Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Robot mops are more efficient than vacuum cleaners that need you to sweep the floor before they can perform their job. They are also more effective at cleaning around edges and thresholds.
Our favorite is the iRobot Combo j5+, which scored high marks in CR's tests of mopping and vacuuming. It is able to navigate household obstacles and leaves hardwood floors spotless as well as cleaning carpets with low pile.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
This robot vacuum and mop is among iRobot's most versatile machines. It comes with a standard trash bin for dry waste, and an additional tank for wet. The tank is easy-to-fill and will notify you when it is low. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning solution concentrate to use in conjunction with this machine.
It is excellent in navigating the floor and getting around obstacles. It has a retractable mops which prevents carpets from becoming wet. The robot is also effective at removing pet hair from different floor surfaces. It is noisy and does not perform as well as other competitors when it comes to picking up dirt and debris that are deposited on floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 is an excellent choice for people who need a powerful device that can do mopping and vacuuming with out any additional equipment. It is best suited for homes with no carpeting and a majority of hard flooring. It is not recommended for homes with a lot of stairs or rooms that have many rugs. It is also expensive however, it comes with the features and performance that justify the price.
It uses patented Dirt Detect Technology to detect areas with a heavy buildup of dirt and then cleans them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1. It also has advanced navigation that allows it to navigate in neat rows and thoroughly cover walls of a room. The mop pads can be cleaned and reused up 30 times.
Easily create your own customized cleaning plan with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Use the iRobot App to set an agenda and add rooms you want to avoid in future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is a more budget-friendly option than the i7 or J9 combo models. It has the same mop but it has a patented dirt-detecting system as well as a powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ also does well in our mopping and vacuum stress tests, but it's not as effective as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni in these tests, which makes the Combo J5+ a less flexible option.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot floor cleaner is a multi-functional machine that can clean your floors and vacuum your floors at the same time. It comes with an advanced navigation system that allows it to map out your home and adapt to various ground types. This ensures effective cleaning from one room to the next. It can also identify obstacles like furniture, walls, and pet toys. It is also equipped with a mopping pad designed to get rid of dust, dirt, and footprints from various surfaces.
The Combo J5+ is unique to other all-in one robot floor cleaners because it can mop and vacuum simultaneously without switching bins or using the same setting. Attach the mop and fill up the bins in the combo with water or other compatible cleaners. The robot will begin working instantly. You can also control the robot via voice commands if you connect it to Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. The Combo J5+ can comprehend more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.
When it comes to cleaning, the Combo J5+ performs admirably on both hardwood floors and carpets. It uses a powerful, 4-stage cleaning system that vacuums up debris, mops the hard floor and then sweeps away the remaining dirt. This guarantees a thorough, comprehensive clean that makes your floors appear like new.
To avoid soaking your carpets and avoid carpet soaking, you can create No Mop Zones within the iRobot app or make use of voice assistants* to instruct it to stop mopping on these surfaces. Additionally, the Mopping Intelligence technology helps to keep your carpets dry by detecting and lifting mop pads that are wet out of carpeted areas.
This robotic floor cleaner requires minimal maintenance. Its brushes can be removed to remove hair and other debris. The side brush should also be cleaned to avoid getting blocked. It is necessary to replace the filter regularly.
The iRobot app offers a range of options and controls to make your cleaning experience as convenient as possible. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and check your cleaning history, and customize your settings. The iRobot App will provide you with a comprehensive account of the areas that have been cleaned in your home. It can even assist you in keeping track of the status of your battery and bin. The app is free and compatible with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A highly-rated, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that takes a fresh approach to design and functionality, the Freo X Ultra is a well-built machine. The $1400 price tag may be hard to swallow but it is often available to make it more affordable. The unit looks stunning, and the base occupies very small space in a corner.
This robot's design addresses some of the issues we have encountered with other robotic vacuum and mop units, like the brushes getting tangled in hair, or the brush not being able to reach floors that are not covered by furniture. The sweeping performance is impressive on carpets and bare flooring. The vacuum/mop unit has the highest amount of debris collection and the mop can saturate bare floors quickly.
The mops have a sophisticated system that cleans along the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot can handle the largest obstacles like food bowls, toys, shoes, and backpacks without any issue. It is able to get tangled or get stuck with smaller, less hefty objects like shoelaces, USB cable, and pens.
This robot was used to vacuum and mop hardwood flooring FLOR carpet tiles, as well as pile rugs in an open-plan home. With FREO Mind enabled, it cleaned and mopped the 90m2 space in around 170 minutes that's close to average for Gen 4.
A number of features set this robot apart from other robots in its class. The Freo X Ultra has a slew of software, sensor, and hardware improvements engineered to keep it at the top of its game. It claims 3.5 hours of autonomy in environments of up to 260 square meters.
Freo's app lets you customize multiple functions, including how often the robot comes back to the base station. You can also change the frequency of mopping and the power level (silent, smart), or the mopping humidity. The app can even identify areas with a lot of dirt and design a clean route, as well as give detergent out or raise the pads on carpet.
Other impressive features include a fast charging battery, a simple-to-read display on the robot's underside and a handy dock door that is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra is the best vacuum and mop for homeowners and apartment owners who want to make a difference in their chores while keeping their homes clean and tidy.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele is no slouches in the robot vacuuming world and is known for its quality and technological innovation. The new Miele robot is designed to take the cleaning performance to a new level, thanks to its smart features.
The RX3 has dual suction smart navigation system that incorporates 3D mapping, and a camera that transmits live images to your smartphone for simple control. The RX3's powerful four-stage system provides excellent dust collection on hard floors and carpets. Side brushes can be swept out as well as dual suction channels and intuitive controls clean corners. Its 8.5 cm height allows it to reach under low furniture. Front cameras and an infrared sensor help it navigate barriers, thresholds and obstacles with ease.
The Scout RX3 impressed us in our test of how well it was able to clean baking powder from baseboards and corners. Its suction of 2,500 Pa was a bit weaker than other robots, but it moved quickly and was extremely quiet. It didn't mop, and its clean pad was difficult to attach. It also wasn't able to handle dirt that was dried on.
Its app is basic with no advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It works with Alexa but its voice controls don't seem to be very clear or responsive. It's also a little erratic when it returns to the charging station after an exercise. Other robots can follow an obstruction or follow the previous route, but the RX3 bumbles around until it quits.
robotic vacuum cleaners experienced issues with the smart features of the device, namely its mapping feature as well as digital stay-out zones. While it did a good job of keeping away from our shoes and furniture legs however, it was easily hung up by cables and socks and couldn't handle the tassels that adorn rugs. That's why we chose not to include it in our Best Buy list. Still, with a decent price and impressive performance it's a Scout RX3 is worth considering if you're looking for a smarter alternative to traditional uprights.