How to start wet cleaning with Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaner: a complete guide from A to Z

Robot vacuum cleaners Xiaomi has long ceased to be just “smart brooms” — modern models like Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro or DreameBot L10s Ultra cope with wet cleaning is as good as manual mops. But many owners are still afraid to include this mode: “What if the floor will flood?”, “How not to spoil the floor?”, “Why does the robot leave divorces?” In fact, the secret of successful wet cleaning lies in the correct preparation and settings – and we will tell you how to avoid typical mistakes.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions with the nuances of different Xiaomi models (from budget to flagships), a coating compatibility table, as well as unique mop and tank care life hacks that are not in the official documentation. For example, why does the cleaning fabric start to smell after 3 months of use, and how to avoid it. Ready to turn your robot into the perfect cleaner?

1.What Xiaomi models support wet cleaning?

Not all Xiaomi robot vacuum cleaners can wash floors. Here are the key series with this feature:

• 🔹 Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop (P, 2, 2 Pro, 2 Lite) – budget models with a basic mop.
• 🔹 Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra – with automatic washing and drying of fabric.
• 🔹 DreameBot (L10, D9, Z10 Pro) – premium models with vibration mop and intensity control.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Robot Vacuum E10/E12 — Hybrids with improved navigation for wet cleaning.

To find out if your model supports the function, check:

1. The inscription "Mop" or "Wet cleaning" on the case / packaging.
2. A removable water tank (usually white or transparent)
3. The item "Moping" or "Wet Cleaning" in the Mi Home app.

Important: Even if your model is on the list, check the type of coating it is compatible with.For example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite is not recommended for use on unlaced parquet or long-pile carpets.

2. Preparing the robot for the first wet cleaning

Before you pour water into the tank, follow these steps:

Install fabric for mop (if removable)

Check the purity of the water tank

Pour distilled or boiled water (not from the tap!)

Remove small objects (wires, toys) from the floor

Close doors to rooms where cleaning is not required-->

Mop fabric is a key element, and it comes with 1-2 napkins, but it lasts for 2-3 months with heavy use.

• 🧼 Original from Xiaomi (article) ZNMSJ01ZM most models).
• 🧼 Microfibre with a density of 200-300 g / m2 (sold in IKEA or Fix Price).
• 🚫 Not suitable: terry towels, sponges, fabrics with pile.

For water, use only distilled or boiled water, which prevents plaque from forming in the tubes and tank. If you want to add a detergent, take a special one for robot vacuum cleaners (for example, Xiaomi Floor Detergent) - conventional floor products foam and can damage the mechanism.

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If the robot began to leave stripes, try adding 1 tbsp. spoonful of vinegar to 500 ml to the water - this will remove the lime plaque from the mop and improve the slip.

3. Set up wet cleaning in the Mi Home app

You can manage cleaning through the Mi Home app (or Dreame for DreameBot models).

1. Open the app and select your robot.
2. Go to Cleanup → Settings → Mode of the mop.
3. Choose one of the options: 💧 Weak (for laminate, tiles). 💦 Medium (for linoleum, vinyl). 🌊 Strong (for persistent pollution, but not for parquet!).

Avoid carpeting

In models with automatic mop washing (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra), an additional item will appear “Wash frequency” – set “After each room” if the floor is very dirty.

Prof tip: If Xiaomi robot “forgets” the settings of the mop after rebooting, reset it to factory settings via Settings → Reset in the application. This corrects the firmware glitches 80% of the time.

4. Step-by-step instructions: how to start wet cleaning

Now, let's get to the practice. Follow this algorithm.

1. Charging: Make sure the robot is at least 50 percent charged, and wet cleaning consumes the battery faster than dry cleaning.
2. Installation of the mop: Remove the dust collector (usually press the button on the side). Attach the water tank, it should click. Secure the mop cloth (if removable) - it should lie flat, without folds.

Pouring water:

Selection of zone:

Zone cleaning

Cleaning

Monitoring:

If the robot stops and squeals, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge (may be discharged faster due to mop).
• 💧 Water level (if the tank is empty, cleaning will be interrupted).
• 🧭 Obstacles (wires, thresholds above 2 cm).

5. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes face problems.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

1. Divorces on the floor. Reason: too much water or dirty cloth. Solution: Reduce the intensity of the mop in the settings and wash the cloth after each cleaning.
2. The robot avoids carpets, but it washes them. Reason: the sensors are lost. Solution: wipe the IR sensors (black circles on the bottom) with a cotton swab.
3. The water is not supplied. The reason is a clog in the pipes or a faulty pump. Solution: wash the tank under running water and see if the hose bends.
4. The robot is drinking water too fast. The reason is: it's leaking in the tank. Solution: check the gasket at the bottom of the tank, it could have shifted.
5. After cleaning, the floor is sticky. The reason is: detergent is not suitable. Solution: use only special fluids for robot vacuum cleaners.

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If the robot starts drawing wet stripes instead of cleaning uniformly, check the water supply pressure. In models without a car wash, the mop can shift — manually correct it.

For models with a vibration mop (for example, DreameBot D9), add a vibration amplitude check to the checklist. If it is too weak, the pollution does not wipe off, increase the level in the settings.

6.Care for robot after wet cleaning

To make the robot last longer, do these things after each cleaning:

• 🧽 Drink water from the tank and dry it in the air (not in direct sunlight!).
• 🧼 Rinse the mop cloth in warm water without the powder (it clogs the microfiber pores).
• 🔧 Clean the water supply holes with a toothpick - they are clogged with lime plaque.
• 🔋 Put the robot on the base for charging and drying (in models with car wash).

Once a month, you should do a deep cleaning:

1. Remove the water tank and rinse it with vinegar solution (1:1 with water).
2. Dry all the details with a hair dryer in cold air (not hot!).
3. Check the sealing gums for wear – if they are hardened, replace them.

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If you have an unpleasant smell from the tank, put 1-2 dishwasher tablets in it for the night. This will kill bacteria and eliminate the smell.

For models with self-cleaning mop (for example, Xiaomi E12) once every 3 months change the filter fine cleaning – it is clogged with dirt particles and reduces the efficiency of cleaning.

7 Compatibility with coating types: what is and what is not allowed

Not all floors can tolerate wet cleaning by a robot.

Warning: If you have a warm floor, turn it off 1-2 hours before cleaning. A sharp temperature drop can damage the coating.

For marble floors, use only distilled water — lime water leaves stains that are difficult to remove. In moisture-adjusted models (such as the DreameBot Z10 Pro), set a value no higher than 60%.

8.Alternative ways to manage wet cleaning

In addition to the Mi Home app, you can control the robot:

• 📱 Voice commands (via Alice, Google Assistant or Siri): Say, "Alice, run a wet cleaning in the living room." To do this, the robot must be tied to the smart home via Mi Home.
• 🖥️ Using Home Assistant (for advanced users): Integrate the robot into the smart home system using the Xiaomi Miio plugin.
• ⚙️ On some models (for example, Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro) there is a physical button "Mop". Press it 1 time for weak mode, 2 times for medium, 3 times for strong.

To automate cleaning, set up a schedule in the application:

1. Go to Cleanup. → Schedule.
2. Choose the days and times (for example, 10:00 a.m. daily).
3. Activate the option of “Wet cleaning” and save.

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If the robot is not responding to voice commands, check if it is connected to the same Wi-Fi as the Alice speaker, and also make sure that the Mi Home settings include Voice control.

FAQ: Frequent questions about wet cleaning