Mop and Vacuum Simultaneously, Robotically!

The DEEBOT T5 is an affordable AI mop and vacuum robot with programmable boundaries.

Our family has two Maltipoo sister pups that we adore.  I chose Maltipoos because they were not supposed to shed.  

One looks like a Maltipoo and the other more like a Poodle.  Well, the Poodle doesn’t shed, but the Maltese does. 

There is always white fur collected at on the tile near our baseboards on a daily basis, though I am the only one that seems to notice.  LOL!

But not anymore.  With the ECOVACS DEEBOT T5, this handy mop and vacuum robot make these furballs disappear. 

ECOVACS

The T5 is the newest addition to the ECOVACS product line.

ECOVACS is an innovative company.  I first found out about them when I saw their WINBOT in action.  It’s a window cleaning robot and it works! 

They focus only on cleaning robotics and own all of their own R&D and manufacturing, enabling them to offer their products at reduced prices.

What makes the DEEBOT T5 even better is that it can multi-task.  It can mop and vacuum your floors at the same time!

I haven’t seen a robotic vacuum before that can do both.  In fact, ECOVACS states that it thoroughly cleans, removing up to 99.2% from floors.  Wow.

Just think, you no longer need to vacuum the floor before you mop now.  In fact, you no longer need to vacuum or mop the floor yourself!

DEEBOT T5 Mop and Vacuum Clean

The DEEBOT T5 used its laser precision to map out my entire first floor.  It also collected a lot of dirt and dog fur. 

I ran it every other day and each time I was surprised by how much dirt and hair is collected.  I had no idea my floors were that dirty.

With the DEEBOT T5, the floors get cleaned much more frequently than when I was doing it. 

Most of our downstairs is a tile floor, it’s a big job, but not for DEEBOT!

Now, I don’t see the furballs collected along the baseboards like I used to. 

There’s no need to sweep my tile floors anymore, DEEBOT is doing it for me with its whirling side brushes.

But what about if you need a quick clean up from the flour that dropped all over the floor when your kids were baking?

No problem.  Grab the app and in Custom Clean Mode, you can draw a box around the area you’d like cleaned and DEEBOT will get right on it.

This mode is perfect for a clean sweep under the dinner table as well.

Automatic Sweeping

You can set up a weekly schedule to have Deebot T5 start-up and vacuum the floor.  I set mine to clean every other day at 7am. 

DEEBOT continues to clean until it’s done or its battery is almost discharged.  It then returns to its station to charge.  

Once it’s done charging, DEEBOT heads out again, right to the spot it was last in.

Everything is so automatic, you almost forget to clean out the dust bin in between cleanings.  Fortunately, the DEEBOT app reminds you with a notification.

After a number of cleans, the DEEBOT T5 creates a map of your house using its laser precision mapping to can for walls and obstacles.

You’ll see the image in the ECOVACS app.  It’s really quite amazing.

But it gets better.  You can actually draw boxes around the areas you’d like the DEEBOT to avoid.  

I have a couple of areas with a lot of exposed extension cords and another area with my dogs’ bowls.  

I drew a box around these areas so DEEBOT avoids them.  A number of times my DEEBOT T5 got stuck under the sofa, so I drew a box there too.

The DEEBOT T5 can detect carpet and it will add a higher suck when it cleans it.  DEEBOT can easily climb up and down off low pile carpets.

This was the dustpan after the first cleaning.  I was shocked, not at the dog fur, but at the little pieces of dirt it collected.

Mopping

I love that the DEEBOT T5 can mop and vacuum at the same time, albeit the vacuum mode will have a lower suction while mopping.  

To mop, pull out the front-facing 240 mL reservoir and fill up with water.  No cleaning solution is needed for a 99.26% clean.  

With the reservoir full, your DEEBOT T5 should be able to cover 2,000 square feet, dependent upon which water flow level you choose.

After adding the water reservoir, add the washable mopping pad.  It fits underneath DEEBOT in the front and snaps on.

The app allows you to adjust the water level during mopping to your desired amount. 

I chose the default, medium level, but you can also choose low, high, and ultra-high for lots of water.

When DEEBOT detects a carpet, it will avoid carpet when mopping.

After cleaning about 700 feet, DEEBOT announced I should change its mopping pad.  I also received a notice on my app.  

