Best 2023 Vacuums for Streaking / Residue

#1 BISSELL Revolution HydroSteam Carpet Cleaner
5.0
1 review

Residue evidence was positive in one home test, where red wine, cola, and sauce left no residue.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Cord length, Airflow blowback

#3 Tineco Floor ONE S7 PRO Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
4.5
2 reviews

Streaking/residue performance is positive in two reviews that said floors were not left too damp or streaky.

Pros: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup

Cons: Area Rug Handling, Dirty water sensor

#4 Dreame L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
4.5
1 review

Residue evidence was positive in one mopping test, where UV inspection showed only minimal missed traces.

Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Surface safety with attachments

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters

#5 Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop
3.7
3 reviews

Residue and streaking evidence was mixed: floor-direction mopping was promising, but some heavy messes smeared.

Pros: Ease of use, Overall cleaning convenience

Cons: Scratch resistance, Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed

#6 Roomba Combo j9+ Robot Vacuum & Mop
3.3
2 reviews

Streaking and residue were mild concerns, with reviewers noticing occasional streaks or sticky residue after tests.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Tool-change simplicity

Cons: Stair Cleaning, Build quality and durability

#8 iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum
3.0
1 review

Streaking was noted as a mild mopping issue in one hands-on hard-floor test.

Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Overall durability/longevity

Cons: Mop lifting system, Cord management

#9 Roborock S8 + Robot Vacuum
2.8
3 reviews

Residue and streaking were mixed: one reviewer reported sticky floors, while others saw occasional streaks after tougher mopping.

Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Versatility

Cons: Storage footprint and upright-stand stability, Stair Cleaning

#10 Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Wet Dry Vacuum
2.6
6 reviews

Streaking and residue were recurring mop-head concerns, especially after pauses, large spills, dirty rollers, or uneven initial water flow.

Pros: Support and Reliability, Headlight and LED lights

Cons: Dirty water sensor, Steam Cleaning

#11 iRobot Roomba J5+ Combo Vacuum & Mop
2.0
1 review

Streaking evidence is limited but negative from a setup test that saw an unwet strip while mopping.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Ease of use

Cons: Self-cleaning cycle, Dock noise

#12 Eureka e10s Robot Vacuum
1.8
2 reviews

Residue and streaking concerns appeared in litter and mopping evidence, with reviewers noting leftover cat litter and streaky water film.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Build quality and durability

Cons: Self-cleaning cycle, Streaking / Residue

#13 Roborock Q8 Max+ Robot Vacuum and Mop
1.5
3 reviews

Streaking and residue were a weakness, with reviewers reporting smearing, dirt spreading, and streaking under some mop settings.

Pros: Packaging quality, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Mop lifting system, Self-cleaning cycle

#14 LG CordZero A937 Cordless Stick Vacuum
1.5
1 review

Mopping residue/streaking evidence was negative where customers said the mop moved dirty water around.

Pros: Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup, Innovation compared to competitors

Cons: Support and Reliability, Odor control