Best Robot Floor Cleaner

In contrast to vacuum cleaners, which require you to move things around before they clean, robot mops can vacuum and mop without having to do any pre-cleaning. They are also better at cleaning around edges and thresholds.

The iRobot Combo j5+ is our top choice. It scored high in CR's mopping and vacuuming tests. It deftly navigates household obstacles and leaves hardwood floors spotless, while also cleaning low-pile carpets.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

This robot cleaning machine mop and vacuum is among iRobot's most versatile machines. It comes with the standard dustbin that can be used for dry waste as well as a separate water tank for wet waste. The tank is easy-to-fill and will notify you when it is full. You can also buy an concentrate of cleaning solution that is factory compatible to use with this device.

It does a solid job of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It comes with a retractable mop to keep carpets from getting wet. The robot is also effective in removing pet fur off various floor surfaces. However, it's noisy and doesn't perform the job as well as its competitors in picking up dirt and other debris from bare floors.

The Roomba Combo i5 is an ideal choice for those who need a powerful device that can handle mopping and vacuuming with out any additional equipment. It is a good fit for homes that have no carpet and are made up mainly of hard flooring. It is not recommended for homes with a lot of stairs or rooms with lots of rug. It's also expensive, but it has the features and performance that justify the price.

It employs the its own patent-pending Dirt Detect technology to identify areas with heavier dirt buildup and to clean them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1s. It has an advanced navigation system that lets it navigate in neat rows to thoroughly cover the walls of a room. The mop pads can be cleaned and reused 30 times.

Create your own custom cleaning schedule using the iRobot Home App or your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot app to add rooms to be avoided during future mopping sessions and establish the schedule for your Roomba Combo i5.

The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an affordable alternative to the i7 and J9 models. It comes with similar mop features, including the patented dirt detection system and powerful vacuuming. The iRobot J5+ also performs 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+ is an all-in-one robot floor cleaner that can vacuum and mop your floors simultaneously. It has an advanced navigation system that allows it map out your house and adjust to different floor types. This allows for efficient cleaning from one room to the next. It can also detect obstacles like furniture, walls, and pet toys. It also has a mopping pads that are designed to clean dust, dirt, and footprints from many surfaces.

The Combo j5+ is unlike other all-in one robotic floor cleaners as it can vacuum and mop simultaneously without changing bins or utilizing the same setting. Simply attach the mop, fill the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner and it will start to work. Alternatively, you can control the robot through voice commands by connecting it to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices. Moreover the Combo J5+ is built to recognize more voice commands than the majority of 2-in-1 models.

When cleaning is concerned, the Combo J5+ performs admirably on hardwood floors as well as carpets. It is equipped with a powerful 4-stage cleaning system that vacuums up debris, mops the hard floor and then removes any remaining dirt. This guarantees an efficient, thorough clean that leaves your floors looking like new.

To keep your carpets dry, you can set up No Mop Zones in the iRobot app or make use of voice assistants* to tell it to stop mopping on those surfaces. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry, by detecting wet mop pads and removing them off carpeted areas.

This robotic floor cleaner is easy to maintain, with only minimal cleaning requirements. The brushes must be cleaned periodically to remove hair and other debris and the side brush should be cleaned to avoid getting blocked. You will also have to replace the filter periodically.

The iRobot App provides a wide range of features and functions to make cleaning as easy as possible. You can schedule cleaning times and track your cleaning history. You can also alter your settings. The iRobot App can provide you with a comprehensive account of the areas that have been cleaned in your house. It can also help you monitor the status of your battery and bin. The app is free and works with all iOS and Android devices.

Narwal Freo X Ultra

The Freo X Ultra, a highly-rated and highly-functional Gen 4 robotic vacuum and mop is a high-quality machine. The $1400 list price could be a bit steep, however, it is usually on sale to make it more affordable. The unit looks fantastic and the base takes up little room in the corner of your home.

This robot's design addresses some of the issues we've had with other robotic vacuum and mop units, such as the brushes becoming entangled in hair, or the brush not being able to reach floors that are not covered by furniture. The performance of the sweeper on carpets and bare floors is also impressive. The vacuum/mop unit has a high amount of debris collection and the mop can saturate bare floors quickly.

The mops also have an advanced system for cleaning along the edges of furniture and walls. The robot can handle the largest obstacles like food bowls, toys shoes, and backpacks with any issue. However, it could get stuck or get caught up in smaller and flatter objects like shoelaces, USB cables, and pen.

We used this robot to clean and mop a variety of pile carpet tiles, FLOR rugs and hardwood floors in a large, open house floor plan. It vacuumed and mops the area of 90m2 in 170 minutes using FREO Mind enabled. This is a bit more than the average for Gen 4 robots.

This robot is distinguished by several features. Freo X Ultra is equipped with numerous improvements in software, sensors and hardware to keep it ahead of its class. It promises 3.5 hours of autonomy in areas up to 260m2.

Freo's app lets you alter various functions, such as how often the robot returns to the base station. You can also change the frequency of mopping and the power level (silent or smart), or the mopping's humidity. The app can identify heavily stained areas and design an appropriate cleaning route. It can also dispense detergent and raise the carpet pads.

Other noteworthy features include a rapid charging battery, an easy-to-read display on the robot's underside and a practical dock door that is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum bot and mop is perfect for home and apartment owners who want to reduce their chores and keep their homes tidy.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele isn't a joke in the world of robot vacuums and is renowned for quality and innovativeness. This new model aims to take that to the next level, with smart features and top-notch cleaning performance.

The RX3 features a dual-suction technology, intelligent mapping with 3D mapping as well as camera that transmits an image in real-time to your smartphone. The RX3's four-stage system provides excellent dust collection on carpets and hard floors. Side brushes can be swept out as well as dual suction channels and a user-friendly interface clean corners. Its 8.5 cm height lets it reach under low furniture. Front cameras and an infrared sensor help it navigate obstacles, thresholds and obstacles with ease.

In our test of how well it cleaned baking soda from corners and on baseboards, the Scout RX3 was impressive. Its 2,500Pa of suction was less powerful than some other robots, but it was able to move quickly and was very quiet. It didn't mop, however its washable pads were a bit difficult to attach and could not deal with dirt that had dried on.

Its app is on the basic side with no advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes and automated scheduling. It does support Alexa however, its voice controls aren't particularly clear or responsive. It's also a little erratic when it comes back to the charging station after an exercise. Other robots can follow a wall or trace the previous route however, the RX3 bumbles around until it gives up.

Another issue we encountered was with its clever features, specifically the mapping function and digital keep-out zones. It was effective in keeping our shoes and furniture legs away, but it was easily hung up on socks, cables, and rug. That's the reason we didn't choose to include it in our best robot vacuum for the money Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and a dazzling performance. It's worth a look as an alternative to the traditional uprights.