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Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.
He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment, focusing on robot vacuums and mopping combos. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who want to remove mopping from their list of things to do. Some have great navigation and obstacle avoidance. Others even wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robot vacuum that can also mop, this is the model you should go for. It is smaller than other models which makes it easier to maneuver into tight spaces or under furniture. It features a 220-degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of the best navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh that can last for up to 170 mins when mopping and sucking is set to standard mode. (It can be more efficient when using turbo). It will even return to its dock to replenish its battery during the cleaning.
It's efficient and does an outstanding job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways in just one motion. Its 8,000pa motor is able to pick up dirt, pet hair, and droppings easily. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects rugs and the double side brush assists in removing debris from corners.
The mopping performance is a little less impressive, but not by a lot. The mop rotates quickly and uses 2.2lbs to remove dirt and stain. I've noticed that the front arms extend out slightly more than other robots, which is useful to maneuver around tight corners and along baseboards. The front arms can also be used to sweep larger objects, such as broken toys and fallen books.
The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tried. It doesn't make the same volume of sound while vacuuming or mopping and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only issue is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform its mopping function and is sold separately from the vacuum. It is easy to install and performs well. However should you purchase this vacuum solely for mopping purposes, you will need to be aware of this.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops in its class. It is a powerful cleaning machine with a variety of features.
The device is equipped with a powerful cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the home and also detect furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and efficiently. This will result in an efficient, consistent clean which is also relatively fast.
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 spots. They also have a stretchy side brush that extends to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads can be washed and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.
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 choose to disable the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.
The device has a high price tag but comes with a large selection of advanced features. It is important to note that the device incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping equipment and regular maintenance. For instance 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 pads should be replaced every one to three months.
This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent Amazon rating and comes with a wide range of physical automation features. The robot vacuum also has an energy button that doubles as a 'Clean' button' as well as a 'Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multifunctional dock which automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank, and cleans and dry its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be the ideal option for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home clean without spending too much time doing chores. Its powerful performance, smart navigation, and long battery life make it easy to keep a clean home with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot
automatic vacuum and mop robot and mop, which means it can handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot has two modules: a dry bin and water reservoir and a separate mopping system with a microfiber pad that snaps in and out of place. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may appear a bit dated however, they mean that you don't need to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its best feature is its precise floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate between rugs, furniture, and other obstacles. The app also offers the option to set "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your home from being scrubbed with a mop.
The Matrix Plus also did a surprising job of picking up pet hair. It was able to collect a lot of the hair that shed by our cats, and even got into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots had struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were pleasant jingles to signal that it was starting and working towards its goal.
The app was too basic and you had to change the modules each time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't save multiple maps. This can be a problem if your home has multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who want a device that can mop and vacuum.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic
automatic vacuum and mop that is able to mop in our review, however it also has distinctive features that make it worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its huge dock which doubles as a charging base as well as housing for two water tanks, a sink for cleaning, and the 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically emptys.
The base has a few control buttons, which allow you to manually start cleaning tasks and then recall the robot or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two buttons to turn off the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents who are worried about their children playing 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. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck if it is entangled in a blockage, such as the power cable that is draped over a rug. It won't function until you untangle it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence but it was a very frustrating experience when it did happen, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with an "stuck" status alert on its application.
Another issue that could be a problem is another issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during the cleaning process. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't a big deal aside 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 apparatus. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian all-black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's an excellent choice for a market dominated by clunky boxy models.