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The best robot mop deals ahead of Labor Day
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Like robot vacuums, robot mops can be programmed to clean on a schedule. Many can power through tough dirt, mop up unruly pet hair and even replace mop pads on their own. Some models come as hybrids with robot vacuums, creating a powerful machine that can give you a break from all kinds of drudgery.
The best robot mop deals to shop right now
Whether you’re looking to simplify your cleaning routine or upgrade your home cleaning devices, these early robot mop deals are worth checking out.
iRobot Braava Jet M6 (34% off)
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This robot mop is small and unassuming, but that’s part of what makes it one of our favorite picks. It can tackle multiple rooms in one go, powering through dirt and grime with its durable chassis, and at an affordable price. It’s great for both smaller and larger homes with its ability to tackle larger messes on its own, from hardwood floors to tile, stone and beyond.
It uses vSLAM navigation to learn your house’s layout as it builds its own unique smart maps, so it’ll avoid bumping into stairs and other obstacles. It can run on scheduled cleaning cycles, or you can ask it to handle an on-demand mess in certain areas — all you need to do is ask it via voice command or through its mobile app.
One of its most exciting features is its ability to stop cleaning when it’s low on battery, then recharge itself and return to the job it was handling before. It’s like having another person on hand to clean your house.
Jokes aside, this multi-purpose mop will get you through summer cleaning and beyond with plenty of panache.
Bissell SpinWave Hard Floor Expert mop and robot vacuum (55% off)
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While any robot vacuum can tackle hard floors, this model’s expertise lies in restoring their shine. It comes with a special solution for that, while also handling all the other mopping jobs you’ll need.
It uses a two-tank cleaning system to both vacuum and mop your floors. Its dry vacuum cleaning mode uses dual spinning edge brushes and a rotating brush roll with suction up to 1500 Pa, so you can sweep up debris before deploying the mop. The mop portion uses rotating, replaceable mop pads to clean tile, linoleum and sealed hard floors.
While there are few smart components to this mop and vacuum hybrid, it does feature a soft surface avoidance feature that keeps it from bumping into chairs, tables and other obstacles.
This affordable mop is a fantastic choice for anyone who needs cleaner floors, on the double. And if you have a lot of hardwood flooring in your home, it’s a no-brainer.
Mamnv robot vacuum and mop combo (50% off)
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This Mamnv robot vacuum and mop combo features a 4.4 average star rating (out of more than 2,000 reviews). The 2-in-1 device offers 1400 Pa of suction power with four high-efficiency cleaning modes to mop and vacuum. It offers a slim design, so it can travel under furniture and easily maneuver around obstacles.
You can control this vacuum via an app, remote control or with Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands. It works with any smartphone and a wide range of home hubs that allows you to easily create a cleaning schedule, change the cleaning mode and control the cleaning direction via the Tuya Smart app.
It uses a set of sensors to identify and avoid walls, stairs, and obstacles. Thanks to its 2,500mAh battery capacity, it will continuously work up to 100 minutes and then return to its charging base.
Ecovacs Deebot X2 T30S robot vacuum and mop (15% off)
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Sometimes you want to splurge on a premium gadget. For many, this robot mop and vacuum combination will be the Cadillac of the entire category.
This automated cleaning station is all about taking away the tasks that you need to handle and tackling them itself. For instance, it can self-empty its reservoir of 90 days of dust and dirt and wash wipes with hot water to sanitize. It can also refill its own water reservoir from its built-in water tank. When finished mopping, it uses hot air to dry the floor so it’s done in minutes.
It uses advanced TrueDetect 3D 3.0 technology for precise obstacle avoidance and TrueMapping 2.0 for rapid home mapping to reduce the risk of getting stuck or damaging your furniture.
This is all just the tip of the iceberg, as the mop has a wide variety of additional features for the price. It has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon and is truly one of the best robot vacuum and mop combos you’ll find on the market.
Tikom G8000 robot vacuum and mop ($40 off)
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Don’t want to spend a fortune on a robot mop? This hybrid vacuum and mop option is a cheap and reliable buy that can get your home squeaky clean.
It has five cleaning modes, with manual, smart, edge, spot, and random cleaning options, all managed by voice control or its included remote. It also has an electronic water pump and adjustable three-level water output for a customizable clean.
You can clean dirt and debris with the vacuum mode and its 2700 Pa suction, and if it needs to juice up more before it starts its mopping routine, it can return to its charging station on its own.
