Roborock · Smart Home · Reviewed by Craig's Tech Talk · Published 2026-03-19
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The reviewer concludes that the Roborock F25 Ultra is a great solution for anyone with hard flooring, especially those with pets, kids, or frequent kitchen messes, as it combines vacuuming and mopping efficiently. He prefers it over traditional manual methods and finds it more reliable than robot vacuums for ensuring a thorough clean.
This review by Craig's Tech Talk introduces the Roborock F25 Ultra wet and dry vacuum, highlighting its ability to vacuum and mop simultaneously using steam and hot water for stubborn messes. The reviewer tests its performance on everyday debris, dried-on food, and greasy spills across various hard floor types. Key features like suction power, maneuverability, and self-cleaning capabilities are also examined.
The Roborock F25 Ultra is a highly effective wet-dry vacuum that excels at tackling both everyday messes and dried-on spills, capable of replacing traditional vacuums and mops for hard floors. Its steam mode effectively removed 6-hour dried ketchup without scrubbing, and the hot water mode efficiently cleaned up vegetable oil and syrup with 22,000 PA suction power. However, the dirty water tank, containing both water and collected debris, can be somewhat unappealing to empty. If you have hard flooring, pets, or kids and frequently encounter various kitchen messes, this device is a worthwhile investment for its one-step cleaning convenience. If your home is predominantly carpeted, you will still need a separate traditional vacuum.
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The reviewer states that while he loves robot vacuums, big or sticky messes still require a regular vacuum and a mop.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The Roborock F25 Ultra can vacuum and mop simultaneously, and uniquely uses steam and hot water to tackle stuck-on messes.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The device is designed for hard flooring like tile, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, and stone, but is not meant for carpet due to its use of water and steam.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The steam mode uses steam up to 356° to break down dried-on food or messes before mopping and sucking up the water.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The hot water mode uses hot water up to 187° Fahrenheit, which is effective for cleaning grease or other spills.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The standard wet and dry cleaning mode handles everyday messes, sucking up debris and then mopping the floor.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The vacuum's dirt detection feature automatically increases suction and adds more water for mopping when it detects a high amount of dirt and debris.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The F25 Ultra boasts 22,000 PA of suction, which the reviewer notes is significantly higher than typical wet/dry vacuums that often have 8,000 to 10,000 PA.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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Roborock's SlideTech 2.0 provides power-assisted wheels to aid in pushing and pulling the vacuum, which is helpful given its added weight from water, and adjustable via the app.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The roller features an anti-tangle design without brushes, preventing fur or hair from getting trapped.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The roller provides edge-to-edge cleaning, allowing it to get close to baseboards to vacuum debris and mop right up to the edge.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The reviewer demonstrates the wet dry mode on hardwood floors, successfully sucking up pet fur, kitty litter, and paw prints, leaving a clean, mopped surface.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The vacuum effectively picks up spilled coffee and cereal from the floor in one pass.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The reviewer compares cleaning 6-hour dried ketchup with a manual mop (requiring significant scrubbing) to the F25 Ultra's steam mode, which cleans it up quickly with minimal work and no scrubbing required after a few passes.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
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The hot water mode is used to clean spilled milk, syrup, and vegetable oil, with the reviewer noting that no oil was left behind, indicating effective cleaning of greasy messes.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnxi4q0fPU
The reviewer states the F25 Ultra is designed to vacuum and mop at the same time on hard flooring. He demonstrates its effectiveness on everyday debris, dried-on messes with steam, and greasy spills with hot water. However, it is not meant for carpets, so a separate vacuum would still be needed for carpeted areas.
The reviewer demonstrates cleaning 6-hour dried ketchup, showing that the steam mode pulls it up quickly with very minimal work and no scrubbing. This contrasts sharply with manual mopping, which required significant scrubbing for the same mess.
The reviewer tested the hot water mode on milk, syrup, and vegetable oil, noting that no oil was left behind. He emphasizes that the hot water feature helps break down these messes with less physical effort compared to a traditional mop.
The vacuum incorporates SlideTech 2.0 with power-assisted wheels to help push and pull, which is beneficial given the added weight of the water tank. The anti-tangle roller design prevents fur and hair from getting caught, further contributing to ease of use and maintenance.
After use, the vacuum performs a self-cleaning cycle in its base, washing the roller with high-temperature water. It then uses hot air drying, with options for fast or quiet drying modes selectable via the app, to ensure the roller doesn't stay damp and develop odors or mold.
The reviewer explicitly states that the F25 Ultra is designed for hard flooring such as tile, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, and stone. He clarifies that it is not meant for carpet due to its water and steam usage.
The reviewer highlights the edge-to-edge cleaning feature, noting that the roller extends fully to the vacuum's edge. This enables it to vacuum and mop effectively right next to baseboards and collect debris like pet fur from those areas.
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Craig's Tech Talk reviews the Roborock F25 Ultra, a new wet and dry vacuum designed to replace traditional vacuums and mops on hard floors. The review highlights its unique ability to use steam (up to 356°F) and hot water (up to 187°F) for deep cleaning dried-on messes and grease. Demonstrations show its effectiveness on everyday debris like pet fur, kitty litter, coffee, cereal, dried ketchup, milk, syrup, and vegetable oil. The F25 Ultra boasts 22,000 PA suction, power-assisted wheels, an anti-tangle roller, edge-to-edge cleaning, and a self-cleaning base with hot air drying.
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