The Best Robot Mops for 2025

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Thanks to robot mops, you no longer need to exert any elbow grease to have a shiny floor. Like robot vacuums, you can now find a dizzying variety of robot mops with a range of features and prices. At PCMag, we've been reviewing autonomous floor scrubbers since these devices first came into their own more than a decade ago, so you've come to the right place when searching for the best robot mop for your home. The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop earns our highest recommendation for its versatility, scrubbing power, and self-maintenance abilities. That said, if you want to save money or you're looking for a different set of features, we have a variety of models on this list to help you find the best robot mop for your needs and budget.

Which Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Works Best?

Every robot mop has a few things in common. They generally come with reservoirs you need to fill up with water or cleaning solution, microfiber cloths that scrub your floors and pick up dirt, and 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 m6, can't vacuum your floors. Some can, however, perform a dry sweep to clear the area before they start mopping.

Hybrid models, 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. Some feature an interchangeable dustbin and water tank and don't require any presoaking before cleaning.

Hybrid models are typically more expensive, but they're also more likely to have features like app control via your phone, voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and even interactivity with other smart home devices.

In our reviews, we note which models are hybrids and test their functionality accordingly. The table toward the bottom of this page shows which models we've selected here are hybrids.

How We Test Robot Mops

We test robot mops in our actual homes, keeping the following criteria in mind: battery life, navigation, ease of setup and operation, and performance.

The whole point of robotic cleaners is to let them do the work for you. Having to intervene defeats the purpose. To that end, we look to see whether the robot can handle different floor types, such as tile and wood, with equal ease. We also check to see if it avoids textiles like rugs and carpeting or if it comes with peripheral features like virtual walls (or app controls) to make this easier.

Battery life is also important; the size of your home determines what is sufficient. The longer the robot mop can run on one charge, the better it is for larger homes. We consider a battery life of 60 minutes to be sufficient for small homes and apartments, though, ideally, we like to see results in the 90-minute range. We fully charge the robot to test battery life before running a cleaning cycle. We then let it clean for as long as it takes to completely run down the battery.

Setup is another factor we consider. Most involve charging your robot and filling up water tanks. Once again, you want these processes to be as simple as possible. And although not every robot mop works with an app, hybrid models often do. In these instances, we check to see how intuitive the app is and what benefits it brings to the table.

We then check to see how well a robot mop cleans in real-life conditions. We consider things such as whether it uses a cleaning solution or water only. We see how well it tackles dry stains versus wet on various surfaces. We also check that it doesn't scuff tile or wood, and at the end of every cleaning session, we examine the microfiber cloth to see how dirty it gets.

Finally, we put the mop through a stress test. We put 0.25 ounces of raspberry jelly on a single spot on the floor in a closed room and see what happens. Of course, we note whether the mop is powerful enough to remove the stain, but we also let you know if it spreads sticky residue or seeds elsewhere on the floor.

Are Robot Mops Worth It?

As with robot vacuums, robot mops do a sufficient job of keeping your floors clean, but they aren't complete substitutes for a little elbow grease. They're great for maintenance and fresh spills. Deep-set stains, however, still likely require a bit of manual scrubbing.

Robot mops are still a growing category. See our reviews for a detailed analysis of each model listed here, and check back soon because we're constantly reviewing new ones. When you find the right one for you, check out our top tips for robot vacuums, many of which also apply to mops.