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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

IRobot's latest Combo j7+ robotic is the first combinator vacuum and mop. It's akin to the Roomba and is equipped with similar rug-avoiding intelligence. However, the mops can be used with a wider range of cleaning solutions and are self-filling.

If you ask it to mop using the iRobot Home voice assistant or app, a little robot arm will pop out of the base. The robot only releases the mops when it detects the presence of a hard surface. They are not able to drag over rugs and carpet.

Features

A robot vacuum mop combo is a great device to keep floors clean and free of clutter, without relying on a broom and a Swiffer. It wipes away sticky messes and helps keep grime at bay, so you don't need to worry about the mess that can build in areas with high traffic levels like kitchens or mudrooms. It also does a much better job of cleaning hard floors than a vacuum on its own and can do it automatically.

Most irobot vacuum/mop combos can be used on carpet and hard floors, which is why they're an excellent choice if your home has multiple flooring kinds. The top models come with features that allow you to determine how often and how powerfully the robot cleans. Some models also include automatic emptying and can be controlled with a voice commands.

irobot vacuum and mop combo's most popular mop and robot vacuum combo is the j7 Combo+, which can be transformed into a full-featured robot cleaner with just the press of one button. It features the same advanced obstacle-avoidance system as the j7, plus an acoustic sensor on board to help determine the type of floor. The mop only goes over floors that are hard, such as tiles or wood when in mop mode. It will not go over carpeting. I've tried numerous times to trick the j7 Combo+ into deploying over a rug but it would always back up and then returned to where it was.

As with most combo robots it's a little slow to remove fine dust that a vacuum can miss however it is a great job of cleaning up dried milk stains. It has a mopping pad which is easy to refill.

The j7 Combo+ may be less expensive than other robot vacuum and mop combos however it is quite expensive for a basic model. It's got a limited battery life and a water tank, which means it has to return to its dock to recharge between every cleaning session. You will also have to manually move the machine to a different room for each cleaning session. Its small size and lacks a scheduling feature means it can only clean 200 square feet.

Design

irobot for pet hair has created an app for its robots. It lets you schedule and track cleaning jobs and create "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled via the app or via voice activation using the smart speaker you prefer. Many robots have different modes of power, and some can detect obstacles for navigation.

Unlike some mop and vacuum combinations that aren't able to do both tasks well, the Combo j9+ does an excellent job at both, removing dirt, fur, and dirt. It also uses SmartScrub which scrubs the floor using constant pressure and back and forth motions in order to eliminate stubborn messes such as coffee and dirt. Dirt Detective, which learns from previous cleaning tasks and prioritizes rooms that have more dirt, ensuring they get a thorough cleaning.

The Combo J7+ is equipped with a mopping system that raises the pad once it comes into contact with carpet or area rugs. This helps to avoid getting the rugs wet and allows for faster cleaning. It is the first robot combo that is capable of mopping and vacuuming all types of flooring, making it an excellent choice for those with a mixture of soft and hard floors.

The Combo J7+ is similar to the regular Roomba j7 robot vacuum with the sleek black plastic body and a brushed aluminum circular top piece bearing the iRobot logo. The reservoir for water is in the back and the mop pad is attached to the bottom of the unit. The app shows you when the tank has to be filled or empty.

The Combo J9+ is compatible with your WiFi network in your home. It also comes with sensors for navigation and obstacles to avoid. It tracks usage data, such as the frequency of its movements around the house as well as mapping and image data, but doesn't use this information 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 all the time. It's still important to use a mop to remove tough stains and extra-dirty areas however it's less frequent than using a vacuum cleaner alone or a bucket of water with a brush. It's a great solution for areas with a lot of traffic or are extremely dirty, like kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms.

If you require superior cleaning capabilities, consider a dedicated mopping robot. These are made of a microfiber a reservoir of only clean water, and a scrubbing motion to get rid of dirt. They are more effective than vacuums. Some of these, such as our upgrade pick, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent into the pad to give it a deeper clean.

The biggest disadvantage of a robot that only mops is that it will not be able to perform any work on carpets or area rug. If a robot is in contact with these surfaces in mop and vacuum modes, it will lower its pad in order to keep the surface wet. However, this also means that it won't be able to navigate around them unless you have set up special 'clean zones' and zones to keep out of the app.

Combination robots are better at this, especially our top choice one, the iRobot Braava J7+ Combo. It's akin to a standard j7 but has a wet mop built in that it utilizes when it senses hard floors. It's more aggressive than other robots in crossing rugs and thresholds. However, it still does not back off when it comes across these obstacles instead of trying mop over them.

If you'd like to be hands-free for the duration of your stay you'll require a robotic cleaner that is able to learn the layout of your house and navigate between rooms on its own (our top pick for an upgrade is the irobot roomba combo Jet M6) or a combination cleaner that uses lidar to navigate (like the Roborock S5 Max). You may also need to set up clean zones and 'keep-out zones' in the app to make sure it can recognize the exact location of furniture.

Cost

A robot vacuum that can also function as a mop can be a great way to clean your floors. However, it's more expensive than a standalone vacuum cleaner or mop robot. The cost will vary based on whether you'd like a high-end model equipped with mapping technology, which 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 for those who have rugs and carpets in your home and the latest Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the best models that come with this capability.

You should also consider the dimensions of your floor and how many rooms must be vacuumed and mopped. Smaller rooms will require the use of a smaller robot. It is possible to get by with one that can vacuum or mop, but not both. For instance iRobot's Combo j7+ is an upgrade choice that comes with a mop robot along with its highest-rated Roomba vacuum, and costs a fraction of the cost of a standalone mop bot like the Braava Jet M6.

The Combo j7 Plus includes iRobot’s Clean Station which automatically empties the soiled mop-water out of the cleaning tank once it's filled. The base is not included in the standard version of the j7 and must be purchased separately. This is one reason why the combo robot is priced at $1,099 since it's not part of the standard model.

The j7+ is a sleek, modern-looking vacuum-mop hybrid. It's almost identical to Roomba's i7 vacuum. It does, however, not have the features other mop-only bots are equipped with. For one, it does not have the same suction of 8,300Pa that iRobot's vacuums provide. It doesn't have the automatic mop pad washing feature, that is becoming more commonplace on top mop robots. You can purchase an add-on to wash your mop pad when not in use. This will prevent the pads from drying and becoming dirty. Apart from that, the J7+ is a great value and one of the best robots for cleaning your floors.