Best Self-Expelling Robot Vacuum and Mop Combos
If you're in search of a robot vacuum and mop with easy set-up and maintenance, we recommend purchasing one with a a convenient base station. This makes it simple to replace or wash cleaning pads as well as empty the water tank that is dirty.
Look into a model that has Wi-Fi connectivity to plan your home and set up automatic or set runtimes. You can also make use of features such as vacuum and mop switches.
1. Roborock S7 Max Ultra
This powerful robot vacuum and mop is a real workhorse. It cleans your floors, detects rugs, and self-empties its own dustbin and water tanks. It has a powerful suction and even dispensing detergent. All this comes with a price tag of $1200. It's the most expensive robot vacuum and mop I've reviewed so far.
The S7 Max Ultra is easy to install straight out from the box. Once you plug it in, it prompts you to identify your home with sensors and will use this information to stay clear of obstacles. During our tests, it stayed clear of getting caught up in power cords and long curtains, and even dog toys. It's not perfect and there are times when it gets stuck on things such as tangled cables or odd toys or books.
You can control the S7 Max Ultra via its smartphone app, which is where you'll find all of the advanced features that differentiate it from other robotic vacuums and mop. There are room-specific mopping and cleaning settings along with a planner for scheduling and power strength selections for vacuuming and mopping. You can also integrate the S7 Max Ultra with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to create a smart home. The S7 Max Ultra's extensive features allow it to accomplish everything a standard robot can do however at a fraction of the cost.
The S7 Max Ultra's ability to vacuum is impressive and it did a good job of picking up dirt, pet hair, and other debris on both carpet and hard floors. The automatic emptying feature of the dustbin was flawless in our tests. This was and reassuring. It also boasts a 5100 Pa HyperForce suction rating, which is substantially superior to the 2,500Pa suction power of the S6 MaxV and S7.
The S7 Max Ultra's mopping performance was good too, although not the most efficient we've seen. It utilized an exclusive microfiber mop pad that sucks up liquids and uses sonic vibration technology to scrub floors up to 3000 times per minute which was a bit faster than the X1 Omni's circular pads, which spin at a speed of 180 revolutions per minute. The S7 Max Ultra's ReactiveAI 2.0 obstruction recognition system is extremely effective. During our testing it didn't snag on any objects, and it stayed clear of power cords long curtains, power cords and other obstacles of the time.
2. Narwal Freo
It is an activity that is hated by many, but it is vital to keep your home clean. It is also a messy and frequently smelly job, and can be a challenge to accomplish since it involves cleaning up the dustbins and water, and ensuring that no debris or hair does not get stuck in the traps or brushes. Robots that mop and vacuum are becoming extremely popular. However, a lot of these machines still require users to manually empty the dust bin, wash and rinse the mop pads. This can be a hassle, especially if it's necessary to do this several times in between cleaning sessions. We're pleased to learn that certain manufacturers are introducing self-emptying robots to make this process much easier.
The Narwal Freo is the latest addition to this category of robotic cleaners and it comes with a host of new sensors, software and hardware enhancements that are designed to keep it at the top of its class. This includes the trademarked DirtSense technology as well as the Smart-Swing feature, which both help to detect the floor surface being cleaned and automatically adjusts the cleaning mode depending on what type of flooring it is. The Freo also monitors the level of dirtiness and automatically cleans its mop once it is full, which enhances the effectiveness of subsequent cleaning sessions, as they are not returning to soiled areas.
Another great improvement that the Freo has over its predecessor is the capacity to direct control it using an LCD touchscreen on its base station, in addition to using the smartphone app. This is the first robot vacuum and mop that has this feature. It's a welcome addition even if you don't use the app. You can even adjust the route during the session using the LCD screen controls.
The Narwal Freo is also quiet when in suction mode, with the noise level being just 63dB. Despite this, maintenance for the Freo isn't completely hands-free as you will need to periodically clean various components, such as the primary brush roll and side brushes.
3. Ecovacs Deebot T9+
The Ecovacs Deebot T9+ (available at The Good Guys for $1279) is among the most self-emptying robot vacuum and mop combos on the market. It can map the area of your home, vacuuming and mopping, while spotting and avoid obstacles. It can even spout an air freshener.
The app creates a map of your house that you can use to clean. It's easy to install. Then, you can make use of the app to choose specific rooms or areas to clean. You can also set the time of day you would like it to start working, so your floors are clean while you're away or asleep.
In our tests, we observed the T9+ to be exceptionally adept at getting around obstacles. It tends to take a slightly manic route around the home. This usually meant that it ended up in the exact spot it started cleaning just few minutes earlier. It didn't happen very often, but enough to be noticed.
The T9+ comes with a range of accessories including the robot cleaner, docking-station, and an automatic-emptying station. The mopping module, and the dust bin replacement are available separately.
Its enhanced navigation systems as well as obstacle detection are designed to ensure a perfect clean of your home without interruptions. The upgraded 3D detection and obstacle avoidance technology recognises objects with high-precision resolutions to prevent collisions and entanglements, or even disruptions.
The Deebot T9+ is capable of sweeping, vacuuming and mopping all at once and leaves your floor looking good as new. The disposable mopping pads are easy to use and the microfiber cloth efficiently traps dust, blocks off stains and does not leave residue. The huge volume 2.5L auto-empty station holds up to 30 days of debris without leaks, making it easy to keep your home neat with minimal effort. The T9+ also features an upgraded 3000Pa vacuum motor that delivers powerful suction to ensure an effective clean.
4. iRobot Combo j7+
The iRobot Combo j7+ robot is a great option for cleaning floors. It's a mop and a vacuum all in one and it has both excellent obstacle avoidance and home navigation. This lets it track your home and clean areas, without crashing into walls or furniture. The app allows you to define zones to indicate areas that must be cleaned and those that you don't wish to clean. robot vacuum mops can also set boundaries for no-mop and no-sweep zones.
iRobot's iAdapt 2.0 technology is a significant part of what makes the Combo j7+ so smart. It uses the front camera, which is mounted on top of most of its robots to identify dangers, such as pet waste or power cords, and 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+ senses that it is on a surface that needs to be mopped a robot arm with a mop pad lifts off from underneath the vacuum. Then, it mops the floor until it senses that the mopping pads are dry, which takes around 90 seconds.
The Combo J7+ can also sense carpeting, which is a nice feature for homes that have carpeting and rugs. It won't attempt to push through the rug, though it will instead turn away if it believes it isn't able to cross the area without damaging it or the carpet.
I found it easy to control the Combo J7+ through the mobile application, which is intuitive and well designed. It is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa so you can start cleaning with voice. The only issue I encountered was that the Combo j7+'s small water tank means you have to refill it often, or else limit its cleaning to smaller areas and run it in eco-mode more often.
The Combo j7+ has small dust bins that you must empty manually. I also found the Combo j7+'s mop pads be less efficient than other brands and that's a shame because it's an otherwise excellent combination robot.