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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 conducts tests and reviews of cleaning equipment. His main focus is mopping robots and vacuum combinations. Multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who want to remove mopping from their list of tasks. They are equipped with impressive mapping capabilities and obstacle avoidance, and they can even wash and refill their own mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model to pick if you are looking for an automatic vacuum and mop vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than other models on this list, making it easier to navigate through tight corners and under furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic autonomous vacuum. It's powered by a 4600mAh battery that can last up to 170 minutes if mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery in mid-clean.

It's extremely fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room and hallways in just one pass. Its 8,000pa motor is able to remove dirt as well as pet hair and even droppings effortlessly. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the dual side brushes help draw out debris from corners.

The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as good. The mop rotates at a high velocity and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms protrude out slightly more than other robots, which is useful to maneuver around tight corners and on baseboards. Those same front arms can be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It is quieter and doesn't create as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to install, and it works well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum solely to mop you must be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners who want an efficient, flexible and adaptable cleaning machine.

The device has an impressive and powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map the home and locate furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean methodically and intelligently. This results in an efficient, consistent clean that is also quite quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. These include corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor near to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to prevent build-up and reduce the odors.

Another noteworthy feature is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo allows you to alter the intensity of its suction and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more random patterns. You can also choose the number of passes, which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging rugs and carpets.

The device has a expensive price, but has a variety of smart features. It's crucial to note that it incurs periodic costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter must be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every three to six months.

The robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and offers a wide variety of physical automation features. It has an energy button that can also function as a general 'Clean button as well as a Home button that sends it back to its base station after completing its cleaning session. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically emptys the trash bin and refills its water tank to mop and washes and dries 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 tidy without spending too much time on chores. Its powerful performance, smart navigation and long battery life allow you to maintain a clean home with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it can handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two parts, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping unit that includes microfiber pads. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may appear a bit dated but they're a good thing because that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the water tank.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate map of your floorplan, which it uses to draw the path to follow when cleaning. It was easy for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture, 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 house from being swept with a mop.

We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing hair from pets. It was able to capture many of the hair our cats shed, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots have struggled. It was fairly quiet and had some pleasant jingles that signalled when it was starting or finished its work.

The app was too simple and you had to alter the modules every time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app is not able to store multiple maps. This can be a problem if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a excellent choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can mop and vacuum.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that can be found in our test, but it also has unique features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its huge dock that doubles as a charging base and housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a clean sink and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.

The base also comes with a set of control buttons that let you manually start a cleaning task or recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. 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.

Like other robotic vacuums the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path and eliminate them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more precise in recognizing objects.

This can cause the X1 to become stuck if it is entangled in a hazard, such as a power cable tangled over a rug. It will not work until you remove it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened, especially since the X1 Omni does not come with a "stuck" status alert on its app.

Another issue that could be a problem is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad however, the mopping pad isn't washed or dried between uses. This could lead to mildew and mold.

On the bright side it's worth noting that the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot vacuums best 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. It's a big departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome sight in a space that is dominated by bulky, boxy units.