This is a no-frills vacuum without many of the bells and whistles you might have come to expect from some of its more expensive brethren, but it’s still capable of handling messy floors and getting them sparkling clean. For $110, you can’t ask for much more than that.
What is the best robot mop?
Shopping for a robot mop? Keep in mind that they aren’t exactly like robot vacuums, though a lot of them have vacuum capabilities on board. For one thing, you’ll want to check out the model’s water management system, which is how the mop dispenses and controls water flow. Consider tank capacity, because larger tanks mean fewer refills for bigger spaces. Some mops will can automatically refresh water from a built-in reservoir.
Also look for customizable cleaning via smartphone app. Schedule cleanings, set no-go zones and adjust water usage for different floor types. Voice control lets you hand over the scheduling to your favorite voice assistant. Because, if you don’t want to mop or vacuum, you probably don’t want to get up and mess with your phone every time you clean.
Cleaning pads matter too. Disposable pads are convenient, while washable pads are eco-friendly and more affordable long-term. Some robot mops will change out their own pads and keep things sanitary, while others will require you to change your own.
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Yellowstone hiker burned when she falls into scalding water near Old Faithful, park officials say
Yellowstone National Park, Wyo. — A New Hampshire woman suffered severe burns on her leg after hiking off-trail in Yellowstone National Park and falling into scalding water in a thermal area near the Old Faithful geyser, park officials said.
The 60-year-old woman from Windsor, New Hampshire, along with her husband and their leashed dog were walking off a designated trail near the Mallard Lake Trailhead on Monday afternoon when she broke through a thin crust over the water and suffered second- and third-degree burns to her lower leg, park officials said. Her husband and the dog weren’t injured.
The woman was flown to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho for treatment.
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Park visitors are reminded to stay on boardwalks and trails in hydrothermal areas and exercise extreme caution. The ground in those areas is fragile and thin and there’s scalding water just below the surface, park officials said.
Pets are allowed in limited, developed areas of Yellowstone park but are prohibited on boardwalks, hiking trails, in the backcountry and in thermal areas.
The incident is under investigation. The woman’s name wasn’t made public.
This is the first known thermal injury in Yellowstone in 2024, park officials said in a statement. The park had recorded 3.5 million visitors through August this year.
Hot springs have injured and killed more people in Yellowstone National Park than any other natural feature, the National Park Service said. At least 22 people have died from hot spring-related injuries in and around the 3,471-square-mile national park since 1890, park officials have said.
TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has defeated Republican small businessman Carmen Bucco in a contest in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District that opened up because of the death of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in April.
McIver will serve out the remainder of Payne’s term, which ends in January. She and Bucco will face a rematch on the November ballot for the full term.
McIver said in a statement Wednesday that she stands on the “shoulders of giants,” naming Payne as chief among them.
She cast ahead to the November election, saying the right to make reproductive health choices was on the ballot as well as whether the economy should benefit the wealthy or “hard working Americans.”
“I will fight because the purpose of politics and the purpose of our vote is to give the people of our communities and our nation a bold voice,” she said.
Bucco congratulated McIver on the victory in a statement but said he’s looking forward to the rematch in November.
“I am not going anywhere,” he said in an email. “We still have a second chance to make district 10 great again!”
Who are LaMonica McIver and Carmen Bucco?
McIver emerged as the Democratic candidate in a crowded field in the July special election. A member of the city council of New Jersey’s biggest city since 2018, she also worked for Montclair Public Schools as a personnel director and plans to focus on affordability, infrastructure, abortion rights and “protecting our democracy,” she told The Associated Press earlier this summer.
Bucco describes himself on his campaign website as a small-business owner influenced by his upbringing in the foster system. He lists support for law enforcement and ending corruption as top issues.
The 10th District lies in a heavily Democratic and majority-Black region of northern New Jersey. Republicans are outnumbered by more than 6 to 1.
It’s been a volatile year for Democrats in New Jersey, where the party dominates state government and the congressional delegation.
Among the developments were the conviction on federal bribery charges of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who has denied the charges, and the demise of the so-called county party line — a system in which local political leaders give their preferred candidates favorable position on the primary ballot.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim, who’s running for Menendez’s seat, and other Democrats brought a federal lawsuit challenging the practice as part of his campaign to oust Menendez, who has resigned since his conviction.
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