Corine Ortiz

The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

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

He evaluates and tests cleaning appliances, focusing on robot vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those who want to remove mopping from their list of things to do. Some models have superior mapping and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads for 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 other models on this list making it easier to navigate in tight corners and under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery part way through an efficient.

It is very efficient and does an outstanding job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms extremely quickly and hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in one go. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to pick up dirt hair, pet hair, and droppings with ease. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes into contact with rugs, and the two side brushes help pull out dirt from corners.

The mopping performance, though still impressive, is not as good. The mop rotates quickly and utilizes 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful when getting into difficult corners or on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger debris like books and broken toys.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't make as much noise when vacuuming or mopping. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to utilize a specific mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to set up, and it works well. However, if you are buying this robot vacuum solely for mopping purposes you must pay attention to this.

The Roborock Q Revo

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

The device comes with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean methodically and efficiently. This will ensure an even and thorough clean and is also rapid.

In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads are capable of reaching a wide range of surface areas. They can reach corners or baseboards, as well as other difficult-to-access spots. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. Additionally, the mop pads can be dried and washed to avoid build-up and lessen the smell.

App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo lets you alter the suction intensity and choose a back-and forth or slightly 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 prevent damaging rugs and carpets.

This device has a fairly expensive price tag, but it has a variety of smart features. It's important to remember that it carries regular expenses in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hours, and mop pads should be replaced every one to three months.

This robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. These include an energy button that can also function as a general 'Clean button, as well as a 'Home button that will take it back to its base station after completing its cleaning session. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank and washes and drys its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a busy professional or someone who just wants a cleaner home without spending much time doing chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. Its powerful performance, smart navigation, and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean house 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 cleaner is divided into two components that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module that includes an elastomer pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned but they're a good thing because you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the water tank.

The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it employs when cleaning. This made it easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers, which help to keep certain areas of your home from being swept with mop.

We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up pet hair. It was able to capture some of the hair that shed by our cats, and even got into some of the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. It was quiet and had some pleasant jingles that indicated when it was about to start or finished its work.

The app was too simple and you had to change the modules every time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app doesn't have the capacity to hold multiple maps, which could be a problem when you live in a house with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those who want an intelligent robot that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our test, but it also has distinct features that are worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni is most notable for its huge dock that serves as an charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two water tanks of 4 liters. It also houses a 2.5-liter dust bin and a 2.5 liter dust bin.

The base has several control buttons, which allow you to manually start a cleaning task, recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to turn off a child lock that is a great feature for parents who are worried about children playing with the vacuum.

The Omni Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to identify obstacles and furniture in its path. It will steer clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more accurate in finding objects.

Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally get caught up in an obstacle--such as an electrical cord dangling across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. This was a rare incident, but frustrating nonetheless, because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert on its app.

The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You will need to manually switch between the two, which isn't an issue aside from the fact that the mopping pads haven't been cleaned and dried between use and can cause mildew or mold.

On the positive side, the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot vacuum cleaners best thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who came up with its modern, sleek base and mopping pad apparatus. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing sight in a space that is dominated by clunky, boxy units.