The Best Floor Mopping Robots

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Anyone who has ever cleaned a kitchen, bathroom, or any tiled room floor knows that this is not an exciting task. Fortunately, the robot mop is the solution to avoid wasting time in this activity and devoting it to more important things with your family.

But the offer is immense today and it is sometimes difficult to see clearly between all the models that exist. This is why we have designed this robot floor mop buying guide: to help you choose according to your needs and your budget, and to offer you a selection of the best robot mowers on the market. You can also discover many tips and criteria for choosing your robot floor mop in order to have a perfectly maintained home without effort!

The best robot mops

• iRobot Braava jet M6
• Samsung Jetbot
• Ecovacs OZMO T8 AIVI
• Eufy RoboVac L70 Hybrid
• iRobot Braava jet 240
• Ecovacs OZMO T5
• Roborock S6

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iRobot Braava jet M6

The best robot mop in all categories.

From iRobot, the Braava jet m6 is the worthy successor to the popular Braava Jet 240. This model incorporates Wi-Fi, intelligent mapping, more autonomy, and an automatic wipe detection system.

Designed as a product at the cutting edge of technology, this robot mop is nonetheless a consumer product so easy to control and program from your smartphone.

The iRobot Braava jet m6 robot mop has an all-white design, with pretty gray and silver edging on its sides. Very compact (it is only 25 cm on a side), it also has the advantage of being quite thin for a robot mop since it is only 8 cm high: it will easily fit under most of your furniture.

There are only a few essential controls on its chassis. It is on the free application to install on a smartphone that you will find the details of the advanced functions: cleaning monitoring, remote start, programming, mapping and management of virtual walls, etc. The ease of use of this app is a big plus point and, as always with iRobot, the design is geared towards the user experience.

The Braava Jet m6’s built-in mapping system allows it to easily locate itself in space and navigate methodically. The trajectories may seem random but they are designed to spare no area and optimize the routes. In terms of washing the floors, there is hardly anything to complain about. Whether the floor is greasy, covered with dust or stained by various sticky products, there is little chance of finding traces after the passage of the robot mop.

The robot’s working method has a lot to do with it. He sprinkles the floor with his cleaning spray then he goes back and forth several times to brush the area and loosen the stubborn elements. This ability to focus on the dirtiest areas explains its effectiveness.

The robot is delivered with a rechargeable Li-ion battery, the first charge of which will take about 4 hours and the following ones about 3. With a full charge, the robot mop will be able to operate 2 hours at full power and cover an area between 40 and 70 square meters, depending on the degree of dirt. It is rather a great feat in view of the quality of cleaning offered by this model.

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Samsung Jetbot

The best value for money for a versatile robot mop.

Samsung is innovating strongly with this attractive concept robot mop. Indeed, the latest addition to the range of Samsung robots, the Jetbot washes floors as well as walls and windows! This versatility complemented by 8 operating modes (including one with manual operation) makes it a very interesting robot mop.

The design of this robot mop is rather atypical and this is understandable by its multiplicity of uses. It is indeed equipped with a handle on the top and two rotating brushes. Quite compact (15 cm x 39 cm) it remains high enough with 12 cm high and will not fit under all furniture.
Equipped with a very simple and practical remote control, it only requires a short learning time to master it. Finally, its weight of less than 3 kg makes it very handy when you take it in hand.

There is very little maintenance to be done with this Samsung robot. You just have to fill it with liquid regularly and take care of the condition of the bearings integrated into the rotating brushes. These can be changed very easily when they are damaged and their lifespan will depend on the frequency of your cleaning and the condition of your floors.

This floor washing robot does not have a built-in mapping system but it detects voids and objects to avoid them. You also have a piloting mode with the remote control and you can fully guide your device from your sofa or just indicate changes of direction.

Note that this Samsung robot does not have a virtual wall system. It is therefore your responsibility to block access yourself to certain areas that you do not want to be treated.

Samsung’s Jetbot does its job very well on all hard surfaces. Whether on the floor, on the walls or on the windows, the result is always impeccable. Once the robot has passed, wet marks, stains and oily areas are clear.

The battery life of this robot mop is approximately 100 minutes. However, the robot’s liquid reservoir capacity is consumed in 50-60 minutes. This will not be a problem in case of manual use because you will be able to fill it but in case of automatic operation, the robot will stop its work and return to its base.

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Ecovacs OZMO T8 AIVI

The best robot mop that combines suction and wet washing.

Ecovacs has made its Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI model the flagship of its range by concentrating its know-how on it. This is particularly the case of the navigation system called AIVI, which facilitates avoidance and optimizes movement, but also of the integrated camera which brings a real plus from a distance.

