6 best 2-in-1 robot vacuum & mop combos of 2024
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Robot vacuum and mop combos have somehow become the ultimate luxury item, but also a serious essential for many households.
Not only are they a great time saver and perfect solution for daily upkeep, but these hands-free gadgets also make a great gift for elderly parents who might not be able to physically clean their house as often as they would like. Some models also come with a video call feature, allowing you to check on your family and pets as well as do a quick surveillance of the house. Plus, most robot cleaners additionally feature a self-empty station that sucks up all the dirt and debris into a sealed dust bag that won’t need to be emptied for at least a month.
To help you sweep up the best robot vacuum and mop for your home, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites and shared a few tips on what to look out for.
One of our top picks is the eufy Clean RoboVac L60 Robot Vacuum with Self Emptying Station, which is currently on sale for just $599 (down from $799.95). Unlike many other robot vacuums, this comes with a remote control so you can drive the gadget exactly where you want it to go instead of having to wait (and hope) it cleans the missed spot.
Recently, we tested the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra and it might be one of the most true hands-free, set-and-forget robot vacs we’ve ever tried.
Our Social Media Manager also finally got to try a robot vacuum for the first time with the Ecovacs Deebot T30 Pro Omni, and it’s fair to say the super easy to use features and convenience has made her a convert.
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BEST ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP COMBO FOR HARDWOOD FLOORS
Ecovacs Deebot T30 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop*, $1699 (down from $1799) at The Good Guys
Ecovacs Deebot T30 Pro OMNI Robot Vacuum and Mop
Tried and Tested by Claudia Coy, news.com.au checkout Social Media Producer
This was my first time using a robot vacuum and the Ecovacs Deebot T30 Pro Omni has completely changed the way I view housework.
Let’s start with the set up. It took just two pieces to prepare Vac Efron for action – all you have to do is attach the side brush to the main body and you’re ready to go! The Omni station is just as easy, you simply attach the base ramp to the station, then add both the clean and dirty water tanks on top. What I’m saying is... you could put this whole set-up together without even glancing at the instruction booklet (though it’s never a bad idea to double check).
Once the unit is set up, you’ll need to connect the Deebot T30 Pro Omni to your phone via Bluetooth and then you can get started on the mapping process where the robot vacuum will identify what it needs to avoid throughout the house, including walls, tables and couches.
One of the most impressive features of the robot vacuum was the TruEdge Adaptive Edge Mopping, which is centred around this small little mop foot (for lack of a better phrase) which kicks out from the main body to get a better reach when cleaning areas like along skirting boards or the corners of your room.
I also really loved the obstacle avoidance technology. Sure, the robot vacuum steered clear of any furniture, stairs and plants identified during the mapping process. But the robot cleaner additionally did a great job at detecting (and avoiding) new items in real time, including humans or pets that have entered the room while the cleaning task is in progress.
The best part? The Deebot T30 Pro Omni mops and cleans in one session so once you start the session on your phone, you’re free to go about your day while your new best friend does all the hard work for you (it even self-cleans at the OMNI station).
And don’t worry about any unpleasant wet carpet smells. The robot vacuum and mop lifted its mop pads after identifying carpet and rugs, making sure none of the fabric furniture was left damp.
*Product was loaned by Ecovacs for a 100 per cent independent, honest review.
Roborock Q Revo Robot Vacuum and Mop, $1499 (down from $1999) at The Good Guys
What You Need To Know
Roborock’s Q Revo robot vacuum cleaner is one product we usually see garner positive reviews but is often sold out, so it’s something certainly worth considering and keeping an eye on – especially during sales events. (P.S Roborock also offers great discounts throughout the year.)
This feature packed two-in-one robot cleaner features dual spinning mops with a 200rpm spinning speed, plus a 5500Pa suction power to loosen and get rid of dry, wet and sticky messes on all types of floors.
