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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review
irobot roomba for pets's latest Combo j7+ is the company's first combination vacuum and mop robot. It's similar to the Roomba and offers similar rug-avoiding capabilities, but the mop's self-filling feature makes it compatible with other cleaning solutions.
When you ask it to mop using the irobot self empty Home voice assistant or app, a tiny robot arm will pop out of the base. The robot only deploys the mops when it detects the presence of a hard surface. They are not able to drag over carpets and rugs.
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A robot vacuum mop combination is a great device to keep floors clean without having to rely on a broom or Swiffer. It can get rid of the sticky mess and keep dirt out. This means that you don't need to worry about a mess that builds up in areas that see a lot of traffic like kitchens or mudrooms. It also does a much better job of cleaning hard floors than a vacuum alone and it does so completely automatically.
The majority of irobot robots vacuums and mops are designed to work on both hard floors and carpeting, so they're the best choice if have multiple floor kinds in your home. The most effective models come with features that let you control how often and how powerfully the robot cleans. Some models also have automatic emptying and can be controlled via voice control.
IRobot's most adored robot vacuum and mop combination is the J7 Combo+, which transforms into a fully-featured robot vacuum by pressing a button. Its advanced features include the same advanced obstacle avoidance as the j7 as well as new onboard acoustic sensors to aid in determining the type of floor. The mop only goes over hard flooring like tile or wood when it is in mop mode. It does not go over carpeting. I tried to fool the j7 Combo+ several times into going over a carpet but it would always go back and started where it had left off.
It's slow to pick up fine particles of dust that a vacuum could miss, but it's perfect for removing dried milk staining. It comes with a mopping pad which is easy to refill.
The J7 Combo+ is slightly cheaper than other robot vacuum and mop combos however it is an expensive machine for a basic one. It's got a limited battery life and water tank, so it will need to return to its dock and recharge it between every cleaning session. You'll also need to manually transfer it to a different room for every cleaning session and its small size and absence of a scheduling feature means it can only clean up to 200 square feet at the same time.
Design
The app lets you schedule and track cleaning tasks and also create "clean zones" and "keep out zones". You can control the robots via the app, or through voice control using the smart speaker of your choice. Many offer multiple power modes and can even detect obstacles to help with navigation.
The Combo J9+ is a great mop and vacuum combination. It does a fantastic job at both. It can remove embedded crumbs, dirt and fur. It also makes use of SmartScrub to scrub the floor in a circular motion with consistent pressure for deeper scrubs of tough mess like coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, an application that is able to learn from previous cleaning tasks and prioritizes rooms with more dirt to ensure they are cleaned thoroughly.
In addition to the features that are available on the regular robotic vacuums of iRobot that include a telescopic extension and dual rubber brushes The Combo j7+ also has an intelligent mopping system that lifts the pad when it encounters carpet or area rugs. This makes it less likely to get the rugs wet and speeds up cleanup. It's the first robot that is able to vacuum and mop any type of floor which makes it a great alternative for people with an array of soft and hard floors.
The Combo J7+ is akin to the standard Roomba J7 robotic vacuum. It has a sleek black body with an aluminum top piece brushed featuring the iRobot Logo. The reservoir for water is located in the rear, and the mop pad is at the bottom. The app lets you see when the tank is empty or requires to be refilled.
The Combo J9+ is connected to the Wi-Fi network in your home and features onboard sensors for navigation and obstacle avoidance. It also collects usage data like how often the Combo j9+ moves around your home, as well the location and image data. However, it does not sell or share this information with third parties without consent. The company's Privacy Principles are available on its website.
Cleaning Performance
A good robot vacuum and mop combination can save you a lot of time, and keep your floors in a relatively well-maintained condition for the majority of time. It's still necessary to use a mop to get rid of tough stains and dirty areas, but it will be less frequent than using a vacuum with an empty bucket of water with a brush. It's a great solution for areas that are prone to traffic or have a lot of mess such as bathrooms, kitchens and mudrooms.
If you need more advanced cleaning performance think about a mopping robot. These typically use pads made of microfiber with a reservoir of water filled with only clean water, and a scrub-like motion to clean dirt away, leaving your floors cleaner than a regular vacuum. Some of these, such as our upgrade choice, Braava Jet M6, even squirts detergent into the pad to give it a deeper clean.
The biggest drawback of a robot that only mops is that it can't perform any work on carpets or area rug. If a bot encounters these surfaces while in vacuum or mop mode, it will lower the pad to prevent getting they wet. Unfortunately, this also means that it isn't able to navigate around them unless you create special 'clean zones' and zones to keep out of the app.
Combination robots are more efficient at this, especially our top pick one, the irobot roomba deals Braava J7+ Combo. It's akin to a standard j7 however, it has an integrated wet mop that it utilizes when it detects hard floors. It's a bit more aggressive than other combo robots in crossing rugs and thresholds, however, it will still back up when it encounters them instead of trying to mop over them.
If you're really looking to be hands-free with your cleaning, you'll need a robotic vacuum that is able to learn the layout of your floors and move between rooms without assistance (our upgrade pick is the iRobot braava jet M6) or a combination model that uses lidar navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is also possible to create "clean zones" and "keep-out zones' in the app so that it can recognize where furniture is.
Cost
A robot vacuum with a mop does a good job of cleaning your floors. However it's more expensive than a standalone vacuum cleaner or a dedicated mop robot. The cost depends on whether you'd like a high-end model that incorporates mapping technology which lets it understand the layout of your home and then clean the space without running out of battery power. This feature is a must-have if you have rugs and carpets in your home, and the more recent Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the top models that have this feature.
Another thing to think about is the size of your floors as well as the amount of rooms you'll need to vacuum and mop. Smaller rooms will require a smaller robot, but you may be able to make do with a less expensive robot that just mops or vacuums but doesn't have both capabilities. iRobot Combo j7+, for instance is a great option that bundles a dedicated robot mop with its highly rated Roomba and is priced at less than what a standalone mop such as the Braava jet M6 costs.
The Combo j7 Plus includes iRobot’s Clean Station which automatically empties the dirty mop-water from the tank after it's filled. The base isn't included in the standard j7 model and has to be purchased separately, which partially is the reason for the combo robot's eye-watering $1,099 price tag.
The design of the j7+ is sleek and modern-looking and looks nearly identical to the fad Roomba i7 vacuum. This is what makes it such an appealing choice for vacuum and mop hybrids. However, it is missing some key features other mop-only robots have. It doesn't have the same powerful suction as irobot roomba mop vacuums. It also doesn't come with the option of automatically washing its mop pads, which is becoming more prevalent on premium mop robots. You can purchase an add-on to wash your mop pad even when it's not in use. This will stop the pads from drying out and becoming messy. The j7+ is a good value and one of our top robots for cleaning your floors.