Mopping is best for smaller jobs or for when you are around to clean the pad.

After the DEEBOT is done, you’ll receive a notice to remove the pad and empty the water.  And yes, the pads are washable so you can reuse them.

The mopping leaves a clean water trail behind but it dries pretty quickly.

DEEBOT T5 MOP and Vacuum

FEATURES:

• Mop and vacuum floors at the same time
• Uses Smart Navi 3.0 to create a laser map of your floor to ensure an efficient clean
• Removes 99.26% of bacteria from floors with its three-layer high-efficiency filter, capturing particles as small as 6 microns
• You can schedule both vacuuming and mopping ahead of time
• Once DEEBOT T5’s battery is low, it will go back to its charging dock to charge and return to cleaning where it left off
• Three levels of suction power  (Normal, Max, and Max Plus) with the Max Plus having the deepest clean
• DEEBOT T5 can easily cross obstacles like doorsills of up to 3/4 inch without issue
• Set custom areas and boundaries to ensure DEEBOT T5 cleans only where you want it too
• Sensors ensure DEEBOT cleans around stairs but does not fall down them
• Anti-collision sensors/rubber bumpers protect walls and furniture
• Carpet detection ensures DEEBOT avoids carpets when mopping and doubles suction power while vacuuming carpets
• Custom Clean Mode allows you to draw a box around the floor map for an immediate sweep
• With its multi-floor mapping, DEEBOT can create and store up to 3 different maps – perfect for upstairs and downstairs
• Large 240 ml water tank can cover mopping to 2,000 sq. ft.
• Large 5200mAh rechargeable battery allows for 3 + hours of runtime – can cover up to 3,200 sq. ft. on a single charge
• Control your DEEBOT’s cleaning schedule through an easy-to-use app
• Works with voice assistants – start or stop your DEEBOT with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa
• Box Contents: (1) DEEBOT OZMO T5 Robot, (1) charging dock, (1) washable mopping pad, (5) disposable mopping pads, (1) interchangeable brushless vacuum option, (2) bonus replacement side brushes, (1) bonus replacement high-efficiency air filter, instruction manual and quick start guide

PROS:

• It removes 99.2% of bacteria from floors
• I no longer see dog hair collecting by the floorboards due to schedule cleaning
• No longer mop and vacuum floors yourself
• In the app, you can set DEEBOT to avoid areas with wires or clutter (like LEGOs!)
• No worries about it falling down the stairs with stairs safety technology
• Uses rotating side brushes to collect dust by floorboards and the base of cupboards
• Battery lasts 3+ hours and vacuums up to 3200 on a single charge
• Once the battery gets low, it goes back to its charging station on its own
• The mop water tank is large enough to cover 2,000 sq. ft.
• DEEBOT creates a custom map of your floorplan which is very accurate
• If DEEBOT needs help, it will speak in a loud voice so you know how to help it
• Works with Alexa Echo and Google Home to start and stop your DEEBOT
• The Custom Clean Mode is helpful for spontaneous clean-ups
• Is reasonably priced for a robotic vacuum that mops too

CONS:

• A number of times the DEEBOT T5 lost connection with the WiFi
• When not connected to a wireless network, it’s harder to find it when the T5 stops and doesn’t go back to its base

The DEEBOT T5 mop and vacuum is available at  BestBuy.com and Amazon for $499.99 with free shipping.

A Mom’s Perspective

We named our DEEBOT T5 Fred.  Fred has become a part of our family.  My kids look out for him and sometimes help me find him when he gets tangled or stuck.

Fred does the work that no one wants to do…mop and vacuum…and frankly, he does a better job!  

I absolutely love not needing to clean up the dog fur anymore.  It was a never-ending job and now it ended.  Yay!

The DEEBOT T5 is great for keeping the floors mopped and vacuumed. 

I wish I had one when my kids were little, it would have kept the floors constantly clean. 

And when you have a dog or two, mopping the floor more frequently is a must.

ECOVACS recently dropped the price of its T5 by $200, making it a more affordable mop and vacuum robot for families.  

If you’re thinking about getting a vacuum robot with advanced features but need an affordable price, you’ll love the DEEBOT T5.

*I was given a DEEBOT T5 in exchange for my honest opinion.  All expressed thoughts are my own.