You can also expect a detachable dockbase for easy cleaning, along with self-refilling, self-emptying, self-washing and self-drying functions. And if you hate emptying the vacuum, the large 2.7L dust bag inside the station can hold up to seven weeks worth’ of dirt and debris before needing to be manually emptied.
“I’ve tried a few expensive vacuum robots over the years, but the Q Revo is the first that gets the job done well. It also has nice big clean and dirty liquid containers for less maintenance/ intervention,” praised a fan.
“Room mapping is accurate and quick. The vacuum is quiet and I have set the lowest suction and mop wetting, and with a x2 cross hatch clean, I feel I have got it set for the best combination of cleaning, power efficiency and quietness.
“We have mostly tiled floors and three dogs, and the Q Revo is a time saver for us. We had to mop and vacuum manually every day, now we can do something else while the robot takes care of it. Over mats, the suction automatically increases to max and the mops stop and lift out of the way, so for us, mats are usually cleaned well enough too.”
“(The) Roborock Q Revo does the hard work so I don’t have to... It can vacuum, it can mop, it can do them both at the same time. It doesn’t conk out in the middle of the floor, beeping, saying ’move me, clean me, empty me, refill me’”, another posted.
BEST PREMIUM ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop, $2997 at Amazon Australia
Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
Tried and Tested by Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito, news.com.au checkout Shopping Writer
Introducing ‘Hermèss’. This bougie robot vacuum and mop is the Ben and Jerry’s of the cleaning appliance world, a premium priced product packed with all the delicious bits that fully satisfy your cravings (and less of the useless bells and whistles you’ll never end up touching).
The Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra takes the cake in terms of design, and honestly the rest of the bakery. It stands out with its handy FlexiArm Design, which automatically extends the side brush when working corners and low-rise furniture. And when it’s not vacuuming, it uses the Extra Edge Mopping System to similarly dig into the edges of walls and benches.
Plus, the robot itself looks outrageously sexy. The textured panelling and the light indicator on the fully automatic base station also adds a level of sleek and class that just raised rental prices here by 110 per cent.
Hermèss made a few mid-task stops to the base station for a quick mop wash, and surprisingly it didn’t leave much of a dent into the runtime. There also weren’t any streaks or slippery floors after mopping. I was also surprised at how different the water flow levels were, which is good news if you have surfaces that demand extra care. It’s gentle enough for sealed flooring, such as hardwood, and powerful enough to scrub off dried-on debris from tiles.
The main downside is obviously the price. This robot vacuum is significantly pricier than most other options on the market, especially with more brands now including a fully automatic station and other corner-reaching tech.
But that’s not to say it’s not a premium vacuum cleaner worth the splurge. I personally found it’s one of the better, if not the best, robot vacuums I’ve tested. In fact, it’s yet to actually get stuck, which is unheard of (at least for me). It also targeted crevices and dried-on debris quite well, and gives a spotless clean overall.
I would honestly give it a higher score if the price was more wallet-friendly, but it’s still nevertheless 100 per cent worth waiting for in sales events.
*Product was provided by Roborock for a 100 per cent independent, honest review.
Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop*, $2699 at Amazon Australia
Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
Tried and tested by Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito, news.com.au checkout Shopping Writer
Another premium robot cleaner to keep your eye on during sales events is the Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop. (Dreame actually does great deals year-round and is definitely a brand worth bookmarking.)
This unit has been one of the better robot vacuums I’ve tested in terms of getting a ‘proper’ clean, reducing the need for me to go over certain spots again manually. Its object avoidance skills also places it among my favourites list.
Mopping left my floors shiny but not overly slippery or sticky like a regular mop, plus I didn’t have to suffer any of the bad smells mops sometimes leave thanks to the automatic base station which washes and dries the mop pads after every clean. (Although I definitely recommend regularly cleaning the station and robot vacuum at least once a week to reduce the build-up of grime and odours, just like with any other robot vacuum and mop with an automatic station.)
The most annoying thing about this Dreame robot vacuum was how the mop pads kept falling off after snagging on a cord under the bed.
