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Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He reviews and tests cleaning equipment, with a focus on Robot Vacuums that Mop vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those looking to eliminate mopping from their list of things to do. They are equipped with impressive mapping and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and some wash and refill their mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum that also mop, this is the model you should go for. It's smaller than the other options on this list which makes it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it some of the best robot vacuum cleaner and mop navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in the form of a robotic automatic vacuum cleaner and mop. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes, if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can run longer in turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery in mid-clean.
It's extremely quick and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen, and hallways with just one pass. The suction motor's 8,000pa will quickly pick up dirt, droppings and pet hair. Carpet detection increases power automatically when it comes in contact with carpets and the dual side brushes help draw out dirt from corners.
The mopping performance, while still impressive, is not as impressive. The mop's rotating mechanism spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a bit more than other robots. This is useful when getting into narrow corners or along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger objects like broken toys and books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't produce as much noise when mopping or vacuuming. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it needs to use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and works well, but this is something that you'll have to keep an eye on if you're buying this robot vacuum solely for the purpose of it mopping.
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 a highly effective, versatile and adaptable cleaning machine.
The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This enables it to map out your home and find furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean intelligently and effectively. This leads to an effective, consistent cleaning which is also relatively fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to reach the floor near to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are also washable and can be dried to remove odors and prevent buildup.
App-based customization is a different interesting 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 select the number of passes which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also turn off the side brush to prevent damage to carpets and rugs.
This device is expensive but has many smart features. It's crucial to note that it incurs recurring costs, such as mopping equipment and maintenance. For example brushrolls need to be replaced every six to twelve months or after 300 hours. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad should be replaced every one to three months.
The robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and comes with 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 take it back to its base station once it has completed the cleaning process. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty 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 an ideal option for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time on chores. It's a top-performing device, intelligent navigation, and long battery life that allows you to keep your home tidy with little effort.
The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is an all-in-one mop and vacuum. It can do both vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot is divided into two components which include a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping unit that includes microfiber pads. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean that you don't have to fret about changing out disposable bags or refilling the tank with water.
Our test subjects found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate floorplan map 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 to prevent certain areas from being cleaned by mopping.
We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect 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. It was silent and also had a few pleasant jingles that indicated when it was about to start or finishing its work.
The app was too easy and you had to alter the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app cannot keep multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house 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 robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have distinct features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its enormous dock that doubles as the robot's charging base as well as housing for two water tanks, a sink for cleaning as well as the 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically empties.
The base also has a number of control buttons that allow you to manually start a cleaning task, recall the best robot cleaner, 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 Omni Omni utilizes its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
This can cause the X1 to get stuck if it gets caught in a hazard, such as a power cable tangled over a rug. It will not work until you untangle it manually. This was a rare incident however it was frustrating since the X1 does not have a "stuck status" alert in its application.
Another possible issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between vacuuming and mopping modes during the cleaning process. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad however, the mopping pad doesn't get cleaned or dried between use. This can lead to mildew and mold.
On the positive side the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking best robot vacuum cleaner and mop thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who dreamed up its modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad apparatus. 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 which is dominated by clunky, boxy units.