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

He reviews and tests cleaning equipment, focusing on robot vacuums and mopping combos. Multitaskers are a great choice for those who want to get mopping off their to-do list. Some models have superior navigation and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

If you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that also mops then this is the model to go for. It's smaller than the other models and makes it easier to maneuver in tight corners or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of the best automatic vacuum navigation and avoidance capabilities I've seen in the form of a robotic cleaner and mop vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that can last 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 the dock to replenish its battery midway through an efficient.

It is very efficient and does an outstanding job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms extremely quickly and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single pass. Its suction motor of 8,000pa will quickly pick up dirt, crumbs, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets and the dual side brush helps to remove debris from corners.

The mopping efficiency, while still impressive, is not as impressive. The rotating mop spins at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and staining. I've also noticed that the front arms extend out a bit more than other robots, which can be helpful for getting into tight corners and on baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to sweep larger objects, such as broken toys or books.

Another good thing is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've tried. It doesn't create as loud of a sound when mopping or vacuuming, and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for mopping, and is separate from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and works well, but it's something you'll have to keep an eye on when you purchase this vacuum solely for the purpose of mopping.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo stands apart from most robot vacuums that mops in its class. It is a powerful machine for cleaning with a range of features.

The device comes with a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the house and locate furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and effectively. This results in an efficient, consistent clean that's also fairly quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach places. They also have a flexible side brush that extends to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to eliminate odors and stop buildup.

App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the intensity of its suction and choose between a back-andforth, or a more random pattern. You can also adjust the number of passes it must make, which will affect how fast the device will traverse your home. You can also decide to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.

It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It is important to keep in mind that the device will incur periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance, a brushroll needs to 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.

The robot vacuum with mop vacuum mop has a high Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. It has the power 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 after finishing its cleaning task. It also comes with a multi-functional dock which automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank and washes and drys 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 neat without spending too much time on chores. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home clean with little effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it can handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot comes with two modules: a combined dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping system with microfiber pads that snap in and out of place. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean you don't have to fret about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its best feature was its accurate floorplan map that it uses to determine an outline for cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily through rugs, furniture and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option to set 'No-Go zones' and virtual barriers, which help to keep certain areas of your house from being swept with mop.

We also found that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing pet hair. It was able capture an enormous amount of hair our cats shed, and even got into the nooks and crannys of our stairs which other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were lovely jingles that inform you that it was beginning and getting its work done.

Its biggest drawbacks were its simple app and the need to change between the modules to switch between mopping and vacuuming. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a device that can vacuum and mop.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have some unique features which are worth a look. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its enormous dock that serves as an charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses the 2.5-liter dust bin as well as the 2.5 milliliter dust bin.

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 turn off a child lock which is a great touch for parents worried about their children playing with the vacuum.

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

Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally get caught up in an obstacle--such as a power cord draped across a rug, that it gets stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. This was a rare incident however, it was a bit frustrating since the X1 does not have an "stuck status" alert in its application.

The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually swap between the two, which isn't an issue except for the fact that the mopping pads aren't washed and dried between uses and can cause mildew or mold.

On the positive side it's worth noting that the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot, 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 apparatus. It's a major change from the utilitarian black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot and a pleasing appearance in a market that is dominated by bulky boxy models.