The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.

He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His main focus is robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who want to remove mopping from their to-do lists. Some have great navigation and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads themselves for a hands-free cleaning.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you should pick if you are looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than the other options, making it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar which, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, gives it some of the best robot vacuum cleaner and mop navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in the form of a robotic vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery which lasts up to 170-minutes when 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 mid-clean.

It's efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted areas extremely quickly, and the hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways in a single sweep. The motor's 8,000pa power allows it to clean dirt hair, pet hair, and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs and the dual side brush helps to remove debris from corners.

The mopping performance, though still impressive, isn't as effective. The rotating mop spins fast and uses 2.2lbs to scrub dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a bit more than other robots. This is useful in narrow corners or on baseboards. The same front arms can also be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot cleaner with mop mops and vacuums I've used. It doesn't create the same amount of noise when mopping or vacuuming, and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a specific cleaning solution to perform mopping, and is separate from the vacuum. It's simple to set up and is effective, but this is something that you'll need to be aware of if you're buying this robot vacuums uk vacuum solely for the purpose of mopping.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It has a robust suite of features that make it an ideal choice for homeowners who want an extremely efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.

The device is equipped with an efficient cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensor technology with an RGB camera. This allows it to map out the home and also detect furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean methodically and efficiently. This will result in an efficient, consistent clean that is also quite fast.

In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can reach an array of surface areas. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach areas. They also have a flexible side brush that extends to the floor in close proximity to walls and other fixtures. The mop pads are washable and dry to eliminate odors and stop buildup.

Another feature worth mentioning is the app-based customization options. The Q Revo allows you to alter the strength of suction, and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will determine how quickly the device can traverse your home. You can even choose to disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rugs.

The device is costly, however it has many useful features. It is important to keep in mind that the device will incur recurring expenses in the form mopping supplies as well as regular maintenance. For instance the brushroll needs to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter should be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad must be replaced every one to three months.

The robot vacuum that mops is rated highly on Amazon and includes a broad range of physical automation features. The vacuum also has an power button that doubles as the 'Clean button' and a 'Home button that allows it to go back home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys 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 just wants an organized home that doesn't require much time doing chores then the Shark Matrix Plus is a good option. It has powerful performance, intelligent navigation, and a long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home clean with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus robot vacuum is a 2-in-1 mop and vacuum. It can do both vacuuming as well as mopping. The robot is divided into two modules which include a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module that is equipped with a microfiber pad. Separate modules for vacuuming and mopping may seem a bit old-fashioned however, they mean you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the water tank.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its best automatic vacuum cleaner feature was its accurate map of your floorplan, which it uses to determine an outline for cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture carpets, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option of setting "No-Go zones" as well as virtual barriers that help to shield certain areas of your house from being swept with mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of picking up hair of pets. It was able to collect some of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots had struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low and there were lovely jingles that signal that it was starting and finishing its work.

Its main drawbacks were its simple app and the necessity to switch out the modules whenever switching between vacuuming and mopping. The app isn't able to store multiple maps, which could be a problem when you live in a house that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a great choice for those who are looking for a smart device that can vacuum and mop.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have some unique features which are worth a look. The X1 Omni's biggest draw is its enormous dock that serves as the robot's charging base as well as housing for two water tanks, a sink for cleaning and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically emptys.

The base has a couple of buttons for control, which allow you to manually begin a cleaning task or recall the robot, or use the dock's auto-emptying procedure. Press two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents who are worried about their children messing around with the vacuum.

The X1 Omni, like other robotic vacuums uses its camera to detect obstacles and furniture in its path. It will 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 an obstacle like a power cable draped over a rug. It will not work until you untangle it manually. While it was not common, it was a frustrating experience when it happened, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with an "stuck" status alert on its app.

The X1 Omni is unable to automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't a big deal apart from the fact that the mopping pads aren't washed and dried between uses 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 base and mopping pad. It's a major departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot, and a welcome appearance in a market that is dominated by clunky boxy models.