On the cleaning side, the Deebot OzmoT8 AIVI robot mop offers powerful suction, wet washing with a mop but also a plate that vibrates to remove all stubborn stains.

With a very easy-to-use application, cartography doped with a laser rangefinder, it is child’s play to launch your device for a major cleaning of the apartment. It very easily avoids the slightest small object fallen to the ground and realizes rather clever journeys and without incongruous movements.

Quite quiet (only 54 dB) and endowed with a good autonomy of 2 hours to 3 hours (but it takes more than 5 hours of charge to obtain it, a sober and successful design, this model of Ecovacs accumulates the positive points .
In terms of the results obtained, it is also bluffing since the results are very good or even excellent, whether on hard floors or on carpets and rugs. It will only work a little on long pile rugs but it is a bit the fate of all robot vacuum cleaners.

Finally, its maintenance seems simple and access to the central brush and the two side brushes are very easy to possibly remove tangled waste.

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Eufy RoboVac L70 Hybrid

The best robot mop and vacuum cleaner with smart functions.

The Eufy RoboVac L70 Hybrid robot has the hybrid mention in its name because it combines washing with a mop and conventional suction. It could also have included the Smart mention in its wording because it embeds fairly advanced technologies that make it rather intelligent as we will see.

This round vacuum cleaner has two wheels for its movement, a central brush and a single side brush. It is also equipped on its top cover with control buttons and a laser sensor radar for its navigation.

This navigation benefits from a very detailed and precise mapping. This allows perfectly optimized movements and an obstacle avoidance strategy which is impressive. The only flaw is that the extra thick radar can sometimes prevent the robot from going under certain furniture.

The suction benefits from the Boost-IQ system which detects the optimum suction power depending on the soil and the level of dirt. This is a real plus for limiting battery consumption and providing more power when needed. The mop function works in a conventional manner with a water tank in the upper part of the device.

Finally, the application is amazingly rich: detailed programming, camera vision, definition of prohibited areas, types of trips, reports, etc. It is nevertheless very easy to use, user-friendly and fast.

The final cleaning quality of this robot mop is quite satisfactory. The results are very good on all types of surfaces and in particular for dry dust and stains on parquet or tiles.

Finally, autonomy is a real strong point of this machine since it can work without stopping for 3 hours with a full charge. This is the benefit of the Boost-IQ system which offers a great modularity of the suction power according to the dirt present.

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iRobot Braava jet 240

The best robot mop for small areas.

This iRobot robot mop has really been designed for cleaning tiled floors in bathrooms, kitchens and toilets. This is why it is sized to deal mainly with small areas. But make no mistake, it will work just as well in a hallway or living room, as long as the floor is hard and not of too large an area.

With its 8.4 cm high and 17 cm side, the iRobot Braava jet 240 has a perfect design to go anywhere. In addition, its square shape makes it very effective in corners. For this, it is equipped with 3 types of wipes (with different colors) for 3 cleaning modes: dry sweeping, wet sweeping or washing. In addition, the robot automatically recognizes the wipe installed and sets the correct operating mode by associating or not certain movements as well as the spraying of the liquid before its path.

As for cleaning efficiency, the washing mode is perfect: the quantity of sprayed water is well dosed and the various stains do not resist the wipe and its friction by vibrations which really lift the dirt. The other modes are more sweeps but they have the advantage of leaving a pleasant scent in the room.

The robot’s movements are random but it has the intelligence to distinguish between walls and furniture and not to spray them with liquid. Since it is intended for hard surfaces it avoids carpets and does not climb on them. Its ability to cover an entire room is quite satisfactory and if you use virtual walls there will be no problem to “focus” the robot on a specific area.

Finally, it should be noted that the total load of the robot is fast. In less than 2 hours the battery is full and allows you to clean for about 60 minutes without interruption. This will be more than enough for an area between 20 and 30 square meters as the tank (0.15 l) allows.

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Ecovacs OZMO T5

The best inexpensive robot mop for cleaning large areas.

This Ecovacs OZMO T5 robot mop, which combines suction and wet washing, is particularly intelligent and efficient for large areas thanks to its good tank capacity.
Equipped with a multi-level mapping capability connected via an application, this robot mop offers all conceivable programming possibilities, prohibited zones and even different washing sequences depending on the parts treated. It should also be noted that it is fully compatible with Alexa and the Google Assistant for a voice command or programming.

In terms of suction, this device allows the choice between 3 power levels to adapt to the level of dirt in the area. Washing is possible thanks to a liquid reservoir and a pump which allows the wet washing to be activated at the same time as the suction, which is rather rare on devices of this type. The results are quite impressive and you should no longer have any traces of dirt on your floors after the OZMO T5 has finished its session.

