3 days ago
'I tried the Ultenic T20 robot vacuum and mop that's now £120 off at Amazon'
Robot vacuums claim to be little helpers in the home that can get on with cleaning the floors so households don't have to. Zipping around picking up dust, crumbs, and pet hair, some models can even give it a once over with a mop,
Thanks to smart sensors and mapping tech, they know where they're going, avoid bumping into things and can squeeze under sofas or beds to tackle those 'out of sight, out of mind' spots. But is all this robot assistance just a gimmick, wowing us all with housework helpers from the future?
I recently tried the Ultenic T20 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop and I can confirm it's a fascinating wee thing that really does clean and vacuum. What's more, this particular range-topping model currently has an impressive 33% discount on Amazon - taking the price down from £359.99 to £239.99.
According to the website, the Ultenic Robot Vacuum and Mop packs a powerful 8000Pa suction and the AI-powered LiDAR navigation system scans and maps rooms in real time. Designed to avoid furniture, cables and stairs for smooth, collision-free cleaning, it claims to give consistent results without having to move things around or worry about missed spots.
The 4-in-1 device can vacuum, sweep, mop and even empty its own dustbin into the docking station. Users can choose between vacuum-and-mop, suction-only, or mop-only modes, with adjustable suction and water flow to suit surfaces like wood, tile or carpet.
It claims to be able to run for up to 150 minutes on a single charge, covering areas up to 200㎡ and will automatically return to charge when the battery is low before resuming the job. Here's what I thought about the Ultenic T20 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop.
Pros:
Quick and easy to set and charge.
Has a useful app.
Maps floor areas accurately.
Allows the user to set different areas for no-mop zones to prevent carpets getting wet.
Suction levels can be changed.
Cons:
App is a little confusing to navigate at first.
Requires dust bags which need changing when full.
It wasn't very keen on some of my rugs.
To begin with, I popped the Ultenic T20 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop on charge for around six hours as recommended in the Quick Start guide. A bit confusing at first, the back end of the vacuum just needs to be in contact with the charging prongs to start working. A flashing blue light on the unit let me know that it was working. Users can also check the battery level percentage on the app.
Once ready to go, I set it loose around my lounge to begin the mapping process. Myself, my husband, the cat and the dog all watched this happen, slightly fascinated by the little round spinning thing that was making its way around the room, deftly tucking itself under furniture without getting stuck.
All the while, I watched on the app as it snaked a line around the room. While it was imrpessive, I will say that it just didn't even bother trying to include my two rugs, opting instead to just navigate round them.
In defence of my new found robotic friend, this was it's first outing and I'd imagine there is any easy way to clean the rugs and I just need to get to know the app better. I was also very impressed with the self emptying function in the base unit, but it comes with little vacuum bags that will need replacing when full.
Once mapped, it took itself around again to vacuum and, although my floor was pretty clean anyway, it picked up any remaining dust bunnies and biscuit crumbs and easily dealt with the occasional clump of pet hair.
I found the mop was also very efficient. All I had to do was fill the tank with warm water, and pop it back into place. The microfibre mop cloth slips off in seconds for easy machine washing, and there's a spare included, so hopefully these should last me a while. It also came with a small bottle of cleaning solution.
My wooden floors looked nicely cleaned without being soaked. I had previously wondered how a robotic floor cleaner would deal with not wetting carpets, but it turns out that you can set 'no-mop' zones on the map, so carpets stay dry while your little helper works its way around the rest of the house.
I've only just started using the Ultenic T20 Pro so there is still plenty to learn. On first impression though, it does exactly what it says on the tin - vacuums and cleans the floor so I don't have to. I'm looking forward to getting to know it better and setting it into action while I go and do something more fun instead.
Robot vacuums are very much on trend these days, thanks in part to the original Roomba. With so many to choose from, the ground breaking iRobot range from Roomba still has some good deals to choose from. The iRobot Roomba® 205 DustCompactor Combo Robot for example, is down from £399 to £279 on Amazon. With7000Pa, 4 suction levels and object detection buyers have called it a 'capable robot cleaner'.
Elsewhere, Argos is offering a discount of £61 off the eufy G50 Hybrid Robot Vacuum & Mop, now on sale for £139. A more affordable option, this model has a lower 4,000Pa suction level, but is still a good option for buyers on a budget.
If money is no object, Dyson have launched their very own robot vacuum with a whopping 22,000Pa of suction pressure. Available for an eye watering £1,249.99, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav™ robot vacuum cleaner claims to be 'the most powerful robot vacuum' with '6x the suction of any other robot vacuum'.
The Ultenic T20 Pro has received a very healthy 4.6 out of five-star rating from Amazon shoppers. One buyer said: "This robo-vac performs much better than I expected, did a good job of cleaning carpets; I am very impressed with it and I find it easy to use the app. Very good buy. The first robot is in my house. Easy to install, and I love that I can control it with the app. When I come home after day hard work my house floors are clean . It's hoovers and mops all floors, also cleans itself. Absolutely brilliant."
Another added: "I've been using the Ultenic T20 Pro for a few weeks now, and it's completely transformed my cleaning routine. The 8000 Pa suction power tackles even deeply embedded pet hair and stubborn debris on both hard floors and carpets without a hitch ... it's a game changer!"
A third simply said: "It's far from your average robot vacuum this is a highly advanced machine that vacuums and mops at the same time, delivering an impressively thorough clean."
Not all buyers were quite so impressed however. One disappointed shopper said: "It's quite noisy and the instructions are poor" while another added: "it doesn't live up to expectations unfortunately."
Overall, the Ultenic Pro 20 received a not to shabby 134 five-star reviews. Another delighted customer said: "Couldn't wait to receive this & I have to say I am blown away with its performance. Its a life changer. I would definitely recommend this robot hoover 100%. Its is by far my best purchase this year."
