Best Robot Floor Cleaner

Contrary to vacuum cleaners that require you to move objects around before they clean, robot mop can mop and vacuum without having to clean your home prior to cleaning. They also excel at cleaning near edges and thresholds.

Our top pick is the iRobot Combo j5+, which scored well in CR's tests for vacuuming and mopping. It is able to navigate household obstacles and leaves hardwood floors clean, while also cleaning low-pile carpets.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

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

It does a great job of navigating floors and staying clear of obstacles. It comes with a retractable mops that prevents carpets from getting wet. It is also efficient in removing pet fur from different floor surfaces. It is noisy and does not perform as well as other competitors in removing dirt and debris that are deposited on floors.

The Roomba Combo i5 is an excellent choice for those who need a powerful device capable of mopping and vacuuming without any additional equipment. It is best suited for homes with no carpeting and a majority of hard flooring. It is however not the best choice for households with lots of stairs or rooms with a lot of rugs. It is also expensive but it has the features and performance to justify the cost.

It uses its own patented Dirt Detect Technology to detect areas with heavy dirt buildup, and then cleans them more thoroughly than any other 2-in-1. It also features advanced navigation that allows it to move in neat rows and completely clean walls. The mop pads can be cleaned and reused 30 times.

You can easily create your own personalized cleaning schedule with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Utilize the iRobot App to create a schedule and add rooms that you'd like to avoid during future mopping sessions.

The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an option that is more affordable than the i7 and J9 models. It comes with similar mop features, including an exclusive dirt detection system and powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ also does well in our vacuum and mopping stress tests, but it's not as effective as the Ecovacs Deebot Omni in these tests, making the Combo j5+ a less versatile option.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+

The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is an all-in-one floor cleaner robot that can vacuum and sweep your floors at the same time. It comes with an advanced navigation system that allows it to map out your home and adapt to various ground types. This ensures effective cleaning from one room to the next. It can also identify obstructions like walls, furniture and pet toys. Additionally, it is equipped with a mopping pad that can tackle dirt, footprints, and dust on one-of-a-kind surface types.

The Combo j5+ is unlike other all-in one robotic floor cleaners in that it can mop and vacuum at the same time without changing bins or utilizing the same setting. Attach the mops and fill the combo bins with water or other compatible cleaners. The robot will begin working right away. Alternately, you can operate the robot using voice commands by connecting it to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices. The Combo J5+ is able to understand more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.

The Combo j5+ is an effective cleaner that can be used on carpets and hardwood floors. It uses a powerful, 4-stage cleaning system that vacuums up dirt, scrubs the hard floor and then removes any remaining dirt. This makes sure that your floors are properly cleaned and look brand new.

You can create No Mop Zones on the iRobot App or use voice assistants* to avoid soaking your carpets. Furthermore, the Mopping Intelligence technology helps to keep your carpets dry by being able to detect and remove mop pads that are wet from carpeted areas.

This robotic floor cleaner requires very little maintenance. The brushes must be cleaned every now and then to clean hair and other debris and the side brushes can be cleaned out to avoid clogging. It is necessary to replace the filter on a regular basis.

The iRobot app offers a range of options and controls to make your cleaning experience as convenient as possible. You can schedule cleaning sessions and view your history of cleaning and alter your settings. The iRobot App will provide you with a thorough overview of the areas that have been cleaned out of your house. It can also help you monitor the condition of your waste bin and battery. The app is free and compatible with all iOS and Android devices.

Narwal Freo X Ultra

A highly-rated high-quality, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that has a new approach to design, the Freo X Ultra is a well-built machine. The price of $1400 may be hard to swallow but it is often offered for sale to make it more affordable. The unit is stunning, and the base takes up little room in the corner of your home.

The design of this robot is able to address some of the issues we've had with other robotic mop and vacuum units, such as the brushes becoming entangled in hair, or the brush not being able to reach floors with no furniture. The sweeping performance on floors and carpets is also impressive. The vacuum/mop unit has the highest amount of debris removal and the mop can soak up floors that are not soiled.

The mops also employ an intelligent system to clean along the edges of furniture and around walls. The robot is able to avoid the bulkier obstacles like food bowls, toys shoes, and backpacks with any problem. It is able to get tangled or get stuck with smaller, more compact objects like shoelaces, USB cable, and pens.

This robot was used to vacuum and mop hardwood floors, FLOR carpet tiles and pile rugs in a large open-plan home. It vacuumed and mops the 90 square meters in 170 minutes with FREO Mind enabled. This is a bit more than average for Gen 4 robots.

The robot is distinguished by its numerous characteristics. The Freo X Ultra has a array of sensors, software and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its game. It promises 3.5 hours of autonomy for areas up to 260m2.

You can modify a variety of functions from the Freo app, such as how frequently the robot returns to the base station as well as its mopping frequency and power (silent or smart) and its mopping humidity. The app is able to detect stained areas and design an appropriate cleaning route. It can also dispense detergent or raise the carpet pads.

Other impressive features include a clear display on the robot's underside and a dock door that is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra is the most efficient vacuum and mop for home and apartment owners who want to cut down on their chores, while keeping their homes clean and tidy.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele is not a slouche in the Robot Vacuum Mops vacuuming world and has a reputation for quality and innovation. This new robot is designed to elevate the cleaning performance to a whole new level, with its smart features.

The RX3 has dual suction technology smart navigation system that incorporates 3D mapping, and a camera that transmits live images to your smartphone for easy control. The RX3's robust four-stage system is excellent for dust collection on carpets and hard floors. Side brushes that can be swung out as well as dual suction channels and a user-friendly interface clean corners. The 8.5 cm height allows it to fit under furniture that is low, and front cameras and infrared sensors help it navigate obstacles and thresholds easily.

In our test of how it cleaned baking soda close to corners and baseboards the Scout RX3 was impressive. Its suction of 2,500Pa was weaker than the other robots, however it was still very silent and moved swiftly. It didn't mop however its washable pads were 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 is compatible with Alexa but its voice controls don't seem to be very intuitive or responsive. And it's also a little unreliable when it comes getting back to the charging station after an outing -- other robots can follow a previous route or sensibly follow a wall until they reach their destination however, the RX3 is a fumbler until it finally gives up and sends a failure message to your phone.

Another issue we faced was with its smart features, specifically the mapping function and the digital keep-out zones. While it did a decent job of avoiding our furniture legs and shoes, it got easily stuck by socks and cables, and it was not able to manage the tassels that adorn carpets. That's why we chose not to include it in our Best Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and a dazzling performance. It's worth looking into as an alternative to the traditional uprights.