Retire your old mop and bucket. Let a robot keep your floors spick-and-span with little effort on your part. These are the best robot mops we’ve tested.
No one likes mopping. From buckets full of dirty water, to unsanitary (and gross) mop fibers, it’s a labor-intensive chore that’s in dire need of an upgrade. Thankfully, robot mops are here to make your life easier. All you have to do is fill up the tank, press start, and let them do their thing. Some of them can be controlled by your phone or voice, and some even double as robot vacuums. We’ve rounded up the best we’ve tested here, along with some buying tips to help you keep your floors sparkling. To Hybrid or Not To Hybrid? Every robot mop shares a few things in common. They generally come with reservoirs you need to fill up with water and/or cleaning solution, and microfiber cloths that scrub your floors and pick up dirt. They also feature sensors to help them autonomously navigate around your furniture. Robot mops generally come in one of two flavors: single purpose or hybrid. Single-purpose mops, like the iRobot Braava Jet 240 and Braava 380t, can’t vacuum your floors. Some can however, perform a dry sweep to clear the area before they start mopping. Hybrids, as you might expect, can mop and vacuum. They typically have attachments for microfiber cloths that wipe or scrub your floors as the robot runs around your home.
