TOP 10 Robotic Floor Moppers of 2022: Best in Dirt Removal Quality and Functionality

This rating reviews the best robotic floor polishers of 2022. When it comes to this type of equipment, robotic floor polishers have a design advantage over conventional ones. robotic vacuum cleaners for dry and wet cleaning, which are no longer surprising. The thing is, floor polishers specialize in removing dirt from floors, not just collecting dust or using them to freshen up a room. This ranking lists the 10 best robotic floor polishers in 2022, in my subjective opinion. A brief overview of the characteristics and features will help you choose the best option for your needs and budget. So, let's get started!

Hobot Legee 7

Despite the growing popularity robots with a napkin rinsing station, in my opinion, even in 2022, the best robotic floor cleaner is still Hobot Legee 7, which also led the market in 2021 when it went on sale. This is because this robot has the most effective cleaning module design, especially when it comes to removing dirt, not just collecting dust and debris.

The Hobot Legee 7 features two moving platforms with microfiber cloths, with nozzles positioned between them for dispensing liquid. Water is applied to the flooring not through the cloth, but in front of it. This prevents dirt absorbed by the cloths from being transferred back to the floor by the water flow, as can happen with conventional wet and dry robot vacuums. The platform oscillates at a rate of 20 mm and reaches a frequency of 900 strokes per minute. During testing, the robot not only removed dirt but also stubborn, dried-on stains, such as coffee and sauce stains.

This model's navigation is handled by a lidar system, which allows the Hobot Legee 7 to create a room map and store up to five maps in its memory. It also allows for flexible cleaning modes for each room, including setting no-go zones in specific areas. All functionality is available in the proprietary mobile app, which even offers the interesting option of recording creative voice commands, replacing the standard Russian voice pack. Furthermore, the robot supports voice control. Last but not least, Hobot robots come with a full warranty and service support, which can be a significant advantage when choosing a robotic mop. The price was approximately $500 at the time of writing.

Roidmi EVA

The silver medalist in our ranking is one of the best robot vacuum cleaners of 2022. It's the Roidmi EVA, which is already available on AliExpress and costs around $900.

This robot also differs from most conventional 2-in-1 robot vacuum cleaners and is considered a floor polisher. This is because the wet cleaning module consists of two rotating circular platforms with cloths, which are more effective at removing dirt than conventional stationary cloths attached to the turbo brush. The robot automatically rinses these cloths at the cleaning station, allowing it to perform high-quality wet cleaning over large areas.

The Roidmi EVA is equipped with a lidar navigation system and a bumper sensor system that allows it to detect obstacles and avoid them while cleaning. The mobile app allows for flexible cleaning settings. Its excellent cleaning performance, increased suction power, precise navigation, efficient cleaning module, and a station where the robot not only rinses its cloths but also empties the dust bin make the Roidmi EVA one of the best robotic mops of 2022. Its cleaning module isn't as effective at removing dirt, so it only ranks second among the best robotic mops.

Dreame Bot W10

A similar wipe rinsing system and a cleaning module based on two rotating round wipes are implemented in Dreame Bot W10, which also went on sale in 2022. This robot vacuum cleaner has already been reviewed and demonstrated good dry and wet cleaning performance.

Again, the dirt removal isn't as effective as with the Hobot, but the wipes are rinsed at the station during cleaning, so cleaning performance won't be compromised over large areas due to the wipes becoming clogged with dirt and debris, which is a big plus.

A lidar system is responsible for navigation. The proprietary mobile app lets you select rooms for cleaning and set no-go zones where the robot should not enter. High-quality build quality, useful features, and a trendy wipe rinsing station make the Dreame Bot W10 an attractive robot for mopping large areas. Price: approximately $850.

Xiaomi Mijia Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

A rather interesting alternative to the previous participant in the rating is the new Xiaomi Mijia Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, or as it is also called, the Xiaomi Mijia Self-Cleaning Robot Vacuum-Mop Pro.

