Best Self-Expelling Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos
If you're looking for a robotic vacuum and mop with easy set-up and maintenance, we recommend 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 water tank.
Consider a model with Wi-Fi connectivity so you can plan your home and set up automatic or set timers. You can also use features such as vacuum and mop switches.
1. Roborock S7 Max Ultra
This high-powered robot vacuum and mop can do quite a bit of work. It cleans floors, detects rugs and automatically empties its own water and dustbin tanks. It is equipped with an impressive suction and even dispensing detergent. All of this functionality comes at a cost of $1200. It's the most expensive robotic vacuum and mop set I've ever reviewed.
Out of the box out of the box, the S7 Max Ultra is very easy to install. After plugging it into the wall, it will prompt you to map out your home using sensors. It will continue to use that data to stay clear of obstacles. In our tests, it was able to avoid getting caught on power cords, long curtains, and even dog toys. It's not perfect and sometimes it is stuck on things like unruly toys, tangled cables or books.
You can control the S7 Max Ultra via its smartphone app, and that's where you'll find all the advanced features that differentiate it from other robotic vacuums and mop. There are room-specific cleaning settings and mopping options along with a planner for scheduling and a power strength choice for mopping and vacuuming. You can also integrate the S7 Max Ultra with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to create a smart home. The S7 Max Ultra's comprehensive feature set allows it to perform all the things a standard robot would do however at a fraction of the cost.
The S7 Max Ultra vacuuming is amazing. It did an excellent job at removing dirt, pet fur, and other debris on hard floors and carpets. Its automatic dustbin-emptying feature worked flawlessly during our tests, which was and reassuring. It also boasts 5100 Pa HyperForce power which is significantly more than the 2,500Pa of S6MaxV and S7.
The S7 Max Ultra mopping performance was also satisfactory but not the most efficient. It was equipped with the special microfiber mop pad that absorbs liquids and uses sonic vibration technology to scrub your floors up to 3000 times per minute, which was a little quicker than the X1 Omni's circular pads, which spin at 180 revolutions per minute. The S7 Max Ultra's ReactiveAI 2.0 obstacle recognition system was extremely good. In our tests, it didn't get stuck on any object and it stayed clear of power cords long curtains, power cords and other obstacles of the time.
2. Narwal Freo
Vaccuming and mopping your floors is a chore that we all hate, but are necessary for maintaining a clean home. It's also a messy, and often unpleasant task that can be a challenge to complete since it requires handling dirty water and dustbins, and ensuring that hair or debris doesn't block the traps or brushes. Robots that mop and vacuum are now extremely popular. However, a lot of these machines still require you to manually empty the dust bin, wash and rinse mop pads. This can be quite a hassle especially if you have to do it a few times during the cleaning process or after every cleaning session. This is why we're pleased to learn that a variety of manufacturers are introducing self-emptying robots that will make the entire process easier and less stressful.
The Narwal Freo is the latest model in this category of robotic cleaners. It is equipped with a variety of new sensors, software and hardware enhancements that are designed to keep it at the top of its game. This includes the trademarked DirtSense technology and Smart-Swing feature, both of which assist in detecting the surface being cleaned and automatically alters the cleaning mode based on the type of floor it is. The Freo also monitors dirt and automatically cleans mops when they are full. This increases the efficiency for subsequent cleaning sessions because it doesn't return to areas that are soiled.
The Freo is also an improvement over its predecessor in that it is operated directly from the LCD touchscreen at its base station. This is in addition to the app for smartphones. This is the first robot vacuum and mop combo to offer this feature. It's a welcome addition if you don't want to use the app. You can even adjust the route in the middle of the session by using the LCD screen controls.
The Narwal Freo is also quiet when it is in suction mode, with only 63dB. The Freo's maintenance is not completely hands-free, however. You will need to clean the primary brush roll as well as the side brushes frequently.
3. Ecovacs Deebot T9+
The Ecovacs Deebot T9+ (available at The Good Guys for $1279) is one of the most efficient self-emptying robot vacuum and mop combos on the market. It can map your home and mop and vacuum while detecting and avoiding obstructions. It can even spew out an air freshener, which is a pretty neat touch.
The app creates a digital map of your home that can be used to clean. It's easy to install. You can then use the app to select specific rooms or areas to clean. You can also choose the time that you want to start cleaning to ensure that your floors are cleaned while you are asleep or away.
In our tests we observed the T9+ to be very good in getting around obstacles. enboya d60+ is known to take a somewhat erratic route around the home. This often meant that it ended up at the same place it had started cleaning minutes earlier. It wasn't often but it was noticeable enough to be noticed, and is worth keeping in mind.
The T9+ includes a wide range of accessories including the robotic cleaner itself and docking station and an auto-empty station. The mopping module and an additional dust bin are available separately.
Its enhanced navigation systems mapping, obstacle detection and mapping are designed to ensure a perfect cleaning of your home with no interruptions. The updated 3D detection and obstacle avoidance technology recognises objects with high-precision resolutions to prevent collisions or disturbances.
The Deebot T9+ is capable of vacuuming, sweeping and mopping simultaneously leaving your floor looking as good as new. The disposable mopping pads are simple to attach and the microfiber fabric effectively captures dust, locks away stains, and doesn't leave the residue. The huge 2.5L auto-empty stations can hold up to 30 days of debris without leaking. This makes it easy to keep the house tidy with minimum effort. The T9+ also comes with an upgraded 3000Pa vacuum motor that delivers powerful suction to ensure an efficient clean.
4. iRobot Combo j7+
The iRobot Combo j7+ robot is an excellent choice for cleaning floors. It is a vacuum cleaner and mop all in one. It is extremely well-equipped for navigation and obstacle avoidance. It can help you map your home and clean areas, without hitting furniture or walls. It's also simple to use the app to create zones for areas that must be cleaned or ones that you would like to avoid, as well as create specific no-mop or no-sweep areas.
IRobot's iAdapt 2.0 technology is a significant part of what makes the Combo J7+ so intelligent. This uses the front camera, which is mounted on top of the majority of its robots to detect dangers, like pet waste or power cords and then avoid them. In addition, the iAdapt 2.0 allows the Combo j7+ to identify dirt levels and focus on the areas that are more prone to dirt than others.
When the Combo j7+ is aware that it's on a surface that needs to be cleaned and a small robot arm with mop pads lifts from beneath the vacuum. Then, it mops the floor until it senses that the mopping pads are dry, which only takes about 90 minutes.
The Combo j7+ can also sense carpeting, which is a nice feature for homes that have carpeting and rugs. It will not try to push the rug across it, but instead will pull away if it senses it is not able to traverse the area without harming the carpet or itself.
The Combo J7+ is simple to control from the mobile app, which is intuitive and well-designed. It works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can begin cleaning with a voice. The only downside was the small water tank on the Combo J7+, which means you need to refill it often or limit its mopping to smaller spaces and run it more frequently in eco-mode.
Another downside is that the Combo j7+'s dust bin is tiny and you must empty it manually. The Combo mop pads were also less efficient than other brands. This is a shame as this robot is otherwise a great machine.