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 an excellent choice for those who are looking to eliminate mopping from their list of tasks. Some of them have excellent mapping capabilities and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads themselves 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 the other models on this list which makes it easier to maneuver into tight corners and underneath furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar that combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it the best navigation and object avoidance I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh which can last up to 170 mins when mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It will even return to the dock to top up its battery halfway through cleaning.
It's extremely quick 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 with just one motion. Its suction motor of 8,000pa makes short work of picking up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it encounters rugs and the two side brushes help pull away debris from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, but not by much. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've also noticed that the front arms extend out slightly more than other robots, which is useful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. Those same front arms can also be employed to clean larger objects, such as broken toys and fallen books.
Another nice feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the most quiet robot vacuums and mops I've tried. It doesn't produce as loud of a sound while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It is easy to set up and performs well. However when you purchase this robot vacuum for mopping purposes, you will need to pay attention to 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 option for homeowners looking for an extremely efficient, flexible, and customizable cleaning machine.The device comes with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean efficiently and efficiently. This ensures a thorough and consistent clean, while also being relatively rapid.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach a wide range of surface areas. These include corners or baseboards, as well as other hard-to-reach areas. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can extend to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be washed and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.
App-based customization is a different interesting 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 determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also turn off the side brush to prevent damage to carpets and rug.
This device has a fairly expensive price, but has a variety of advanced features. It is important to keep in mind, however, that the device is subject to recurring expenses in the form mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be changed every three month.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high rating on Amazon and includes a broad variety of physical automation features. It has an energy button that doubles as a general 'Clean button, as well as a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after completing its cleaning task. It also comes with a multifunctional dock which automatically empty the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
If you're a busy professional or someone who just wants a cleaner home without spending hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent choice. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home clean with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a two-in-one mop and vacuum. It is capable of mopping and vacuuming. It has two modules: a 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 mopping and vacuuming may appear a bit dated, but they do mean you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
Our test subjects discovered that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best feature is its precise floorplan map, which it utilizes when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily through rugs, furniture and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' or virtual barriers to stop certain areas from being cleaned by mopping.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up hair from pets. It was able capture some of the hair our cats shed, and even got into some of the corners and crevices of our stairs, where other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low, and there were some nice jingles to inform you that it was in the process of getting its work done.
The app was too basic and you had to switch the modules every time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app isn't able to contain multiple maps, which could be a hassle if you have a home that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that can do both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic vacuum that is able to mop in our test, but it comes with some distinctive features that make it worth a look. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its enormous dock which doubles as the robot's charging base as well as housing for two 4-liter water tanks, a clean sink, and a 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically emptys.
The base also has a number of buttons to control the system. These let you manually start a cleaning job, recall the robot, or run the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their kids messing around with the vacuum.
The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums, uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture that are in its path. It will avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system can map your home 10 times faster than laser detection systems and is four times more accurate in recognizing objects.
Unfortunately this means that the X1 Omni could occasionally become so entangled with obstacles, like a power cord draped across a rug that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you remove it manually. While this was rare, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen, especially since the X1 Omni does not come with an "stuck" status alert on its application.
Another possible issue is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during cleaning. You will need to manually swap between the two, which isn't a big deal except for 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 designed the sleek modern, contemporary base and mopping pad. It's a big difference from the utilitarian black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's an impressive sight in a market dominated by clunky boxy models.