It features a similar cloth rinsing station and a similar cleaning module, consisting of two rotating round cloths, a central brush, and a side brush. However, unlike the Dreame Bot W10, the new Xiaomi has a fully D-shaped body, which allows it to better sweep debris into corners. I expect the suction power and cleaning performance to be on par. I'll find out soon, as the robot vacuum has already been sent for review. However, the only thing that might tempt me to choose the Xiaomi is the price. While the robot is visually identical, it's significantly cheaper—around $630.

It's worth noting that the Dreame is already sold in a global version with a Russian-language voice package and interface, while the Xiaomi Mijia Pro Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum is most likely only available in China. Consequently, the voice prompts will be in Chinese and the app interface will be in English, which may be a bit of a hassle for some. However, if this isn't an issue for you, it might be worth saving some money and opting for this robotic vacuum cleaner.

Ecovacs Deebot N9+

The renowned Chinese company Ecovacs also boasts a robotic mop that can be recommended for purchase in 2022: the Ecovacs Deebot N9+.

The reason for including this robot in the rating is similar: it features a cloth rinsing station and round rotating cloths behind the turbo brush. This is precisely why it's capable of cleaning large areas better than standard robotic vacuum cleaners for both dry and wet cleaning. The price is around $850, as the brand is well-known abroad and the build quality is quite high. However, the robot is equipped with a camera for navigation, not a lidar system, so the map creation accuracy and cleaning speed are inferior. However, a camera has its advantages: this type of navigation is more reliable and fails less frequently than lidar systems, and the lack of a tower on the top of the body allows for a smaller footprint. The Ecovacs Deebot N9+ is 8.5 cm tall, while previous robotic vacuum cleaners range from 9.5 to 10 cm. Overall, the robot has its pros and cons, but as a robotic mopping device, this one definitely deserves consideration in 2022 and has its strengths!

By the way, Ecovacs also has a more functional robot in its lineup with a similar cleaning module and a station for rinsing wipes. Deebot X1 OMNIAt this station, the robot vacuum cleaner is also capable of self-cleaning by emptying its dust bin into a bag located in the station, and navigation is handled by a lidar/active camera combination for recognizing objects on the floor. This feature set alone costs around $1,500, making it unlikely to be considered optimal. Furthermore, it's currently designed for the Chinese market, so connecting it to a WiFi network presents some challenges.

Yeedi Mop Station

Similar in design, body height and rinsing station to the Ecovacs Deebot N9+, is another new robot vacuum cleaner called the Yeedi Mop Station.

Interestingly, Yeedi itself has separated from Ecovacs and produces more affordable robots that are virtually identical in design and build quality to their Ecovacs counterparts. They're essentially clones. The Yeedi Mop Station, for example, costs around $700 and boasts a cloth rinsing station, a camera for navigation, and a cleaning module with two rotating round cloths mounted behind a turbo brush. Using its proprietary mobile app, the robot creates a room map and divides it into rooms, allowing you to select specific areas for cleaning. Yeedi Mop Station also supports no-go zones, voice control, and other useful features. Its height, 85 mm, can be a significant consideration when choosing a robotic mop.

EVERYBOT Three-Spin Robot Mop

A new 2022 robot mop that can confidently claim the title of one of the best is the EVERYBOT Three-Spin Robot Mop. Unlike all the other top contenders, this robot's mop pads extend beyond the edges of the body, which is logical and allows it to clean dirt right up to baseboards, furniture, and other objects. Other robot mops leave several centimeters unwashed due to their design.

The EVERYBOT Three-Spin Robot Mop also boasts a low noise level. It operates virtually silently, allowing you to use it even while sleeping or watching TV. It won't disturb you at all. The robot itself features three rotating circular platforms with pads, onto which water flows from a reservoir. The body is just under 10 cm tall, similar to lidar-based robotic mops. Navigation is handled by a gyroscope, so the robot cannot store a map in its memory or support advanced features. However, it does have a remote control, which displays the mop's basic functions and operating modes, including adjusting the pad wetting level.

It's also worth noting that EVERYBOT specializes in robotic floor cleaners, and their products boast high build quality and, consequently, high reliability. The price of a robotic floor cleaner is between $350 and $400. Sales are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2022.

iLIFE W450

The rating of robotic floor polishers continues iLIFE W450It's primarily a robotic vacuum cleaner, but it can also be used as a floor polisher.