But overall, this two-in-one robot cleaner is fantastic at being a ‘true’ hands-free gadget that requires very minimal human intervention. The app offers plenty of customisability to take care of the little things, such as choosing the cleaning direction to minimise potential streaking and increasing the mop-washing frequency (in addition to self-emptying the dust bin). There’s also an option to let your robot know it’s working in a ‘pet environment’, which essentially gives the appliance a heads up for items like dog bowls and pet waste.
Want to dig deeper? Read our full in-depth review.
BEST AFFORDABLE, BUDGET ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP COMBO
eufy Clean Robovac L60 Robot Vacuum with Self Emptying Station
What You Need To Know
Eufy may have stolen the show in the budget and mid-range robot vacuum arena with the G30 Verge, but it looks like the brand’s newer eufy Clean L60 is making waves for its hair-detangling abilities, accurate room mapping and two-hour runtime. Its standout feature is the hair-detangling technology, which uses a cutter wheel to slice through hair on the roller brush without hurting the brush itself.
You can expect many of the same features in its pricier competitors, including a two-in-one vacuum and mop design, voice control compatibility and a self-emptying station that can hold up to a month’s worth of debris.
Plus, unlike most robot vacuum cleaners, this actually comes with a remote control which is a pretty rare godsend for those who hate fiddling with buggy (or simply confusing) apps.
“We have dogs and can never keep up, but this vacuum has turned maintenance cleaning into a breeze... And unlike other vacuums where you have to empty the chamber constantly with all this dog hair, this one is a dream with its self emptying station,” a fan raved.
“This guy has some serious suction... We get a lot of dirt brought in by our five dogs, and this helps keep the floors from feeling slick and sandy. It can’t get bigger items like little sticks or pieces of toy fluff that they’ve shredded, but it does get most of the hair tumbleweeds, dirt, and bits of grass and leaves they bring in. The floor always feels very clean after it’s run through a room.”
BEST ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP COMBO FOR TILE FLOORS
eufy Clean Robovac X10 Pro Omni, $1399 (down from $1699.95) at The Good Guys
eufy Clean Robovac X10 Pro Omni
What You Need To Know
Using a traditional mop can feel surprisingly heavy, especially if you have a big mop head or have a poor wringer bucket that barely squeezes out any of the built up water and gunk. And it’s doesn’t help that tiles are not only one of the most mopped areas, but also the likely type of flooring used in high traffic areas such as the kitchen and bathroom.
This new eufy robot vacuum can help make washing floors easier, using 1kg of downward pressure to scrub floors and get rid of grime. But it’s the Edge-Hugging Mopping feature that makes this robot cleaner stand out, allowing the unit to target wall edges and corners when mopping – a feature often reserved for vacuum mode.
The gadget also uses an ‘always-wet mop’ to ensure there’s always fresh water ready to clean dried-on stains. The mop pads are also created in a pentagon shape to reduce the gap between the maps when they rotate, helping tackle more surface area.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A ROBOT VACUUM?
Finding the right robot vacuum for everyone is pretty much impossible, but we’ve narrowed down the products above on a few important factors including these listed below.
Runtime
Keep in mind robot vacuums take much longer to clean compared to manually vacuuming with another type of vacuum. It can take two to three hours to do an entire house, usually with two full sweeps.
Some robot cleaners can be customised to go over dirtier or heavy traffic areas more which can impact runtime, as well as the type of setting used. Quiet mode will often give you the maximum runtime since it uses the lowest suction power and generally just do one run. Turbo mode will provide the most powerful clean but provide the shortest cleaning time.
Using the mopping function may also reduce the runtime, even if it’s on Quiet mode.
Dustbin capacity
We’ve listed the on-board dust bin capacity for all the models above since not all robot vacuums come with a fully automatic base station. If you hate emptying the vacuum after every clean, a self-emptying station offers additional dust bag capacity which can typically hold at least a month’s worth of dust and debris before needing to be manually emptied.
