In our review of the Eufy Clean X9 Pro we gave it four stars: it's a great robot mop but we felt that its vacuum performance was sub-par. However, our review of a budget Eufy, the Robovac 11S–a precursor to the current Eufy clean models –found it was a great vacuum on hard floors and excellent value for money. At first, we struggled with taking the water tank on and off the machine. But once we did, emptying the collection container was simple. While the device is effective on hard floors, it’s not compatible with carpets. But if your home has primarily hard floors and you’re looking for a vacuum mop with a sleek design and smart features, it’s a great option. On a vacuum and mop combo, cords can be a complete hassle. They get in your way, tie you to a specific outlet, and can pose a tripping hazard to other family members while you clean. This vacuum mop from Ecowell, however, is battery-operated, meaning there’s no annoying cord to deal with. The brushroll is self-cleaning to ensure that no hair gets tangled in it. In addition, the generous dust cup holds a lot of debris, so you don’t have to stop to keep emptying it. There’s also a hand vacuum storage hook, which is convenient for storing the hand vac on the base of the wand. What to consider when choosing a Shark vacuum

The best vacuum and mop combo we tested is the Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam Plus. It outperformed more expensive models in our tests, effectively cleaning up messes on both hard floors and carpets in seconds.

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Self-cleaning mode: A quality self-cleaning function is a must-have for these devices. In fact, it's so important, that we're mentioning it before any other feature. Without a self-clean function, vacuum mops are very difficult to clean because of all the parts that need to be washed after use. During testing, we found that a lot of food can remain inside the vacuum nozzle (pictured) causing odors and, in some cases, leading to mold growth inside the device. Even with a self-clean function that washes out all the debris from your vacuum mop, it's a very good idea to remove all the parts and allow them to air dry before re-assembling your device to keep it free from odors. An uneven surface could also be the reason your vacuum can’t stand on its own. In this case, place it on a flat surface. Wrapping Up However, if you’re looking for an all-in-one device that can replace a traditional vacuum and mop, these appliances just aren’t there yet. Vacuum and mop combos don’t include a hose or attachments like crevice tools, so it’s difficult to get in all the nooks and crannies for a deep clean. The pod is removable, and when it’s detached from the floor nozzle, the vacuum cleaner can fit underneath furniture to clean dirt hidden away from view. And the LED lights in the front allow you to actually see into those dark spaces when vacuuming.

Of course, the battery life is a bit underwhelming and the included starter solution won’t last very long adding to the long-term cost of this robot vacuum. Still, the pros vastly outweigh the cons, especially considering how well-rounded the Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop is. To start, you could be on a low suction level, so make the necessary adjustments if your Shark vacuum has adjustable suction levels. If the mop pad is heavily soiled and cleaning doesn’t restore it to an effective state, consider replacing it with a fresh one. Move the robot closer to the router: If your robot is too far away from the router, it may not be able to connect. Try moving the robot closer to the router to see if this resolves the issue.

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Restart the robot and the app: Try restarting the robot and the app, and see if this resolves the communication issue. Lastly, we emptied and cleaned each vacuum mop’s collection bin. For models with self-cleaning modes, we recorded how long it took to complete the cycle and how loud the device was during self-cleaning. If the model included a self-drying mode, we recorded how long it took to complete and if the roller brushes were completely dry by the end.