The Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
For pets with shedding fur A robot vacuum/mop combination is one of the best robot vacuum and mop pet hair floor cleaning options. The machine can vacuum, mop and clean its own mop pad with dual mop pads.
It also has the highest suction power of any robot we’ve tested, with 8,000Pa. It also can save maps of your home and schedule cleaning schedules using its app.
1. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni
The X2 Omni robot vacuum-mop is the most recent in the Ecovacs range of robot vacuum mop hybrids. This wet-dry model is equipped with Ecovacs’ upgraded AIVI 3D 2.0 lidar system that provides improved mapping and obstacles avoidance. The system is dual-laser LiDAR which is similar to what you’d find in self-driving cars — and can scan an area of up to 32 feet by 270 degrees. This results in more precise mapping and faster response times and greater cleaning accuracy.
It also features an adjustable mopping pad made of chenille fabric, which makes it much easier to scrub difficult areas as opposed to traditional mop. In my tests, the X2 Omni took just over a minute to clean its pad and begin work, and I noticed that it was more precise than other models that were able to follow a grid-like route around rooms. It was capable of navigating my room’s by the corners and edges as well as make a “Zambani pattern” up and down the center of the room. It returned to its OMNI Station frequently to empty the dustbin, and clean the mop with hot water, before starting another cleaning task.
The X2 Omni is just as simple to use and set up as the other Ecovacs products. Place the dock in its place, plug it in and pair it with your home WiFi network. It only takes about a minute. Then, you can launch the app to start your first cleaning project. I was able to dive into the settings and modify my floor plan within about 15 minutes, incorporating zones that are restricted for mopping and sweeping and reworking my furniture placements, and so on. The X2 Omni was impressive in my tests. It scored highly in the areas of pet hair removal as well as debris removal, and had near-perfect results for crevices and edge cleaning.
2. Deebot T10 Omni
If you need a powerful combination of mopping and vacuuming look into the ECOVACS Deebot T10 Omni. It is the most advanced of the T-line from the brand and features the brand new OZMO Turbo2.0 mopping system, which uses dual-spinning brush for better cleaning than traditional scrubbers. It comes with YIKO, which is a natural language processing system that is the first of its kind. This allows it to respond to a variety of voice commands. You can make use of the ECOVACS app to map your home, set up cleaning schedules, and adjust settings.
The most significant issue with the T10 Omni is that it’s unable to switch from mopping to vacuuming in one run. The T10 Omni has two modes that require you to attach mop heads and take them off in accordance with your needs. This is fine for the majority of households, but not so for people who have a busy schedule.
The Deebot T10 is an excellent robot vacuum that delivers impressive results. It was able to remove more than 96% of the dust we tossed at it on our hardwood floors and floors, which is a remarkable performance. It also did an excellent job on tile and carpet cleaning up more than 99% of dirt and dust.
This robot mop and vacuum has an enormous docking station that provides cool water auto-cleaning for its mop pads, automatic emptying into a 3L bag that’s simple to replace, and hot air drying for quick and easy maintenance. It also has a large tank of water that allows it to be washed and dried more frequently between mopping sessions.
Like other mopping machines such as the Deebot T10, this one has a wash tray in its base that rinses and dry its mop pads as it uses them. However, it doesn’t come with a removable tray, meaning that dirty water dust, dirt, and other grime gradually accumulates in the bottom of the tray over time.
3. RoboVac X8 hybrid
This is the first mopping model from Anker which is well-known for its robot vacuums. It has enhanced intelligence and support for multiple maps, LIDAR scanning and twin-turbine technology that automatically adjusts to the floor you’re cleaning. It’s a great mid-range OKP 3800Pa Robotic Vacuum Cleaner With Laser Navigation vacuum cleaner, even if it doesn’t exactly live up to its promise to be the ultimate source for floor cleaning.
The X8 Hybrid appears to be a standard robotic cleaner from the top. It is a circular design with sweeper wheels and a raised sensor area. On the other hand, you’ll see a motorised floorbrush and a single side brush that pushes dust from the edges to the main path of its’mouth.’ It’s smaller than the main brushes of the iRobot Roomba S9, which I found to be easier to get under sofas and chairs.
Its mapping system lets you define no-mop areas as well as specific cleaning zones. It is prone to hitting things like its charging station, and isn’t very good at climbing over carpets. It was good at picking up pet hair from bare floors. In our tests, it picked up 89.5 percent of kitty litter.
Although it’s controlled through the app, the X8 Hybrid also comes with a series of physical buttons on its base, which allow you to choose the cleaning mode and switch the robot off or on. Additionally, you can use these to set no-go zones and see maps in real-time. It’s a little chatty, as well, and will inform you of what it’s going to do next (“start cleaning”) or warn you that something is wrong (it isn’t able to charge, for instance).
4. ILIFE A4s
This high-tech model can remove pet hair, kibble and other particles with impressive effectiveness. It can also move effortlessly around furniture legs. It also has an impressive feature set that includes two cleaning modes as well as a self-emptying dock and a real-time obstacle avoidance system. The device that is Wi-Fi-connected can be operated via the Neato App, where cleanings are scheduled and maintenance requirements are monitored. The X2 Omni is a great option for homes with a mix of hard and carpet floors. However it will require some planning ahead to avoid getting caught on power cables, toys, or other unexpected obstructions.
In our tests of hardwood floors and kibble the robot performed very well and was able to pick up everything from a single grain of rice up to many pieces of dog food in just one sweep. It had a bit of trouble transitioning to rugs, however, this vacuum cleaner is great for large spaces with different flooring types and a variety of pets.
It is a bit pricey but if you’re able to handle the cost it’s an excellent buy for those who want to be able to leave their homes free to do other tasks or complete chores. The A4s Pro has a convenient auto-cleaning feature that increases suction to take on tough dirt or spills. It also includes a battery-powered ElectroWall to define the boundaries of the robot.
This budget-friendly model from a popular upstart brand is the cheapest robot we’ve tested yet and offers an outstanding value for price. The basic navigation system employs an extremely basic random pathing algorithm, but it doesn’t have room mapping capabilities, making it less time efficient than other models on this list. However, it’s still able to get under furniture and into corners and its mopping feature was very effective in our testing, picking up stray pet hair and other debris easily.
5. Shark iQ
Shark’s iQ isn’t as robust as the Roomba S9, but it does better overall at getting rid of pet hair on all surfaces. It clears bare floors more thoroughly and does a good job on low-pile carpet and makes use of smart-pathing navigational technology for superior maneuverability. It also allows you to send it to a specific room, and its advanced suite of automation features include no-go zones as well as scheduling. It even lets you to pause and resume cleaning sessions and is perfect for households with pets.
Its self-cleaning brushroll prevents the tangles caused by pet hair and other debris, and its self-emptying dock station can store up to 30 days worth of dirt before needing to be empty. It also has an assortment of angled side brushes that penetrate into corners and its multi-stage filter system is able to capture dust, dander, and allergens for cleaner air.
This robot vacuum feels solid and well-constructed, and it comes with an app for smartphones which lets you alter its vacuum settings and schedule cleaning sessions in advance. The app also lets you see the remaining battery life of the iQ and send notifications via push for any issues it encounters during a cleaning session. You can also control it using your voice with an Amazon Alexa device or Google Assistant device. If you don’t own either of these devices you can mark out areas with physical boundary lines.
The iQ can do a decent job of clearing bare flooring and doing a good job with shaggy and low-pile carpet however, it doesn’t have the same level of autonomy as our top choices. It’s also expensive and the recurring expenses can add up over time.