The Best Irobot Roomba Vacuum Mop Tricks For Changing Your Life

iRobot Roomba Vacuum Mop Review

A robot that can be used as a combination of vacuum and mop can be useful in removing drink spills and thin dust layers that a broom or weak vacuums could miss. This updated model by iRobot is self-emptying dock and smart cleaning features.

It knows to stay clear of cords and backpacks, socks, pet toys, litter boxes for cats and other items that could cause tangles. It also knows what areas need extra cleaning passes.

Controls

This is a great option for anyone who wants a hands-free, thorough clean. It can be used as a vacuum or mop and can be used for both. It is also capable to change modes at the push of one button. There are 3 different options for cleaning water flow and three different levels of suction.

The app allows you to create no-mop zones and schedules for your rooms. You can also remotely control your robot and use helpful features such as the ability to see the mop at an op-portal. This is particularly useful when you need to clean the area in a hurry. The app lets you alter the robot's performance. This includes the amount of suction power and mopping.

iRobot’s advanced mapping technology automatically divides your home and labels it, while SmartScrub guarantees a thorough cleaning for all types of floors. Plus, Dirt Detective can help you avoid cleaning carpets, so they look fresher for longer. A high-efficiency bin and automatic Carpet Boost will help you achieve a better clean.

When it's time for mopping, just fill the Combo Bin with water or an appropriate cleaning solution2 and your Roomba Combo j7/j7+ instantly transforms into a vacuum and mop combination cleaner. The microfiber pad is designed to get rid of dirt footprints, dust and other debris. Plus Clean Base Clean Base auto-empties debris for you and refills, empties and recharges on its own for up to 60 consecutive days.

A combination robot is perfect for hard-floored areas in your home. It's crucial to select a model capable of handling rugs if you have many. The Roomba 650's Dual Multi-Surface rubber brushes and powerful lift-and-drag suction makes it a great option, as does the iRobot Braava Jet 240, which utilizes a specialized nozzle to tackle thick carpets. The robot comes with an edge-sweeping tool that prevents it from becoming tangled in rug fibers. Similarly, its mopping system makes use of a low-speed pump and microfiber pads to provide a thorough clean, without leaving streaks.

Performance

The Combo J9+ offers solid performance, but it is also easy to use. The app offers access to advanced settings like a surface detection system that automatically increases suction power when the robot goes from carpet to hard floor and a user-friendly cleaning schedule in the app. You can also set it to self-empty. This is a feature that all the best robot mops now come with. It prevents you having to clean dirty, messy mopping pads at the end of each run.

The Combo J9+ has other top-of-the-line features that make it one of the best robot mops available. It can map your house using Imprint Smart Mapping which is 7x faster than the earlier irobot vacuum cleaner and mop technology. It can also store multiple maps to allow you to direct the robot according to a set schedule or even at the moment. You can also set up virtual "Keep Out" zones to avoid certain areas of the house and make sure that the robot focuses on the rooms you want it to clean.

If you'd rather not go through the mapping process altogether and ask your robot to clean one room, you can pair your Combo J9+ with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant enabled devices to start a cleaning job using your voice. The robot is also compatible with the iRobot Home app, where you can create an Smart Map and label your rooms to get started.

The Combo j9+ is one of the most efficient mops for removing stains and grime from floors that are sealed, thanks to its SmartScrub technology. The proprietary Dirt Detective technology and Carpet Boost help it clean carpets effectively. However, it's slightly more difficult to navigate across carpets than the simpler robot vacuum-mop hybrids we've tried, and you need to wash it manually after each mopping pad every time you use it because the docking station doesn't automatically wash it as other models do. It's not a major issue but it's something you should keep in mind when you're considering your choices.

App

With a robot mop, you can keep your floors in a continuous state of clean and unsticky without having to scrub or vacuum frequently as you would with mopping by hand. This is especially helpful for high-traffic areas like kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms and entryways. In the end, however, you will have to pull out a traditional rag or Swiffer WetJet from time to when to scrub the most difficult areas.

The iRobot app lets you design cleaning zones and customise map settings so the robot is directed to the areas it is most needed. You can also customize iRobot OS using Dirt Detective. This program learns from map information, previous cleaning missions, and user inputs. It provides cleaning-related insights that include options to automatically prioritize dirtier rooms or alter settings for each room, such as suctioning, scrubbing, and mopping.

The iRobot application is easy to use and offers plenty of control over the time, place and method the robot cleans. It lets you save and access your preferred cleaning routines, and offers personalised recommendations to fit your lifestyle. You can also create No Mop Zones and other zones that tell the robot which areas to avoid cleaning, as well as modify settings to deal with specific messes, such as food spills pet hair, or dirty dishes.

The app also allows you to schedule cleanings in advance and stop the robot when you need to go out to buy groceries or pick up your children from school. You can also set a timer which will alert you when it is time for the robot to clean.

The iRobot mop's bin can be empty and then filled manually, or it can be automated to empty the bin on its on its own for up to 60 days. It's also compatible with a wider range of cleaning products than any other 2-in-1. It can also be upgraded to the All-Floors Combo Bin, which can be used as a robot vacuum cleaner. It can mop and vacuum hard floors with one single touch.

Warranty

This iRobot combination model is the best irobot Roomba choice if you want a robot vacuum that also mop. It's basically a j7 with an AllergenLock Bag that holds dirt until it's empty, and a larger tank of water for mopping. It's not as costly as some of the other mop-and-vacuum robots we tested, but it can still be an investment of a significant amount.

It is programmed with iRobot OS to automatically empty the AllergenLock bag every 60 days. It also has a large self-cleaning dock that's simpler to clean than most. The base features a drawer that stores extra filters, dust bins, and other accessories. The Combo J7+ can be set to clean specific areas, and you can specify how much liquid you want to use in each room. It can also be programmed to do extra cleaning in areas with high traffic.

The mop is lifted and lowered using the same robotic arm as on any other Roomba but it won't deploy if the robot senses that it's on a hard or rug floor. This prevents it from accidentally scrubbing your floor with a damp pad, and damaging the floors. It can be programmed to only clean certain types of flooring like wood, laminate, or sealed stone tiles.

This model mop for approximately 111 minutes before the battery runs out and it returns to its dock to recharge. It does an excellent job of collecting dust and pet hair from tiles, hardwood and area rug. It can also navigate between flooring transition strips and surfaces. It can also vacuum wall-to-wall, without losing sight of the edge.

In vacuum mode it uses a vacuum feature. Combo J7+ utilizes brush rolls, two spinning edge brushes and three suction settings to pick up debris and pet hair. It can be programmed to clean specific rooms and features an extremely quiet drive that stops its most powerful motors from running until it is in the room it is cleaning. It was among the quietest robot vacuums we tested. It didn't wash its mop pad automatically, as we've seen more premium robots doing in recent years.