The Best Robot Vacuum That Mops

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

He evaluates and tests cleaning equipment. His focus is on mopping robots and vacuum combinations. These multitaskers can be an excellent choice for those who are looking to remove mopping from their list of tasks. Some of them have excellent mapping and obstacles avoidance. Some wash and refill mopping pads for a hands-free clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

If you're looking to buy a robot vacuum that also mops then this is the model to go for. It's smaller than other options, making it easier to maneuver in tight spaces or under furniture. It has a 220-degree lidar which, when paired with its 3D Matrix camera system gives it some of the most effective navigation and obstacle avoidance I've ever seen in a robot vacuum. It comes with a massive 4600mAh battery that lasts for up to 170-minutes, if 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 an efficient.

It is very quick and does a great job of cleaning my two-bedroom apartment. It vacuums the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in a single sweep. The suction motor's 8,000pa will quickly pick up dirt, droppings, and pet hair. Carpet detection automatically increases power when it detects rugs, and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.

The mopping efficiency is less impressive, but not by a lot. The rotating mop spins fast and utilizes 2.2lbs to clean dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arm protrudes out a little more than other robots. This is useful when getting into narrow corners or along baseboards. Those same front arms can be employed to clean up larger debris, like broken toys and books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It is quieter and doesn't create more noise when mopping or vacuuming. The only drawback is that the S1 Pro must use a proprietary cleaning solution for mopping and is separate from the vacuum. It is simple to install, and it works well. However should you purchase this robot vacuum solely to mop 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 variety of features.

The device comes with an efficient cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the home and identify furniture and other obstacles. It can then use this information to clean methodically and efficiently. This leads to a thorough, consistent clean that's also fairly fast.

In terms of mopping, Q Revo's DuoRoller mop pads are capable of reaching an array of surface areas. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach areas. The side brush can be stretched to extend to thed dry bin and water reservoir and a separate mopping module with microfiber pads that snap into and out of the way. It's a bit old-fashioned to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean that you don't have to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.

Our test participants found that the Matrix Plus did a great job of vacuuming as well as mopping. Its greatest feature was its accurate map of your floorplan which it uses to draw a route when 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 to set "No-Go zones" and virtual barriers, which help to protect certain areas of your home from being scrubbed with mop.

We also noticed that the Matrix Plus did surprisingly well in removing hair from pets. It was able to collect many of the hair our cats shed, and even got into the nooks and crannies on our stairs where other robots had struggled. The noise levels were low and there were pleasant jingles to let you know that it was in the process of working towards its goal.

The biggest flaws were its lack of sophistication and the necessity to change out the modules whenever switching between mopping and vacuuming. The app doesn't have the capacity to hold multiple maps, which can be a problem if you have a home that has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good robot vacuum choice for people who want an intelligent robot that is capable of vacuuming and mopping.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni is the most expensive robot vacuum that mops in our test, but it also has unique features that are worth a look. The X1 Omni is most notable for its massive dock that serves as an charging base for the robot, a sink for cleaning and two 4-liter water tanks. It also houses the 2.5-liter dust bin as well as an 2.5 milliliter dust bin.

The base also has a number of buttons to control the system. These allow you to manually start cleaning and then recall the robot vacuum reviews or use the dock's automatic emptying process. Hold down two buttons to switch off the child lock. This is a nice feature for parents worried about their children messing around with the auto vacuum and mop.

Like other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni uses its camera to identify furniture and obstacles in its path, and then avoid them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.

The X1 can be prone to become stuck when it is entangled in a blockage like a power cable draped over a rug. It won't function until you remove it manually. While this was rare however, it was a gruelling experience when it did happen and especially because the X1 Omni doesn't come with a "stuck" status alert on its app.

The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during a cleaning session. You'll need to manually switch between the two modes, which isn't too bad however, the mopping pad isn't cleaned or dried between use. This can cause mildew and 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 conceptualized its modern, sleek base and mopping pad. It's a significant departure from the utilitarian, all-black bases that are used by rivals like Roborock and iRobot and is a refreshing sight in a space which is dominated by clunky boxy models.