The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.

He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment. His focus is on robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. Multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to cross mopping off the to-do list. They feature impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance capabilities, and some even wash and refill their mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model to select if you're looking for a robot vacuum cleaner that also mop. It's smaller than the other models, making it easier to maneuver into tight spaces or under furniture. It has a 220 degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, provides some of the best automatic vacuum cleaner navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in a robotic vacuum. It's got a battery of 4600mAh which can last up to 170 minutes if mopping and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer when it is set to turbo). It will even return to its dock to recharge its battery during the cleaning.

It's quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It vacuums carpeted rooms extremely quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single sweep. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to pick up dirt as well as pet hair and poop easily. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects carpets and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.

The mopping performance is a little less impressive, though not by much. The mop rotates at a high rate and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily cleaning up dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm sticks out a bit more than other robots. This is useful when getting into difficult corners or on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to sweep up larger debris, like broken toys and books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tested. It doesn't make the same volume of sound when mopping or vacuuming, and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The only downside 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 works well, but this is something that you'll need to keep an eye on if you're buying this robot vacuum solely for the purpose of mopping.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is equipped with a broad array of features that make it a great choice for homeowners who want an efficient, flexible and ad-hoc cleaning machine.

The device has a powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. It then uses this information to clean effectively and efficiently. This will ensure an efficient and consistent cleaning, while also being relatively fast.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad is capable of reaching many surfaces. This includes corners and baseboards as well as other hard-to-reach spots. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads are able to be cleaned and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.

Another notable feature is the customizable options available via apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the strength of suction and select between a back-and-forth or slightly more random patterns. You can also select the number of passes, which determines how fast it can move around your home. You can also choose to turn off the side brush to prevent damaging rugs and carpets.

The device comes with a high price tag but is packed with a wide array of innovative features. It's important to keep in mind that it has 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 is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be changed every one to three month.

This robotic hoovers autonomous vacuum cleaner has an excellent rating on Amazon and offers a wide array of physical automation features. These include the power button that doubles as a general 'Clean' button and a 'Home' button that will send it back to its base station once it has completed its cleaning session. It also has a multifunctional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin, refills its water tank for mopping and washes and dry its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

If you're a busy professional or just want a cleaner home without spending hours doing chores, the Shark Matrix Plus is a solid choice. Its incredibly fast performance, sophisticated navigation, and long battery life make it easy to maintain a clean home with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it is able to handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two components that include a dry bin as well as a water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping module which includes an elastomer pad. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may appear a bit dated however, they mean that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refueling the tank with water.

Our test participants found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming and mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate map of your floorplan which it uses to create a route when cleaning. This made it a breeze for the Matrix Plus to navigate around furniture rug, furniture and other obstacles. The app allows you to create 'No-Go Zones' as well as virtual barriers that prevent certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a amazing job of picking up hair of pets. It was able capture a lot of the hair shed by our cats, and even got into some of the nooks and crannies on our stairs, where other robots struggled. The noise levels were low and there were lovely jingles that inform you that it was starting and getting its work done.

The app was too basic and you had to switch the modules every time you switched between vacuuming and mops. The app isn't able to store multiple maps, which can be a hassle when you live in a house with multiple floors. The Matrix Plus robot is a ideal choice for people who want a smart device that can vacuum and mop.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robotic cleaner and mop vacuum that is able to mop in our test, but it comes with some distinct features that make it worth a look. The X1 Omni's main draw is its huge dock, which doubles as a charging base and housing for two water tanks, a cleaning sink and an automatic vacuum and mop robot 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, recall the robot or run the dock’s auto-emptying procedure. Hold down two of the buttons to turn off the child lock which is a great touch for parents worried about their children playing with the vacuum.

Similar to other robotic vacuums, the Omni Omni uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path and avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system will map your home 10 times faster than laser detection systems and is four times more accurate at recognizing objects.

The X1 can be prone to become stuck when it is entangled in a hazard like a power cable draped over a rug. It won't work until you remove it manually. Although this is not a common occurrence, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen, especially since the X1 Omni does not come with a "stuck" status alert in its app.

Another issue that could be a problem is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during cleaning. You'll have to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't that bad, except that the mopping pad isn't washed or dried between uses. This can lead to mildew and mold.

The X1 Omni looks great, thanks to the Jacob Jensen design team (of Bang & Olufsen fame), who created its sleek, modern base and mopping pad. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian all-black bases of rivals such as Roborock or iRobot. And it's a welcome sight for a market dominated by clunky boxes.