The best robot mops in 2022 - CBS News

2022-09-16 20:07:30 By : Mr. WARREN NG

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Mopping the floors probably isn't your favorite chore, but mopped floors do help keep your home feeling fresh and clean. Thankfully, you can offload this task to one of the top-rated smart robot mops on our list. Stop lugging around mops and buckets or water and check out the best robot mops of 2022.

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iRobot Braava Jet M6 robot mop, $399 (reduced from $450)

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum and Braava Jet M6 robot mop bundle, $1,079 (regularly $1,250)

Robot vacuums are great at keeping carpets free of pet hair and debris, but they're not optimal for cleaning tile and hardwood. Keep all of your floors clear by adding a robot mop to the family. Automate your housework with scheduled floor cleanings while you're at away, so that you can come home to freshly mopped floors. Many robot mops can also be used to clean counters, walls and more.

Keep reading to shop the best robot mops of 2022, including two-in-one cleaning devices that both vacuum and mop. Many are on sale now, just in time for fall cleaning.

(Want to consider more automated home cleaning options? Check out our article detailing the best fall cleaning robot vacuum deals on iRobot Roomba, Samsung, Roborock and more .)

Check out the best robot mops of 2022 from top brands like iRobot and Samsung.

The Samsung Jetbot Mop robot mop is good for cleaning tile, vinyl, laminate and hardwoods. Plus, you can use it in hand-held mode to clean bathroom walls, countertops and more.

The Braava Jet M6 robot mop cleaner delivers a jet spray that can help you tackle messes on finished hard floors of stone, tile, wood and more. The mop learns the layout of your home and builds a customized smart map to clean in neat rows without missing a spot. The mop can also be used to target small areas for spills or other messes.

The iRobot Braava Jet M6 mop is compatible with Amazon Alexa and the iRobot mobile app.

iRobot Braava Jet M6 robot mop, $399 (reduced from $450)

The iRobot Baava Jet 240 is the most affordable robot mop from iRobot's popular Braava line. The under-$200 mop provides a deep clean with its precision jet spray and vibrating cleaning head. There are three cleaning modes: wet mopping, damp mopping and dry sweeping. The Braava Jet 240 selects the correct cleaning mode based on the Braava jet pad type.

iRobot Braava Jet 240 robot mop, $180 (reduced from $199)

The Braava 380t advanced robot mop is another popular robot mop from iRobot. It is designed to clean and sweep hardwood, tile and stone floors. This Braava model includes iRobot's Pro-Clean System which enables triple-pass mopping action to pick up more dirt and grim from your floors. It also navigates under furniture and into other hard-to-reach places for a thorough clean.

iRobot Braava 380t advanced robot mop, $275 (reduced from $299)

Find a cleaning device for all of the floors in your home with these two-in-one mop and vacuum robots and bundles.

On Amazon, you can buy a 4.4-star-rated combo that pairs the iRobot Roomba 7+ with the Braava Jet M6 robot mop. 

The iRobot Roomba 7+ uses an edge-sweeping brush to get into corners. It features dual, multi-surface rubber brushes that flex to adjust to different floor types -- and help prevent them from getting tangled with pet hair. Billed as a self-cleaning vac, the Roomba 7+ automatically empties itself into enclosed bags.

The Braava Jet M6 robot mop, also by iRobot, delivers a jet spray that can help you tackle messes on finished hard floors of stone, tile, wood and more. 

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum and Braava Jet M6 robot mop bundle, $1,079 (regularly $1,250)

If you have pets in your household, check out the budget-minded-yet-powerful Yeedi Vac 2 with oscillating mopping. The multi-purpose cleaning device features 3D object avoidance, which allows it to recognize any objects in its path and move around them to avoid getting stuck.

Yeedi Vac 2 robot vacuum and mop, $260 (reduced from $350) 

Right now you can get the upgraded Yeedi Vac 2 Pro version with a longer run time for just $40 more. Be sure to apply the coupon at Amazon before checkout to get the best price on this two-in-one robot mop and vacuum.

Yeedi Vac 2 Pro robot vacuum and mop, $300 after coupon (reduced from $450) 

The Roborock S7MaxV is another top-rated, two-in-one mop and vacuum. It provides advanced suction for use on all floor types. When used as a mop, it uses sonic vibration technology to achieve a deeper clean. The pet-friendly device can also detect objects in low light with its built-in camera and LED light.

Roborock S7MaxV robot vacuum, $860 

Zigma Spark-980 robot vacuum and mop cleaner

This reviewer-loved robot vacuum by Zigma scans every area of your room before cleaning to help you create a virtual real-time map to plan its route and identify obstacles. The device features a super suction and wiping function, plus multi-floor mapping, and is compatible with multiple home assistants. It features super-strong 4000Pa suction to handle even the biggest messes -- much stronger than most budget robot vacuums.

"The mapping feature works well, and I like the ability to schedule specific rooms on specific days. It can also mop, and my floors look much brighter after using the mopping function," wrote a Walmart customer who purchased the home cleaning appliance. 

Zigma Spark-980 robot vacuum and mop cleaner, $270( reduced from $398)

First published on September 14, 2022 / 10:29 AM

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