The robot doesn't have a rinsing station for its cleaning module. However, what's interesting is that it can self-clean while cleaning. A tank for dirty and clean water is located inside the body. Clean water flows onto a rotating roller, which scrubs dirt from the floor. The dirty water is collected in a separate dirty water tank by suction and a squeegee. This eliminates the need for the robot to constantly return to the station and clean itself. The roller speed, water flow rate, and the speed of the robotic mopping machine can be adjusted using the proprietary mobile app and the included remote control.

The iLIFE W450 is equipped with a camera for navigation. The camera allows the robot to create a real-time map of the room, but it doesn't store it in its memory. It's also worth noting that the robot must be manually placed on a special charging platform for charging. Overall, this robot has proven itself to be a good floor polisher and is capable of cleaning large areas. However, due to its poor navigation and the need to manually remove the robot from the charging station to start cleaning and then manually recharge it, which is inconvenient, it doesn't rank highly in the ratings. However, it's important to note that the iLIFE W450 is also two to three times cheaper, at around $250. For many, this may be the deciding factor when choosing a robotic floor polisher for their home or apartment.

iRobot Braava Jet m6

The next participant in our rating is iRobot Braava Jet m6Its main advantage is its brand reputation. The American company iRobot was one of the first to produce household cleaning robots. Their products are high-quality, durable, and, unfortunately, quite expensive due to the first two factors. For example, this robotic mop costs around $600.

When discussing the model's features, it's worth highlighting three key features that set this robotic floor cleaner apart from others. First, a nozzle is mounted on the front to spray water in front of the floor cleaner as it moves. Second, the platform with the cleaning cloth vibrates slightly as the robot moves, allowing for better removal of dirt from the floor. Third, the robot moves back and forth while cleaning, mimicking the motion of a mop when manually washing floors.

Using a camera, the robot creates a map of the room, stores it in its memory, and automatically divides it into rooms. This allows you to select specific rooms for cleaning, as well as set no-go zones where the robot should not enter. The iRobot Braava Jet m6 can sync with the Roomba 976 robot vacuum cleaner, as well as the "i" and "s" series, for alternating dry and wet cleaning. The robot vacuum cleaner will first cover the entire available area, then signal the floor polisher to initiate wet cleaning. Additionally, it's important to note that it can be controlled via the proprietary mobile app, which provides all the above-mentioned features. Overall, the robot is quite functional and unique, but its cleaning module is inferior in efficiency to other robots in the ranking, so as a floor polisher, the robot can only be used for automatic cleaning of the home. It won't handle stubborn, dried-in stains.

Xiaomi SWDK Smart Cleaning Machine ZDG300

Well, this concludes our TOP-10 robotic floor polishers of 2022. Xiaomi SWDK Smart Cleaning Machine ZDG300The cost varies between $2.50-3.00.

We also reviewed this robot and demonstrated high-quality cleaning performance and easy navigation. Its cleaning module is very similar to the Hobot Legee's solution, but instead of using nozzles, water is delivered through four pads, saturating them. Furthermore, the pads sweep at a slightly lower frequency, 600 to 800 strokes per minute. The vibration amplitude is also smaller.

Given its budget price and the inclusion of a cleaning module for scrubbing, this robot deserves consideration, but its placement at the bottom of the rankings is not without reason. Firstly, the Xiaomi SWDK ZDG300 can only mop floors; it cannot vacuum. Secondly, there are serious flaws in the app, causing the robot to lose connection and go offline. Furthermore, the interface itself is only in English, while the floor polisher itself speaks Chinese. So, given its features, it's not the best choice, but its advantages still outweigh its disadvantages. Therefore, in some situations, the Xiaomi SWDK Smart Cleaning Machine ZDG300 may be the best option.

So, we've reviewed the best robotic mops of 2022. As you can see, the market already offers a wide range of models, varying in functionality, cleaning module design, and price. I hope this top 10 list helped you find the best option for your needs and budget. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments. Happy shopping! Bye!