A Eufy Omni E28 Robot Vacuum and Deep Cleaner. Photograph: Courtesy of Eufy View image in fullscreen A Eufy Omni E28 Robot Vacuum and Deep Cleaner. Photograph: Courtesy of Eufy Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more .
Many robovacs can dust, mop and empty themselves at a dock, but the detachable cleaner sets the Eufy Omni E28 apart
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Jump to How we tested Eufy’s Omni E28 vacuum We liked the robot vacuum We loved the portable deep cleaner We disliked the noise and bright light Repairability and longevity Is it worth it? Key specs T here are a lot of robot vacuums to choose from these days. The Eufy Omni E28 may look like every other robot vacuum and mop, but it has one very big standout feature: its dock includes a detachable handheld carpet/fabric spot cleaner. Whenever you get a bad spill on the carpet, you’re supposed to be able to race over to the Omni dock, yank the “FlexiOne” portable deep cleaner’s handle to release it from the dock, plug it in where you need to deep clean, and eliminate that unsightly stain before it sets and leaves a permanent stain.
For a month, I used this robot vacuum to clean my home’s hardwood flooring, kitchen tiles and carpet. I also conducted a stain test to see how well its detachable deep cleaner could handle a variety of stains. I came away highly impressed with the cleaning power Eufy has packed into the E28, but you will also need to be a patient person who can handle a little noise.
How well the portable deep cleaner worked
View image in fullscreen Photograph: Courtesy Photo View image in fullscreen Photograph: Christine Persuad/The Guardian $629 at Amazon $629 at Eufy (with discount code) How we tested Eufy’s Omni E28 vacuum I have reviewed many vacuums over the years, including a dozen or so robot vacuums, robot mops and robot vacuum/mop hybrid devices. I set up the Eufy Omni E28 in a corner of my living room familiar to puck-shaped vacs, filled its tanks, then let it map the main level of my home – including a living room, dining room, kitchen and front foyer, plus landings for two sets of stairs. From there, I used it for about four weeks, vacuuming every two-to-three days and mopping once a week.
View image in fullscreen Photograph: Christine Persuad/The Guardian I tested its removable FlexiOne Portable Deep Cleaner on my old dark brown and beige carpet runner by prepping three liquids known for staining – iced tea/juice, black coffee and red wine – to see how well the deep cleaner handled them. Each time, I rubbed the stain in and waited a few minutes before spraying the area with Eufy’s carpet cleaning foam solution (you should keep some on hand) and waited another minute, as per the instructions. Then I turned on the portable deep cleaner, pressed the button on the head to eject water and rubbed it back and forth gently over the stain. It mixes the solution with water to clean and sucks the dirty water back up into the reservoir. I was surprised with how well it worked!
The Eufy Omni E28 works wonderfully for both vacuuming and mopping. Like other robot vacuums, when it runs its first cycle, it maps the space, determining where there are things such as walls, landings, furniture and doorways. From there, the app generates a map and you can crea…