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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot’s new Combo j7+ robotic is the first combinator vacuum and mop. It looks like an Roomba and comes with similar rug-avoiding smarts, but the mops are self-filling and compatible with a variety of cleaning products.

If you request it to mop using the iRobot Home voice assistant or app, a tiny robot arm will emerge from the base. The mops only deploy when the robot is aware that it's on a floor that's hard and avoids drag across carpets and rugs.

Features

A robot vacuum and mop combination is a great device to keep floors tidy without relying on a broom or a Swiffer. It can get rid of sticky messes and keep dirt out. This means you don't need to worry about a mess that builds up in areas with high traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It can also do a better job cleaning hard floors using a vacuum than a vacuum alone.

The majority of iRobot vacuum and mop combos are made to be used on hard flooring and carpet, so they're the best choice if have multiple floor kinds in your home. The most effective models come with features that let you determine how often and how powerfully the robot cleans. Some models also include automatic emptying and can be controlled by voice commands.

irobot cleaner's most adored mop and robot vacuum combo is the j7 Combo+, which converts into a fully-featured robot cleaner by pressing a button. Its advanced features include the same advanced obstacle avoidance features as the j7 as well as new onboard acoustic sensors that help determine floor type. The mop only goes over floors that are hard, such as tiles or wood when in mop mode. It does not go over carpeting. I tried to fool the j7 Combo+ several times to go over carpets but it would always go back to where it had left off.

Like many combo robots, it's a bit slow to remove fine dust that vacuums can miss, but it's a master of getting rid of dried milk stains. It has mopping pads that are easy to refill.

The J7 Combo+ is a little cheaper than other robot vacuums and mop combos, but is still an expensive machine for a basic one. It's limited in battery capacity and life and must be returned to the dock to recharge between cleaning sessions. You'll also have to manually move it to a new room each time you clean as its small size and absence of a scheduling feature means it can only clean up to 200 square feet at the same time.

Design

irobot for pet hair has created an app for its robots. It lets you schedule and track cleaning jobs and establish "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled using the app or by voice using the smart speaker you prefer. Many robots come with multiple modes of power, and some can detect obstacles to navigate.

In contrast to other vacuum and mop combos that are unable to handle both jobs well, the Combo J9+ does an excellent job at both, picking up the crumbs, fur and dirt. It also makes use of SmartScrub, which scrubs the floor using constant pressure and back and forth motions in order to eliminate stubborn messes like coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, which is a feature that is able to learn from previous cleaning tasks will prioritize rooms with the most dirt to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned.

The Combo j7+ comes with a mopping system which lifts the pad when it comes into contact with carpet or area rugs. This makes it less likely to get the rug wet and allows for faster cleanup. It is the first robot combination that can be used for both vacuuming and mopping irobot all kinds of floors, making it an excellent option for those who have a mixture of soft and hard floors.

The Combo j7+ is similar to the standard Roomba j7 robotic vacuum. It features sleek black body and an aluminum top part that is brushed bearing the iRobot logo. The reservoir for water is located in the rear, with the mop pad is attached to the bottom. The app lets you see when the tank is empty or needs to be filled.

The Combo j9+ can be connected to the Wi-Fi network in your home and has onboard sensors for navigation and obstacle avoidance. It gathers usage data, including how often it moves around the house and also maps and image data, but does not use the data to sell or share it with third parties without your consent. The company's Privacy Principles are available on its website.

Cleaning Performance

A robot vacuum and mop combination will save you time by keeping your floors clean the majority of the time. It's still necessary to pull out a traditional mop to clean difficult stains or spots that are extremely dirty, but this is less frequently than you would otherwise need to do with a single vacuum cleaner or a standard bucket of water and brush. It's a great solution for areas that are prone to traffic or have a lot of mess like kitchens, bathrooms, and mudrooms.

Think about a robot for mopping If you're looking to get an even more sophisticated cleaning. They typically employ an ultra-fine microfiber pad with a reservoir of water that is filled with clean water, and a scrub-like motion to wipe away dirt, leaving your floors cleaner than a regular vacuum. Some of these models, like our top pick, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent into the pad to provide a deeper cleaning.

The biggest downside to a mop-only robot is that it can't do anything with carpets or area rugs. If a robot encounters these surfaces in vacuum and mop modes it will lower its pad to prevent getting the surface wet. Unfortunately, this also means that it won't be able to navigate around them unless you have set up separate 'clean zones' as well as 'keep out zones' in the app.

Combination robots are more adept at this. Our top choice is the irobot vacuum mop J7+ combo. It's akin to a regular j7, but it has a wet mop built in that it uses when it senses hard floors. It is more aggressive than other robots when it comes to crossing thresholds and rugs. However, it is able to back off when it encounters these obstacles instead of attempting to mop them.

If you want to be hands-free for the duration of your stay you'll require an automated cleaner that can understand the layout of your house and move between rooms on its own (our top pick for an upgrade is the iRobot Jet M6), or a combination cleaner which uses lidar for navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). You may also need to set up "clean zones" and "keep-out zones within the app so that it is aware of the location of furniture.

Cost

A robot vacuum that doubles as a mop is great way to clean your floors. It is more expensive than a standalone robot mop or vacuum. The cost will depend on whether or not you're looking for a premium model that has mapping technology that allows it to learn the layout of your house and clean every room with no battery power. This feature is crucial for carpets and rug flooring in your home. The newer Ecovacs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or Deebots X2 Omni are the top models that offer this capability.

You should also consider the dimensions of your floor as well as how many rooms must be cleaned and vacuumed. Smaller rooms require smaller robots. You might be able use a robot that mops or vacuums but not both. For instance iRobot's Combo j7+ is an upgrade option that comes with a mop robot with its highest-rated Roomba vacuum, and it is priced at a fraction of the price of a standalone mop bot like the Braava Jet M6.

The Combo j7 Plus includes iRobot’s Clean Station which automatically empties the dirty mop-water from the cleaning tank once it's filled. The base isn't included in the standard version of the j7 and has to be bought separately. This is one reason why the combo robot is priced at $1,099, as it's not included in the standard model.

The design of the j7+ is modern and sleek, and it looks almost exactly like the fad Roomba i7 vacuum. This is what makes it an appealing choice for vacuum and mop hybrids. However, it lacks a few key features that other mop-only bots do. For one, it does not have the same powerful suction that iRobot's vacuums offer. It doesn't have the automatic mop pad cleaning feature, which is increasingly common in premium mop robots. You can purchase an add-on that will wash your mop pad even when it's not in use. This will stop the pads from drying out and getting messy. Aside from that, the j7+ is an excellent value and one of the top robots for cleaning your floors.