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The best automatic vacuum Robot automatic vacuum and mop That Mops

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

He conducts tests and reviews of cleaning appliances. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. Multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to cross mopping off the to-do list. They are equipped with impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and some even wash and refill their own 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 on this list making it easier to navigate into tight corners and underneath furniture. It features 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 robot vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.

It's quick and does a great job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in one go. The suction motor's 8,000pa makes short work of picking up sand, dirt, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it encounters rugs and the dual side brushes help to tease away debris from corners.

The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by a lot. The mop rotates at a high velocity and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a little more than other robots. This is useful when getting into tight corners or on baseboards. Those same front arms can also be used to clean larger pieces of debris, such as broken toys and fallen books.

Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've ever used. It doesn't make the same amount of noise while vacuuming or mopping and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform mopping, and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to install and works well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum for mopping purposes, you will need to be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

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

The device comes with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the house and detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and methodically. This will ensure an even and thorough clean, while also being relatively fast.

In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach a wide range of surfaces. They can reach corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads can be cleaned and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.

App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction level and select a back-and forth or slightly 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 also disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.

It's expensive, but it comes with a lot of smart features. It's important to remember that it carries recurring expenses in the form of mopping equipment and 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 hours, and mop pads should be changed every one to three month.

This robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and comes with a wide array of physical automation features. This includes an energy button that can also function as a general 'Clean button as well as a Home' button that will send it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning task. It also has a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the trash bin and refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dries its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a professional with a lot of work or someone who just wants to have a clean home without spending hours doing chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a good choice. It has powerful performance, smart navigation, and a long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean with little effort.

The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop. It can do both vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot comes with two modules: a combined dry bin and reservoir of water, and a separate mopping system with a microfiber pad that snaps in and out of place. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may appear a bit dated, but they do mean that you don't need to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the tank with water.

Our test subjects found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app allows you to create 'No-Go Zones' and virtual barriers to stop certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of collecting pet hair. It was able to collect the majority of hair shed by our cats and even found its way into the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots struggled. It was fairly silent and also had a few pleasant jingles that signalled when it was starting or finished its work.

The biggest flaws were its simple app and the necessity to change out the modules whenever switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app can't save multiple maps. This can be a problem if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot vacuum with mop that can perform both vacuuming and mopping.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic vacuum that is able to mop in our review, but it also has distinct features that are worth considering. The X1 Omni is notable for its massive dock that serves as an charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two water tanks of 4 liters. It also houses the 2.5-liter dust bin as well as the 2.5 liter dust bin.

The base also has a number of control buttons that let you manually start a cleaning job or recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two of the buttons to turn off a child lock which is a great feature for parents who are worried about kids tinkering with the vacuum.

The X1 Omni like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path. It will steer clear of 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 gets entangled in an obstacle, such as the power cable that is draped over a rug. It will not work until you manually untangle it. This was a rare incident however it was frustrating because the X1 doesn't have a "stuck status" alert in its app.

Another potential downside is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad, except that the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between uses. This can cause mildew and mold.

The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who designed its sleek modern base and mopping pad. It's a big change from the utilitarian all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by clunky, boxy units.