Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Contrary to vacuum cleaners that require you to move objects around before they clean, robot mop can mop and vacuum without having to do any pre-cleaning. They are also more effective at cleaning around edges and thresholds.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is our top choice. It scored highly in CR's vacuuming and mopping tests. It is able to navigate household obstacles 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 comes with a standard trash bin for dry waste, and an additional tank for wet. The tank is simple to fill and will alert you when it's low. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning concentrate to use with this machine.
It is very good at navigating the floor and getting around obstacles. It comes with a retractable mop to keep carpets from getting wet. It is also efficient in removing pet fur off various floors. However, it is loud and does not do as well as some competitors in removing dirt and other debris from bare floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 makes a excellent choice for those who want a powerful vacuum cleaner that can also mop without the need for additional equipment. It is ideal for homes that have no carpeting and are mostly made of hard flooring. It is not recommended for homes with lots of stairs or rooms that have a lot of rugs. It is expensive however its features and performance justifies the price.
It uses patented Dirt Detect technology to pinpoint areas that have more dirt buildup and scrub them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1s. It comes with an advanced navigation system that lets it to navigate in neat rows to completely cover the walls of an area. The mop pads are washable and can be reused up to 30 times.
Create your own personal cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot App to set an agenda and add rooms you'd like to keep out of future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is an affordable alternative to the i7 or J9 combo models. It has similar mops, but with a patented dirt-detecting system and powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ also performs very well in our vacuum and mopping tests, however it's not as efficient as the Ecovacs Deebot Omni in these tests, which makes the Combo J5+ a less versatile choice.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is a robot floor cleaner that can mop and vacuum your floors at the same time. It features advanced navigation generation that lets it map out your home and adapt to the unique types of floors that ensure effective cleaning from room to room. It also recognizes obstacles such as walls, furniture, and pet toys. Additionally, it is equipped with a special mopping pad that can tackle dirt, footprints and dust on unique surface types.
Unlike other all-in-one robotic floor cleaners, the Combo J5+ can vacuum and mop simultaneously without switching bins or using different settings. Simply connect the mop, fill the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner, and it will start to work. You can also control the robot using voice commands if you pair it with Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. Furthermore, the Combo J5+ is designed to be able to comprehend more voice commands than most 2-in-1 models.
The Combo J5+ is a powerful cleaner that can be used on carpets as well as hardwood floors. It is equipped with a powerful four-stage cleaning system that vacuums up dirt, scrubs the hard floor and then removes any remaining dirt. This ensures that your floors are properly cleaned and look like new.
You can create No Mop Zones in the iRobot App or make use of voice assistants* in order to prevent your carpets from getting soaked. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting wet mop pads and removing them from carpeted areas.
The floor cleaner is robotic and requires only minimal maintenance. The brushes must be cleaned periodically to remove hair and other debris and the side brushes can be cleaned out to prevent getting blocked. You'll need to replace the filter on a regular basis.
The iRobot app offers a range of features and controls to make your cleaning experience 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 also help you assess the health of your battery and waste bin. The app is free and is compatible with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A highly-rated, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that has a new approach to design, the Freo X Ultra is a well-built machine. The price of $1400 might be difficult to swallow, but it's often on sale to make it more affordable. The unit looks great and the base station occupies just a small space in the corner of a room.
The design of this robot is a solution to some of the issues we've experienced with other robotic mop and vacuum cleaners, such as brushes that get tangled up in hair, and the vacuum brush not being able to reach the bare flooring beneath furniture. The sweeping performance on floors and carpets is also impressive. The vacuum and mop have an excellent level of debris collection and the mop will quickly saturate bare flooring.
The mops also use an advanced system for cleaning around the edges of furniture and around walls. The robot is able to effortlessly avoid obstacles like toys, food bowls and backpacks. But it can get stuck or become entangled with smaller and flatter objects, such as shoelaces USB cables, and pens.
We used this robot to clean and mop a mixture of pile carpet tiles, FLOR carpet and hardwood floors within a large, open house floor plan. With FREO Mind enabled, it vacuumed and mopped a 90m2 area in about 170 minutes which is about average for Gen 4.
The robot is distinguished by a variety of characteristics. The Freo X Ultra has a array of sensors, software and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its game. It promises 3.5 hours of autonomy for areas up to 260m2.
Freo's application lets you modify various functions, such as how often the robot goes to its base station. You can also change the frequency of mopping as well as the power level (silent or intelligent) or the mopping's humidity. The app can identify heavily stained areas and design an appropriate cleaning route. It can also dispensate detergent, or raise the carpet pads.
Other impressive features include a simple-to-read display on the robot’s underside and a dock door that is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is ideal for homeowners and apartment dwellers who wish to cut down on chores and keep their homes clean.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele is not a slouche in the world of robot vacuums and has a reputation for quality and innovativeness. The new Miele robot is designed to take cleaning performance to a new level with its advanced features.
The RX3 has a dual-suction system, intelligent mapping with 3D mapping as well as cameras that send an image in real-time to your smartphone. Its powerful four-stage cleaning system provides excellent dust removal on hard and carpet flooring, while the intuitive side brushes that swing out and dual suction channels remove dust from corners. Its 8.5 cm height allows it to reach under low furniture. Front cameras and infrared sensor aid in navigating obstacles, thresholds, and obstructions with ease.
In our test of how it cleaned baking soda near corners and baseboards the Scout RX3 was impressive. Its suction of 2,500 Pa was a little weaker than other robots, but it was able to move quickly and was quiet. It didn't clean, however and its cleaning pads were fiddly to attach and couldn't cope with dirt that had dried on.
Its app lacks advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It does work with Alexa however, its voice controls aren't particularly precise or responsive. It's also difficult when it comes to navigating its way back to the charging station after a run -- other robots can trace a previous path or even follow a wall around until they reach their home, but the RX3 is a fumbler until it quits and sends a message of failure to your phone.
We also encountered issues with the smart features of the device, including its mapping feature and the digital stay-out zones. It was effective in keeping our furniture legs and shoes away, but it was easily hanging up on socks, cables, and rug. That's the reason we didn't choose to include it on our Best Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and a dazzling performance. It's worth a look as an alternative to uprights that are traditionally used.