iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

irobot robot vacuums's new Combo j7+ robot is the first combinator vacuum and mop. It's similar to the Roomba and offers similar rug-avoiding capabilities, but the mop's self-filling feature makes it compatible with more cleaning solutions.

A tiny robot arm pops out of the base when you instruct it to mop with the iRobot Home app or voice assistant. The mops only activate when the robot senses it's on a floor that's hard and are able to avoid drag across carpets and rugs.

Features

A robot vacuum mop combo can be a useful tool to keep floors clean and free of clutter, without relying on a broom or Swiffer. It wipes away sticky messes and keeps dust at bay, so you don't have to fret about the mess that can build up in areas that are heavily used, such as kitchens or mudrooms. It can also do better job of cleaning hard floors with the use of a vacuum on its own.

Most irobot vacuum and mop sets are made to work on both hard floors and carpet, so they're an ideal choice if you have multiple floor kinds in your home. The best models include features that allow you to control how often the robot cleans and the power it uses. Some models also have automatic emptying and can be controlled via voice control.

The J7 Combo+ is iRobot's most popular robot mop and vacuum combo. It can be converted into an all-in-one robot cleaner by pressing one button. Its smarts include the same advanced obstacle avoidance as the j7 plus new acoustic sensors on the board to assist in determining the floor type. The mop only goes over solid flooring such as wood or tile when in mop mode. It never goes over carpeting. I tried to trick the J7 Combo+ several times to go over a carpet, but it always went back and started where it left off.

Like many combo robots, it's a little slow to remove fine dust that a vacuum can miss however, it's a master of cleaning up dried milk staining. It comes with a mopping pad which is easy to refill.

The j7 Combo+ may be a little cheaper than other robot vacuums and mop combos however it is quite expensive for a basic one. It's limited in terms of battery capacity and battery life, so it must return to the dock to recharge between cleaning sessions. You'll also have to manually transfer it to a different room each time you clean and its small size and absence of a scheduling function mean it can only clean up 200 square feet at the same time.

Design

The app lets you schedule and track cleaning chores as well as to create "clean zones" and "keep out zones". You can also control robots using the app, or through voice control using the smart speaker of choice. Many robots are equipped with multiple power modes and some are able to detect obstacles for navigation.

The Combo j9+ is a fantastic vacuum and mop combination. It does a great job in both. It picks up embedded crumbs, dirt, and fur. It also makes use of SmartScrub, which scrubs the floor using constant pressure and back and forth motions to remove stubborn messes such as coffee and dirt. Dirt Detective is an application that is able to learn from previous cleaning missions and prioritizes rooms with more dirt to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned.

In addition to the features available on iRobot's regular robotic vacuum, such as the telescopic extension feature and two rubber brushes The Combo J7+ comes with an intelligent mopping system that raises the pad when it comes in contact with carpet or area rug. This helps to avoid getting the rug wet and speeds up cleanup. It is the first robot that can be used to vacuum and mop any type of floor which makes it a great option for people who have an array of hard and soft floors.

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

The Combo J9+ is compatible with your WiFi network at home. It also comes with sensors to aid in navigation and obstacles to avoid. It collects usage information, such as how often the Combo j9+ moves around your home, as well as mapping and image data. However it does not sell or share this data with third parties without permission. On its website the company's Privacy Principles can be found.

Cleaning Performance

A good robot vacuum and mop combo can save you a lot of time and keep your floors in a relatively clean condition most of the time. You'll still have to bust out a traditional mop when you have tough stains or extra-dirty spots, but this is less frequently than you would otherwise have to do with a single vacuum cleaner or bucket of water and a brush. It's a great solution for high-traffic or extra-messy areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and the mudrooms.

If you're looking for more advanced cleaning capabilities look into a dedicated mopping robot. These use a microfiber, a reservoir that is only clean water and a scrubby motion to eliminate dirt. They're more efficient than vacuums. Some of them, like our top pick for upgrades, the Braava Jet m6, even inject detergent into the pad for a more thorough clean.

The biggest downside to mop-only robots is that it can't do anything with carpet or area rug. If a robot encounters these surfaces when it is in mop and vacuum modes, it will lower its pad in order to keep the surface wet. This also means that it won't be able to navigate around them unless you set up special 'clean zones' and zones to keep out of the app.

Combination robots are more adept at this. Our top pick is the iRobot J7+ combination. It operates similarly to a regular j7 vacuum, however, it comes with a built-in wet mop that it deploys when it senses hard flooring. It's a little more aggressive than other combo robots at crossing thresholds and rugs but it still backs up when it encounters them, rather than trying to mop over them.

If you want to be hands-free you'll require a robotic cleaner that is able to learn the layout of your home and move between rooms on its own (our upgrade choice is the iRobot Jet M6), or a combination vacuum which uses lidar for navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is also possible to create "clean zones" and "keep-out zones within the app to ensure it can recognize the location of furniture.

Cost

A robot vacuum with a mop can do a great job of cleaning your floors. However it's more expensive than a standalone vacuum cleaner or a separate mop robot. Cost depends on whether or not you want a high end model that has mapping technology that allows it to learn the structure of your home and then clean every room without running out of battery power. This feature is essential 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 with this feature.

It is also important to consider the dimensions of your floor as well as the number of rooms that need to be vacuumed and mopped. Smaller rooms will require a smaller robot, and you might be able to get by with a simpler robot that just mops or vacuums, but does not have the two capabilities. iRobot Combo j7+, for example, is a great upgrade that bundles a dedicated robot mop with its top-rated Roomba and costs a fraction of what a standalone mop such as the Braava jet M6 costs.

The Combo j7 Plus also includes iRobot's Clean Station, which auto-empties the mop's dirty water from the tank for cleaning when it's full. The base isn't available in the standard model of the j7, and must be bought separately. This is one reason why the combo robot costs $1,099, as it's not included in the standard model.

The j7+ is a sleek modern-looking hybrid vacuum and mop. It's almost identical to Roomba's i7 vacuum. However, it does not have some of the key features other mop-only bots have. It doesn't have the same powerful suction of 8,300Pa as iRobot vacuums. It also doesn't come with the option of automatically washing mop pads, something that is becoming more common on premium mop robots. You can purchase an add-on that will wash the mop pad after it is not in use. This will stop the pads from drying out and becoming messy. The J7+ is a great value and one of our best robots to clean your floors.

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