This can be quite long since at full battery charge, this robot can operate for 3 hours and 20 minutes without interruption. This allows it to cover areas ranging from 80 to 120 square meters (depending on the degree of dirt) without returning to its base. On the other hand, the charging time will be long between two sessions since it takes nearly 6 hours on its base to fill the battery.

In terms of its movements, the Ecovacs OZMO T5 robot mop is really performing since it is able to map 3 different zones. As he passes, his knowledge of the place is refined, he identifies the best routes and remembers the dirtiest places, thus offering a more efficient job each time.

Finally, the piloting and programming application is very well thought out. It is certainly dense in information and various menus but it is not for all that difficult to master. In any case, it will offer you real ease of use to program your cleaning robot in your home.

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Roborock S6

A silent robot vacuum cleaner and mop for all surfaces.

Roborock, a subsidiary of Xiaomi, continues to release quality robot vacuum cleaners with this Roborock S6 which is advantageously expanding its range. It integrates many features from the Mi Home application, with good cleaning performance and real comfort of use thanks to a moderate noise level.

The Roborock S6 has a mapping system and is equipped with a laser rangefinder which allows it to navigate intelligently in bright light as in the dark (unlike vacuum cleaners controlled by cameras which are inoperative in the dark). It moves in a zigzag way after going around each piece and cutting them into different areas. This methodical process makes it possible to have an optimal coverage of the grounds with no spared place, nor in a place where the robot does not pass more than once.

Cleaning is provided by a powerful suction, coupled with a mop function for hard floors and a central brush and a side brush. This robot is very efficient for almost all surfaces: it drives out even the smallest dust and removes stains easily. It will be perfect on low rugs and thin rugs. On the other hand, it is less comfortable in thick carpets where there is a lot of stagnation.

On the application side, the free Mi Home interface is really ideal. It is both simple and feature rich. All parameters and programs can be adjusted in just a few clicks and you even have a report on the status of the various components of your robot vacuum. The multiplicity of intervention zones (up to 10) is also a real plus for finely programming the work of your robot.

Finally, the Roborock S6 can operate in sound ranges of 56 to 59 dB, which is a considerable gain of around ten decibels compared to other models on the market. We will also add that its autonomy varies between 2 h 25 min and 1 h 40 min of suction depending on the chosen modes and that it takes a little more than 2 hours to recharge the battery of the device.

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Buying guide: everything you need to know about robot mops before buying one

• The navigation system
• Programming
• Autonomy
• Wipes

The navigation system

This is often what makes the price difference between two robot mops. The different navigation systems obviously impact the working time of a robot and therefore its ability to treat large areas and also its efficiency (ability to go everywhere and not forget a little dust in a corner).

The simplest guidance mode is the one preprogrammed by the manufacturer. That is to say that the robot will move in a spiral or it makes changes of direction each time it encounters an obstacle (at 90 ° degrees for example). This mode of movement is ultimately inefficient and quite greedy for energy. In addition, the robot can pass the same place several times or forget an area. This displacement system is increasingly abandoned by manufacturers.

The most elaborate guidance method is methodical movement. The robot takes into account the dimensions of the part and makes a complete mapping of it using a camera or a laser rangefinder. It locates the obstacles and the algorithm decides on the best possible route based on all these parameters. It is the mode of movement adopted by the best robot mops and the most efficient in terms of energy and working time.

Finally, between the two, you will find more and more robots which have a random movement mode but with a memorization of the places already treated and the obstacles. This is a good compromise in terms of efficiency and it allows to have cleaning robots a little less expensive than those equipped with a complete mapping.

Programming

This is one of the first reasons for buying a robot: to have a tool that you can program in advance and let it work in its absence or while you are devoting yourself to something else. A robot mop that requires permanent control is ultimately of little interest.

It is nevertheless necessary to distinguish between different levels of programming.

The most complete high-end models allow detailed programming (with a weekly schedule for example) and remote triggering (with your smartphone from your office for example). In addition, these programs can be of different types: certain parts, certain types of washing. Finally, you can have a detailed report of each session of the robot’s work on the application.

At entry level, you will often only have programming with delayed launch: you can tell your robot to start up in 3 hours. This may be sufficient for some people, but the possibilities are less.

Between the two, you must at least ensure that you have models that allow programming to be saved from one week to the next. In general, it is the most practical (everyone’s schedules are often fixed) and you will save time. Programming on the application is also to be favored because it is simpler and clearer than that done only on the robot cover (fewer possibilities and often a less practical interface).

