Best overall: Roborock S7MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum and Sonic Mop Best for pet hair: Bissell Crosswave Cordless MaxBest for floors and carpet: Roborock S7+ Robot Vacuum and MopBest with steam: Bissell Symphony Pet Steam Mop Best handheld: Black+Decker Dustbuster Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum Best budget: Tineco iFloor3
How we picked the best vacuum-mop combos
As a freelance journalist for over 10 years, I’ve reviewed home and tech products for publications including CNN Underscored, NBC News Select, Popular Mechanics, Architectural Digest, Tom’s Guide, The Daily Beast, USA Today’s Reviewed, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, and Bob Vila. Our personal vacuum-mop combo selections are based on personal testing, extensive research, recommendations from fellow critics, and user impressions.
The best vacuum-mop combos: Reviews & Recommendations
There are great vacuum-mop combos in many shapes and sizes, with different sets of features. So, to make selecting one easier, we’ve narrowed it down to the best. Regardless of what you’re looking for, one of these should get you wet/dry cleaning in no time.
Best overall: Roborock S7MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum and Sonic Mop
Why it made the cut: This multi-purpose vacuum-mop combo is easy to use and has more features than we can count. Specs
Type: RobotWeight: 28 poundsDual water tank: YesBattery life: 3 hoursPrice: $1,399.99
Pros
Self-cleaning modeSelf-refillingObstacle avoidanceVoice and app control
Cons
Expensive
There are a lot of reasons to love the Roborock S7MaxV. It has large water tanks so you can clean for longer without stopping and the base doesn’t take up much space. It gets crazy battery life by vacuum standards—up to 3 hours on a single charge. It’s also smart—no more getting stuck under the couch—thanks to obstacle avoidance and LIDAR navigation. Its best features, though, are its self-cleaning cycle and self-emptying capabilities. You can also monitor power through the Roborock smartphone app, as well as set up scheduled cleaning. Truly, it has every feature you could want in a vacuum/mop.
Best for pet hair: Bissell Crosswave Cordless Max
Buy it used or refurbished from: eBay Why it made the cut: The Bissell Crosswave Cordless Max can clean both hard floors and area carpets and is a great choice for pet owners. Specs
Type: UprightWeight: 11.5 poundsDual water tank: YesBattery life: 30 minutesPrice: $299.99
Pros
Cleans area rugsEdge cleaningSelf-cleaningConnects to Bissell App
Cons
Recommends proprietary cleaning solution
Bissell is known for making excellent vacuums for households with pets, and the Bissell Crosswave Cordless Max continues that tradition. It can pick up both dry debris (like hair) and wet debris at the same time. It’s adept at vacuuming and cleaning hard floors, as well as area rugs and carpet. The Crosswave Cordless Max can fit right up against baseboards and corners for a more complete clean. Of course, it has a dual water tank to make your mopping most efficient. The self-cleaning cycle also drastically cuts down on how much work you have to put into cleaning the vacuum. A 30-minute battery life sounds short but is actually average for upright wet-dry vacuum cleaners. Hopefully, that’s enough time to pick up all the rogue hair around your home during shedding season.
Best for floors and carpet: Roborock S7+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
Buy it used or refurbished from: eBay Why it made the cut: It’s expensive but worth it considering everything the Roborock S7+ can do. Specs
Type: RobotWeight: 15.43 poundsDual water tank: NoBattery life: 180 minutesPrice: $949.98
Pros
Sonic vibration scrubbingSelf-emptying dockClean hard floors and carpets at the same timeIntelligent mop liftHas dustbin and water tankVoice controlMulti-floor mapping
Cons
No dual water tank
Robot vacuums are everywhere, but automated vacuum-mop combos aren’t as common. The Roborock S7+ brings new convenience to automated cleaning. It uses sonic vibration technology to scrub hard floors up to 3,000 times each minute. Its 300ml water tank stores enough water to mop up without frequently refilling it. On the vacuuming front, it has a self-emptying dock with enough room to hold several weeks’ worth of debris before it needs to be emptied. It’s also a smart robot. The S7+ can recognize when it’s approaching carpet and will lift the mop portion to avoid dragging it. That said, you can also choose to create a no-mop zone to keep the robot away from carpeting. Using precision mapping, you can create a map of your home and identify which areas and rooms to vacuum and/or mop, and even which areas to specifically avoid. Compatible with a Roborock app—as well as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home—the S7+ will automatically return to its charging dock when water or power runs low, then pick up where it left off after a refresh. If you’d prefer a robot vacuum-mop combo, Roborock currently sets the standard.
Best with steam: Bissell Symphony Pet Steam Mop and Vacuum
Buy it used or refurbished from: eBay Why it made the cut: The Bissell Symphony lets you steam clean your floor, and choose between reusable or disposable pads. Specs
Type: Upright (corded)Weight: 9.74 poundsDual water tank: NoBattery life: N/A Price: $164.19
Pros
Steam mops and steam vacuumsUses both reusable and disposable padsHands-free emptying
Cons
Only one water tank
The Bissell Symphony Pet Steam Mop and Vacuum lets you use the vacuum function separately as a stick vacuum or you can use it simultaneously with the steam function. There are actually two steam settings: low steam and high steam. Low steam works best for standard cleaning on delicate surfaces like sealed hardwoods and laminates. Having a high steam option helps when you have sticky messes to clean on more durable floors. The vacuum cleaner also lets you choose between using machine-washable microfiber mop pads, which are better for sealed hardwoods and laminate floors, or Steamboost disposable pads, which can be used on any type of hard floor. When you’re dealing with pet messes, it can be convenient to switch to disposable pads that you throw away.
