The Best Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Awards: The Most, Worst, And Weirdest Things We've Seen
Best Self-Expelling Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos
We recommend getting a robot mop and vacuum with a user-friendly base station. This allows you to clean or replace cleaning pads, as well as empty and clean the soiled water tank.
Also consider a model that connects to Wi-Fi, to allow you to set automated or set run times or map your home and make use of mop/vacuum switching functions.
1. Roborock S7 Max Ultra
This powerful robot vacuum and mop is a true powerhouse. It cleans floors, detects rug rugs, and then automatically empty its own dustbin and water tanks. It has an impressive suction and even dispensing detergent. But, all that power is a price of $1200. It's also the most expensive robot vacuum and mop package I've ever reviewed.
In the box The S7 Max Ultra is very simple to install. When you plug it into the wall, it prompts you to create a map of your home using sensors and will continue to use this information to avoid obstacles. In our tests, it avoided getting caught on power cords and long curtains as well as dog toys. It's not perfect, and occasionally it gets stuck on things like the tangled cables, odd toys or books.
You can control the S7 Max Ultra via its smartphone application, and this is where you'll find all the advanced features that set it apart from other robotic vacuums and mop machines. This includes room-specific cleaning and mopping settings, a schedule planner mopping and vacuuming strengths, and integrations with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for smart home integration. The S7 Max Ultra's comprehensive features allow it to accomplish everything a standard robot can do however at a fraction of the cost.
The S7 Max Ultra's vacuuming is impressive and it did a good job of picking up pet hair, dirt, and other debris on both carpet and hard flooring. The automatic emptying of the dustbin was flawless in our tests. This was very reassuring. It also boasts 5100 Pa HyperForce power, which is significantly higher than the 2,500Pa of S6MaxV and S7.
The S7 Max Ultra mopping performance was also excellent, but not the best. It employed a microfiber mop that can absorb liquids, and sonic vibrating technology to scrub floors up to 3000 revolutions per minute. This was faster than the X1 Omni circular pads that rotate at 180 rotations per minute. The S7 Max Ultra’s ReactiveAI 2.0 obstruction recognition system is very good. During our testing it didn't get stuck on any object and it avoided power cords long curtains, power cords and other obstacles that could be in the way 100% of the time.
2. Narwal Freo
Vacuuming and mopping your floors is a chore that people hate but is essential for maintaining a tidy home. It's also a messy and frequently smelly job, and can be a challenge to get done as it involves cleaning up the dustbins and water, and ensuring that no debris or hair does not clog the brushes or traps. Robots that mop and vacuum have become extremely popular. A lot of these machines require you to empty the dustbin and wash and rinse the mop pads manually. This can be a hassle particularly if you have to do this a few times during the cleaning process or after each cleaning session. We're glad to see that a number of manufacturers are introducing self-emptying robots that will make the entire process more hassle-free.
The Narwal Freo is the latest version of this class of robotic cleaners. It comes with a host of new sensors, software and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its game. This includes the patent-pending DirtSense technology and Smart-Swing feature, both of which assist in detecting the area being cleaned and automatically alters the cleaning mode based on what type of floor it is. The Freo also registers dirtiness levels and automatically washes its mops when they are full, which increases the effectiveness of subsequent cleaning sessions by preventing returning to soiled areas.
The Freo is also a step forward over its predecessor in that it can be operated directly from the LCD touchscreen on its base station. This is in addition to the smartphone app. This is the first robot vacuum and mop combination to have this feature. It's a welcome addition if you don't want to use the app. You can also alter the routing during the session using the LCD screen controls.
The Narwal Freo also does a decent job of keeping the noise lower when it's working, coming in at only 63dB while in suction mode. The Freo's maintenance is not completely hands-free, however. You will need to clean the main brush roll and the side brushes periodically.
3. Ecovacs Deebot T9+
The Ecovacs Deebot T9+ (available at The Good Guys for $1279) is among the most self-emptying robot vacuums and mop combos available on the market. It is capable of mapping your home, cleaning and mopping, while spotting and avoiding obstacles. It can even spout an air freshener.
It's simple to set up, utilizing the app to create a precise map of your home, which it uses while cleaning. Then, you can utilize the app to pick specific rooms or custom areas to clean. You can also choose the time you want it to begin cleaning, to ensure that your floors are cleaned even when you're asleep or away.
In our tests during our tests, the T9+ was extremely impressive in its ability to navigate obstacles. It tends to take a shrewd route around the home. This often meant it ended up in the same location where it began cleaning minutes earlier. It wasn't often but enough to be noticed.
The T9+ includes a wide range of accessories including the robotic cleaner as well as a docking station and an auto-empty station. The mopping module as well as a replacement dust bin are available separately.
The improved navigation mapping, mapping, and obstacle detection systems are designed to keep your home tidy without interruptions. The updated 3D obstacle avoidance and detection technology recognises objects with high-precision, avoiding collisions, entanglements, or disruptions.
auto emptying robot vacuum can sweep mop, vacuum and sweep at the same time. Your floors will look as good as it did when you first purchased it. The disposable mopping pads are simple to put on, and the microfiber cloth effectively traps dust, blocks away stains, and doesn't leave the residue. The large capacity 2.5L auto-empty station can hold up to 30 days of debris and does not leaks, making it simple to keep your home neat with little effort. The T9+ has an upgraded 3000Pa motor that provides powerful suction for the most thorough cleaning.
4. iRobot Combo j7+
The iRobot Combo j7+ is a great robot for cleaning floors. It is a vacuum cleaner and mop in one. It is a great navigational device and obstacle avoidance. It can help you map your clean and tidy areas without hitting furniture or walls. The app lets you set up zones to indicate areas that require to be cleaned as well as areas that you don't wish to clean. You can also set up boundaries for no-mop and non-sweep zones.
IRobot's iAdapt 2.0 technology is a major element of what makes the Combo J7+ so intelligent. This is a front camera, which is mounted on top of the majority of its robots to identify dangers, such as pet waste or power cords and then avoid them. Additionally the iAdapt 2.0 allows the Combo j7+ to identify dirt levels and concentrate on the areas that are more prone to dirt than others.
When the Combo j7+ is aware that it's on a floor that needs to be mopped then a tiny robot arm equipped with mop pads is lifted from under the vacuum. Then, it mops the floor until it detects that the mopping pads are dry, which takes around 90 minutes.
The Combo J7+ is able to detect carpeting, too. This is ideal for homes that have carpeting and rugs. It isn't trying to get through the rug, however it will instead turn away if it believes it won't be able to get over the area without damaging itself or the carpet.
The Combo J7+ is simple to control from the mobile app, which is intuitive and well-designed. It also integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa and you can instruct it to begin cleaning by speaking. The only drawback was the small water tank on the Combo J7+, which means that you must refill it regularly or limit its mopping to smaller areas and run it more frequently in eco-mode.
Another issue is that the Combo j7+'s dust bin is small, and you have to empty it manually. The Combo mop pads were also less efficient than other brands. This is a pity, because this robot is otherwise a great machine.