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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

IRobot's latest irobot roomba Combo j7+ is the first mop and vacuum robot. It looks like the Roomba and has similar rug-smashing capabilities, however the mops are self-filling and compatible with a variety of cleaning products.

A tiny robot arm pops out of the base when you instruct it to mop via the iRobot Home app or voice assistant. The mops only deploy when the robot detects that it's on a floor that's hard and avoids drag across carpets and rugs.

Features

A robot vacuum mop combination can be a useful device to keep floors clean, without having to rely on a broom and a Swiffer. It can remove the sticky mess and keep grime at bay. This means that you don't need to worry about a mess accumulating in areas with high traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It also does better job of cleaning hard floors with an air-tight vacuum than a regular vacuum by itself.

Most irobot vacuum and mop combos are designed to work on both hard flooring and carpeting, so they're a good choice if you have multiple floor types in your home. The most effective models have features that allow you to control how often the robot cleans and how powerful it is. Some models also have automatic emptying and can be controlled via voice commands.

iRobot's most popular mop and robot vacuum combo is the j7 Combo+, which can be transformed into a fully-featured robot cleaner by pressing one button. Its advanced features include the same advanced obstacle avoidance as the j7 as well as new onboard acoustic sensors that aid in determining the type of floor. The mop can only go over solid flooring such as wood or tile when in mop mode. It does not go over carpeting. I tried to trick the j7 Combo+ several times into going over carpets, but it always went back to where it began.

Like most combo robots, it's slow in picking up the fine dust that vacuums can miss, but it is a great job of removing dried milk stains. It also has a handy mopping pad that's simple to refill.

The j7 Combo+ is less expensive than other robot vacuums and mop combos, but is still an expensive machine for a basic model. It has a limited battery life and water tank, which means it has to return to its dock to recharge between the majority of cleaning sessions. It is also necessary to manually transfer it to a different room each time you clean as its small size and lack of a scheduling feature means it can only clean up 200 square feet at the same time.

Design

The app allows you to schedule and track cleaning chores and also create "clean zones" and "keep out zones". You can control robots through the app or via voice activation using the smart speaker of choice. Many robots have different modes of operation and some are able to detect obstacles to navigate.

Contrary to some vacuum and mop combinations which aren't able to perform both jobs well, the Combo J9+ does impressively at both, removing the crumbs, fur and dirt. It also uses SmartScrub, which scrubs the floor using constant pressure and back and forth motions to get rid of difficult messes such as coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, which has learned from previous cleaning missions and prioritizes rooms with more dirt so that they get thorough cleaning.

In addition to the features available on the regular iRobot robotic irobot roomba vacuum, such as a telescopic extension and dual rubber brushes The Combo J7+ comes with an intelligent mopping system that lifts the pad when it comes in contact with carpet or area rug. This prevents the rugs from getting wet, and makes cleaning them easier. It's also the first combination robot that is able to vacuum and mop all types of floors, making it a great option for people who have floors that are a mix of soft and hard floors.

The Combo J7+ appears similar to the regular Roomba J7 robot vacuum. It has a sleek black plastic body and brushed aluminum circular top piece bearing the iRobot logo. The reservoir for water is located in the rear and the mop pad is attached to the bottom. The app allows you to see when the tank is empty or has to be refilled.

The Combo J9+ is compatible with your WiFi network at home. It also has sensors onboard for navigation and obstacles avoidance. It collects usage information like how often the Combo j9+ moves around your home, and also images and mapping data. However it doesn't sell or share this data with third parties without permission. On its website the company's Privacy Principles can be found.

Cleaning Performance

A well-designed robot vacuum and mop combination will save you a lot of time, and keep your floors in a reasonably well-maintained condition for the majority of time. It's still necessary to use a mop to remove tough stains and extra-dirty areas however it's less frequent than using a vacuum cleaner and a bucket of water with a brush. It's a great option for high-traffic or extra-messy areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and mudrooms.

Think about a Robot Vacuums iRobot for mopping if you want to get an even more sophisticated cleaning. These use a microfiber, an empty reservoir filled with clean water, and a scrubbing motion to remove dirt. They are more effective than vacuums. Some of these models, like our upgraded model, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent onto the pad to give it a more thorough clean.

The main drawback of a robot that only mops is that it can't do anything about carpets or area rug. If a robot encounters these surfaces in mop and vacuum modes it will lower its pad to prevent getting the surface wet. This also means that it won't be able to navigate around them unless you create specific 'clean zones' and zones to keep out of the app.

Combination robots can do better at this, especially our top choice for the Braava j7 from iRobot+ Combo. It operates similarly to the regular j7 vacuum but it has a built-in wet mop that it uses when it spots hard flooring. It's a bit more aggressive than other combo robots at crossing thresholds and rugs, however, it will still back up when it comes across them, instead of trying to mop them.

If you're really looking to go hands-off with your cleaning, you'll need an automated vacuum that is able to learn the layout of your floor and move between rooms without assistance (our upgrade pick is the iRobot Braava Jet m6) or a combination model that incorporates lidar navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). You may need to create a clean zone' and a 'keep out zone within the app to ensure that it can determine where the furniture is.

Cost

A robot vacuum that can also function as a mop can be a great way to clean your floors. It is more expensive than a standalone robot mop or a separate vacuum. The cost depends on whether you'd like a top-quality model that incorporates mapping technology that allows it to understand the layout of your home and clean the room without running out of battery power. This feature is a must-have if you have rugs and carpets in your home, and the newer Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the top models that have this capability.

Another thing to think about is the size of your floors as well as the amount of rooms you'll must vacuum and mop. Smaller rooms will require the use of a smaller robot. You may be able to make do with a device that mops or vacuums, but not both. For example the irobot price Combo j7+ is an upgrade pick that bundles a dedicated mop machine with its highest-rated Roomba vacuum cleaner, and it costs less than the cost of a standalone mop robot like the Braava Jet M6.

The Combo j7 Plus also includes iRobot's Clean Station, which auto-empties the soiled mop water out of the cleaning tank when it's full. The base isn't included in the standard j7 model and has to be purchased separately, which is the reason for the combo robot's eye-watering $1,099 price tag.

The J7+ is a stylish modern-looking hybrid vacuum and mop. It looks almost identical to Roomba's i7 vacuum. However, it lacks certain key features that other mop-only bots do. For one, it doesn't have the same powerful 8,300Pa suction that iRobot's vacuums provide. It also doesn't come with the option of automatically washing mop pads, something that is becoming more common on the top mop robots. You can buy an add-on that washes the mop pad after it is not in use. This will stop the pads from drying out and causing a mess. Aside from that the J7+ is a great value and is among the best robots to clean your floors.