Best Robot Floor Cleaner
In contrast to vacuum cleaners, which require you to move objects around before they clean, robot mop can be used to vacuum and mop without the need to clean your home prior to cleaning. They also do a better job of cleaning close to the edges and thresholds.
Our top pick is the iRobot Combo j5+, which scored high marks in CR's tests for both vacuuming and mopping. It deftly navigates 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 an ordinary dustbin for dry waste, and an additional water tank for wet waste. The tank is simple to fill and will notify you when it is empty. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning solution concentrate to use in conjunction with this machine.
It does a solid job of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It has a retractable mops that prevents carpets from becoming wet. It also excels in removing pet hair from various floor surfaces. However, it is loud and doesn't work as well as some competitors in picking up dirt and debris from the bare floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 is an excellent choice for those who need a powerful device capable of both vacuuming and mopping without any additional equipment. It is ideal for homes that do not have carpeting and the majority of hardwood floors. However, it's not the best choice for households with lots of stairs or rooms with many rugs. It's also expensive but it has the features and performance to justify the price tag.
It utilizes its own patent-pending Dirt Detect technology to identify areas with heavier dirt buildup and scrub them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1s. It also has advanced navigation, which allows it to navigate in neat rows and cover a room's walls. The mop pads are washable and can be reused for up to 30 times.
Create your own personal cleaning schedule using the iRobot Home App or your voice assistant1. Use the iRobot App to create an agenda and add rooms that you'd like to keep out of future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ offers a more affordable option than the i7 and J9 models. It has similar mop models with the patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ also does very well in our mopping and vacuum tests, however it doesn't perform as well as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni in these tests, making the Combo j5+ a less versatile choice.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot floor cleaner is a multi-functional device that can clean your floors and vacuum at the same time. It has advanced navigation technology that allows it to map your home and adjust to unique ground types and ensures efficient cleaning from room to room. It can also detect and avoid barriers like furniture, walls and pet toys. It also comes with a a mopping pad designed to remove dirt, dust, and footprints from many surfaces.
The Combo J5+ is different from other all-in-one robot floor cleaners because it can vacuum and mop at the same time without switching bins or using an alternative setting. Attach the mop and fill the bins in the combo with water or other compatible cleaners. The robot will start working instantly. You can also control the robot through voice commands by pairing it with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices. Additionally, the Combo j5+ has been built to recognize more voice commands than the majority of 2-in-1 models.
When cleaning is concerned, the Combo J5+ performs admirably on hardwood floors as well as carpets. It utilizes a powerful four-stage cleaning system to sweep up dirt, mop the hard floor, and then sweep away any remaining dirt. This makes sure that your floors are completely cleaned and appear brand new.
To keep your carpets dry and avoid carpet soaking, you can create No Mop Zones within the iRobot app or make use of voice assistants* to tell it to skip mopping on those surfaces. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting wet mop pads and removing them off carpeted areas.
This robotic floor cleaner requires very little maintenance. Its brushes can be removed to remove hair and other debris. The side brush should be cleaned to prevent getting blocked. You will also have to change the filter regularly.
The iRobot App offers a wide variety of features and options to make cleaning as convenient as possible. You can schedule cleaning time, view your cleaning history and alter your settings. Additionally, the iRobot app can give you a detailed report of the areas you have cleaned in your home. It can even help you monitor the status of your bin and battery. The app is free and works with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A highly-rated high-quality, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that adopts a new approach to design, the Freo X Ultra is a very well-built machine. The price of $1400 could be a bit steep, but it's often offered for sale to make it more affordable. The unit is stunning, and the base occupies very small space in the corner of your home.
The design of this robot addresses the issues we've faced with other robotic mop and vacuum cleaners, such as brushes that get caught in hair and the vacuum brush not being able to reach the bare flooring underneath furniture. The sweeping performance on floors and carpets is also impressive. The vacuum/mop system is equipped with a high amount of debris collection and the mop is able to soak up floors that are not soiled.
The mops also use a smart system to clean around the edges of furniture and walls. The robot is able to effortlessly avoid obstacles such as food bowls, toys, and backpacks. But it can get stuck or entangled with smaller and less hefty objects, such as shoelaces USB cables and pen.
This robot was used to vacuum and mop hardwood floors, FLOR carpet tiles and pile rugs in a large open-plan house. It vacuumed and mops the 90 square meters in 170 minutes using FREO Mind enabled. This is a bit more than the average for Gen 4 robots.
The robot is distinguished by its numerous features. The Freo X Ultra has a slew of software, sensor and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its class. It claims 3.5 hours of autonomy in environments of up to 260 square meters.
You can modify a variety of functions from the Freo app, including how often the robot is back to the base station, its mopping frequency and power (silent or smart) and its mopping humidity. The app is able to detect heavily soiled areas and design a clean route, and dispensing detergent or raising the carpet's pads.
Other notable features include a quick charging battery, a simple-to-read display on the robot's underside and a practical dock door that can be opened easily. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is perfect for homeowners and apartment dwellers who want to reduce their chores and keep their homes tidy.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in the field of robot vacuuming. This new model aims to take that to the next level by incorporating innovative features and top-of-the-line cleaning performance.
The RX3 features a dual suction system and intelligent navigation that includes 3D mapping and a camera that sends live images to your smartphone for easy control. The RX3's four-stage system is excellent for dust collection on hard floors and carpets. Side brushes can be swept out, dual suction channels and easy-to-use controls keep corners clean. The 8.5 cm height lets it fit under furniture with ease, while front cameras and infrared sensors help it navigate around obstacles and thresholds with ease.
The Scout RX3 impressed us in our tests on how well it was able to clean baking powder around baseboards and corners. Its suction power of 2,500Pa was less powerful than some other robots, but it was able to move quickly and was very quiet. It didn't clean, however its washable pads were fiddly to attach and couldn't cope with dried-on dirt.
Its app isn't equipped with advanced features like multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It does support Alexa, but its voice controls aren't very clear or responsive. It's also a bit sporadic when it comes back to the charging station following an exercise. self vacuum can follow the wall or trace a previous route, but the RX3 bumbles around until it gives up.
We also had issues with the intelligent features of the device, namely its mapping feature and the digital stay-out zones. It was great at keeping our shoes and furniture legs away, but it was easily hung up on socks, cables, and rugs. We decided not to include the Scout RX3 on our Best Buy list. With a decent price and impressive performance, the Scout RX3 is worth considering when you're looking for an alternative to the traditional uprights.