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Noah Pinsonnault is a product review analyst for the Home Care and Cleaning Lab at Good Housekeeping.
He conducts tests and reviews of cleaning appliances. His focus is on robot vacuums, and mopping combinations. Multitaskers can be a great option for those looking to remove mopping from their list of tasks. They feature impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance capabilities, and some even wash and refill their mopping pads to ensure a hands-free clean.
The Eufy S1 Pro
This is the model you should select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can 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, provides some of the best robot vacuum and mop navigation and object avoidance capabilities I've seen in a robotic vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that can last for 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 midway through a clean.
It is very fast and does an excellent job cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It is able to vacuum carpeted rooms quickly, and hardwood floors in the kitchen, living room, and hallways with just one motion. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to clean dirt as well as pet hair and droppings with ease. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs and the double side brush helps to remove debris from corners.
The mopping performance is less impressive, but not by much. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high velocity and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms extend out a bit more than other robots, which can be helpful to get into tight corners and along baseboards. The same front arms can also be used to scoop up larger pieces of debris, like broken toys and books.
Another great feature is that the S1 Pro is one of the quietest robot vacuums and mop I've tried. It is quieter and doesn't make more noise when vacuuming or mopping. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to utilize a specific mopping solution and is sold separately. It's simple to set up and works well, but this is something you'll need to keep an eye on in case you're purchasing this vacuum solely for the purpose of mopping.
The Roborock Q Revo
The Q Revo stands apart from the majority of robot vacuums which mops in its class. It is a powerful machine for cleaning with a wide range of features.
The device has an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that combines LiDAR sensors with an RGB camera to map the house and locate furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean effectively and intelligently. This will ensure an efficient and consistent cleaning, while also being relatively fast.
The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. They can reach corners, baseboards, and other hard-to-reach areas. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor close to walls and other fixtures. In addition the mop pads can be dried and washed to prevent the build-up of dust and reduce odors.
Another notable feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the strength of suction and choose between a back-andforth, or a more random patterns. You can also alter the number of passes it will make, which will determine the speed at which the device can move around your home. You can also disable the side brush in order to avoid damaging carpets and rug.
This device is expensive however it has many useful features. It is important to note, however, that the device incurs periodic costs in the form of mopping supplies and regular maintenance. For example the brushroll has to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to 12 months. The filter is to be cleaned every 150 hrs, and the mop pads should be changed every one to three months.
The robot vacuum that mops has an excellent rating on Amazon and includes a broad variety of physical automation features. These include an energy button that serves as a general "Clean button as well as a Home button that will take it back to its base station after completing its cleaning task. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically emptys the dustbin, refills its water tank, and cleans and drys its mop pads.
The Shark Matrix Plus
The Shark Matrix Plus will be a good choice for busy professionals or anyone looking to keep their home tidy without spending too much time on chores. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and a long battery life that makes it simple to keep your home clean with minimal effort.
The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop which means it can handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot is divided into two parts, a dry bin and water tank that can be easily snapped in and out and a mopping unit that includes an elastomer pad. It's not the most modern thing to have separate modules for vacuuming and mopping but it does mean that you don't have to fret about changing the bags for disposables or refilling the tank of water.
The Matrix Plus performed well at both vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature was its accurate floorplan, which it uses to create an outline for cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate easily around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app also gives you the option of setting "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers that help to keep specific areas of your home from being cleaned with mop.
We also found that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect many of the hair that shed by our cats, and even made it into the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots struggled. It was quiet and even had some nice jingles that let you know when it was starting or completing its task.
Its main drawbacks were its simplistic app and the need to change between the modules to switch between vacuuming and mopping. The app cannot save multiple maps. This can be an issue if your house has several floors. The Matrix Plus is a good choice for people who want an intelligent robot that can do both mopping and vacuuming.
The Yiko X1 Omni
The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that can be found in our review, but it has some distinct features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni is most well-known for its huge dock that serves as a charging base for the robot vacuum best, a cleaning sink and two water tanks of 4 liters. It also houses a 2.5-liter dustbin and a 2.5 milliliter dust bin.
The base also comes with a set of buttons to control the system. These allow you to start a cleaning task or recall the robot or start the dock's auto-emptying process. Press two buttons to toggle the child lock. This is a wonderful feature for parents who are worried about their kids 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 stay clear of them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than conventional laser detection systems and is four times more precise at recognising objects.
This can cause the X1 to become stuck when it gets 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 did happen, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with a "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 vacuuming and mopping modes during cleaning. You will need to manually swap between the two modes, which isn't a big deal except for the fact that mopping pads aren't washed and dried between use which could lead to mildew or mold.
On the positive side the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot vacuums with mop thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who came up with its modern, sleek base and mopping pad. It's a big departure from the utilitarian all-black bases of competitors like Roborock or iRobot. It's also an excellent choice for a market dominated by clunky boxy units.