Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Robotic mops are more effective than vacuum cleaners which require you to sweep the floor before they can perform their job. They also are better at cleaning close to edges and thresholds.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is our top pick. It scored well in CR's vacuuming and mopping tests. It can navigate through obstacles in the home, and clean hardwood floors as well as low-pile carpets.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
This robot vacuum and mop is one of iRobot's most versatile machines. It comes with an ordinary dustbin for dry waste and a separate water tank to handle wet waste. The tank is simple to fill and will notify you when it's low. You can also buy an concentrate of cleaning solution that is factory compatible for use with this device.
It is extremely adept in navigating around the floor and avoiding obstacles. It has an adjustable mop that prevents carpets from getting wet. It is also efficient in removing pet fur from various floors. It is noisy and does not perform as well as competitors when it comes to picking up dirt and debris on bare floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 is an excellent choice for those who require a powerful machine that can do mopping and vacuuming without any additional equipment. It is best suited for homes with no carpeting and the majority of hard flooring. It is however not a good 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 cost.
It uses its own patent-pending Dirt Detect technology to pinpoint areas that have a lot of dirt buildup, and cleans them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1. It comes with an advanced navigation system that allows it to move in neat rows to completely cover the walls of the room. The mop pads are washable and reused 30 times.
You can easily create your own personalized cleaning plan with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Use the iRobot App to create an agenda and add rooms you'd like to avoid during future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ offers a more affordable option than the i7 and J9 models. It has the same mop however it comes with a unique dirt-detecting system and a powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ performs well in our mopping and vacuuming stress test, but not as well as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni. This makes the Combo J5+ a much more versatile option.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is a floor cleaner robot that can vacuum and mop your floors simultaneously. It has advanced navigation technology that allows it to map your home and adjust to the unique types of floors, ensuring effective cleaning from room to room. It can also detect obstructions like walls, furniture and pet toys. It is also equipped with a special mopping pad that can take care of footprints, dirt and dust on unique surfaces.
The Combo j5+ is unlike other all-in-one robotic floor cleaners as it can mop and vacuum simultaneously without switching bins or using an alternative setting. Simply attach the mops, fill up the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner and it will get to work. Alternatively, you can control the robot through voice commands by connecting it to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices. The Combo j5+ can understand more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.
The Combo j5+ is a powerful cleaner that can be used on carpets and hardwood floors. It is equipped with a powerful four-stage cleaning system that vacuums up any debris, then mops the floor and cleans up the dirt. This assures that your floors are properly cleaned and appear brand new.
You can create No Mop Zones in the iRobot App or use voice assistants* in order to prevent your carpets from getting soaked. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting damp mop pads and removing them from carpeted areas.
This floor cleaner robotic is easy to maintain with minimum cleaning requirements. vacuum robot should be removed periodically to remove hair and other debris and the side brushes can be wiped down to prevent clogging. It is also necessary to replace the filter periodically.
The iRobot App provides a wide range of features and controls to make cleaning as convenient as possible. You can schedule cleaning sessions and check your cleaning history and modify your settings. In addition the iRobot app can give you a detailed report of the areas cleaned in your home. It can even assist you in monitoring the condition of your bin and battery. The app is free and is compatible with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A top-rated high-quality, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that adopts a new approach to design The Freo X Ultra is a well-built machine. The $1400 list price may be hard to swallow but it is often offered for sale to make it more affordable. The unit is stunning and the base occupies very little room in a corner.
The design of this robot is a solution to some problems we've encountered with other robotic mop and vacuum units, such as brushes that get caught in hair and the vacuum brush not being able enough to reach the flooring underneath furniture. The ability to sweep carpets and floors that are not covered is also impressive. The vacuum/mop unit has a high amount of debris collection, and the mop can soak up floors that are not soiled.
The mops also employ a smart system to clean along the edges of furniture and walls. The robot can handle the largest obstacles like toys, food bowls, shoes, and backpacks without any difficulty. But it can become stuck or entangled with smaller and less hefty objects, such as shoelaces USB cables, and pen.
This robot was used to mop and vacuum hardwood floors, FLOR carpet tiles and pile rugs in a large open-plan home. With FREO Mind enabled, it vacuumed and mopped the 90m2 area in about 170 minutes that's close to average for Gen 4.
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 areas up to 260m2.
Freo's application lets you customize multiple functions, including how often the robot returns back to the base station. You can also change the frequency of mopping as well as the power level (silent or smart) or the mopping's humidity. The app can even detect heavily soiled areas and create an efficient cleaning route, as well as give detergent out or raise the carpet's pads.
Other notable features include a simple-to-read display on the robot's underside and the dock door is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is ideal for apartment and home owners who want to simplify their chores and keep their homes clean.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele is not a slouche in the world of robotic vacuuming and has a reputation for quality and innovation. This new model aims to take it to the next level with high-end features and superior cleaning performance.
The RX3 features a dual-suction technology, intelligent mapping with 3D mapping and cameras that send live images to your smartphone. The RX3's robust four-stage system offers excellent dust collection on carpets and hard floors. Side brushes can be swept out as well as dual suction channels and intuitive controls clean corners. Its 8.5 cm height allows it to reach under low furniture. Front cameras and infrared sensor assist in navigating obstacles, thresholds and obstructions with ease.
The Scout RX3 impressed us in our test of how well it cleaned baking powder from baseboards and corners. Its suction was less powerful than other robots, but it was still very silent and moved swiftly. It didn't mop, and its cleaning pad that was removable was a challenge to attach. It also couldn't handle dried-on dirt.
The app doesn't have advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It does support Alexa however its voice controls aren't very intuitive or responsive. It's also a bit sporadic when it returns to the charging station following the course. Other robots can follow a wall or trace the previous route, but the RX3 stumbles around until it finally gives up.
We also had issues with the smart features of the device, such as 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 socks, cables, and rug. We decided not to include the Scout RX3 on our Best Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and a dazzling performance. It's worth looking into as an alternative to the traditional uprights.