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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 mopping and robot autonomous vacuum combos. Multitaskers are a great option for those looking to get rid of mopping off their to-do lists. Some of them have excellent mapping capabilities and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads themselves to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you need to select if you're looking for an Automatic Vacuum cleaner [fakenews.win] that can also mop. It's smaller than the other options on this list making it easier to maneuver 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 robot vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to top up its battery part way through a clean.
It's efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room and hallways in just one sweep. The suction motor's 8,000pa will quickly pick up dirt, crumbs and pet hair. Carpet detection boosts power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the two side brushes help to tease out debris from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, isn't as impressive. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high speed and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scrubbing up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a bit more than other robots. This is helpful in tight corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can be used to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and fallen books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't produce as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a exclusive cleaning solution for its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It's simple to install and performs well however this is something that you'll need to be aware of in case you're purchasing this vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great option for homeowners looking for an efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.
The device has an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the home and detect furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean effectively and efficiently. This will result in a thorough, consistent clean that is also quite quick.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach places. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor near to the walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads can be dried and washed to avoid build-up and lessen odors.
Another noteworthy feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo lets you alter the suction strength and select a back-and forth or slightly random pattern. You can also choose the number of passes, which will determine the speed at which it can move around your home. You can also decide to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.
This device is expensive however it has many useful features. It's important to note that it incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies and maintenance. For example the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hrs, and the mop pads must be changed every three month.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has a high Amazon rating and includes many physical automation features. The robot vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as the 'Clean button' and a Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multifunctional dock that 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 an ideal choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home neat without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and long battery life make it simple to keep a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop that is, it can do both vacuuming and mopping. It has two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir, and a separate mopping unit with a microfiber pad that snaps 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 with water.
Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its most impressive feature was its precise map of your floorplan, which it uses to draw 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 that prevent certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.
We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair of pets. It was able capture many of the hair that sheds from our cats. It even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots have struggled. The noise levels were low and there were nice jingles to signal that it was starting and finishing its work.
The app was too basic and you had to alter the modules every time you changed between vacuuming and mopping. The app cannot store multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house has multiple floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that can do both vacuuming and mopping.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. However, it has distinct features that make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni is notable for its massive dock that serves as a charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning robot mop and vacuum and two water tanks of 4 liters. It also houses a 2.5-liter dustbin and a 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base also has a number of control buttons that allow you to start a cleaning robot mop and vacuum task and then recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Hold down two buttons to switch on the child lock, which is a nice touch for parents worried about children playing with the vacuum.
Like other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to spot 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 can sometimes get so entangled with an obstacle--such as the power cord that is draped across a rug--that it becomes stuck and ceases to function until you manually free it. While this was rare but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened particularly since the X1 Omni doesn't have an "stuck" status alert on its app.
Another issue that could be a problem is one of the biggest drawbacks is X1 Omni's inability to automatically change between vacuuming and mopping modes during a cleaning session. You will have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad however, the mopping pad isn't cleaned or dried between use. This could lead to mildew and mold.
On the bright side, the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who conceptualized its sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the basic black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. And it's a welcome sight for the market that is dominated by boxes.