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Best Robotic Mop and Vacuum Combos
The majority of robot vacuum -mop combinations can be customized with an application that allows you to save maps of your home as well as set cleaning schedules and select mopping options. You can also alter the suction power, as well as how much water your mop uses.
A mapping feature can help your robot navigate through rooms and obstacles, while an obstacle avoidance function helps it avoid hitting furniture, wires or stray pet toys. These features are crucial in my home, which is full of toys.
1. Roborock S8 Pro Ultra
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, the flagship vacuum of the company and mop, comes packed with features. It's able to sweep and mop in one session and even raise its brushes and mop pads to stop soft surfaces from becoming wet. It can also avoid obstacles by looking for pet toys, plants and other small objects.
The maximum suction power is 6,000 pascals. This is more than any vacuum we've test to date. It also has PreciSense LiDAR Navigation that tracks its location, preventing it from getting stuck on an object.
Mopping capabilities are also impressive, with the S8 Pro Ultra able to apply a constant pressure of 6 Newtons to the mop pad to provide deep cleaning. It also has an automatic mop lifting system, which lifts the pad when it goes from laminate to tile hardwood, carpets and rugs to prevent the possibility of soaking these soft surfaces.
In addition to this in addition, the S8 Pro Ultra has self-washing and self-drying capabilities. The pad can be washed and dried in the dock, and the dust bin will get emptied and automatically returned to it. You can set it and forget about it. It is only necessary to refill the water tank or change the dust bag every now and then.
All of this is powered by a lithium-ion 5,200mAh battery. The S8 Pro Ultra ran on its normal mop and vac-settings for approximately 160 minutes before it began to run out of power, and then returned to its base to recharge. This isn't that far from the 180-minute time that Roborock claims, and is on the same level with other hybrids I've tested.
This is a very complete and robust product, with its only downsides being the fact that it's expensive. The sheer amount of features make it an appealing choice for anyone who is looking to replace their old stick vacuums and mops. If you can afford the cost we strongly recommend checking this one out.
2. Dreametech L10S Ultra
The Dreametech L10S Ultra robot vacuum and mop is an expensive combination. The price is justified by the robust features, which include a massive vacuuming capacity and two gyrating mop heads. It comes with an app-enabled smart controller and powerful obstacle-avoidance technology.
The L10S Ultra has a retail price of 999 Euros, which is one of the highest robotic vacuum and mop combinations available. In my tests, it performed well across the home. It was able to eliminate 98.4 percent of debris from all kinds of floors and managed to lift long hair without tangling. The mops also performed admirably with excellent cleaning results with less effort than many mid-range models. This was due to their rotational movement and an effective dose of cleaning solution.
The docking station is the primary selling aspect of the L10S Ultra. It's multifunctional and advanced. The dock emptys its dustbin into dirt bag, fills its water tank for mopping, and dries its mop pads for you. It features a real-time risk detection system, and its intelligent controls allow you to schedule regular cleaning sessions.
Contrary to the other hybrid mops I tried and compared, the L10S Ultra doesn't offer advanced debris pickup performance on carpets. In addition it's not as capable at scrubbing away tough stains like those in the premium Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra.
Despite the L10S Ultra's top-of-the-line features, it still requires regular maintenance. Its base station has to be cleaned out, and the water tank and dust bag should be cleaned, emptied and dried on a regular basis to avoid unpleasant odors and mildew. The mop pads that are sold separately will also require replacement every few months.
I would recommend the L10S Ultra to anyone with the budget. If you're on a tight budget I suggest a more basic model that allows you to save money and still enjoy hands-free cleaning in your home. Even if the L10S Ultra was the best robotic mop and vacuum combination you could purchase, its high price and ongoing maintenance would make it more an item to have than one that you actually need.
3. Eufy S1 Pro
If you're looking for a robot mop and vacuum that will pick up dirt and dust on your floors while cleaning up wet mess take a look at the Eufy S1 Pro. This powerful robovac/mop set-up is a mighty 8,000 Pa suction power. It also has an enormous battery capacity that can be used for both vacuuming as well as mowing. And it is equipped with an excellent obstacle-avoidance system. It has a roller-mop that cleans itself and makes it stand out from models which require you to return to the base station to wash off the mop pad.
The S1 Pro uses a unique mopping system that is a significant contrast to the microfiber pads and spinning discs of other robots. Its roller runs almost the entire length of the bot and is continuously dosed with clean, ozonated water from its dock. When it turns the roller scrubs your floors while soaking up dirt, and any dry debris is picked up by the side brushes or swept into the front colision bumper. The S1 Pro is able to dump dirty mop water into its base station, where it is sucked up by the heater elements of the tank and empty into a larger storage container. The tank that is onboard holds a good amount of water, and it can handle about half a dozen mopping sessions before going dry.
The S1 Pro comes ready to use right out of the box as do most robotic vacuums/mops. The S1 Pro needs to be refilled with clean water. This is easily accomplished in the cleaning dock. If you want to use your own cleaner, you can add cleaning solution to the dock. If you decide to opt for this feature you'll need to purchase the cleaning solution from Eufy which is more expensive than other robot brands that permit you to use your personal cleaning products.
The S1 Pro performed well in the navigation efficiency and coverage tests, as did most robots. It was quick to map a room and it was able to navigate through furniture. It sat on carpets with larger piles a few times during my tests. However, this could be improved by updating the software. The S1 Pro is a very robust robot that is available at a reasonable price.
4. Roborock Qrevo
The Qrevo is Roborock's entry level vacuum and mop however it has some outstanding features. The multi-function dock emptys the robot's dirtbag and refills its water tanks, while washing and sanitizing mop pads as it goes. The mopping system itself is capable of cleaning a good bit of a space before returning to its dock and the vacuum's powerful suction is capable of picking up debris and pet hair on carpets.
The application that runs this appliance is dense, with a wide range of options to customize the cleaning process. You can set it up manually to start a full map and clean of everything that the device maps, or you can select individual rooms, expandable zones or even a routine that you've set up. SmartPlan is one of the mopping options. It uses the sensors on the mops to map out the space and determine the most efficient way to clean it.
Like all Roborock models we've examined like all the Roborock models we've tested, the Qrevo performs well in our tests. Its navigation system performs well in locating rooms quickly and cleaning them in a well-organized manner. Its "Normal" pathing settings cover the room thoroughly, without any major gaps or missing areas. The Reactive Tech hazard avoidance system is also quite effective, though it's not as advanced as the color camera system found on the Qrevo Master or the S8 Pro Ultra. It can identify hazards such as thick carpets, but it may not always recognize smaller things like rug tassels or electrical wires.
One of the biggest flaws of this model is the absence of a mop after vacuum option that could be an issue for people who spend a lot of time vacuuming prior to cleaning with their robot. There's a good solution: the app offers the option to "clean up" at the end of each session. This allows you to use the mopping function of the vacuum to eliminate the last remnants of dust and debris that are left behind by your vacuuming. It's a nice addition and can help the robot to make its clean better than its competitors with lower prices.