If you have allergies, a bagged option is a handy way to minimise exposure to any pollen and dust mites the gadget has picked up.
Mop attachment
Many robot vacuums now have mop pads which automatically raise off the floor when it detects carpet or rugs, and only need to be clipped onto the unit when you first set up the robot. There’s no need to manually attach a mop every time you want to use the mopping function, which may be the case for some robot vacuums.
HOW WE CHOOSE PRODUCTS
With hundreds of models available, it’s impossible to test every model out there. To help you find the best robot vacuum and mop, we tested multiple brands at a range of price points. In addition, our shopping team read hundreds of customer reviews and looked at test results and ratings from product review sites to find the best robot vacuum and mop from premium to budget to help you find the right one for your home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT MAINTENANCE TASKS, SUCH AS EMPTYING THE DUSTBIN OR CLEANING THE BRUSHES, ARE REQUIRED FOR A ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP?
Taking care of your robot cleaner is the number one way to get the best bang for buck, making sure the appliance works as efficiently as it can, for as long as possible. These are a few habits to keep in mind when using your vacuum and mop combo.
Tidy the space
While robot vacuum and mops are designed to detect and avoid objects, they’re not perfect. so, it’s important to prepare the area by removing objects the robot cleaner could get stuck on. This includes power cords, clothes, toys, slippers, fabrics that hit the floor (e.g. curtains and quilt cover) and any other small or loose items.
Clean the sensors
The sensors are pretty much the ‘eyes’ of your robot cleaner. Give these a gentle wipe with a dry cloth to ensure the gadget can continue to efficiently navigate and avoid obstacles.
If your robot vacuum and mop is having trouble returning to its docking station, there’s a good chance the sensors are a little dirty.
Clean the filters
Many robot vacuum and mop combos come with washable filters, allowing you to rinse them under cold water after gently removing any hair and other debris. Let them fully air dry before reattaching them to the machine. If the filters aren’t washable, you can’t just skip this step and simply pick out any loose dirt.
Clean the mop pads
Depending on your specific model, you can throw mopping pads in the washing machine (without fabric softener) or hand wash them using warm water and detergent. Some units come with a self-cleaning functionality that washes and dries the pads, as well as auto empties the dustbin after every clean.
If the pads are particularly dirty, you can soak them in warm water beforehand to loosen any grime.
Clean the wheels
Similar to brushes, wheels build up a decent amount of dust and debris that can eventually limit how well the robot vacuum moves. That’s why it’s important to run a toothbrush, soft-bristled brush or the supplied cleaning brush over the wheels regularly. You can also grab your stick vac and use the crevice brush to reach into tight, hard-to-reach spaces.
CAN A ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP BE USED IN MULTI-LEVEL HOMES?
Yes – most robotic vacuum and mop combos can save at least two maps, so you can definitely use robot cleaners in multi-level homes. They can also be used in apartments or houses that have steps (rather than a staircase) that separate different areas. Plus, many models are designed to detect and avoid falling down stairs.
IS IT SAFE TO LEAVE A ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP UNATTENDED?
It’s perfectly safe to leave your robot vacuum and mop alone, which is why most apps allow you to schedule and control the appliance remotely. If you don’t want it to enter a certain area, you can create no-go zones that essentially create a virtual wall in the robot’s clever mapping system. The gadget can be programmed to avoid the space each time it runs or when needed. Many models also let you customise the settings so the appliance creates barrier whenever it runs vacuum-only mode but not mopping (and vice versa).
HOW LOUD IS A ROBOT VACUUM AND MOP DURING OPERATION?
Most robot vacuum cleaners work between 70 and 80 dB, which is similar to the ambience of a noisy restaurant.
Specs typically show the maximum noise level, which generally refers to how loud the robot cleaner runs when operating at its most powerful (e.g. deep clean). Some models like the Ecovacs DEEBOT T20 Omni offer a quiet mode that will reduce the suction power, allowing you to nap or entertain guests while the robot vac does its thing.
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