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The Best Robot Vacuums and Mops on the Market

31/03/2022 - 10:45 PM

Keeping your floors and carpets clean is such a challenge, especially when you have a busy household with pets, kids, and the works. Manually vacuuming [1] and mopping is a chore we're not too fond of, and unfortunately, we can't procrastinate. Maintaining a clean and put-together home takes a lot of work, but there are ways to work smarter. Investing in a robot vacuum and mop can make your life significantly easier. While you deal with other chores or running errands, the useful cleaning gadget [2] will get rid of the dust, debris, and other dirt and grime on your floors.

We rounded up the best robot vacuum cleaners and mops on the market, and we found options at varying price points so you can find the best one for your home and lifestyle. If you have pets, we found options that can trap pet hair, dander, and more. Plus, we found some that work great on all types of flooring, from hardwood to carpet. We even found a few that have both vacuuming and mopping capabilities. With features like spatial mapping, smart-home integration, and self-emptying capabilities, maintaining a clean home [3] just got a whole lot easier. Shop our top picks ahead!

Best Robot Mop: iRobot Braava Jet M6 (6110) Ultimate Robot Mop

The iRobot Braava Jet M6 (6110) Ultimate Robot Mop [5] ($394, originally $450) is one of the best smart mops on the market. It has a precision jet spray that helps tackle stuck-on grime and sticky messes. It has smart mapping capabilities so it knows which room it's cleaning and when, including targeting specific areas, like in front of the couch or under a table. Plus, it cleans in continuous rows rather than haphazardly everywhere with no pattern. The mop is compatible with Alexa and can be controlled and scheduled via a smartphone. It works great on wood, tile, and stone.

Best Robot Vacuum For Pet Hair: bObsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop

If you have a pet, the bObsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop [6] ($410) is a fan-favourite option from Target. It's both a vacuum and a mop! It has a powerful suction to lift fur and pet hair from floors and carpets. It has a long brush working with a side spin brush to get debris and dirt from every corner of the room. The mop attachment can wipe pet oopsies and spills in a breeze. It comes with a remote so you can schedule cleaning, view cleaning modes, and manually control Bob.

Bestselling Robot Vacuum on Amazon: Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL HEPA Self-Empty Base

The Shark AV2501AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL HEPA Self-Empty Base [7] ($535-$648) is the number one bestselling robot vacuum on Amazon. It's perfect for both carpets and hard flooring. It has a self-emptying base that has the capacity to hold 60 days of dirt and debris. It's a smart robot vacuum that's compatible with and controllable via Alexa, Google Assistant, or your smartphone. It vacuums row by row in an orderly fashion and has the ability to concentrate on high-traffic, dirtier areas. It has 120 minutes of runtime with the ability to resume where it left off when it recharges.

Best Budget Robot Vacuum: ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner [8] ($160) is a great budget-friendly option that's self-charging with a programmable scheduling option. It can vacuum for 90-100 minutes in one charge. It has smart sensors so it won't bump into objects or fall down the stairs or ledges. The robot has a tangle-free suction that's great for picking up hairs, dirt, and debris on hard flooring and low-pile carpets. It has a low-profile design perfect for cleaning under furniture like couches, tables, and beds.

Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo: Ecovacs DEEBOT N8+ Laser Mapping Vacuuming and Mopping Robot

The Ecovacs DEEBOT N8+ Laser Mapping Vacuuming and Mopping Robot [9] ($650) is such a clever gadget that will keep your hard flooring clean as ever. It has both vacuum and mopping capabilities with a self-emptying docking station. It has three different speeds. Plus, it has laser mapping abilities to accurately map your home for efficient and scheduled cleaning. It can run for up to 110 minutes in one charge and has the ability to resume cleaning where it left off once it recharges. With the ECOVACS app, you'll be able to control and create cleaning schedules from your phone, and it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant.

Best Robot Vacuum For Large Areas: iRobot Roomba i3+ Robot Vacuum With Automatic Dirt Disposal

The iRobot Roomba i3+ (3550) Robot Vacuum With Automatic Dirt Disposal [10] ($499, originally $550) is a smart robot vacuum that's compatible with and controllable via Alexa, Google Assistant, or your smartphone. It has a self-emptying base that you won't have to clean out for around 60 days. It's great for larger areas as it has the ability to pick up where it left off after recharging. Plus, with smart mapping capabilities, it knows where to clean when, including specific rooms and locations. It vacuums row by row in an orderly fashion. It's great for pet hair and carpets as well as hard flooring.

Best Robot Vacuum For Hard Flooring: Bissell SpinWave Robot, 2-in-1 Wet Mop and Dry Robot Vacuum

The Bissell SpinWave Robot 2-in-1 Wet Mop and Dry Robot Vacuum [11] ($300-$318) is a smart cleaning robot that cleans up dry and wet messes, and it's app controlled! With spinning scrubber pads and a rotating brush roll, the vacuum will pick up dirt and gunk with ease. It'll be your new best friend and your go-to for cleaning up all sorts of messes. It cleans row by row with 130 minutes of runtime. It's great for hard flooring.

Best Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo: Shark AI VACMOP Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum and Mop

The Shark AI VACMOP Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum and Mop [12] ($400, originally $480) is both a smart vacuum and mop, perfect for someone who has to handle it all. It has a sonic scrubbing mode where it can scrub 100 times per minute. You can even schedule and target specific rooms and areas for multidirectional deep cleaning. It knows to avoid carpets while mopping, too! It has the ability to clean in a row-by-row fashion while avoiding objects with a four-inch height. You can control it with the app or via Alexa or Google Assistant.

Best Budget Robot Vacuum: Eufy by AnkerBoostIQ RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum Cleaner

The Eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S Robot Vacuum Cleaner [13] ($200, originally $230) is a great budget option for small spaces like apartments. It works great on hard floors and medium-pile carpets. It has a low profile with a thin design to clean under tables and beds. It has two suction modes and will automatically increase if the area needs deep cleaning. It has a runtime of 100 minutes. It automatically goes back to its base when it runs low on battery. You can create schedules and control it with the accompanying remote control.


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