Xiaomi’s modern robot vacuum cleaners have long since ceased to be just dust-collecting devices, becoming full-fledged assistants capable of keeping the floors clean in the house. Wet mopping has become the standard even for mid-range models, allowing not only to collect dry debris, but also to remove ingrained spots, dust and traces from the legs of animals. Proper activation of this mode requires understanding the operation of the water spray system and pressure management in the application.
Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply attach a cloth, but to work effectively, Xiaomi robot needs to perform a number of adjustments in the software, such as adjusting the water supply level, choosing the type of coverage and setting virtual restrictions. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to prepare the device, correctly install the module and configure automatic cleaning scenarios to achieve the perfect result without divorces and puddles.
It is important to understand that the quality of wet cleaning depends on the condition of the filters and the correct installation of the water tank. Incorrect preparation can lead not only to poor floor cleaning, but also to potential problems with the electronics of the device. So before the first start of the wipe mode, it is worthwhile to carefully study the design features of your model, whether it is the flagship Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ or the more affordable Mijia 1C.
Preparation of equipment for wet cleaning
The first step is to physically prepare the device itself, and you’ll need to remove the main dust container and install a special module with a water tank in its place. Some advanced models, such as the Xiaomi Vacuum Mop 2 Pro, use a combined unit where water is supplied automatically, and in the basic versions, you may need to manually replace or install a separate platform.
The key element here is an electronic pump that regulates the flow of liquid to the napkin. If your model is equipped with a mechanical valve, make sure that it is open and the water is flowing uniformly. For models with intelligent control, it is important to check that the contacts of the tank are clean and not oxidized, since this is the signal that the water supply is started.
Be sure to check the condition of the cloth itself. For effective cleaning, it is better to use a microfiber that absorbs moisture well and does not leave a pile. If the cloth is too contaminated or, conversely, dry after the previous wash, the result will be unsatisfactory. It is optimal to slightly moisten the napkin before installation to avoid the initial overuse of water.
☑️ Robot preparedness for washing
Attention! ⚠️ Never use hot water in the tank, as this can damage the internal seals and electronic components of the Xiaomi robot.
Setting up the Mi Home application and selecting the mode
Once you physically install the module, you need to go to the software part. Open the Mi Home app on your smartphone and select the connected device. In the control interface, you will see different modes of operation. To activate wet cleaning, you often need to click on the mode icon or go to advanced settings where you can select the intensity of the water supply.
The settings menu usually has three main levels: low, medium and high. Low is suitable for daily cleanliness on hard surfaces, medium is for standard cleaning, and high is for removal of dried spots. Some models, such as Xiaomi Vacuum Mop P, allow you to customize this setting individually for each room in the map.
- 💧 Low level - economical water consumption for parquet and laminate.
- 🚿 Medium level – optimal balance for tiles and linoleum.
- 🌊 High level – intensive treatment of severe contaminants.
And you also need to look at the intelligent definition of carpets, and if you activate the carpet mode in the app, the robot will either bypass them or, in the lift models, automatically lift the rag platform, which prevents the textile coatings from getting wet and mold from appearing.
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Work with a room map and virtual walls
Good zoning is critical for cleanup, and in Mi Home, you can create virtual walls and forbidden areas, and this is especially true for wet cleaning, where you need to prevent a robot from getting onto carpets or into electronic areas.
Use the Virtual Wall function to mark the boundaries of a room or dangerous areas, and the robot perceives these lines as insurmountable obstacles and will never cross them, even if the map is not perfectly constructed, and this allows you to isolate the wash area, for example, only in the kitchen or in the bathroom.
| Type of restriction | Function | Impact on water |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual wall | Total travel ban | No water is being supplied. |
| No-go (No-go) | Banning cleaning inside | No water is being supplied. |
| Carpet Zone. | Bypass or lift | Dry cleaning regime |
| Linear | Separate rooms | Shutting down the pump. |
| Square. | Burning objects | Shutting down the pump. |
When you create a map, you should do a dry cleaning first, so that the robot can determine the boundaries of the room as accurately as possible, and then you should start the water mode. If you add virtual walls after you start building the map, the robot can ignore them in the current session, but will take them into account at the next start.
Use of detergents and cartridges
Many owners are wondering if you can add detergent to the tank? Xiaomi manufacturers strongly recommend not pouring ordinary household chemicals, foaming products or bleach directly into the tank. This can lead to a clogged pump and failure of the supply system.
For models that support automatic washing of rags (Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+, X20+ series), there are special cleaning solutions that are low foaming and safe for internal tubes, and these products are added to a special compartment at the self-cleaning station, not the robot itself.
If your model doesn't have a water-replacement station, use only pure tap or filtered water. Hard water can build up on the heating elements over time (if any) or clog up the nozzles. Rinse the tank regularly with clean water after each cleaning to prevent bacteria from multiplying and smelling.
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Use distilled water if your area has very hard water, which will significantly extend the life of the pump and nozzles of the robot vacuum cleaner.
Features of cleaning different types of coatings
The effectiveness of wet cleaning depends heavily on the type of flooring. For laminate and parquet, it is critical to minimize the amount of water so that it does not leak into the joints and cause swelling, in which case you should choose the minimum water supply level and be sure to activate the "Carpet Bypass" mode.
Tile and porcelain porcelain, by contrast, allow for a more intense mode, where the robot can move slower and deliver more moisture to remove stains, but even on the tile, you should avoid the formation of puddles that the robot can smear, leaving the divorces after drying.
Attention! ⚠️ Avoid wet cleaning on thin, low-pile carpets if your model doesn’t have a module lift function.Even a minimal amount of moisture can spoil the carpet’s adhesive base or cause mold to appear underneath.
- 🪵 Laminate - minimum water supply, movement along the fibers.
- 🧱 Tile - medium or high supply, repeated passage is possible.
- 🛋️ Carpets – complete zone ban or lifting of the detergent module.
Post-cleaning maintenance and care
Once the wet cleaning cycle is complete, you can't leave the robot in a dock station with a wet cloth, which will cause a musty smell and bacteria to multiply. Be sure to remove the module, rinse the napkin and let it dry in its unstretched form.
Check the HEPA filter regularly. If it gets wet, its efficiency drops to zero and the filter itself can collapse. In models where the water tank and the dust collector are separated, the risk is minimal, but in combined solutions (2-in-1) you need to be especially careful when removing the container.
Once a month, it is recommended to carry out a preventive cleaning of the water tank itself, pour a weak solution of citric acid there, leave it for 15 minutes, then thoroughly rinse it, which will help remove mineral deposits and keep the pump performance at a high level.
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The main rule of durability of the robot is to always dry the washing module and cloth after use, never store the device with a wet cloth inside the tank.