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The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.

He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to cross mopping off the to-do list. They are equipped with impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and they can even wash and refill their mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

If you're looking for a robot vacuum that also mop, this is the model to go for. It's smaller than the other models and makes it more maneuverable in tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220 degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best rated robot vacuum navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last for up to 170 minutes if cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.

It's extremely fast and does a fantastic job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single sweep. Its suction motor of 8,000pa is quick at picking up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it encounters rugs and the dual side brushes help to tease out dirt from corners.

The mopping performance is less impressive, but not by a lot. The rotating mop spins at a high speed and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly scraping away dirt and staining. I've also noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which is helpful to maneuver around tight corners and on baseboards. The front arms can be employed to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and fallen books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't produce the same amount of noise while vacuuming or mopping and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to install and performs well. However should you purchase this vacuum solely for mopping purposes you must 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 a powerful machine for cleaning with a wide range of features.

The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out your home, find furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and efficiently. This results in a thorough, consistent clean which is also relatively quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other hard to reach areas. They also have a stretchy side brush that extends to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and dry to remove odors and prevent buildup.

Another noteworthy feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction intensity and choose either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also choose the number of passes which will determine the speed at which it can move around your home. You can even choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.

The device is costly, however it has many useful features. It's crucial to keep in mind that it has recurring expenses in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours and the mop pad should be replaced every one to three months.

This robotic vacuum mop cleaner robot cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and includes a broad array of physical automation features. These include a power button that can also function as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home button that will take it back to its base station once it has completed the cleaning process. 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

If you're a busy professional or just want an organized home that doesn't require much time doing chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. Its powerful performance, smart navigation and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean house with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus robot best automatic vacuum is an all-in-one mop and vacuum. It can do both mopping and vacuuming. The robot comes with two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir and a separate mopping system with microfiber pads that snap in and out of place. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned, but they do mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.

Our test subjects discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise floorplan map which it uses to create an outline for cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also offers the option of setting "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers, which help to protect specific areas of your home from being swept with mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a remarkable job at picking up hair from pets. It was able to capture the majority of hair our cats shed and even got into the nooks and crannies of our stairs which other robots struggled. It was relatively silent and also had a few lovely jingles to indicated when it was beginning or finished its work.

The biggest flaws were its simple app and the need to switch between the modules to switch between vacuuming and mopping. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those who want an intelligent robot that can do both vacuuming and mopping.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot automatic vacuum and mop robot is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have distinct features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock which doubles as a charging base and the housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a clean sink, and a 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically emptys.

The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning job and then recall the robot vacuums best or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents who are worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.

Like other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path and avoid them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.

This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it is entangled in a hazard like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't work until you remove it manually. This was a rare incident however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert on its app.

The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll have to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't an issue apart from the fact that mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use which could lead to mildew or mold.

On the bright side the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot 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 huge contrast to the basic black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. And it's a welcome sight for an industry dominated by boxy models.