one go. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt, pet hair, and poop with ease. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets, and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.

The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by much. The mop rotates at a high rate and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scrubbing up dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which can be helpful to maneuver around tight corners and along baseboards. Those same front arms can also be used to clean up larger debris, like broken toys or books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't create the same volume of sound while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping, and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to set up and performs well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum solely for mopping it is important to pay attention to this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a range of features.

The device is equipped with an efficient cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This allows it to map out the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean efficiently and effectively. This ensures a thorough and consistent clean and is also fast.

In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach a wide range of surface areas. They can reach corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. They also have a flexible side brush that can extend to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. The mop pads can also be washable and can be dried to reduce odors and prevent buildup.

App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo allows you to alter the strength of suction and select between a back-andforth, or a more randomized pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it should make, which will affect how fast the device will traverse your home. You can also disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.

This device has a fairly high price tag but comes with a large selection of smart features. It's important to keep in mind that it has periodic costs, such as mopping supplies and maintenance. For example, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad needs to be replaced every three to six months.

This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and includes a broad variety of physical automation features. This includes an energy button that doubles as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning task. It also comes with a multi-functional dock which automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank and washes and dry its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home clean without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, smart navigation and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean house 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 comes with two modules: a combined dry bin and water reservoir and a separate mopping unit with microfiber pads that snap into and out of position. It's a little old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean you don't have to fret about changing the bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate map of your floorplan, which it uses to create the path to follow when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate around furniture, rugs 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 a mop.

We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing pet hair. It was able capture an enormous amount of hair shed by our cats and even found its way into the nooks and crevices of our stairs while other robots struggled. It was quiet and even had some lovely jingles to indicated when it was about to start or finishing its work.

Its main drawbacks were its simplistic app and the need to change between the modules to switch between vacuuming and mopping. The app can't hold multiple maps, which can be a problem for homes with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive of our review. However, it has distinct features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its huge dock, which serves as the robot's charging base as well as housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink, and the 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.

The base has a few control buttons that let you manually start cleaning tasks, recall the robot or run the dock's best automatic vacuum emptying procedure. Press two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their kids messing around with the vacuum.

Like other robotic vacuums the Omni Omni utilizes its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid 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 when it gets entangled in a blockage like a power cable draped over a rug. It won't function until you untangle it manually. This was a rare occurrence however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert in its app.

The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't a big deal except for the fact that the mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use and can cause mildew or mold.

On the bright side it's worth noting that 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 significant contrast to the basic black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also a welcome sight for an industry dominated by boxy units.