Set up wet cleaning Xiaomi Vacuum Mop: the full guide

Modern robot vacuum cleaners in the line Xiaomi Vacuum Mop can not only collect dry dust, but also perform high-quality wet cleaning, saving you time and effort. However, many users face difficulties in the first setup of this feature, since the interface of the Mi Home application can seem overloaded, and automatic identification of carpets is not always correct. Turning on the floor wash mode requires the correct installation of the water tank, selecting the appropriate mode and setting the forbidden areas.

In this article, we will discuss all the nuances of activating wet cleaning through your smartphone so that your gadget works as efficiently as possible and does not harm flooring. You will learn how to make a robot ignore carpets, how to regulate the water supply and what parameters you need to check before starting a cycle.

Incorrect configuration can cause the device to simply drive across the floor with the cloth down, without supplying water, or, conversely, to flood the parquet. To avoid such situations, follow the steps described below carefully and use the advanced settings of the application.

Preparation of equipment for work

Before you go to the software settings in the application, you need to make sure that the physical part of the device is ready for operation. Unlike dry cleaning, the floor washing mode requires the installation of a special combined tank or a separate water tank, which comes with the models of the Mop series.

First, remove the standard dust container and install a wet cleaning tank in its place. It is important to check that the sponge is tightly pressed against the plastic base, and the reservoir itself is filled with water to the MAX mark. If the water level is below the minimum, the pump can capture air, and the fluid supply to the floor cloth will stop.

⚠️ Warning: Never pour hot water, chemical cleaners or bath foam into the tank.This can damage internal pumps and seals, and lead to excessive foam that will disable electronics.

Once the tank is installed, place the device on the floor and make sure the floor cloth is clean and properly secured on the platform.If the cloth is knocked to the side or folded, the robot may misjudge obstacles or simply smear dirt on the floor instead of removing it.

• 🧹 Make sure there is water in the tank and the lid is tightly closed.
• 🤖 Check that the wet cleaning module is installed before clicking.
• 🧼 Use only the microfiber recommended by the manufacturer.
• 🔋 Charge the device to at least 20% before starting work.

Only after doing these mechanical actions can you go to digital control. The Mi Home app should automatically detect the presence of a water tank, but sometimes manual mode switching in the interface is required.

Basic activation of the mode in the Mi Home application

Launch the Mi Home app on your smartphone and go to the home page that displays the list of connected devices. Find the icon of your Xiaomi Vacuum Mop robot vacuum cleaner and click on it to enter the control panel. This is where all the major levers of cleaning control are.

At the bottom of the screen, you'll see some mode icons. By default, you can activate Quiet or Standard for dry cleaning. You need to find a switch or icon that is responsible for the type of cleaning. Depending on the firmware version and model, this can be a Clean Modes button or a separate wet cleaning switch.

When you select wet cleaning, you should have a water level indication on the screen, and if you see a drop icon or an intensity slider, you've got the system in the right mode, and now the robot will not only suck in dust, but also wipe the floor.

To adjust more accurately, click on the settings icon (usually three dots in the corner or a gear). In the menu that opens, find the section related to cleaning or maintenance. Here you can customize the behavior of the device when washing floors in detail, which is especially important for mixed flooring.

• 📱 Open the Mi Home app and select the device.
• 💧 Click on the cleaning mode selection icon.
• 🔊 Set the desired level of suction (usually "Standard" or "Quiet»).
• 🚿 Select the intensity of the water supply (low, medium, high).

Importantly, some older models may not have automatic switching and require a physical installation of a water tank to activate the appropriate options in the menu. If the mode does not appear after installing the tank, try rebooting the robot by pressing both the power and return buttons at the same time.

Setting up a map and areas for washing

One of the most useful features of smart robot vacuum cleaners is the ability to create a map of the room. For effective wet cleaning, it is critical to properly configure this map so that the device knows where to wash and where to exercise caution.

In the app, go to Map or Map Management, where you can see the current map of your home. If the map hasn't been created yet, start a full cleaning with the map construction, so the robot can learn the layout. After saving the map, you can edit it.

Use the Rooms Sharing tool or Virtual Walls tool to identify areas where wet cleaning is not desirable, for example, you can prevent a robot from entering a carpet or an electronics area, and select the No-go zone tool and draw a rectangle or line in the right place.

