Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Robot mops work better than vacuum cleaners that require you to clean the floor before they can do their job. They also are better at cleaning near edges and thresholds.
The iRobot Combo j5+ is our top choice. It scored highly on CR's mopping and vacuuming tests. It is able to navigate through obstacles in the home and clean hardwood floors as well as carpets with low pile.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
This robot mop and vacuum is one of iRobot’s most versatile machines. It has an ordinary dustbin for dry waste and an additional water tank for wet waste. The tank is simple to fill and will alert you when it's empty. You can also purchase a cleaning solution concentrate that is factory compatible for use with this device.
It does a great job of maneuvering floors and avoiding obstacles. It comes with a retractable mop that keeps carpets from getting wet. The robot is also effective in removing pet hair from various floors. It is noisy and does not perform as well as competitors in removing dirt and other debris from bare floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 makes a great option for those looking for an efficient vacuum cleaner that can also mop without the need for additional equipment. It is an ideal fit for homes that do not have carpet and are made up mainly of hard flooring. However, it is not the best choice for homes with a lot of stairs or rooms that have a lot of carpet. It's also costly but it has the features and performance that justify the price.
It uses patented Dirt Detect technology to identify areas that have more dirt buildup and to clean them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1s. It comes with an advanced navigation system that allows it to move in neat rows to thoroughly cover the walls of an area. The mop pads can be washed and can be reused up to 30 times.
Create your own personal cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home App or your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot App to create a schedule and add rooms you want to avoid in future mopping sessions.
The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an option that is more affordable than the i7 and j9 models. It features similar mops with an exclusive dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ performs admirably in our vacuuming and mopping stress test, but not as well as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni. This makes the Combo j5+ a more versatile option.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot floor cleaner is a multi-functional device that can clean your floors and vacuum at the same time. It features advanced navigation generation that allows it to map your home and adapt to unique ground types that ensure effective cleaning from room to room. It can also identify obstructions like walls, furniture, and pet toys. It also comes with a mopping pads designed to remove dirt, dust and footprints from many surfaces.
In contrast to other all-in-one robotic floor cleaners, the Combo J5+ can vacuum and mop simultaneously without switching bins or using different settings. Attach the mop and fill the combo bins with water or compatible cleaners. The robot will start working immediately. You can also control the robot with voice commands when you pair it with Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. Moreover, the Combo j5+ has been designed to be able to comprehend more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.
When cleaning is concerned the Combo j5+ performs well on both hardwood floors and carpets. It utilizes a powerful four-stage cleaning system to vacuum up dirt, mop the hard floor, and then sweep away the remaining dirt. This ensures that your floors are thoroughly cleaned and look brand new.
You can set up No Mop Zones using the iRobot App or make use of voice assistants* to keep your carpets dry from getting wet. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting wet mop pads and lifting them from carpeted areas.
The floor cleaner is robotic and requires only minimal maintenance. Its brushes should be removed periodically to remove hair and other debris, and the side brush can be wiped down to prevent getting blocked. It is also necessary to change the filter regularly.
The iRobot app offers a range of options and controls to make cleaning as convenient as possible. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and check your cleaning history and alter your settings. Additionally, the iRobot app can give you a detailed report of the areas that have been cleaned in your home. It can also help you monitor the condition of your waste bin and battery. The app is free and works with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
A top-rated, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that has a new approach to design The Freo X Ultra is a very well-built machine. The $1400 list price could be a bit steep, however, it is usually on sale to make it more affordable. The unit is beautiful and the base station takes up very little space in a corner of the room.
This robot's design addresses a few problems that we've had with other robotic vacuum and mop models, for example, the brushes becoming entangled in hair, or the brush not being able to reach bare floors underneath furniture. The sweeping performance on carpets and bare floors is also impressive. The vacuum and mop have an excellent level of debris collection and the mop can quickly soak up bare floors.
The mops also have an advanced system for cleaning around the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot can handle the largest obstacles like food bowls, toys backpacks, and shoes without any difficulty. It can get tangled or entangled with smaller, flatter objects such as shoelaces, USB cable and pen.
We used this robot to clean and mop a mix of pile carpet tiles, FLOR rugs and hardwood floors within an open, large floor layout. With Check This Out enabled, it cleaned and mopped the 90m2 area in just 170 minutes, which is close to average for Gen 4.
The robot is distinguished by several features. Freo X Ultra is equipped with a number of improvements in software, sensors and hardware to keep it on top of its class. It has been declared to have an autonomy of 3.5 hours for environments up to 260 square meters.
You can modify a variety of features of the Freo app, such as the frequency at which the robot comes back to the base station the frequency of mopping, as well as power (silent or smart) and mopping humidity. The app is able to detect areas that are heavily soiled and design a clean route, as well as dispensing detergent or raising the pads on carpet.
Other notable features include an easy-to read display on the robot's bottom and an access door for docks that 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 robot vacuuming world and is known for its quality and innovativeness. The new Miele robot is designed to take cleaning performance to a new level, thanks to its advanced features.
The RX3 features dual suction, intelligent navigation with 3D mapping, and a camera that transmits live images to your smartphone for simple control. The RX3's powerful four-stage system for cleaning offers excellent dust pickup on hard and carpet floors, while intuitive side brushes with a swing-out feature and two suction channels clean in corners. The 8.5 cm height allows it to fit under furniture with ease, while front cameras and infrared sensors assist it navigate obstacles and thresholds with ease.
The Scout RX3 impressed us in our test on how well it was able to clean baking powder from baseboards and corners. Its 2,500Pa suction was weaker than other robots but it was still very quiet and moved quickly. It didn't mop and its removable cleaning pad was a challenge to attach. It also wasn't able to handle dried-on dirt.
Its app isn't equipped with advanced features like multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It supports Alexa but its voice controls aren't clear or responsive. Also, it's a bit difficult when it comes to returning to the charging station following running Other robots can follow a previous route or sensibly follow a wall until they reach their home however the RX3 simply bumbles around until it quits and then sends a message about failure to your phone.
Another issue we encountered was with its intelligent features, particularly the mapping function and digital keep-out zones. While it did a decent job of avoiding our furniture legs and shoes however, it was easily hung up by socks and cables, and was unable to handle the tassels that adorn rug. We decided not to include the Scout RX3 in our Best Buy list. However, with a reasonable price and impressive performance The Scout RX3 is worth considering when you're looking for a smarter alternative to the traditional uprights.