Best Robot Floor Cleaner

Robot mops are more efficient than vacuum cleaners that require you to clean the floor before they can perform their job. They also excel in cleaning around edges and thresholds.

Our favorite is the iRobot Combo j5+, which scored high marks in CR's tests of mopping and vacuuming. It can navigate around obstacles in 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 comes with the standard dustbin that can be used for dry waste, and an additional water tank for wet waste. The tank is easy-to-fill and will notify you when it is empty. You can also buy a cleaning solution concentrate that is factory compatible to use with this device.

It is extremely adept at navigating the floor and staying clear of obstacles. It comes with a retractable mops which prevents carpets from getting wet. It also excels in removing pet hair from different floor surfaces. However, it's noisy and does not do the job as well as its competitors at picking up dirt and debris from the bare floors.

The Roomba Combo i5 makes a ideal choice for those looking for an efficient auto vacuum cleaner that also has the ability to mop without any additional equipment. It is ideal for homes that have no carpet and are made up mainly of hard flooring. However, it's not a good choice for homes with lots of stairs or large rooms that have a lot of carpet. It's also costly but it has the features and performance to justify the cost.

It employs the its own patented Dirt Detect technology to pinpoint areas that have a lot of dirt buildup and then cleans them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1. It also has advanced navigation that lets it follow neat rows and cover walls of a room. The mop pads are washable and can be reused up to 30 times.

You can easily create your own personalized cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Use the iRobot App to set the schedule and add rooms you'd like to keep out of future mopping sessions.

The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an affordable alternative to the i7 and j9 models. It features similar mops with the patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ also does very well in our vacuum and mopping stress tests, but it doesn't perform as well as the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni in these tests, making 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 at the simultaneously. It features a sophisticated navigation system that lets it to map out your home and adapt to various ground types. This allows for efficient cleaning from one room to the next. It can also identify obstacles such as walls, furniture, and pet toys. Additionally, it is equipped with a specialized mopping pad that is able to tackle dirt, footprints and dust on unique surface types.

As opposed to other all-in-1 robotic floor cleaners Combo J5+ can vacuum and mop simultaneously without switching bins or using different settings. Simply attach the mops, fill the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner and it will get to work. You can also control the robot using voice commands when you connect it to Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. The Combo J5+ can comprehend more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.

When it comes to cleaning the Combo j5+ performs well on hardwood floors as well as carpets. It utilizes a powerful four-stage cleaning system to sweep up dirt, mop the hard floor, and then sweep away the remaining dirt. This ensures an extensive, thorough cleaning that makes your floors appear like new.

To prevent your carpets from getting wet to avoid soaking your carpets, you can set up No Mop Zones in the iRobot app or make use of voice assistants* to instruct it to not mop on those surfaces. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting wet mop pads and lifting them off carpeted areas.

This robotic floor cleaner is easy to maintain with minimal cleaning requirements. Its brushes can be removed to get rid of hair and other particles. The side brush should be cleaned to avoid clogging. You should also replace the filter periodically.

The iRobot App provides a wide variety of features and options to make cleaning as simple as it can be. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and view your history of cleaning, and customize your settings. In addition the iRobot app can give you an in-depth report of the areas cleaned in your home. It will also assist you in monitoring the condition of your 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 Vac vacuum and mop that has a new approach to design and functionality, the Freo X Ultra is a well-built machine. The price of $1400 could be a bit steep, but it is often offered for sale to make it more affordable. The unit looks fantastic and the base station takes up only a tiny space in a corner of the room.

The design of this machine addresses some problems we've encountered with other robotic mop and vacuum cleaners, such as brushes that get tangled up in hair and the brush not being able to reach bare flooring underneath furniture. The sweeping performance is also impressive on carpets and bare flooring. The vacuum/mop system has an excellent level of debris pickup and the mop is able to soak up floors that are not soiled.

The mops utilize a clever system that cleans along the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot is able to avoid the bulkier obstacles such as food bowls, toys, shoes, and backpacks without any issue. However, it could get stuck or entangled with smaller and less hefty objects, such as shoelaces USB cables, and pens.

We utilized this robot to vacuum and mop a mix of pile carpet tiles, FLOR carpet and hardwood floors in a large, open house floor plan. With FREO Mind enabled, it vacuumed and mopped the 90m2 space in around 170 minutes, which is close to the average for Gen 4.

A number of features set this robot apart from others in its class. Freo X Ultra is equipped with numerous improvements in software, sensors and hardware to keep it ahead of its class. It has declared autonomy of 3.5 hours in environments up to 260 square meters.

Freo's app lets you modify various functions, such as how often the robot comes back to the base station. You can also alter the frequency of mopping as well as the power level (silent or intelligent), or the mopping humidity. The app can also detect areas that are heavily soiled and design a clean route, as well as dispense detergent or raise the carpet's pads.

Other notable features include a clear display on the robot's underside and a dock door that is convenient to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is a great choice for apartment and home owners who want to reduce their chores and keep their home clean.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele is not a slouche in the robot vacuuming world and is renowned for quality and innovativeness. The new Miele robot is designed to take that to the next level with smart vacuum features and top-notch cleaning performance.

The RX3 comes with a dual suction system, intelligent navigation with 3D mapping and a camera which transmits live images to your smartphone for effortless control. The RX3's robust four-stage system is excellent for dust collection on carpets and hard floors. Swing-out side brushes, dual suction channels and easy-to-use controls keep corners clean. Its 8.5 cm height allows it to reach under low furniture. Front cameras and an infrared sensor assist in navigating obstacles, thresholds and obstacles with ease.

In our test of how it cleaned baking soda from corners and on baseboards The Scout RX3 was impressive. Its 2,500Pa of suction was a bit weaker than some other robots, but it moved quickly and was quiet. It didn't mop and its clean pad was difficult to attach. It also was unable to take on dirt that had dried up.

The app is on the basic side with no advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It does work with Alexa, but its voice controls aren't particularly precise or responsive. And it's also a little difficult when it comes to getting back to the charging station after an outing other robots are able to follow a previous route or even follow a wall around until they reach their destination however the RX3 simply bumbles around until it finally gives up and sends a message of failure to your phone.

Another issue we encountered was with its intelligent features, specifically the mapping function as well as digital keep-out zones. While it did a decent job of avoiding our furniture legs and shoes however, it was easily stuck by cables and socks, and it was not able to manage the tassels on rugs. That's the reason we didn't choose to include it on our best robot vacuum Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and impressive performance. It's worth a look as an alternative to uprights that are traditionally used.