Robot stress test: Narwal’s $1,500 mop vs. my nightmare messes
PCWorld tested the Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum/mop against various tough messes to assess its cleaning capabilities. While it performed well on most stains, it struggled with grout cleaning and required regular maintenance. Overall, the device showcased advanced features but had limitations that users should consider.
- ▪The Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum/mop was tested against eight challenging messes including raw egg and olive oil.
- ▪It excelled at cleaning tough stains by switching between vacuum and mop modes effectively.
- ▪Despite its strong performance, the Flow 2 has difficulties with grout cleaning and needs weekly maintenance.
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Feature Robot stress test: Narwal’s $1,500 mop vs. my nightmare messes Narwal says the Flow 2 is "the last mop you'll ever need." Can it handle hair, raw egg, olive oil, mud? Here's where it hit its limits. By Jon Martindale Contributor, PCWorld May 29, 2026 3:30 am PDT Image: Jon Martindale / Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld tested the $1,500 Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum/mop against eight challenging messes including raw egg, olive oil, coffee spills, and mud to evaluate its premium cleaning capabilities.The device excelled at tough stains by intelligently switching between vacuum and mop modes, effectively cleaning most spills with minimal residue remaining.Despite strong overall performance, the Flow 2 struggles with grout cleaning and requires weekly…
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