The Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum Mop is designed for homeowners, especially those with pets, seeking a comprehensive and hands-off cleaning solution. Its key strength lies in its ability to vacuum and sonic mop simultaneously, combined with a self-emptying base for extended convenience. While offering extensive automation and powerful cleaning, users will need to utilize the companion app to unlock its full suite of advanced mapping and targeted cleaning features.
2-in-1 Cleaning: Functions as both a powerful vacuum for whole homes (carpets and hard floors) and a sonic mop for hard floors, often simultaneously.
Self-Emptying Base: The bagless base can hold up to 60 days of dirt and debris, significantly reducing the frequency of manual emptying.
Precision Matrix Cleaning: Uses a systematic grid pattern, taking multiple passes over dirty areas for thorough coverage and optimal debris removal.
CleanEdge Detect: Employs air blasts and corner recognition to pull debris from edges and corners into the cleaning path, improving edge cleaning by 50%.
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal: High-performance filtration within the base captures and traps 99.9% of dust and allergens, making it ideal for allergy sufferers.
Sonic Mopping: Scrubs hard floors 100 times per minute, effectively tackling stuck-on stains. The app allows for "Matrix Mop" for concentrated mopping on targeted zones.
Self-Cleaning Brush-roll: Features Anti Hair Wrap Technology to prevent hair tangles, making it highly effective for homes with pets.
Precision Home Mapping (LiDAR): Uses 360-degree LiDAR vision for quick and accurate home mapping, allowing for systematic cleaning, object avoidance, and customizable cleaning zones via the SharkClean app.
Versatile Cleaning: Seamlessly transitions between vacuuming and mopping, offering a complete clean.
Hands-Free Convenience: The 60-day self-emptying base minimizes user interaction.
Excellent for Pet Owners: Addresses pet hair and stuck-on messes with powerful suction and a self-cleaning brush-roll.
Smart Navigation: LiDAR mapping ensures efficient, methodical cleaning paths and object avoidance.
Allergy Friendly: Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures a high percentage of dust and allergens.
Targeted Cleaning: App allows for custom zones, no-go zones, and deep cleaning for specific areas.
App Dependency: Full utilization of advanced features like mapping and zone control requires the SharkClean app.
Limited Wet Cleaning: Mop function is best suited for sealed hard floors; not for carpets or unsealed surfaces.
Initial Setup Time: Requires time for initial mapping of the home.
Runtime Considerations: While 110 minutes is good, very large homes may require Recharge and Resume cycles.
Versatile Cleaning: Seamlessly transitions between vacuuming and mopping, offering a complete clean.
Hands-Free Convenience: The 60-day self-emptying base minimizes user interaction.
Excellent for Pet Owners: Addresses pet hair and stuck-on messes with powerful suction and a self-cleaning brush-roll.
Smart Navigation: LiDAR mapping ensures efficient, methodical cleaning paths and object avoidance.
Allergy Friendly: Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures a high percentage of dust and allergens.
Targeted Cleaning: App allows for custom zones, no-go zones, and deep cleaning for specific areas.
App Dependency: Full utilization of advanced features like mapping and zone control requires the SharkClean app.
Limited Wet Cleaning: Mop function is best suited for sealed hard floors; not for carpets or unsealed surfaces.
Initial Setup Time: Requires time for initial mapping of the home.
Runtime Considerations: While 110 minutes is good, very large homes may require Recharge and Resume cycles.
The Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 delivers robust cleaning performance across various home environments. For carpeted areas, it functions as a powerful vacuum, digging deep to extract debris and pet hair, thanks to its self-cleaning brush-roll. On hard floors (wood, tile, laminate), it excels by simultaneously vacuuming and sonic mopping. This means loose dirt is vacuumed up while the sonic mopping action scrubs away stuck-on stains, all in one pass.
Its Precision Matrix Cleaning ensures no spot is missed, systematically covering areas and taking multiple passes over concentrated dirt. The CleanEdge Detect feature is particularly effective along baseboards and in corners, actively pulling debris into the robot's path for a cleaner finish.
Users can leverage the SharkClean app to customize cleaning. For instance, you can designate specific rooms or high-traffic areas for a deeper clean, or engage "Matrix Mop" in the app to focus intense mopping on particularly grimy spots like kitchen spills. The LiDAR mapping creates an accurate representation of your home, allowing you to set virtual boundaries (no-go zones) to prevent the robot from entering sensitive areas, like pet food bowls or fragile display areas. The robot's ability to recharge and resume cleaning means it can tackle larger homes without human intervention.
Setup:
Unpack: Remove all packaging materials from the robot, base, and accessories.
Base Placement: Place the self-empty base against a wall in an open area with good Wi-Fi signal, ensuring adequate space on both sides and in front.
Charge: Place the robot onto the charging base. Allow it to fully charge before its first use, typically a few hours.
App Connection: Download the SharkClean app to your smartphone. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your robot to your home Wi-Fi network and initiate the initial home mapping process. Ensure your Wi-Fi is 2.4 GHz.
Mop Attachment: Attach the mop pad to the mop attachment and then connect the attachment to the robot for mopping functions.
Compatibility:
Floor Types: Compatible with all sealed hard floors, including wood, tile, and laminate, for both vacuuming and mopping. It vacuums effectively on carpets and rugs.
Wi-Fi: Requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network for app connectivity and smart features.
Care:
Self-Empty Base: The base collects debris for up to 60 days, minimizing your need to interact with it. Check the indicator light or app for notifications when it's full.
Robot Dust Cup: While the robot self-empties, periodically check the robot's internal dust cup and wipe it clean.
Mop Pads: The reusable microfiber mopping pads should be removed and washed after each mopping session to maintain hygiene and effectiveness. They can be hand-washed or machine-washed according to instructions.
Brush-roll: Despite its self-cleaning feature, occasionally inspect the brush-roll for any lingering debris or hair, especially if performance seems reduced. Remove and clean if necessary.
Filter: The high-performance filter in the base should be checked and cleaned periodically (e.g., tap off dust) and replaced as recommended in the manual to maintain filtration efficiency.