Best Self-Expelling Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum and mop with easy installation and maintenance, we suggest purchasing one with a a convenient base station. This makes it easier to clean or replace cleaning pads as well as empty and clean the dirty water tank.
Also, consider a device that is connected to Wi-Fi to allow you to set automated or set times for your runs and map your home and use mop/vacuum switching features.
1. Roborock S7 Max Ultra
This powerful robot mop and vacuum is a true workhorse. It cleans floors, detects rug rugs, and then automatically empty its own water and dustbin tanks. It has a powerful suction and even dispensing detergent. However, all that functionality is a cost of $1200. It's the highest-priced robot vacuum and mop package I've reviewed so far.
The S7 Max Ultra is easy to install right out from the box. Once you plug it into the wall it will prompt you to map out your home using sensors. It will then continue to use that data to avoid obstacles. In our tests, it avoided getting caught in power cords, long curtains, as well as dog toys. It isn't perfect though and sometimes ran into obstacles like tangled wires, the odd book or toy.
self emptying robot vacuums can control the S7 Max Ultra via its smartphone app, which is where you'll find all the sophisticated features that distinguish it from other robotic vacuums and mop. They include specific room-specific cleaning and mopping settings, a time planner, mopping and vacuuming power strengths, and integrations with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for smart home integration. The wide range of features makes the S7 Max Ultra can do almost anything a standard robot vacuum does, but at less than half the price.
The S7 Max Ultra's ability to vacuum is impressive and it did a very good job of picking up pet hair, dirt, and other debris on both carpet and hard flooring. Its automatic dust bin-emptying feature performed flawlessly during our tests, which was very and reassuring. It also boasts 5100 Pa HyperForce power which is significantly greater than the 2,500Pa of S6MaxV and S7.
The S7 Max Ultra mopping performance was also good however it wasn't the best. It utilized a microfiber mop that can absorb liquids and use sonic vibrating technology to scrub floors with up to 3,000 revolutions per minutes. This was quicker than the X1 Omni circular pads which rotate at a rate of 180 rotations per minute. The S7 Max Ultra's ReactiveAI 2.0 obstacle recognition system was very good. During our tests, it never got stuck on anything, and it avoided power cords, curtains, and other potential obstructions all the time.
2. Narwal Freo
It is a chore that is dreaded by many, yet it is vital to keep your home tidy. It is also a messy and frequently stinky task, which can be a challenge to accomplish since it requires cleaning up the dustbins and water and making sure that debris or hair doesn't block the traps or brushes. Robots that mop and vacuum are becoming extremely popular. However, many of these machines still require users to manually empty the dust bin and wash and rinse mop pads. This is a hassle particularly if you have to do this several times in between cleaning sessions. We're happy to hear that some manufacturers are introducing self-emptying robots to make this process much easier.
The Narwal Freo is the latest version of this class of robotic cleaners and it has a plethora of new sensors, software and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its game. This includes the patented DirtSense technology and Smart-Swing feature, which both assist in detecting the floor surface being cleaned and automatically adjusts the cleaning mode depending on what type of flooring it is. The Freo also monitors dirt and automatically cleans mops when they're full. This increases the efficiency of subsequent cleaning sessions since it doesn't return to soiled areas.
The Freo is also a step up from its predecessor in that it can be operated directly from the LCD touchscreen on its base station. This is in addition to the app for smartphones. This is the first time for robot vacuum and mop combo and is definitely a welcomed alternative if you'd prefer to avoid the hassle of using the app. You can even optimize your routing during the session by using the controls on the LCD screen. You can also make sure that the robot is doing exactly what you want it to do.
The Narwal Freo is also quiet when in suction mode with a noise level of only 63dB. The Freo's maintenance is not entirely hands-free, however. You will need to clean the primary brush roll and the side brushes regularly.
3. Ecovacs Deebot T9+
The Ecovacs Deebot T9+ (available at The Good Guys for $1279) is among the best self-emptying robot vacuum and mop combos available on the market. It can map your home and mop and vacuum while avoiding obstructions and avoiding them. It can even spout an air freshener.
The app generates a map of your home which you can use to clean. It's easy to set up. Then, you can use the app to select specific rooms or areas to clean. You can also choose the time that you want to begin cleaning so that your floors get cleaned while you're asleep or away.
In our tests in our tests, the T9+ was extremely impressive in its ability to navigate obstacles. However, it does have the tendency to take slightly erratic routes around the house, which frequently meant that it ended in the exact location it had begun cleaning just a few minutes earlier. It wasn't often but it was noticeable enough to be noticed, and something worth taking note of.
The T9+ comes complete with a range of accessories including the robot cleaner, docking-station, and an automatic-emptying station. The mopping module as well as a replacement dust bin are sold separately.
Its enhanced navigation systems mapping, obstacle detection and mapping are designed to ensure a spotless clean of your home without interruptions. The updated 3D obstacle avoidance and detection technology recognises objects with high-precision, avoiding collisions, entanglements or disruptions.
The Deebot T9+ is capable of vacuuming, sweeping and mopping simultaneously and leaves your floors looking as good as new. The disposable mopping pads are simple to attach and the microfiber cloth efficiently traps dust, blocks away stains, and doesn't leave any residue. The large 2.5L auto-empty stations are able to hold up to 30 days of debris, and not leak. This makes it simple to keep the home clean with the least effort. The T9+ also features an upgraded 3000Pa vacuum motor, which provides powerful suction to ensure an efficient clean.
4. iRobot Combo j7+
The iRobot Combo j7+ is an excellent robot for cleaning floors. It's a mop and vacuum all in one and it also has obstacle avoidance and home navigation. This allows it to map your house and clean areas without smashing into walls or furniture. It's also simple to use the app to create zones for areas that should be cleaned or those you want it to avoid as well as establish specific no-mop and no-sweep limits.
iRobot's iAdapt 2.0 technology is a significant element of what makes the Combo J7+ so clever. The front camera on the majority of the robots from iRobot is used to prevent dangers like pet waste and power cords. Additionally the iAdapt 2.0 allows the Combo J7+ to detect dirt levels and focus on the areas that are more prone to dirt than others.
When the Combo j7+ senses that it's on a surface that needs to be mopped then a tiny robot arm with a mop pad lifts up from underneath the vacuum. It then mops the floor until it is aware that the mopping pads are dry, which takes around 90 minutes.
The Combo J7+ can also detect carpeting, which is a nice feature for homes that have a mix of hard floors and rugs. It isn't trying to push through the rug it will instead turn away if it feels it isn't able to cross the area without damaging it or the carpeting.
I was able to control the Combo J7+ using the mobile application, which is intuitive and well-designed. It is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can start cleaning with a voice. The only drawback I could find was that the Combo j7+'s tiny water tank means you'll need to refill it often or limit its mopping to smaller areas and run it in eco-mode more often.
The Combo J7+ comes with an extremely small dust bin that you must empty manually. I also discovered that the Combo j7+'s mop pads be less efficient than other brands, which is a shame because it's an otherwise excellent combination robot.