Kareem Pelsaert

The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

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

He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those looking to eliminate mopping from their to-do lists. Some of them have excellent navigation and obstacle avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you need to choose if you want an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than the other models which makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of my favorite navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.

It's fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms extremely quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single sweep. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to remove dirt, pet hair, and droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help pull away debris from corners.

The mopping efficiency is less impressive, but not by a lot. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high velocity and it pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, effortlessly cleaning up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is useful when getting into difficult corners or on baseboards. The front arms can 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 is quieter and doesn't produce more noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only downside is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for mopping, and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's easy to install and performs well, but this is something that 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 stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a variety of features.

The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This enables it to map out your home and also detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean effectively and efficiently. This ensures a thorough and consistent clean, while also being relatively rapid.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to extend to the floor, close to the walls and other fixtures. Additionally, the mop pads can be dried and washed to avoid build-up and lessen odors.

Another noteworthy feature is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo lets you adjust the suction strength and select an back-and-forth or random pattern. You can also select the number of passes which will determine the speed at which it can move around your home. You can even choose to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging carpets and rugs.

It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It is important to remember that the device incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll should be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be changed every one to three month.

The robot vacuum that mops has a high rating on Amazon and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also comes with a power button which doubles as the 'Clean button' and a Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys the trash bin, fills up its water tank and washes and drys its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who wants a cleaner home without spending much time doing chores The Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation and long battery life make it simple to maintain a clean home with little effort.

The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one mop and vacuum. It is capable of mopping and vacuuming. The robot has two modules: a combined dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping system with microfiber pads that snap into and out of the way. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.

Our testers discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise floorplan map that it uses to create the path to follow when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers that help to shield specific areas of your home from being swept with mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a remarkable job at collecting hair of pets. It was able to capture an enormous amount of hair our cats shed and even was able to get into the nooks and crannys of our stairs while other robots that vacuum and mop struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low and there were nice jingles to signal that it was in the process of getting its work done.

The app was too simple and you had to switch the modules each time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has 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 in our review. However, it has certain unique features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's main draw is its enormous dock which serves as the robot's charging base and housing for two water tanks, a sink for cleaning and an automatic vacuum and Mop robot 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically emptys.

The base comes with a couple of buttons for control that let you manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to toggle the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their children playing with the vacuum.

Similar to other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni uses its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than laser detection systems and is four times more precise at finding objects.

The X1 can be prone to get stuck if it is entangled in a hazard, such as the power cable that is draped over a rug. It won't work until you untangle it manually. This was a rare incident, but frustrating nonetheless, since the X1 does not have a "stuck status" alert in its app.

Another possible issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during cleaning. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad but the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between uses. This could lead to mildew and mold.

The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed the sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the basic black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's an impressive sight in a market dominated by clunky boxes.