robot vacuum cleaners uk and Mop
Robotic vacuum cleaners and mops are a great method to quickly clean up mess. The best robot vacs and mops in my tests come with top-quality mapping and navigation as well as the ability to remove Cheerios, tangled wires and fake dog turds with out leaving them behind.
They're also user-friendly with an app that lets you plan cleaning tasks and see what they're up to.
1. Roborock S8 maxV Ultra
The Roborock S8 MaxV is the best robot mop and vacuum. It is equipped with the latest features. This high-end vacuum is fast and agile and picked up pet hair and human dander almost perfectly in our Debris Pickup Test. It also has a smart-looking interface that includes a mini map of your home and some on-screen buttons for manual control.
Another notable feature is the S8's ability to alter its cleaning mode in accordance with dirt levels, thanks to its Dirt Detection Technology. It will stop and clean its mopping pad more frequently when it comes across dust, while prioritizing carpeted areas for mopping with a damp pad.
It's got a host of other smart features also, including an alternative dock that connects to your plumbing to wash and clean the mop roller without needing you to manually refill it. You can also use voice commands with the built-in voice assistant using the phrase "Hey Rocky" to specify rooms cleaning, modes and granular controls with your voice.
2. Yeedi Cube
The Yeedi Cube offers a variety of options for those seeking a hands-free robot vacuum that also has mopping capabilities. It's one of many combination robot vacuums that have mops that are also available at a lower cost than other models.
Like all robovacs, the Yeedi Cube also requires some work to get it up and running. This involves setting up an account on the app and connecting the device to your WiFi network. After that, however, the robot can start vacuuming and mopping with ease.
It is important to remember that the mapping process could take a while and the Yeedi Cube may need a few tries before it gets an accurate image of your room. Additionally the detection of objects can be unpredictable and it was able to get around furniture and other obstacles, but was stuck on a looser tassel and had to turn its back to release itself. But these are minor issues, and the Yeedi Cube is still a excellent choice for those who want an all-in-one solution for cleaning.
3. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete is a home cleaning solution. Its mopping technology is advanced and features the ability to rotate in a manner similar to hand scrubbing which results in floors that are actually cleaned and not just being swept. Its detachable stick-vacuum is a game changer that allows you to reach areas that robot vacuums can't.
This model is essentially identical to the well-known X2 Omni but with a slightly higher suction power of 8,700Pa as well as a few additional smart features. The RGBD sensor upgrade is able to learn your home and offer the ability to avoid obstacles in a dynamic manner. The app's smart features allow you to alter a variety of settings, including AI cleaning and virtual boundaries.
The X2 Combo is also self-prepping, with both the robot vacuum as well as the mop returning to their charging station after each job to wash their pads and empty their dust bins, and then place the debris in the self-sealing bags. This helps keep the system clean and stops allergens from circulating. Its battery life is sufficient to clean large areas without needing the battery to be charged mid-clean.
4. Eufy S1 Pro
The Eufy S1 Pro is a top-quality robot vacuum and mop that offers impressive features at a reasonable price. It has a strong 8,000 Pa suction power as well as a rotating brush for hard floors and carpets and an excellent obstacles-avoiding. It also features a unique mopping method that utilizes a roller continuously spraying with water to collect dirt and deposit it into the dirty water tank.
Its navigation technology performed well, navigating close to walls without falling and avoiding steps. However, it did struggle with fine engrained debris and wasn't always able to remove raised thresholds in rooms. The operating level of the sound is also very high, which means this model might not be as easy to set and forget as the other models.
The S1 Pro, like most robotic vacuums, is equipped with docking technology that allows it to refill its clean water tank, empty the dustbin as well as dry and wash the mop, and empty its mop pad. This makes upkeep easy and allows the S1 Pro to spend more time cleaning floors according to regular schedules. Eufy's app allows you to manage all of its functions. It gives an easy overview and a variety of options for configuration.
5. Freo X Ultra
The Freo X Ultra robot vacuum/mower is one of the best mowers and vacuums available that are available. It provides impressive vacuuming and mopping results. Its LIDAR mapping sensor is able to recognize furniture legs and other obstacles with a decent precision, and the app lets users fine-tune coverage of the map, define no-go zones, and customize cleaning preferences. The Freo's main roller brush is also engineered to prevent hair from wrapping around it, which could be a major issue with many robotic vacuums.
The Mop Mode also impresses, with Reuleaux triangular mop heads spinning at 180 RPM while applying upward pressure of up to 12N. The mopping system is also equipped with intelligent carpet detection, which lifts these pads upward when they're close to soft surfaces, preventing them from contaminating them with.
The docking station acts as a hands-free maintenance centre that is able to wash and dry the mops, then refills them with detergent and distilled water. The base station features an integrated dust processing system that compacts dust and allows seven weeks of maintenance-free operation.
6. S10
A few hundred dollars less than the S8 This robot is a slick job of keeping my home office spotless and also take on the corners of my tiny apartment. It uses a laser mapping system and camera to create a 3D map of your home so it knows what to stay clear of. And, unlike many vacuums that have mopping capabilities, it has object/obstacle detection that avoids things like dog toys and bowls (but not poop).
It has other great highlights, such as the self-emptying dust bin and a mop pad self-washing and able to adjust the temperature of water and a side-reaching sweeper brush that is able to reach places that other mops don't. You can also set up cleaning schedules within the app and adjust settings for every room in your home.
It features the same multi-room smart mapping feature as the S8 and can differentiate between laminate and carpets, with high-pile carpets. And, if you want to save time, it can even skip mopping in rooms that aren't filthy. If you have a wide range of flooring in your house and don't want to invest additional money for a Roborock that has advanced mapping features this is a great choice.
7. Q5 Pro
This robot is an excellent choice when you're looking for a robot that can perform regular daily maintenance and touch-ups for messy water stains. It comes with a variety of features like the ability to empty the dustbin on its own as well as a separate water refill dock, as well as adjustable settings within the app. It's quite quiet, and it can maneuver between furniture legs and socks effortlessly. It's not able to take care of the tangled tassels of rugs and its battery drains slightly more quickly than other models in our tests.
With a cost of less than $250 it's the Q5 Pro is a bargain-friendly machine that packs a lot of suction and useful automation into a slick design. It didn't score quite as well in our mopping and mopping tests as the much expensive Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra however it did extremely well overall. It comes with a variety of cleaning modes, from the low-power 'Quiet mode for light debris to the powerful "Turbo mode" for carpeted areas. It even has the ability to remove and reconnect the mop pads, and not leave your carpets wet.
8. K10 Plus
The K10 Plus is an excellent robot mop and vacuum that can be used even in small spaces. It's quiet and quick, and it is a great choice for getting around tight spots. It also does a very excellent job of pulling pet hair out of carpeting.
It's smaller than many of its competition however it doesn't sacrifice features. It has a decent suction capacity and can be programmed to take pictures of every object it finds (i.e. chew toys socks, chew toys) and mark them in the app as "not located', so that they will not be taken up in subsequent cleanings. The photos are secured and aren't linked to your account.
It's great for vacuuming, but not so good at mopping. It makes use of disposable wet wipes that you clip to the bottom of the bot, and it basically drags them across your floor. Compare this to the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and Narwhal, which have water reservoirs that can automatically wash and reattach their mophead.