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Use virtual walls to separate carpet areas from hard-coated areas, even if the robot doesn’t have automatic carpet recognition.

And there's also a Selective Cleaning feature, where you can just pick out the kitchen or the corridor with your finger and start wet cleaning in these rooms, which saves battery life and floor cloth life without affecting clean areas of the house.

If your home has many transition zones between rooms, make sure the doors on the map are marked correctly.The robot may lose navigation if virtual walls block real passageways, leading to interrupted cleaning.

Adjustment of water supply levels

The quality of wet cleaning depends on the right intensity of water supply. Too little moisture will not allow to wash old stains, and excess can damage the laminate or leave puddles on the linoleum.

In the robot control menu, find a slider or water level buttons, and there are usually three or four options: Low, Medium, High, and sometimes Intelligent, depending on the type of flooring you have and the degree of contamination.

For tile and porcelain porcelain in the kitchen or bathroom, you can safely set a high water supply level. These materials are not afraid of moisture and require abundant wetting to remove fat and dirt. On the contrary, for laminate or parquet, it is better to choose a minimum level so that the water can evaporate instantly.

Remember, water flow is also dependent on the speed of the robot, and if you set it to a high speed, it's going to be less water per square meter, but the quality of the cleaning can be reduced, and it's going to be optimal to use the standard speed to distribute the moisture evenly.

Working with carpets and carpets

Having carpets in the house is a major challenge for the wet cleaning function: the robot must be able to distinguish between hard surfaces and soft coatings to avoid getting them wet. Xiaomi Vacuum Mop models have different protection mechanisms.

The easiest and most reliable way is to use magnetic tape (in older models) or virtual walls in an app, so you just draw the perimeter of the carpet, and the robot walks around it, even if the water tank is installed, and that guarantees 100% pile dryness.

More advanced models are equipped with carpet recognition sensors. When the robot enters the carpet, it automatically increases the suction power and, in some cases, raises the platform with the rag (if there is a lift function) or simply stops the water supply. Check in the settings whether the option is activated "Bypass carpet" or "Automatic gain on carpets."

⚠️ Warning: Carpet recognition sensors may not work on very dark or black carpets, as the optical sensor perceives them as a cliff (step) and avoids sprinting.

If your robot can't lift a rag, and you can't go on a wet-platform carpet, the best solution is to create a separate map or a hard-coat-only cleaning scenario, and you can physically remove the wet-cleaning module before starting on mixed surfaces if the automation isn't working properly.

• 🚫 Use virtual walls to protect expensive carpets.
• 👁️ Check the operation of sensors on dark coatings.
• 🔼 Make sure the platform lift function is active (if any).
• 🧹 Consider dry carpet cleaning separately.

Scheduling and automation of processes

For maximum comfort, set up an automatic wet cleaning schedule, which will keep you clean without your involvement while you are at work or busy with other things. In the Mi Home app, go to the Schedule or Timer section.

Create a new timer and select the days of the week when cleaning is needed. In the task settings, specify the mode "Wet cleaning" or "Sweeping and washing." You can create several schedules, for example, dry cleaning every morning, and wet cleaning only on weekends.

Also, you should pay attention to the Do Not Disturb function: Set a time interval (e.g., 22:00 to 8:00) when the robot will not be emitting audible signals or going to charge if it has already completed work, which is especially important for wet cleaning, which can be a little more noisy due to the pump.

If you have a smart home based on HomeKit, Google Home or Yandex.Alice, you can create complex scenarios, such as running a wet cleaning immediately after the door opener detects that everyone has left the house.

Care of the wet cleaning system

Regular maintenance of the water supply system and flooring platform is the key to the long service of the device. After each wet cleaning, it is recommended to remove the floor cloth, rinse it and dry it to prevent the appearance of unpleasant odor and reproduction of bacteria.

Once a week, you should wash the water tank with clean water, removing possible plaque. If you live in a region with hard water, you may need to periodically clean the water nozzles with a soft brush or cotton swab dipped in a weak solution of citric acid.

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Regular drying of the floor cloth and tank after use prevents the appearance of mold and odors, prolonging the life of the pump.

Remember to check HEPA filters and side brushes, which are dry cleaning, but affect the overall efficiency of the robot, and a clogged filter can cause the engine to overheat even when floor washing is in place.