If you like the idea of investing as little effort as possible in scrubbing your hardwood floors, you may want to check out the current deal on Narwal Freo x UltraRight now, our favorite robot vacuum for mopping is at the second-best price of $999.99 ($400 off) at amazon.com/dp/B0CPLP422K?tag=theverge02-20″>amazonwhich is just $50 away from the all-time low we saw during Prime Day. Narwhal This discount is also matched when the promotional code is applied. SUMNXU in box.
Narwal’s rotating triangular mops do an excellent job of cleaning hard surfaces while also offering impressive intelligence. The hybrid robot vacuum/mop is able to adapt its mop pressure based on the type of floor, for example, applying more pressure on tiles and less on wood. The robot can also make cleaning “decisions,” such as re-mopping dirty floors if it senses they still need some work, and is even able to detect and clean dirt inside its own mops.
The Narwal has other useful features too. Equipped with two large four-litre water tanks, it mops for longer than its rivals. amazon.com/iRobot-Roomba-Self-Emptying-Auto-Fill-Vacuum/dp/B0C415HQPX/?tag=theverge02-20″>The Roomba Combo J9 PlusIt's also relatively quiet, with a built-in disposable bin that can compress dust so you don't have to deal with the noisy automatic emptying of the base. With a suction power of 8200Pa, it does a good job on most carpets, although it's not as good with more luxurious materials.
That said, the Narwal doesn't have a camera, so its navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities aren't the best. But as long as you keep your floors relatively clear while you're cleaning, the Freo x Ultra should be able to navigate around small objects like socks without any issues, leaving your floors spotless with minimal effort.
