Best Cordless Vacuum & Mop Combos - UK (2024)

In 2022, the topic of cordless hoovers with mopping functions really took off in the UK market for the first time. Here’s our 2022 test winner!

In principle, cordless vacuum and mop combos are suitable for cleaning any floor in the house. Whether it's vinyl, parquet or carpet - everything gets clean.

Upright vacuums are ideal for cleaning large areas of carpet whereas cordless stick vacuum and mop combos are perfect for hard floors.

Cordless vacuum cleaner and mop combos on hard floors

The mopping head is ideal for hard floors.

That's what it was designed for and that's where it ensures more cleanliness.

It doesn’t matter what type of floor it is (vinyl, laminate, parquet, tiles...).

Anything you can clean with a normal mop, you can also clean with cordless vacuum cleaner and mop combo.

Cordless vacuum cleaner and mop combo on carpeted floors

That' s not a good idea!

The damp mop would probably leave the carpet dirtier than it was and in rare cases, it might even damage it.

All the better that the mop head can be removed quickly. With good appliances, this can be done with a flick of the wrist!

You can then move on to hoover the carpet with a brush roll. The mop head can be reconnected just as quickly…

That is definitely one of the biggest advantages of cordless vacuum and mop combos: the variety of possible uses.

For more appropriate carpet cleaning, check out our review of the best carpet cleaners.

2-in-1 vs. 3-in-1 function

With a mop combo, you can hoover and mop at the same time. Without a mop, you can just hoover.

Many cordless vacuum cleaners and mop combos are also so-called 2-in-1 cordless vacuum cleaners.

This usually means that you can convert them into a hand hoover.

Cordless handheld vacuums are great for hoovering furniture and objects.

This makes them 3-in-1 vacuums (vacuum, mop and handheld vacuum).

A combination appliance is a great option, especially for allergy sufferers. Even a reasonably good cordless vacuum cleaner cleans the flat properly.

We were surprised to see how much dust and dirt our cordless vacuum cleaner and mop combo cleaned up during our review.

Advantage for people with allergies: The mop absorbs a lot of the irritating fine dust.

The fact that the suction power of cordless hoovers is very good has already been established beyond doubt in endless reviews.

But does that also apply to the mop-head?

Our tip: Watch out when buying a cordless vacuum cleaner.

Not every vacuum mop combo can mop well, and it is far from being a substitute for the regular use of a conventional mop.

Therefore, we strongly advise you to inform yourself before buying. But if you are reading this, then you are obviously already on the right track!

Manufacturers come up with a lot of ideas to give their cordless vacuum cleaners an upgrade.

Different versions of cordless vacuum and mop combos

We would like to briefly describe the two most important functions.

Attachable mop at the back

One of the most common variants is the "attachable mop".

For this, a water tank with a mop on the underside is attached to the back of the suction nozzle.

This is usually done with a click system or with the help of magnets.

The Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua, for example, has been popular for a long time and is a common model.

What does that mean in practice?

You push the cordless vacuum cleaner and it sucks up the dirt. The damp mop wipes up. Fine dust doesn't stand a chance!

How much water the tank dispenses is usually controlled by a button or pedal that you can press with your foot.

Suction mop attachments

Another option are suction mop attachments.

A suction mop attachment can be attached instead of a standard floor nozzle.

This type of attachment has its own water tank for moistening the mop.

The special feature, however, is that they have a vibrating plate.

The movement mimics the effect normally achieved by squeezing and moving a mop back and forth.

With this type, we were able to achieve strong cleaning results in our review.

The spirit of development and inventiveness in the smart home and cleaning industry seems almost endless.

You can buy the following alternative device types everywhere in stores and also online.

• Cordless Vacuum cleaner

• Cordless hard floor cleaners (Akkusaugwischer)

• Multi Surface Cleaner (Saugwischer)

• Cordless mop

• Steam mop

• Vacuum and mop combo

• Robot vacuum and mop combos

• Robot mop

• Cordless vacuum and mop combo

As you can see, there is the right appliance for every need and then there are even different combinations.

But don't worry, together we'll shed some light and find the right appliance for you.

With battery-powered vacuum mop combos, you can clean up liquids easily.

At the same time, fresh water (with detergent) is poured onto an (automatic) floor nozzle, which you can then use to mop the floor.

So you no longer have to spend a lot of time swinging the mop.

