If you’ve mostly got hard floors and want them looked after automatically, then this is an exceptional robot vacuum cleaner and mop. Simple controls on top let you select the mode (carpet or hard floor), and there’s a trigger to push out cleaning detergent when you want to use it, letting you control the amount of fluid: more for tough stains and less where the floor isn’t so dirty. When you finish, there’s a self-clean mode, so there’s not much cleaning up. For tough stains and the best performance, theKarcher FC 5 Hard Floor Cleaneris hard to beat. This plug-in model automatically dispenses cleaning detergent onto the two microfibre rollers beneath the machine. These spin at high speed, buffing out stains and almost pulling you along with the rolling action. A touch heavy in the hand, the FC5 Hard Floor Cleaner is a great tool for any house with a lot of hard flooring, particularly those homes with mixed hard floor surfaces. Cleaning performance is excellent with the dual microfibre rollers dealing with all of our stains, even the tough ones. Just empty the used tank regularly to prevent mess being left behind, and watch out for the front of the rollers, as they can leave dirt on a wall if you’re not careful.

If it’s a properly affordable steam mop you’re after, the Beldray Detergent Steam Cleaner should be a fantastic choice. And, this cleaner is also certified for use on rugs and carpet that can be wet washed. You don’t get the full cleaning ability that a carpet cleaner gives you, but for regular maintenance, this model does a great job. Vacuuming performance is just as impressive. There are a few minor complains: the software isn’t quite as flexible as some of the competition, and if you have carpets it can be fiddly working out how to clean them without getting them wet. We’d also avoid using the integrated voice assistant, as it’s hard to get it to understand. Cleaning hard floors isn’t a fun job, with a mop sometimes leaving floors far too wet with a risk of damage to more delicate surfaces. Opting for a mechanical cleaner is the way to overcome such issues, with the battery-powered AirCraft Powerglide a good example. The controls on the handle include a power toggle button plus a button to change modes. You can get a visual indicator of the level of dirt by looking at the coloured bar that runs around the LCD: the more red there is, the dirtier the floor.First things first: this is a super-expensive robot vacuum cleaner and mop. So, what’s it doing on this list? Quite simply, it’s the best automated mop that we have reviewed before. While most robot vacuum cleaners that can mop usually just drip water onto a microfibre cloth, the X1 Omni is different. Hard floors look great but they can be time consuming to keep in the best shape. Well, unless you buy one of our recommended hard floor cleaners. After use, hard floors dried in a matter of seconds, which means you don't have to hang around waiting. It cleaned all of our stains and dirt effortlessly, too. However, we did notice that it left some light streaks around the edges and that it struggled to clean right into the grouting on tiled floors. That being said, it still did a good job of cleaning right up to the edges, thanks to the flexibility of the pads. For light, everyday cleaning, the pink pads will suffice, however for anything more than light soiling, the blue pads will help to produce a streak-free finish. It was also much faster than using a mop, with a single charge lasting for a decent length of time (30-40 minutes). Not to mention, the 0.3-litre tank gave us more than enough water to cover a wide space.

Fast and easy to use, the AirCraft PowerGlide is an impressive multipurpose floor cleaner that produces a great finish on a range of hard floors. Here, I’ve selected the top four cleaners, with both plug-in and battery-powered models. I’ve chosen a selection of cleaners, too, including polishers, vacuums and roller systems, so that you can find the right type for your home. Emptying is easy, and there’s a separator inside that removes solids from the waste. While the Glide 2 can be used as a complete vacuum cleaner and mop at the same time, we find it’s often easier to vacuum bigger mess first, particularly with pets: as with all hard floor cleaners, sorting out wet pet hair isn’t fun.Cleaning performance is excellent. Once turned on, the Glide 2 is in suction-only mode, with a trigger to dispense cleaning solution. We like machines that auto-dose, but the advantage here is that it’s easy to saturate tough stains with the cleaning solution. Sure, this model is quite expensive, but if you want the flexibility of a cordless device without having to sacrifice power, this is a great choice. There’s no cable to get tangled in and it’s easy to spray water, as the controls are located near the handle. A handy light on the floor head guides you, should you venture into dark crevices or under furniture, and the product can stand up on its own when you’re done - no need to lean it against any walls.