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They allow you to streamlinefloor-cleaning tasksthat can otherwise take a lot of time and elbow grease to complete.
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This wet-dry vacuum is designed to vacuum, wash,andsteam your floorssimultaneously.
“But you still may have to touch the debris if it gets stuck around the filter.”
And after six months of consistent use, the quality didn’t diminish.
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The potential hiccups we noted are its noisy operation and how the cord could get in the way.
And since it is bulky, cleaning in tighter spaces can be cumbersome.
And the best part is, this machine is designed with a self-cleaning brush.
The Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam Plus is fairly light for a vacuum-mop combo, so it’s reasonably portable for use around your home..PHOTO: The Spruce
), cereal, and oats, and it smoothly handled everything.
In fact, the phrase used to describe its performance in the lab was “like a champ.”
The Narwal Freo is our absolute favorite, since it’s quiet and has a heat-drying feature.
We didn’t have to tip-toe over wet floors post-cleaning.
The floor is dry withinseconds.
This Narwal vacuum-mop is extremely intuitive for walls and obstacles, both small and large.
It outlined our kids' toys and house plants perfectly.
Regarding its cleaning effectiveness, the Narwal Freo easily handles small dust and debris.
It cleaned our kiddo’s tracked-in dirt as well as some spilled milk.
So, it’s safe to say this is a great vacuum-mop for busy households with kids and pets.
This may be a deal-breaker for some folks, but we managed just fine without it.
As with all of our picks, this vacuum features separate tanks for clean and dirty water.
It’s the little things, right?
We also came to appreciate the quick-charging battery that always gave us enough power for the tasks at hand.
How We Tested the Vacuum-Mop Combos
We’ve tested over 350 vacuums inThe Laband at home.
Vacuum-mop combo machines have come a long way.
Recent releases have been much better in terms of both performance and maintenance required.
What to Look for in a Vacuum-Mop Combo
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Ouroverall bestis an example of a machine with a robust self-cleaning feature that impressed us.
You will still need to be handle the dirty water basin, though.
(We’ve yet to meet a machine that eliminates this task!)
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The Airthereal VacTide V2 proved to be reasonably quiet for a machine of its type, which we were impressed by.PHOTO: The Spruce
Setting up the Narwal Freo and connecting to the app posed a few challenges, but afterward was smooth sailing.PHOTO: The Spruce
Setting up the Narwal Freo and connecting to the app posed a few challenges, but afterward was smooth sailing.PHOTO: The Spruce
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We were impressed with how the Roborock Dyad Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner handled small grooves, like those on the tile floor in The Lab.PHOTO: The Spruce
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PHOTO: The Spruce / Eric Brockob
An action shot of our testing process clearly shows a before-and-after in process.The Spruce
Each machine’s performance with both liquids and solids is tested in the lab.Eric Brockob
Using different flooring types in the lab allows us to see how each machine performs.Eric Brockob
