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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 evaluates and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on robot vacuums that mop vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who want to get rid of mopping off their list of things to do. Some have great mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you need to choose if you want a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other options, making it easier to maneuver in 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 robot vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes if 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 mid-clean.

It's extremely fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in a single pass. Its 8,000pa suction motor will quickly pick up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs and the dual side brushes help to clean debris from corners.

The mopping performance, though still impressive, is not as good. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms extend out slightly more than other robots, which can be helpful to get into tight corners and on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to pick up larger objects such as books and toys that have been damaged.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot cleaner mop and vacuums I've tested. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when vacuuming or mopping. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and works well however, this is something you'll have to be aware of when you purchase this vacuum solely for the purpose of it mopping.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners looking to purchase a highly effective, versatile, and customizable cleaning machine.

The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the home, detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and methodically. This leads to an effective, consistent cleaning that's also fairly quick.

In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach a wide range of surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach places. The side brush can be stretched to extend to the floor, close to the walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads can be washed and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.

Another noteworthy feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the amount of suction, and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more random patterns. You can also choose the number of passes, which will determine the speed at which it can move around your home. You can also deactivate the side brush in order to prevent damage to carpets and carpets.

The device has a high price tag but comes with a large selection of innovative features. It's important to note that it incurs recurring costs in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For example the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad must be replaced every one to three months.

The robot vacuum that mops has a high rating on Amazon and comes with a wide array of physical automation features. It has a power button that serves as a general "Clean button, as well as a 'Home button that sends it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning session. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically empties 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 someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores The Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and a 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 is able to handle mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two parts which include a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module which has microfiber pads. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean that you don't have to fret about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best feature was its precise map of your floorplan which it uses to create a route when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your home from being swept with a mop.

We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect the majority 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 silent and also had a few pleasant jingles that let you know when it was starting or completing its task.

Its main drawbacks were its simple app and the requirement to change out the modules whenever switching between vacuuming and mopping. The app is not able to save multiple maps. This could be an issue if your house has multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who want a smart device that can mop and vacuum.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic vacuum that is able to mop in our test, but it also has distinct features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock that doubles as the robot's charging base as well as housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.

The base also has a variety of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning job and then recall the robot vacuum cleaners best or run 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 playing with the vacuum.

The X1 Omni like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture that are in its path. It will avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more accurate in recognizing objects.

This can cause the X1 to become stuck if it gets caught in a blockage, such as a power cable tangled over a rug. It will not work until you untangle it manually. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen and especially because the X1 Omni does not have an "stuck" status alert on its application.

The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually swap between the two, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that 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 apparatus. It's a big contrast to the basic black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also a welcome sight for a market dominated by clunky boxy units.