How to turn on wet cleaning on the vacuum cleaner Xiaomi: instructions for all models

Have you bought a Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner with a wet cleaning function, but you can’t figure out how to start it correctly? Or does the device wash floors “somewhat strange” – leaves divorces, skips zones or wastes too much water? This article will help you understand all the nuances from the basic activation of the mode to fine-tuning for the perfect result.

We analyzed the instructions for 15.+ Xiaomi models including Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro, Dreame D9, Viomi V3), We looked at user feedback and found common mistakes that make wet cleaning work incorrectly, and here you'll find not only the standard steps from the manual, but also hidden chips that the manufacturer doesn't mention. For example, how to get a vacuum cleaner to wipe contaminated areas more often or why it refuses to wash carpets.

Important: If your model does not support wet cleaning (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum 1), no settings will help - you will need an upgrade.

1. Compatibility check: Does your vacuum cleaner support wet cleaning?

Before you try to turn on the mode, make sure your model is physically capable of washing floors.

• 🔧 The presence of a water tank. It is usually located next to the dust collector and has a cap with the symbol of a water droplet (💧). Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop models combine tank with garbage container.
• 🧽 A mope nozzle, a removable tissue or microfiber wipe, attached to the bottom of the vacuum cleaner, must be included.
• 📱 In the app, Mi Home or Dreame should have a section called “Mop Settings” or a button called “Mop).

If you don't have any of these elements, your vacuum cleaner isn't designed to be wet, and all the further manipulation is useless. In the table below, you can see the popular Xiaomi models and their features:

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P) require the installation of a mopose nozzle even for dry cleaning.

2. Preparation of the vacuum cleaner for wet cleaning: what to do before the inclusion

Just pouring water into the tank is not enough. To avoid leaks, breakdowns or poor cleaning quality, follow these steps:

Install the mope nozzle (should be a click of the fixer)

Fill the water tank with distilled or boiled water (not from the tap!)

Check the purity of the nozzles (clogged holes) = floor-dry)

Turn off carpet cleaning mode (if you are not sure about the material)

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Xiaomi manufacturers recommend using only distilled or filtered water to avoid:

• 🧂 Raids on the internal parts of the tank and tubes.
• 🔧 Flooding of nozzles with salts and mineral deposits.
• 🚫 Water Tank Error Error if sensors detect impurities.

If you use a detergent (for example, a special concentrate for robot vacuum cleaners), observe the proportions: no more than 5 ml per 200 ml of water. Excessing the dosage will lead to abundant foam, which can damage electronic components.

Distilled

Boiled.

Filtered (household filter)

Plumber water

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3. Step-by-step instruction: how to enable wet cleaning through the application

The most reliable way to activate the mode is through the official Mi Home app (or Dreame for the corresponding models).

1. Open the Mi Home app and select your vacuum cleaner from the device list.
2. Go to the Cleaning section (Cleaning) → Settings (Settings).
3. Find the Mop Settings tab and activate the slider.
4. Choose the intensity of hydration: 🌊 Low - for laminate and parquet. 💧 Medium - for tile and linoleum. 🚿 High for severe pollution (divorce risk!).

Click Save and start cleaning with the Start button.

For Dreame models (e.g, D9 or Z10 Pro algorithm is similar, but there are additional options:

• 🔄 Y-shaped cleaning mode: vacuum cleaner runs on the same line twice for better laundering.
• 🧼 Automatic dosing of detergent (if a special cartridge is installed).
• 🚫 Areas without washing: you can exclude carpets or areas with electronics.

⚠️ Warning: If the app does not have a wet cleaning option, but the vacuum cleaner supports it, try resetting to factory settings (Settings) → Reset. Sometimes it helps with software failures.

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In Viomi models V3 dreame Z10 Pro is a hidden Deep Mop function, and to activate it, hold the Mop button on the vacuum cleaner for 5 seconds until the double signal sounds.

4. Activation of wet cleaning without application: buttons on the case

Not everyone knows, but most Xiaomi vacuum cleaners allow you to turn on the wash mode without a smartphone - through physical buttons on the case.

On models with a display (for example, Dreame) D9):

1. Press the power button to wake up the vacuum cleaner.
2. Touch the icons 💧 (droplet.
3. Select the intensity level with arrows ↑/↓.
4. Press OK and start cleaning with the Clean button.

On models without a display (for example, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop Essential):

1. Hold the Spot Clean button for 3 seconds until the water indicator (blue or blue) lights up. LED).
2. Press Clean briefly to begin cleaning with the sink.

If the water indicator flashes red, it's an error signal.

• 🔴 1 blinking: no water in the tank.
• 🔴🔴 2 blinks: nozzles clogged.
• 🔴🔴🔴 3 blinking: no mope nozzle fitted.

5. Typical errors and how to fix them

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, wet cleaning can work poorly.-5 problems and solutions:

If the vacuum cleaner refuses to wash a particular room, check:

• 🗺️ On the map in the application is not the zone as “No-Mop Zone” (No-Mop Zone).
• 🔋 Charge level - at <30% Some models automatically turn off wet cleaning.
• 📏 Threshold height – if they are above 2 cm, the vacuum cleaner can “decid” that it is a carpet.

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If after wet cleaning there is an unpleasant smell, add to the water. 1-2 Essential oil drops (like tea tree) or a special flavoring for robot vacuum cleaners, but don't use bleach or aggressive chemicals, it will damage rubber seals!

6 Secret settings for perfect cleaning

Xiaomi manufacturers hide some features that can significantly improve the quality of the wash.

Double passage through contaminated areas

In the Mi Home app, go to Cleaning Settings → Additionally. → Intensive Mop: Turn on this option, the vacuum cleaner will pass through highly contaminated areas twice, wasting more water.

2. adjusting zones with different intensity

In the Dreame models Z10 Pro and Viomi V3 You can assign different levels of humidity for different rooms:

1. Open the map in the app.
2. Select the desired room and tap the settings.
3. Select the Water Level and set the value.

3. Automatic lifting of the mope nozzle on carpets

If your vacuum cleaner supports this function (e.g. Dreame) D9), activate it in Settings → Mope. → Carpet Lift, which will prevent carpets from getting wet.

Voice control

With Alice (Yandex) or Google Assistant, you can start cleaning with specific parameters.

• “Alice, turn on the vacuum cleaner for a wet cleaning in the living room with high intensity.”
• “OK, Google, put Dreame on the kitchen sink.”

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop P and Viomi V2 There's a bug that can cause a vacuum cleaner to pour the floor at high intensity on uneven surfaces. If you have parquet or cork coating, use only Low water.

7.Care for the wet cleaning system: how to extend the life of a vacuum cleaner

To ensure that the nozzles do not clog, and the pump works without failure, follow these rules:

• 🧹 After each cleaning: Dump the remaining water from the tank. Wash the mope nozzle under running water. wipe the contacts of the tank with a dry cloth (prevents oxidation).
• 🔧 Once a week: Clean the nozzles with a toothpick or compressed air. check the integrity of the rubber tank seals.
• 🛁 Once a month: Soak the tank in vinegar solution (1:1 with water) for 30 minutes to remove plaque. Lubricate the tank's sealing ring with silicone grease.

If you use a detergent, once every 3 months, wash the system with clean water with the addition of citric acid (1 tsp. per 500 ml) - this will dissolve lime deposits.

Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry place with an open tank (to keep mold out of the air). If you plan to keep the device out for more than a week, remove the mope nozzle and dry it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wet cleaning on Xiaomi