Best handheld: Black+Decker Dustbuster Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum
Why it made the cut: The Black+Decker Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum is easy to carry, easy to use, and is also cordless. Specs
Type: HandheldWeight: 2.01 poundsDual water tank: N/ABattery life: Info not availablePrice: $68.74
Pros
Washable foam filterLightweightCan be used on multiple surfaces
Cons
No dual water tank
Having a handheld vacuum-mop combo such as the Black+Decker Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum is incredibly convenient. It’s cordless, lightweight, and easy to bring exactly where you need it to clean a quick stain or spill. It works on both hard floors and carpets, making it a great kitchen companion and useful for tight spaces like a car. It comes with a wall mount for convenient storage and charging.
Best budget: Tineco iFloor3
Buy it used or refurbished from: eBay Why it made the cut: The Tineco iFloor3 is cheap and still cleans like a champ. Specs
Type: UprightWeight: 9.9 poundsDual water tank: YesBattery life: 25 minutesPrice: $299.99
Pros
Self-cleaning featureInexpensiveLED display
Cons
Recommends proprietary cleaning solution
The Tineco iFloor3’s dual water tank, swivel steering, and self-cleaning functionality drew us to it. It also has a digital display that shows the remaining battery power and other information. To drop the price, the iFloor3 ditches the companion app and voice assistance. It also has a smaller battery—the estimated life is 25 minutes compared to our other choices. It also does not automatically control suction and water flow. On the other hand, it’s the cheapest option on this list. Seems like a fair trade to us.
What to consider when buying the best vacuum-mop combos
Most vacuum-mop combos operate differently than, say, regular stick vacuums. Instead of dust bins, the majority of vacuum-mop combos have clean water tanks and dirty water tanks. They focus more on using brush rollers to clean wet and dry messes—and most are designed specifically for hard floors instead of carpet. When picking the best vacuum-mop combo for cleaning your home, keep in mind that their functionality, ease of use, and emptying procedures can all vary from model to model. Some elements, like longer battery life, are always better but many things will come down to personal taste. Either way, it’s important to keep them in mind to ensure you pick the vacuum-mop combo that meets your needs.
Functionality
Vacuum-mop combos come in most of the same shapes and sizes as standard vacuum cleaners. Most upright vacuums are relatively lightweight, making them easy to push on the floor. On the other hand, a handheld vacuum may be more convenient for countertop spills or to clean your car. A robot vacuum can be controlled via your smartphone or voice commands, so you don’t have to do any cleaning at all. It’s also important to keep in mind what kinds of surfaces you need to clean. Some vacuum-mop combos are made to clean both hard floors and area rugs. Others work well on hard floors and carpets. Some vacuum-mop combos can vacuum and steam your floors at the same time. Make sure you pick a vacuum-mop combo that can do everything you want it to.
Corded vs cordless
Most of the vacuum-mop combos on our list are cordless, but we made sure to include a corded version as well. A corded vacuum can feel tedious since you have to be mindful of the cords and you’re limited in how far you can vacuum/mop. An extension cord can extend the length but some manufacturers warn against using one. On the other hand, cordless vacuums tend to last a short amount of time relative to most electronics, so a corded vacuum spares you from having to charge between cleanings.
Dual water tank
Some vacuum-mop combos feature a dual water tank with two chambers: One with clean water that you fill to mop the floor and another that fills with dirty water afterward. It’s an incredibly useful feature that ensures you aren’t cleaning your floor with dirty water. Sadly, you’re less likely to find a dual water tank on a robot vacuum or a handheld model.
Cleaning/self-cleaning process
Some vacuum-mop combos have a self-cleaning process, which means you don’t have to worry about cleaning those nasty brush rollers. The self-cleaning process typically entails putting the machine on the docking station and pressing a button to start the clean cycle, which runs for less than a minute. A self-cleaning feature doesn’t mean the vacuum and mop don’t need to be emptied, though. You will still need to empty and clean the dirty water tank, filters, etc. If the vacuum-mop combo doesn’t have a self-cleaning process, you’ll need to clean the tanks, filters, and scrubbing pads manually after every use. Some vacuum-mop combos have machine-washable pads, and/or an option to forego cleaning by using disposable pads. Separately, some mops suggest you use a cleaning solution rather than water. Using a mop that requires a proprietary solution can make the mop more expensive to use over time, especially compared to those that clean with water.
Final thoughts on the best vacuum-mop combos
Having a single device that can mop your floor and suck up dirt at the same time makes it easier to clean your home quickly. The best vacuum-mop combos include options that will work wonders in any home on any surface.
