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Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He evaluates and tests cleaning appliances, focusing on mopping and robot vacuum combos. These multitaskers can be a great option for those looking to eliminate mopping from their list of things to do. Some models have superior mapping and obstacle avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model to pick if you are looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other models on this list, which makes it easier to maneuver in tight corners and under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar that, combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it some of the best navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in robot vacuums. It has a hefty 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes when mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it is able to run longer in turbo). It will even return to the dock to replenish its battery part way through a clean.
It's fast and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and hardwood floors in the hallways, and living room in one go. Its 8,000pa motor is able to pick up dirt hair, pet hair, and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects rugs and the double side brushes help to clean debris from corners.
The mopping performance is less impressive, but not by much. The rotating mop spins at a high rate and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm extends out a bit more than other robots. This is useful in difficult corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can be used to sweep larger objects, such as broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't create the same amount of noise when mopping or vacuuming, and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and performs well however it's something you'll have to keep an eye on if you're buying this robot vacuum for the sole 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 cleaning machine with a variety of features.
The device is equipped with an efficient cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This enables it to map out your home, find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean intelligently and methodically. This ensures an even and thorough clean and is also rapid.
In terms of mopping, the Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach a wide range of surfaces. This includes baseboards, corners and other hard to reach places. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can be extended to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and can be dried to reduce odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is another notable feature. The Q Revo allows you to adjust the suction intensity and choose either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also set the number of passes it should make, which will affect how quickly the device can move around your home. You can also deactivate the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive but it comes with a lot of smart features. It's crucial to keep in mind that it has recurring costs in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For example the brushroll should be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hrs, and the mop pads must be replaced every one to three months.
The robot vacuum with mop vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. It has an energy button that can also function as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station after finishing its cleaning session. 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
If you're a busy professional or someone who wants to have a clean home without spending a lot of time on chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a excellent option. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home tidy with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one mop and vacuum. It is able to perform mopping and vacuuming. The robot is divided into two modules, a dry bin and water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping module that is equipped with a microfiber pad. 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.
Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job at both vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it uses when 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" as well as virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your house from being swept with a mop.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing hair of pets. It was able capture many of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots have struggled. It was relatively quiet and had some pleasant jingles that indicated when it was starting or finished its work.
The app was too simple and you had to switch the modules every time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app is not able to save 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 want a smart device that can autonomous vacuum and mop.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni robot vacuums that mop (https://chessdatabase.science/wiki/20_Resources_To_Make_You_More_Efficient_At_Vacuum_Mop_Cleaner_Robot) vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have some unique features which make it worth looking into. The X1 Omni's main draw is its massive dock which doubles as the robot's charging base and housing for two water tanks, a cleaning sink and the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.
The base also has a variety of control buttons that allow you to start a cleaning task and then 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 concerned about their children messing around with the vacuum.
Similar to other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to spot furniture and obstacles in its path and 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 at finding objects.
This can cause the X1 to get stuck if it gets caught in a blockage like the power cable that is draped over a rug. It won't work until you manually untangle it. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't have a "stuck" status alert in its application.
The X1 Omni cannot automatically switch from mopping to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad apart from the fact that mopping pads aren't washed and dried between uses and can cause mildew or mold.
On the positive side, 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 sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad. It's a major contrast to the utilitarian, black bases of competitors like Roborock and iRobot and a pleasing appearance in a market that is dominated by clunky, boxy units.