Autonomy

Autonomy is an essential criterion in choosing a robot mop. Not only does it influence the comfort of use of the robot, but it has a direct impact on its working capacity (more time implies more surface treated) and on its cleaning efficiency.

The autonomy of a robot mop depends on two factors:

Its autonomy in terms of electrical energy: the robot’s battery directly impacts its maximum working time. It is considered that a good robot mop should have at least 2 hours of autonomy at full load.

Its autonomy in terms of liquid tank: indeed a robot mop that has only a low tank capacity will not be able to wash for a long time. Count at least a 0.25 l tank for small or medium surfaces and at least 0.4 l for larger surfaces (over 50 square meters to be treated in one session).

Wipes

Wipes can play a big part in choosing your robot mop. Their quality and durability will deeply influence the cleaning efficiency of the robot.

If you can, direct your customers instead to robot mops that offer different wipes depending on the type of washing program or the type of surface. This allows for a more effective action on the floor and also wipes that last longer.

Finally, make sure that the wipes provided are washable (preferably in the machine): if you wash them regularly with a gentle program and natural drying they will have an increased lifespan and you will save on their possible replacements.

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FAQ: we answer your questions about robot mops

• How much does a robot floor mop cost?
• Where to buy a robot mop?
• How does a robot floor mop work?
• Robot floor mop, with or without a wipe?
• How do robots know when to vacuum or wash?
• Does a robot floor mop require a lot of maintenance?

How much does a robot floor mop cost?

The price range of robot mops is quite wide. But we can distinguish some price ranges depending on the level of the product and its technology. Entry-level floor cleaning robots, offering only the washing function and often intended for medium-sized surfaces, can thus be found in prices between 180 and 300 €.

At the other end of the range, a robot mop that also acts as a vacuum cleaner and which includes an advanced mapping system will be offered between 450 and 650 €, or even a little more for some. Between 300 and 450 €, there are intermediate models or older robot mops and vacuum cleaners whose prices have fallen.

Where to buy a robot mop?

A robot mop can very easily be purchased online. It does not require any assembly and its operation does not require specialist training. Its delivery is rather easy (fairly compact product) and presents no risk of breakage. In addition, it is on the shopping platforms that you will easily find the best prices and a fairly wide choice of different models from several brands.

It is also possible to acquire a robot mop in supermarkets (specialized or not) but often the choices are narrower and the presence of certain models is often due to promotional actions or specific destocking.

How does a robot floor mop work?

Regarding its mode of movement, the robot mop works like the robot vacuum cleaner: it moves at random or following a route calculated according to the layout of the place. He remembers where he has been and is able to optimize his movements in order to limit his travel time. It is equipped with a void and obstacle avoidance system.

For washing, a floor mopping robot proceeds as follows: a liquid (water, soapy water or a cleaning product) stored in a tank, is sprayed in front of the robot or just below its chassis. A mop is attached to the bottom of the robot and the robot, going back and forth, rubs the mop over the moistened area, removing dirt and stains.

Robot floor mop, with or without a wipe?

There are still robot mops without wipes or mops, but these models are increasingly rare. The wipe provides a sweeping and wiping action which greatly contributes to the quality of the final cleaning. A robot without a wipe will almost require you to pass a broom or mop yourself after its passage. In conclusion, despite the cost of replacing the wipes, it is better to choose a robot mop with a wipe for its efficiency and ease of use.

How do robots know when to vacuum or wash?

The choice of suction or washing function depends on the type of robot. The most advanced are equipped with a dust detection and recognition system. When the device detects a dry dust (having volume), it starts the suction. Otherwise, it will start the wash function. The other models detect the type of floor: in case of hard floor they activate the washing and in the case of soft floors (carpets and rugs) the washing function will be stopped leaving only the suction on.

Some robots work with suction and washing at the same time. They are quite rare but they are very interesting models for people who have exclusively hard floors and who do not wish to make two passes.

On some robots, it is up to you to choose the program you want: vacuuming, dry sweeping or wet sweeping.

Does a robot floor mop require a lot of maintenance?

The maintenance of a robot mop is quite low. It will be limited to ensuring that the liquid reservoir contains enough water or product. This will occasionally require a simple rinse with clean water. The wipe or mop will need to be cleaned from time to time (depending on the degree of dirtiness of the floors): most are machine-washed. After several months or more than a year, they sometimes need to be changed.

Finally, as on a vacuum robot, care must be taken that the robot’s wheels do not collect threads and hairs which penalize its movements. This usually requires a quarter of an hour of cleaning every 1 to 2 months.