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Noah Pinsonnault works as a product analyst at Good Housekeeping's Home Care and Cleaning Lab.

He tests and evaluates cleaning equipment, with a focus on mopping and robot vacuum combos. Multitaskers can be ideal for those who are looking to eliminate mopping from their to-do lists. They have impressive mapping and obstacle avoidance, and some wash and refill their own mopping pads to give themselves a hands-off clean.

The Eufy S1 Pro

This is the model you should pick if you are looking for an automatic vacuum cleaner that can also mop. It's smaller than the other models on this list, which makes it easier to maneuver through tight corners and under furniture. It comes with a 220 degree Lidar that, when combined with the 3D Matrix Camera System, offers some of the best navigation and object avoidance features I've seen in the form of a robotic vacuum. It has a 4600mAh battery which can last up to 170 minutes when cleaning and sucking are set to standard mode. (It can run longer on turbo). It can even return to its dock to recharge its battery in mid-clean.

It's very quick and does an excellent job of cleaning my two bedroom apartment. It cleans the carpeted rooms incredibly quickly and the hardwood floors in the living room, and hallways in one go. Its motor of 8,000pa is able to clean dirt as well as pet hair and poop effortlessly. Carpet detection automatically boosts power when it detects rugs, and the dual side brush assists in removing debris from corners.

The mopping performance is a little less impressive, but not by much. The rotating mop spins at a high speed and is pushed down with 2.2lbs of force, easily scraping away dirt and stains. I've noticed that the front arms protrude out slightly more than other robots, which is helpful for getting into tight corners and on baseboards. The front arms can also be used to collect larger objects like broken toys and books.

The S1 Pro is also one of the quietest robot mop and vacuums I've used. It doesn't create the same amount of noise when mopping or vacuuming, and is much quieter than the Narwal Freo X Ultra or RoboRock S7. The S1 Pro is only limited by the fact that it has to use a proprietary mopping solution and is sold separately. It's easy to install and works well however this is something that you'll need to be aware of when you purchase this vacuum for the sole purpose of mopping.

The Roborock Q Revo

The Q Revo is different from other robot vacuum cleaner vacuums in its class. It is a powerful cleaning machine with a variety of features.

The device comes with a powerful cleaning system that incorporates LiDAR sensor technology and an RGB camera. This enables it to map out the house and identify furniture and other obstacles. This information can be used to clean efficiently and efficiently. This leads to an efficient, consistent clean which is also relatively quick.

The Q Revo DuoRoller mop pad can reach many surfaces. This includes corners, baseboards and other difficult to reach spots. The side brush can be stretched out to reach the floor near to the walls or other fixtures. In addition, the mop pads can be washed and dried to prevent build-up and reduce the odors.

Another notable feature is the customization options that are available through apps. The Q Revo lets you adjust the strength of suction and choose between a back-and-forth or slightly more random patterns. You can also select the number of passes which will determine how quickly it can move around your home. You can also disable the side brush to avoid damaging carpets and rug.

The device comes with a high price tag but is packed with a wide array of smart features. It's crucial to keep in mind that it has recurring expenses in the form of mopping equipment and maintenance. For instance, the brushroll will need to be replaced after 300 hours or every six to twelve months. The filter is recommended to be cleaned after 150 hours, and the mop pads should be replaced every one to three month.

This robotic vacuum cleaner has an excellent Amazon rating and includes a wide range of physical automation features. The vacuum also has a power button which doubles as a 'Clean button' and a Home button to send it home after cleaning. It also comes with a multi-functional dock that automatically empty the trash bin, fills up its water tank and washes and drys its mop pads.

The Shark Matrix Plus

The Shark Matrix Plus will be an ideal option for busy professionals or anyone who needs to keep their home tidy without spending too much time on chores. It is a powerful machine with intelligent navigation, and long battery life that makes it simple to keep your home clean with minimal effort.

The Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, which means it can handle both vacuuming and mopping. The robot hoover is divided into two modules, a dry bin and water tank that can be snapped in and out and a mopping module which has an elastomer pad. It's not the most modern thing to have separate modules for mopping and vacuuming but it does mean that you don't need to worry about changing disposable bags or refilling the tank of water.

The Matrix Plus performed well at vacuuming and mopping. Its best feature is its accurate floorplan map, which it uses when cleaning. The Matrix Plus was able to navigate effortlessly around furniture, rugs and other obstacles. The app lets you create 'No-Go Zones' as well as virtual barriers to prevent certain areas from being cleaned by a mop.

The Matrix Plus also did a remarkable job at picking up pet hair. It was able to capture some of the hair that our cats shed, and even made it into the nooks and crannies of our stairs, where other robots struggled. Its noise levels were fairly low and there were nice jingles to signal that it was in the process of finishing its work.

The app was too simple and you had to switch the modules every time you changed between mops and vacuuming. The app can't store multiple maps. This could be an issue if your home has a variety of floors. The Matrix Plus is a good option for those looking for an intelligent robot that can perform both mopping and vacuuming.

The Yiko X1 Omni

The X1 Omni robot vacuum is the most expensive item in our review. It does however, have distinct features that make it worth considering. The X1 Omni's main draw is its huge dock, which doubles as a charging base as well as housing for two 4 liter water tanks, a clean sink and an automatic 2.5-liter dust bin that is automatically eliminates.

The base also has a variety of control buttons that let you manually start a cleaning task and then recall the robot or use the dock's automatic emptying process. Press two of the buttons to switch on the child lock, which is a nice feature for parents who are worried about kids tinkering with the vacuum.

Like other robotic vacuums, the X1 Omni utilizes its camera to detect furniture and obstacles in its path and avoid them. True Mapping 2.0 navigation maps your home up to four times faster than laser detection systems.

The X1 can be prone to become stuck if it gets entangled in a hazard like a power cable tangled over a rug. It won't function until you manually untangle it. Although this is not a common occurrence, it was a frustrating experience when it did happen, especially since the X1 Omni doesn't come with a "stuck" status alert in its app.

The X1 Omni isn't able to automatically switch from mopping mode to vacuuming mode during cleaning. You will need to manually switch between the two, which isn't a big deal aside from the fact that mopping pads aren't cleaned and dried between uses, which can lead to mildew or mold.

On the bright side the X1 Omni is a beautiful-looking robot vacuum and mop thanks to the design team at Jacob Jensen (of Bang & Olufsen fame) who dreamed up its sleek, modern-looking base and mopping pad. It's a significant contrast to the basic black bases of rivals like Roborock or iRobot. It's also a welcome sight for a market dominated by clunky boxy models.