Best Robot Floor Cleaner

Contrary to vacuum cleaners that require you to move things around before they clean, robot mops can mop and vacuum without the need for you to do any pre-cleaning. They are also better at cleaning near edges and thresholds.

Our top pick is the iRobot Combo j5+, which earned solid scores in CR's tests for both vacuuming and mopping. It deftly navigates household obstacles and leaves hardwood floors spotless, while also cleaning low-pile carpets.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

This robot vacuum and mop is among iRobot's most versatile machines. It comes with a standard bin for dry waste and a separate tank for wet. The tank is easy to fill and will alert you when it's full. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning concentrate to use with this machine.

It does a great job of navigating floors and staying clear of obstacles. It has a retractable mops that prevents carpets from getting wet. It also excels at removing pet hair from different Automatic Floor vacuum surfaces. However, it's noisy and doesn't perform as well as other competitors at picking up dirt and debris from the bare floors.

The Roomba Combo i5 is an excellent choice for people who need a powerful device that can do mopping and vacuuming with out any additional equipment. It is ideal for homes that do not have carpeting, and for homes with a majority of hardwood floors. However, it is not the best option for households with lots of stairs or rooms with many rugs. 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 with heavy dirt buildup and then cleans them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1. It also has advanced navigation that allows it to navigate in neat rows and cover walls of a room. The mop pads can be washed and can be reused 30 times.

Create your own personal cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home App or your voice assistant1. Use the iRobot App to create an agenda and add rooms you'd like to keep out of future mopping sessions.

The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an option that is more affordable than the i7 and j9 models. It has similar mop models with an exclusive dirt detection system and powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ also performs very well in our mopping and vacuum stress tests, but it's not as efficient as the Ecovacs Deebot 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 at the same time. It features a sophisticated navigation system that lets it to map out your home and adapt to different ground types. This allows for efficient cleaning from one room to the next. It can also detect obstacles such as walls, furniture and pet toys. It is also equipped with mopping pads that are designed to remove dirt, dust and footprints off many surfaces.

The Combo J5+ is different from other all-in-one robot floor cleaners because it can vacuum and mop simultaneously without switching bins or using a different setting. Attach the mop and fill the bins in the combo with water or other compatible cleaners. The robot will start working right away. You can also control the robot with voice commands if you pair it with Alexa or Siri-enabled devices. The Combo j5+ can understand more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.

The Combo J5+ is an effective cleaner that can be used on carpets as well as hardwood floors. It is equipped with a powerful 4-stage cleaning system that vacuums up dirt, scrubs the floor and removes any remaining dirt. This ensures an efficient, thorough clean that leaves your floors looking like new.

You can set up No-Mop Zones on the iRobot App or make use of voice assistants* in order to keep your carpets dry from getting wet. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting wet mop pads and removing them off carpeted areas.

The floor cleaner that this robot uses is easy to maintain and has minimal cleaning requirements. Its brushes should be removed every now and then to clean hair and other debris and the side brush should be wiped down to avoid the clogging. It is also necessary to change the filter regularly.

The iRobot App comes with a broad range of features and functions to make cleaning as simple as it can be. You can schedule cleaning sessions and view your cleaning history. You can also alter your settings. The iRobot App will provide you with a comprehensive report of the areas that have been cleaned out of your house. It can also assist you in monitoring the condition of your battery and bin. The app is available for free and can be used on 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-built machine. The $1400 list price might be difficult to swallow, but it's often available to make it more affordable. The unit looks fantastic and the base takes up small space in a corner.

The design of this robot is a solution to the issues we've faced with other robotic mop and vacuum units, such as brushes that get caught in hair and the brush not being able enough to reach the flooring underneath furniture. The sweeping performance is also impressive on carpets as well as bare flooring. The vacuum/mop unit has the highest amount of debris removal, and the mop is able to soak up floors that are not soiled.

The mops also employ a smart system to clean along the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot can handle the largest obstacles such as food bowls, toys, backpacks, and shoes without any issue. However, it could get stuck or become entangled with smaller and more compact objects, such as shoelaces USB cables and pen.

We utilized this robot to vacuum and mop a variety of pile carpet tiles, FLOR carpet and hardwood floors in an open, large floor washing robot layout. With FREO Mind enabled, it cleaned and mopped the 90m2 area in about 170 minutes that's close to the average for Gen 4.

Several features distinguish this robot from others in its class. Freo X Ultra is equipped with a number of improvements in software, sensors, and hardware to keep it on top of its class. It claims 3.5 hours of autonomy for environments of up to 260 square meters.

Freo's app allows you to modify various functions, such as how often the robot returns to the base station. You can also change the frequency of mopping, the power level (silent, smart) or the mopping's humidity. The app can also detect areas that are heavily soiled and devise a streamlined cleaning route, as well as dispensing detergent or automatic floor vacuum raising the carpet's pads.

Other noteworthy features include a simple-to-read display on the robot’s underside and the dock door is convenient to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is perfect for apartment and home owners who want to simplify their chores and keep their home clean.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele is a name synonymous with quality and innovation in the world of robot vacuuming. The new Miele robot is designed to take it to the next level by incorporating smart features and top robot vacuum-notch cleaning performance.

The RX3 features 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 four-stage system offers excellent dust collection on hard floors and carpets. Swing-out side brushes, dual suction channels and easy-to-use controls keep corners clean. The 8.5 cm height lets it fit under low furniture, while front cameras and infrared sensors aid it navigate around obstacles and thresholds easily.

The Scout RX3 impressed us in our test on how well it cleaned baking powder around 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 removable cleaning pad was a challenge to attach. It also was unable to handle dirt that was dried on.

Its app lacks advanced features like multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It does work with Alexa however its voice controls aren't particularly clear or responsive. And it's also a little unreliable when it comes navigating its way back to the charging station after a run other robots are able to trace a previous path or sensibly follow a wall until they get to their home, but the RX3 just bumbles about until it finally gives up and sends a failure message to your phone.

We also encountered issues with the intelligent features of the device, including its mapping feature and digital stay-out zones. It was effective in keeping our furniture legs and shoes away but it was easily hung up on cables, socks and rugs. We decided not to include the Scout RX3 on our Best 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.