Best Robot Floor Cleaner
Robotic mops are more effective than vacuum cleaners that require you to clean your floor before they can do their job. They also are better at cleaning near the edges and thresholds.
Our top pick is the iRobot Combo j5+, which scored high marks in CR's tests for both vacuuming and mopping. It can navigate around obstacles within the home, and clean hardwood floors, as well as carpets with low pile.
iRobot Roomba Combo i5
This robot vacuum and mop is one of the most versatile machines from iRobot. It has a standard bin for dry waste, and an additional tank for wet. The tank is easy to fill and will alert you when it's full. You can also purchase a cleaning solution concentrate that is factory-compatible to use with this device.
It does a great job of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It has a retractable mop to keep carpets from getting wet. The robot is also effective in removing pet hair from various floor surfaces. However, it's loud and does not do as well as some competitors at picking up dirt and debris from bare floors.
The Roomba Combo i5 is an excellent choice for people who need a powerful device that can handle mopping and vacuuming with out any additional equipment. It is a good fit for homes that don't have carpeting and are mostly made of hard flooring. It is however not a good choice for homes with lots of stairs or rooms with many rugs. It is also expensive, but it has the features and performance to justify the price tag.
It uses its own patent-pending Dirt Detect Technology to identify areas with heavy dirt buildup, and then cleans them more thoroughly than any other 2-in-1. It also has advanced navigation, which allows it to follow neat rows and cover walls of a room. The mop pads can be washed and reused up 30 times.
Create robot vacuum cleaner on sale with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot app to add rooms to avoid during future mopping sessions and create a schedule for your Roomba Combo i5.
The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an option that is more affordable than the i7 and j9 models. It has similar mop models with the patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ also does well in our vacuum and mopping tests, however it's not as effective as the Ecovacs X2 Omni in these tests, which makes the Combo j5+ a less versatile option.
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+
The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot floor cleaner is a multi-functional piece of equipment that can clean your floors and vacuum your floors at the same time. It features advanced navigation generation that allows it to map your home and adapt to different types of ground and ensures efficient cleaning from room to room. It can also detect and avoid barriers like furniture, walls, and pet toys. It also comes with a specialized mopping pad that can tackle dirt, footprints and dust on unique surface types.
The Combo J5+ is unique to other all-in-one robot floor cleaners because it can vacuum and mop simultaneously without changing bins or using a different setting. Attach the mops and fill the bins with water or compatible cleaners. The robot will begin working right away. You can also control the robot via voice commands if you pair it with Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. The Combo J5+ is able to understand more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.
The Combo J5+ is an effective cleaner that can be used on carpets and hardwood floors. It is equipped with a powerful 4-stage cleaning system that vacuums up any debris, then mops the floor and removes any remaining dirt. This assures that your floors are thoroughly cleaned and look brand new.
You can set up No Mop Zones using the iRobot App or use voice assistants* to avoid soaking your carpets. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry by detecting wet mop pads and removing them off carpeted areas.
This robotic floor cleaner requires minimal maintenance. Its brushes can be removed to remove hair and other debris. The side brushes should also be cleaned to prevent clogging. It is necessary to replace the filter on a regular basis.
The iRobot App offers a wide range of features and functions to make cleaning as convenient as possible. You can schedule cleaning sessions and check your cleaning history and alter your settings. The iRobot App can also give you a detailed overview of the areas that have been cleaned in your home. It can even assist you in monitoring the condition of your bin and battery. The app is free and compatible with all iOS and Android devices.
Narwal Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra, a highly-rated and functional Gen 4 robotic vacuum and mop, is a well made machine. The $1,400 list price is hard to swallow however, you can find it on sale often enough to make the purchase palatable. The unit looks fantastic and the base station takes up very little space in the corner of the room.
The design of this robot is able to address a few problems that we have encountered with other robotic vacuum and mop models, for example, the brushes getting caught in hair, or the brush not being able to reach bare floors underneath furniture. The ability to sweep carpets and floors that are not covered is also impressive. The vacuum/mop system is equipped with a high level of debris pickup, and the mop can saturate bare floors quickly.
The mops also use an intelligent system to clean along the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot can handle the largest obstacles like food bowls, toys shoes, and backpacks with any difficulty. But it can become stuck or become entangled with smaller and flatter objects, such as shoelaces USB cables and pen.
This robot was used to vacuum and mop hardwood floors FLOR carpet tiles as well as pile rugs in a huge open-plan home. It was able to vacuum and mop the 90 square meters in 170 minutes using FREO Mind enabled. robot vacuum cleaner on sale is about average for Gen 4 robots.
This robot is distinguished by several characteristics. The Freo X Ultra has a number of software, sensors and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its class. It claims 3.5 hours of autonomy in environments up 260m2.
Freo's app allows you to customize multiple functions, including how often the robot returns to its base station. You can also alter the frequency of mopping as well as the power level (silent or intelligent), or the mopping's humidity. The app is able to detect soiled spots and create an effective cleaning route. It can also dispensate detergent, or raise the carpet pads.
Other impressive features include a clear display on the robot's underside and the dock door is convenient to open. The Freo X Ultra is the ideal vacuum and mop for home and apartment owners who want to cut down on their chores while keeping their home clean and tidy.
Miele Scout RX3
Miele has a track record of quality and innovation in the field of robot vacuuming. This new robot is designed to elevate the cleaning performance to a new level with its smart features.
The RX3 has a dual-suction system smart mapping system that includes 3D mapping as well as camera that transmits a real-time image to your smartphone. Its powerful four-stage cleaning system offers excellent dust pickup on hard and carpet floors, while intuitive swing-out side brushes and dual suction channels keep corners clean. The 8.5 cm height allows it to fit under low furniture, while front cameras and infrared sensors aid it navigate obstacles and thresholds easily.
The Scout RX3 impressed us in our tests on how well it cleaned baking powder from baseboards and corners. Its suction of 2,500Pa was weaker than other robots, but it was quiet and moved quickly. It didn't clean, however and its cleaning pads were a bit difficult to attach and couldn't cope with dirt that had dried on.
Its app is a little basic with no advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It does work with Alexa however, its voice controls aren't very intuitive or responsive. It's also a little erratic when it comes back to the charging station following an exercise. Other robots can follow the wall or trace a previous route however the RX3 is a mess until it gives up.
Another issue we faced was with its smart features, particularly the mapping function as well as digital keep-out zones. While it did a decent job of avoiding our shoes and furniture legs but it could easily be stuck by cables and socks and was unable to handle the tassels that adorn rug. That's the reason we didn't choose to include it in our Best Buy list. Still, with a decent price and impressive performance it's a Scout RX3 is worth considering in the event you're looking to find a smarter alternative to traditional uprights.