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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 best vacuums, and mopping combinations. These multitaskers are a great option for those who wish to cross mopping off the to-do list. They feature impressive mapping capabilities and obstacles-avoiding capabilities, and they can even wash and refill their mopping pads for a hands-off clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you need to select if you're looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than the other models, making it easier to maneuver into tight corners or under furniture. It uses a 220 degree lidar, which when combined with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the best robot vacuum navigation and object avoidance that I've ever seen in a robotic vacuum. It packs a powerful 4600mAh battery that can last for up to 170-minutes if mopping and suction are set to standard mode (it can last longer in turbo). It can even return to the dock to replenish its battery halfway through an efficient.

It's very efficient and does a great job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It can vacuum carpeted rooms fast and hardwood floors in the living room, kitchen and hallways in just one pass. Its suction motor of 8,000pa is quick at picking up sand, dirt and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects carpets and the dual side brush helps to remove debris from corners.

The mopping performance is less impressive, though not by much. The mop's rotating motor spins at a high speed and pushes down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and staining. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out a bit more than other robots, which is useful for getting into tight corners and on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to scoop up larger debris such as books and toys that have been damaged.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mops and vacuums I've tested. It doesn't produce the same volume of sound when mopping or vacuuming and is quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a mopping solution that is proprietary and is sold separately. It is easy to install, and it works well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum for mopping purposes it is important to be aware of this.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuums in its class. It is a powerful cleaner with a wide range of features.

The device is equipped with an extremely powerful and impressive cleaning system that integrates LiDAR sensors and an RGB camera to map your home and detect furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean methodically and efficiently. This ensures an efficient and consistent cleaning and is also quick.

In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads can be used to reach an array of surface areas. This includes baseboards, corners and other difficult to reach places. They also come with a stretchy side brush that can extend to reach the floor near walls and other fixtures. Additionally the mop pads are able to be washed and dried to avoid build-up and lessen odors.

App-based customization is a different interesting feature. The Q Revo lets you alter the suction intensity and choose either a back-and-forth or a random pattern. You can also alter the number of passes it should make, which will affect how quickly the device can move through your home. You can also turn off the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and carpets.

It's expensive, however it has many useful features. It's crucial to keep in mind that it has regular costs in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter will need to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pad must be replaced every three to six months.

This robotic vacuum cleaner is a top Amazon rating and comes with many physical automation features. The vacuum also has an power button that doubles as a 'Clean' button' and a Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empties the dustbin 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 neat without spending too much time on chores. It's a top-performing device, smart navigation, and a long battery life that makes it easy to keep your home clean with little 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 components, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped out and in and a mopping module which has microfiber pads. Separate modules for mopping and vacuuming may seem a bit old-fashioned but they're a good thing because you don't have to worry about changing bags for disposables or refilling the water tank.

Our testers found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its most impressive feature is its precise floorplan map, which it utilizes when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly through rugs, 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 mop.

We also discovered that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well at picking up hair from pets. It was able to collect a lot of the hair our cats shed, and even made it into the corners and crevices of our stairs where other robots struggled. The noise levels of the robot were low, and there were some nice jingles to signal that it was starting and working towards its goal.

Its biggest drawbacks were its simplistic app and the necessity to swap out the modules whenever switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app can't contain multiple maps, which can be a hassle when you live in a house with a mix of 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 robot vacuum that can be found in our test, but it has some distinct features that make it worth taking into consideration. The X1 Omni's most appealing feature is its enormous dock which serves as the robot's charging base and housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a cleaning sink as well as an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that automatically eliminates.

The base comes with a few control buttons, which allow you to manually start cleaning tasks or 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 concerned about their children playing with the autonomous vacuum.

Similar to other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni uses its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. Its True Mapping 2.0 navigation system maps your home 10 times faster than standard laser detection systems and is four times more precise at finding objects.

Unfortunately, this means that the X1 Omni will occasionally become so entangled with obstacles, like the power cord that is draped across a rug that it becomes stuck and stops working until you free it. While it was not common but it was a very frustrating experience when it happened particularly since the X1 Omni does not have an "stuck" status alert on its app.

Another possible issue is the X1 Omni's inability to automatically switch between mopping and vacuuming modes during cleaning. You'll need to manually swap between the two, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between use which could lead to 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 modern and sleek base as well as mopping pad apparatus. It's a major change from the utilitarian all-black bases used by competitors like Roborock and iRobot and a pleasing sight in a space that is dominated by clunky, boxy units.