Another great feature is that the appliance dries the floor immediately afterwards.

The water and dirt that are sucked up end up in a separate dirty water tank.

It’s also impressive that many of these appliances have a self-cleaning function.

This keeps the pipes and brushes clean and keeps the smell away.

The overall package works very well, but there is one drawback:

You can usually only use these devices for cleaning hard floors (hardwood floors, parquet, vinyl, laminate, tiles, etc.).

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So-called robot mops have been specially and exclusively developed for mopping hard floors.

They can't vacuum in the conventional sense, but they can mop much better...

...and all by themselves! True specialists.

How does a mopping robot work?

Some have a fresh water tank from which they moisten the mop at the bottom and a dirty water tank into which the dirty water is sucked.

To create pressure on the mop and get a better cleaning result, manufacturers come up with all kinds of ideas.

One of the most promising solutions is a vibrating plate, similar to the cordless vacuum and mop combos.

The mop is attached to the vibrating plate and the dirt is rubbed off by the rapid movement of the plate.

A fast rotating "mop roller" is also a good solution.

By following a few simple tips, you can improve your cleaning mode and get the most out of your new cordless vacuum and mop combo!

Get off to a good start

The goal is to create a good starting point for your first 2-in-1 move.

Remove all the mess and make sure your flat is tidy before your first vacuuming session.

Rough dirt that could overload the vacuum cleaner must be removed.

The starting point is now right?

From now on, it's time to increase the cleaning power!

Vacuum and mop your home regularly

Don't wait too long to clean, or your cordless vacuum and mop combo will have too much work to do.

Regular cleaning (1-2 times a week) will give you a perfect result.

Less limescale, more cleaning

If you use water with less limescale, you will not only achieve a better cleaning result, but your appliance will also last longer.

The limescale slowly clogs up the components.

Distilled water can help, but a simple water filter is also a practical solution.

Tip: By the way, this is also great for pre-filtering drinking water.

The mop does not dispense enough water - what do you do?

If the mop does not dispense enough water, it is often because the nozzles for water delivery are clogged.

The result is that hardly any water gets onto the mop.

Don't worry, you should be able to solve the problem with a few small adjustments.

Cleaning with vinegar

Add a little vinegar to the water tank and vacuum your home. The vinegar should dissolve the chalk and clear the nozzles.

Pierce the hole with a thin needle

If plan A is not enough, you can also carefully remove chalk from the openings with a thin needle.

Put cleaning solution in the tank

Cleaning solutions are essential for cleaning your floor, but be careful:

Not every cleaner is suitable for your cordless vacuum and mop combo.

Avoid aggressive or highly chemical cleaners, as they can damage the plastic of the water tank or nozzles.

Here are a few suitable cleaners to choose from:

Natural eco-friendly cleaners: Twice as good: It not only protects your equipment and floor, but also the environment.

Eco-friendly cleaner*

All-purpose cleaners: are gentle on both your device and your floor.

Tip: What is good for the robot vacuum mop combo is also good for the cordless vacuum mop combo. Because this cleaning solution is gentle on the material and the material is similar for both types of device.

No matter which floor cleaner you choose in the end, the following applies to all of them:

Less is more!

If you use too much cleaner, unsightly streaks can form on the floor.

If you have wiped everything with a cleaner, you will quickly have a pleasantly fresh and clean flat in which you feel comfortable.

Drip detergent directly onto the mop or floor

If you don't want to put the detergent in the tank, you can also drip some directly onto the mop or floor.

Moistening the mop before cleaning

Tests with some appliances have shown that it took a relatively long time until the mop was damp enough for mopping.

If you don't want to wait, you can simply dampen the mop briefly under running water before using it, and possibly wring it out so that the floor doesn't get too wet.

Wash the mop head/mop pad regularly

If you don't wash your mop head regularly, its ability to absorb dirt and its cleaning performance will diminish.

A visual check is often enough to help.

Whether visible or not, we recommend regularly putting the mop pad in the washing machine at 40 degrees Celsius.

Change the mop after every cleaning.

We recommend changing the mop after every cleaning.

Therefore, it makes sense to have several mops up your sleeve.

If you want to stock up, you can simply buy more online.

Clean the water tank regularly

You should rinse out the water tank regularly and place it on a rinsing rack to dry.

Otherwise it will be unhygienic in the long run and in the worst case it could become mouldy.