Redirect your Swiffer refill budget towards a robot vacuum that can handle mopping for you.
Few people are genuinely happy when it comes time to mop their hardwood and tile floors, despite the enthusiasm of actors in Swiffer ads. If a robot vacuum that takes one chore off your list sounds appealing, a robot vacuum that mops will be doubly valuable.
I’ve personally tested over 30 robot vacuums in my apartment over the past few years, noting the best performing mopping robots for tile and hardwood floors. If you want to enjoy walking barefoot on spotless floors, here are the top robot vacuum and mop combinations to consider as of spring 2026.