Best Robot Floor Cleaner

In contrast to vacuum cleaners, which require you to move objects around before they clean, robot mops can be used to vacuum and mop without having to clean your home prior to cleaning. They also are better at cleaning close to the edges and thresholds.

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

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

This automatic hoover robot mop and vacuum is among iRobot's most versatile machines. It has an ordinary dustbin for dry waste as well as an additional water tank for wet waste. The tank is simple to fill and will notify you when it is empty. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning concentrate to use on this machine.

It is capable of navigating floors and avoiding obstacles. It comes with a retractable mop that keeps carpets from getting wet. It also excels in removing pet hair from different floor surfaces. However, it's noisy and does not do as well as other competitors at picking up dirt and debris from bare floors.

The Roomba Combo i5 is an ideal choice for those who need a powerful device capable of both vacuuming and mopping without any additional equipment. It is an ideal fit for homes that have no carpet and are primarily composed of hard flooring. It is not recommended for homes with a lot of stairs or rooms with lots of rug. It's also costly, but it has the features and performance to justify the price tag.

It uses patented Dirt Detect technology to identify areas with a higher amount of dirt and to clean them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1s. It has an advanced navigation system that allows it to navigate in neat rows to completely cover the walls of an area. The mop pads are washable and can be reused up to 30 times.

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

The iRobot Combo j5+ is a more budget-friendly option than the i7 or j9 combo models. It features similar mops with an exclusive dirt detection system and powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ performs well in our vacuuming and mopping stress test however it's not as effective as Ecovacs ' Deebot X2 omni. This makes the Combo j5+ a more versatile option.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+

The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ is an all-in-one robot floor cleaner that can vacuum and sweep your floors simultaneously. It features advanced navigation generation that allows it to map your home and adjust to unique ground types and ensures efficient cleaning from room to room. It also recognizes obstacles such as walls, furniture, and pet toys. It is also equipped with a mopping pad designed to get rid of dust, dirt and footprints off a variety of surfaces.

In contrast to other all-in-one robotic floor cleaners Combo J5+ can mop and vacuum at the same time without swapping out bins or using different settings. Attach the mops and fill the combo bins with water or compatible cleaners. The robot will start working immediately. Alternatively, you can control the robot through voice commands by connecting it to Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-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 sweeps up dirt, scrubs the hard floor and then removes any remaining dirt. This guarantees an efficient, thorough clean that makes your floors appear like new.

You can create No Mop Zones on the iRobot App or make use of voice assistants* to prevent your carpets from getting soaked. Mopping Intelligence helps keep carpets dry by detecting wet mop pads and lifting them off carpeted areas.

This floor cleaner robotic requires only minimal maintenance. Its brushes can be removed to get rid of hair and other particles. The side brush should be cleaned to prevent the clogging. It is necessary to replace the filter on a regular basis.

The iRobot app provides a variety of features and controls to make your cleaning experience as easy as it can be. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and view your history of cleaning and alter your settings. The iRobot App can also give you a detailed account of the areas that have been cleaned out of your home. It also helps you monitor the condition of your battery and waste bin. The app is free and is compatible with all iOS and Android devices.

Narwal Freo X Ultra

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

The design of this robot is able to address a few problems that we've encountered with other robotic vacuum and mop models, for example, the brushes getting caught in hair, and the brush being unable to reach floors that are not covered by furniture. The sweeping performance on floors and carpets is also impressive. The remote Vacuum cleaner/mop system is equipped with a high amount of debris removal, and the mop can absorb the bare floor quickly.

The mops use a smart system that cleans the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot avoids most bulkier obstacles like toys, food bowls, backpacks, and shoes without any problem. 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 mix of pile carpet tiles, FLOR rugs and hardwood floors within an open, large floor plan. With FREO Mind enabled, it vacuumed and mopped a 90m2 area in about 170 minutes which is about average for Gen 4.

Certain features differentiate this robot from other robots in its class. The Freo X Ultra has a number of software, sensors and hardware enhancements designed to keep it at the top of its class. It has been declared to have an autonomy of 3.5 hours in environments up to 260m2.

You can alter a variety of features of the Freo app, such as the frequency at which the robot is back to the base station as well as its mopping frequency and power (silent or smart) and mopping humidity. The app is able to detect heavily soiled areas and create an efficient cleaning route, and give detergent out or raise the pads on carpet.

Other notable features include a simple-to-read display on the robot’s underside and the dock door is easy to open. The Freo X Ultra is the most efficient vacuum and mop for home or apartment owners who are looking to reduce their chores while keeping their home clean and tidy.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele has a track record of quality and innovation in the field of robot vacuuming. This new model is designed to take the cleaning performance to a new level, thanks to its innovative features.

The RX3 features a dual-suction system, intelligent mapping with 3D mapping, and a camera which transmits an image in real-time to your smartphone. The RX3's robust four-stage system offers excellent dust collection on hard floors and carpets. Swing-out side brushes with dual suction channels, and a user-friendly interface clean corners. The 8.5 cm height means it can get under furniture with ease, while front cameras and infrared sensors assist it navigate obstacles and thresholds easily.

The Scout RX3 impressed us in our test of how well it was able to clean baking powder from corners and baseboards. Its suction power of 2,500Pa was a little weaker than some other robots, but it was able to move quickly and was very quiet. It did not mop and its removable cleaning pad was difficult to attach. It also couldn't handle dried-on dirt.

Its app lacks advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It supports Alexa however its voice commands don't seem to be very intuitive or responsive. Also, it's a bit flaky when it comes to navigating its way back to the charging station following a run Other robots can follow a previous route or follow a wall around until they get to their destination, but the RX3 just bumbles about until it gives up and sends a failure message to your phone.

We also encountered issues with the intelligent features of the device, namely its mapping feature and digital stay-out zones. While it did a decent job of avoiding our shoes and furniture legs but it could easily be caught by cables and socks, and it was not able to manage the tassels on rug. That's why we chose not 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 the traditional uprights.