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The best robot vacuum (Sovren.Media) 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, with a focus on robot vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers are ideal for those who want to get rid of mopping off their to-do lists. They have impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

If you're looking for a robotic vacuum that also mop, this is the model to look for. It's smaller than the other models which makes it more maneuverable in tight corners or under furniture. It has a 220 degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of my favorite navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in the form of a robotic vacuum. It has a hefty 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It will even return to its dock to replenish its battery in mid-clean.

It's extremely fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms extremely quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single pass. Its 8,000pa motor is able to pick up dirt, pet hair, and droppings with ease. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects carpets and the double side brush helps to remove debris from corners.

The mopping performance is less impressive, though not by much. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and makes use of 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which can be helpful for getting into tight corners and on baseboards. The front arms can be used to sweep up larger debris, like broken toys and fallen books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot vacuums that mop mops and vacuums I've used. It doesn't produce the same volume of sound when mopping or vacuuming and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform mopping and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and works well, but it's something you'll need to keep an eye on in case you're purchasing this vacuum solely for the reason of mopping.

The Roborock Q Revo

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

The device has an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and detect furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean intelligently and effectively. This results in an efficient, consistent clean that's also fairly quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach spots. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor near to the walls and other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be washed and dried to prevent build-up and reduce the smell.

Another noteworthy feature is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo allows you to alter the strength of suction and choose between a back-andforth or more randomized pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it should make, which will determine how quickly the device can traverse your home. You can also turn off the side brush in order to avoid damaging carpets and carpets.

It's expensive, but it comes with a lot of smart features. It is important to remember, however, that the device incurs recurring expenses in the form mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For example brushrolls need to be replaced every six to 12 months or after 300 hours. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every three to six months.

This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. These include a power button that doubles as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after completing the cleaning process. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and dry its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good option for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home clean without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean home with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one vacuum and mop. It is capable of vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot comes with two modules: a combined dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping module with microfiber pads that snap into and out of the way. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming might seem a bit outdated but they're a good robot vacuum thing because you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.

The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best robot vacuum and mop feature was its accurate floorplan that it uses to create a route when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app allows you to create 'No-Go Zones' or virtual barriers to prevent certain areas from being cleaned by mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of collecting hair from pets. It was able to capture the majority of hair that our cats shed, and even was able to get into the nooks and crannies of our stairs which other robots struggled. It was fairly quiet and even had some lovely jingles to indicated when it was beginning or completing its task.

The app was too simple and you had to change the modules each time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app cannot store multiple maps. This could be a problem if your home has multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can vacuum and mop.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic hoovers vacuum that is able to mop in our test, but it comes with some unique features that make it worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni's main draw is its enormous dock that doubles as a charging base and housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a clean sink, and a 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.

The base has a few control buttons, which allow you to manually begin a cleaning task or recall the robot, or run the dock's automatic emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a great feature for parents worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.

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

The X1 can be prone to become stuck when it gets caught in an obstacle like a power cable draped over a rug. It won't function until you remove it manually. While it was not common, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen, especially since the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert in its application.

The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll need to manually swap between the two, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use which could lead to mildew or mold.

The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame), who created its sleek, modern base and mopping pad. It's a big contrast to the utilitarian, black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing view in a market which is dominated by clunky boxy models.