Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Unlike vacuum cleaners, which require you to move things around before they clean, robot mop can vacuum and mop without having to clean your home prior to cleaning. They also perform better at cleaning close to edges and thresholds.
Our top pick is the iRobot Combo j5+, which earned solid scores in CR's tests for vacuuming and mopping. It effortlessly navigates obstacles in the household and leaves hardwood floors clean, as well as cleaning carpets with low pile.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
This robot mop and vacuum is one of iRobot’s most versatile machines. It has the standard dustbin that can be used for dry waste as well as an additional water tank for wet waste. The tank is easy to fill and will alert when it is low. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning solution concentrate to use on this machine.
It is capable of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It comes with a retractable mop that keeps carpets from getting wet. It also excels at removing pet hair from various floors. It is noisy and does not perform as well as competitors in picking up dirt and debris that are deposited on floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 makes a ideal choice for those who want an efficient vacuum cleaner that can also mop without any additional equipment. It is a good fit for homes that have no carpeting and are mostly made of hard flooring. It is however not the best choice for homes with lots of stairs or rooms that have a lot of carpet. It's also expensive but it has the features and performance to justify the price tag.
It uses patented Dirt Detect Technology to detect areas with heavy dirt buildup and then cleans them more thoroughly than any other 2-in-1. It has an advanced navigation system that allows it navigate in neat rows to efficiently cover the walls of the room. The mop pads can be washed and can be reused up to 30 times.
Create your own personal cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home App or your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot App to create an agenda and add rooms you'd like to keep out of future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is an option that is more affordable than the i7 or J9 combo models. It has similar mop models with the patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ is a great performer in our mopping and vacuuming stress test, but not as well as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni. This makes the Combo J5+ a more flexible choice.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot floor cleaner is a multi-functional piece of equipment that can clean your floors and vacuum them at the at the same time. It has advanced navigation technology that lets it map out your home and adjust to different types of ground and ensures efficient cleaning from room to room. It can also recognize and avoid obstacles such as walls, furniture and pet toys. It also has a mopping pads designed to get rid of dust, dirt, and footprints from various surfaces.
In contrast to other all-in-one robotic floor cleaners, the Combo j5+ can mop and vacuum at the same time without switching bins or using different settings. Simply attach the mops, fill up the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner, and it will start to work. You can also control the robot via voice commands if you pair it with Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. Furthermore, the Combo j5+ has been designed to be able to comprehend more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.
When cleaning is concerned the Combo J5+ performs admirably on both hardwood floors and carpets. It uses a powerful, 4-stage cleaning system that sweeps up dirt, scrubs the hard floor and then removes any remaining dirt. This makes sure that your floors are thoroughly cleaned and appear brand new.
To avoid soaking your carpets, you can set up Mop Zones that are not mopped in the iRobot app or make use of voice assistants* to tell it to skip mopping on those surfaces. Furthermore the Mopping Intelligence technology helps to keep your carpets dry by the detection and removal of mop pads that are wet out of carpeted areas.
The floor cleaner that this robot uses is easy to maintain and has minimal cleaning requirements. The brushes can be removed to remove hair and other debris. The side brush should also be cleaned to avoid clogging. You will also have to replace the filter periodically.
The iRobot app provides a variety of options and controls to make your cleaning process as easy as it can be. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and check your cleaning history and alter your settings. Additionally, the iRobot app can give you a detailed report of the areas that have been cleaned in your home. It can also assist you in keeping track of the status of your battery and bin. The app is free and works on all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A top-rated high-quality, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that has 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 on 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 is able to address some of the issues we have encountered with other robotic vacuum and mop units, like the brushes getting tangled in hair, and the brush not being able to reach floors with no furniture. The ability to sweep carpets and bare floors is also impressive. The vacuum/mop has an excellent level of debris collection and the mop is able to quickly soak up bare floors.
The mops have a sophisticated system that cleans along the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot is able to easily get around obstacles such as food bowls, toys, and backpacks. But it can become stuck or entangled with smaller and less hefty objects like shoelaces, USB cables and pens.
We used this robot to vacuum and mop a mix of pile rugs, FLOR carpet tiles and hardwood floors within an open, large floor plan. It vacuumed and mops the 90 square meters in 170 minutes with FREO Mind enabled. This is a bit more than average for Gen 4 robots.
Certain features differentiate this robot from others in its class. Freo X Ultra is equipped with numerous enhancements in sensors, software and hardware that keep it on top of its class. It claims 3.5 hours of autonomy for environments of up to 260 square meters.
You can modify a variety of functions with the Freo app, including how frequently the robot is back to the base station the frequency of mopping, as well as power (silent or smart) and mopping humidity. The app is able to detect heavily soiled areas and devise a streamlined cleaning route, and dispensing detergent or raising the carpet's pads.
Other noteworthy features include a quick charging battery, a clear display on the robot's underside and a handy dock door that is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is perfect for apartment and home owners who want to simplify their chores and keep their homes tidy.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele has a track record of quality and innovation in the world of robotic vacuuming. This new robot is designed to take cleaning capabilities to a new level, with its advanced features.
The RX3 has dual suction smart navigation system that incorporates 3D mapping and a camera that transmits live images to your smartphone for effortless control. The RX3's powerful four-stage system provides excellent dust collection on carpets and hard floors. Swing-out side brushes with dual suction channels, and intuitive controls clean corners. Its 8.5 cm height allows it to reach under furniture with low levels. Front cameras and an infrared sensor help it navigate barriers, thresholds and obstacles with ease.
In our test of how well it cleaned baking soda close to corners and baseboards, the Scout RX3 was impressive. Its suction power of 2,500Pa was less powerful than other robots but it moved quickly and was very quiet. It didn't mop, however and its cleaning pads were fiddly to attach and couldn't cope with dirt that had dried on.
Its app is a little on the basic side, lacking advanced features like multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It does support Alexa however, its voice controls aren't precise or responsive. It's also a bit sporadic when it returns to the charging station after the course. robotic hoovers can follow a wall or trace a previous route however, the RX3 stumbles around until it quits.
We also encountered issues with the smart features of the device, including its mapping feature as well as digital stay-out zones. It was great at keeping our furniture legs and shoes away but it was easily hanging up on cables, socks, and carpets. That's the reason we didn't choose to include it in our Best Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and impressive performance. It's worth considering as an alternative to traditional uprights.