Whitson Gordon
If you don't have a robot vacuum yet, you might save yourself some space and get a model that can both vacuum and mop at the same time. There are quite a few of these hybrid models out there, but the Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo T8 AIVI is one of the better options, with the ability to detect (and remember) obstacles, map your home and even monitor your home with its camera. Unlike the Braava Jet m6, it uses water rather than cleaning solution, but it'll still lessen the time you spend mopping overall, which is the main goal. There's even a version with an emptying station so you don't have to empty its vacuum chamber every time it cleans.
If you're on a stricter budget, Braava's Jet 240 is an affordable alternative to higher-end options. Its battery life is shorter than more expensive models so it's ideal for apartments and other smaller spaces. It isn't Wi-Fi enabled but you can set virtual boundaries by holding the Clean button, which is awfully useful if you want it to avoid certain areas or corners. If the Jet 240 doesn't have quite enough battery life, you can grab the slightly less advanced but longer-lasting Braava 380t.
While the above options do a good job of wiping up your floor, the iLife Shinebot W400 focuses its energy on giving your floors a deeper scrub thanks to its rotating brush and squeegee. It even has a separate dirty water tank so you can see exactly how much grime it picked up — though it still only uses tap water and lacks some of the advanced Wi-Fi and mapping features you'll find in higher-end mops. In fact, it won't even dock itself — you'll have to pick up the rather large unit and place it back on the base. But if your main concern is scrubbing power, the W400 may be worth those sacrifices.
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