Best Robot Floor Cleaner

Robotic mops are more effective than vacuum cleaners which require you to clean your floor before they can perform their job. They also do a better job of cleaning near edges and thresholds.

Our favorite is the iRobot Combo j5+, which scored high marks in CR's tests for mopping and vacuuming. It can maneuver around obstacles within the home and clean hardwood floors as well as low-pile carpets.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5

This robot mop and vacuum is among iRobot's most versatile machines. It has a standard dustbin for dry waste as well as a separate water tank to handle wet waste. The tank is easy to fill and will notify you when it's low. You can also purchase a factory-compatible cleaning solution concentrate to use with this machine.

It is extremely adept in navigating around the floor and avoiding obstacles. It comes with an adjustable mop that prevents carpets from getting wet. It also excels in removing pet hair off various floor surfaces. It is loud and doesn't 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 people who need a powerful device that can do mopping and vacuuming with out any additional equipment. It is best suited for homes without carpeting, and for homes with a majority of hard flooring. It is however not a good choice for homes with a lot of stairs or large rooms with many rugs. It's also costly, but it has the features and performance that justify the price.

It utilizes patented Dirt Detect technology to detect areas with a higher amount of dirt and clean them more thoroughly than other 2-in-1s. It also features advanced navigation, which allows it to follow neat rows and thoroughly cover walls of a room. The mop pads can be washed and reused for 30 times.


Easily create your own customized cleaning plan with the iRobot Home app or using your voice assistant1. Make use of the iRobot app to add rooms to avoid mopping sessions in the future. You can also establish the schedule for your Roomba Combo i5.

The iRobot Combo j5+ offers an option that is more affordable than the i7 and j9 models. It comes with similar mop features, including a patented dirt detection system as well as powerful vacuuming. The iRobot j5+ also does well in our vacuum and mopping stress tests, but it's not as efficient as the Ecovacs Deebot Omni in these tests, making the Combo J5+ a less versatile choice.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+

The iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ robot floor cleaner is a multi-functional piece of equipment that can clean your floors and vacuum them at the simultaneously. It features advanced navigation generation that allows it to map out your home and adapt to the unique types of floors, ensuring effective cleaning from room to room. It can also identify obstacles like furniture, walls, and pet toys. Additionally, it is equipped with a special mopping pad that is able to tackle dirt, footprints, and dust on one-of-a-kind surface types.

The Combo j5+ is unlike other all-in one robotic floor cleaners as it can vacuum and mop at the same time without switching bins or using an alternative setting. Simply attach the mops, fill the combo bin with water or a compatible cleaner, and it will get to work. Alternately, you can operate the robot using voice commands by pairing it with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled devices. Furthermore the Combo J5+ is built to recognize more voice commands than other 2-in-1 models.

When cleaning is concerned the Combo j5+ performs well on hardwood floors as well as carpets. It employs a robust 4-stage cleaning system that allows you to vacuum up dirt, mop the hard floor, and then sweep away the remaining dirt. This ensures a thorough, comprehensive clean that will leave your floors looking brand new.

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

The floor cleaner that this robot uses is easy to maintain and has only minimal cleaning requirements. The brushes can be cleaned to remove hair and other debris. The side brush should also be cleaned to avoid clogging. It is also necessary to change the filter regularly.

The iRobot app provides a variety of features and controls to make your cleaning experience as convenient as possible. You can schedule your cleaning sessions and keep track of your cleaning history. You can also modify your settings. The iRobot App can provide you with a thorough account of the areas that have been cleaned in your house. It will also help you monitor the status of your battery and bin. The app is free and works with all iOS and Android devices.

Narwal Freo X Ultra

A top-rated, highly-functional Gen 4 robot vacuum and mop that has a new approach to design The Freo X Ultra is a well-made machine. The $1,400 list price is hard to swallow however, you will find it on sale often enough to make it more acceptable. The unit is beautiful and the base station takes up very little space in the corner of an area.

The design of this robot addresses some of the issues we have encountered with other robotic mop and vacuum units, such as the brushes becoming entangled in hair, and the brush being unable to reach bare floors underneath furniture. The sweeping performance is also impressive on carpets and flooring. The vacuum/mop features a high-quality debris collection and the mop can quickly soak up bare floors.

The mops have a sophisticated system that cleans the edges of walls and around furniture. The robot is able to effortlessly avoid obstacles such as food bowls, toys, and backpacks. It can get tangled or stuck with smaller, less hefty objects like shoelaces and USB cable, and pens.

This robot was used to vacuum and mop hardwood floors FLOR carpet tiles as well as pile rugs in a large open-plan house. With FREO Mind enabled, it vacuumed and mopped a 90m2 space in around 170 minutes which is about average for Gen 4.

The robot is distinguished by several characteristics. Freo X Ultra is equipped with a number of improvements in software, sensors, and hardware to keep it on top of its class. It promises 3.5 hours of autonomy in environments up 260m2.

Freo's app allows you to alter various functions, such as how often the robot comes to its base station. You can also change the frequency of mopping and the power level (silent, intelligent), or the mopping's humidity. The app is able to detect heavily soiled areas and create an efficient cleaning route, as well as give detergent out or raise the pads on carpet.

Other noteworthy features include an easy-to read display on the robot's underside and the dock door is convenient to open. The Freo X Ultra vacuum and mop is a great choice for apartment and home owners who want to reduce their chores and keep their homes tidy.

Miele Scout RX3

Miele isn't a joke in the world of robot vacuums and is known for its quality and innovativeness. This new robot aims to take it to the next level, with smart features and top-notch cleaning performance.

The RX3 features a dual-suction system, intelligent mapping with 3D mapping, and camera that transmits live images to your smartphone. The RX3's powerful four-stage system is excellent for dust collection on hard floors and carpets. Side brushes that can be swung out with dual suction channels, and easy-to-use controls keep corners clean. The 8.5 cm height means it can get under furniture with ease, while front cameras and infrared sensors help it navigate around obstacles and thresholds with ease.

In our test of how it cleaned baking soda close to corners and baseboards The Scout RX3 was impressive. Its suction power of 2,500Pa was less powerful than other robots but it was able to move quickly and was extremely quiet. It didn't mop and its clean pad was difficult to attach. Robot Vacuum Mops Links to an external site. was unable to handle dried-on dirt.

Its app isn't equipped with advanced features such as multiple cleaning modes or automated scheduling. It is compatible with Alexa but its voice controls don't seem to be very precise or responsive. It's also flaky when it comes to returning to the charging station following running other robots are able to trace a previous path or even follow a wall until they get to their home however, the RX3 simply bumbles around until it gives up and sends a failure message to your phone.

We also encountered issues with the smart features of the device, such as its mapping feature and the digital stay-out zones. While it did a great job of avoiding our furniture legs and shoes, it got easily hung up by cables and socks and it was not able to manage the tassels of rugs. This is the reason we decided not to include it in our Best Buy list. The Scout RX3 offers a good price and impressive performance. It's worth considering as an alternative to traditional uprights.