iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

IRobot's latest Combo J7+ robot is the first combinator vacuum and mop. It's similar to a Roomba and offers similar rug-smashing capabilities, however the mop's self-filling feature makes it compatible with other cleaning solutions.

If you ask it to mop using the iRobot Home voice assistant or app, a tiny robot arm will pop out of the base. The robot will only deploy the mops when it is aware of an un-porous surface. They avoid dragging over rugs and carpet.

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A robot vacuum and mop is a handy tool to keep floors clean without the need for a broom or a Swiffer. It can get rid of sticky messes and keep grime away. This means you don't need to worry about mess accumulating in areas that are prone to traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It also does a better job of cleaning hard floors than a vacuum alone and it does it in a way that is automatic.

The majority of Irobot vacuum/mop combos can be used on carpet and hard floors, so they're an excellent choice if your home has various flooring types. The best models have features that let you determine how often and how powerfully the robot cleans. Some models also have automatic emptying, and can be controlled by voice commands.

The most well-known iRobot Robot Vacuums: Effortless Cleaning for Any Home mop and robot vacuum combo is the j7 Combo+, which can be transformed into a fully-featured robot vacuum by pressing a button. Its advanced features include the same advanced obstacle avoidance technology as the j7 and new onboard acoustic sensors that aid in determining the type of floor. In mop mode the mop will only be activated when it senses hard flooring such as tile or wood; it never goes over carpeting or area rugs. I tried to fool the j7 Combo+ repeatedly into deploying over carpets, but it always went back to where it had left off.

Like many combo robots, it's a little slow in picking up the fine dust that a vacuum might miss, but it's a master of removing dried milk staining. It has mopping pads that are easy to refill.

The J7 Combo+ is less expensive than other robot vacuum and mop combos, but it's still fairly pricey for a basic appliance. It's limited in terms of battery capacity and life which means it has to return to the dock to recharge between cleaning sessions. You'll also need to manually move it to a different room for each cleaning session, and its small size and absence of a scheduling feature mean it can only clean 200 square feet at one time.

Design

irobot has created an app for its robots. It lets you organize and track cleaning chores, as well as 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 offer multiple power modes and can even detect obstacles to aid in navigation.

The Combo j9+ is a great mop and vacuum. It does an excellent job in both. It picks up embedded crumbs, dirt and fur. It also makes use of SmartScrub to scrub the floor with consistent pressure for deeper cleaning of stubborn mess like coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, which learns from previous cleaning missions and prioritizes rooms that have more dirt to ensure they receive a thorough cleaning.

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+ comes with an intelligent mopping system that lifts the pad when it comes into contact with carpet or area rug. This prevents the rugs from getting wet and makes cleaning them simpler. It is the first robot combination that is capable of mopping and vacuuming all types of floors which makes it a great option for those with a mixture of hard and soft floors.

The Combo J7+ is similar to the regular Roomba j7 robotic vacuum. It sports a sleek black body with an aluminum top part that is brushed with the iRobot logo. Its water reservoir is located at the back, while the mop pad is tacked to the bottom of the unit. The app shows you when the tank has to be emptied or filled.

The Combo j9+ is connected to your home's Wi-Fi network and comes with sensors for navigation and obstacle avoidance. It gathers usage data, including the frequency it moves around the home, as well as mapping and image data, but it does not use this information to sell or share it with third parties without your consent. On its website, the company's Privacy Principles can be found.

Cleaning Performance

A robot vacuum and mop can help you save time by keeping your floors clean the majority of the time. It's still important to use a mop to take off tough stains and dirtier areas but it's less frequent than using a vacuum cleaner with a bucket of water and a brush. It's a great option for areas that are prone to traffic or have a lot of mess such as bathrooms, kitchens, and the mudrooms.

If you require more advanced cleaning performance, consider a dedicated mopping robot. They typically employ an ultra-fine microfiber pad and a reservoir of water filled with only clean water and a scrub-like movement to remove dirt and dirt, making your floors look cleaner than a regular vacuum. Some of these, such as our upgrade pick, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent into the pad to provide a deeper cleaning.

The biggest disadvantage of a robot that only mops is that it can't take care of carpets or area rugs. If a robot encounters these surfaces when it is in vacuum and mop modes it will lower its pad to prevent getting the surface wet. This also means that it is unable to navigate around them in the event that you have not set up 'clean zones ' and 'keep-out zones' in the application.

Combination robots can do better at this, especially our top choice for the Braava j7 from iRobot+ Combo. It's akin to a regular j7, but has an integrated wet mop that it utilizes when it detects 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 trying mop them.

If you'd like to be hands-free for the duration of your stay you'll need a robotic cleaner that can learn the layout of your home and navigate between rooms on its own (our upgrade pick is the iRobot Jet m6), or a combination vacuum that uses lidar for navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). You may also need to set up "clean zones" and "keep-out zones' in the app so that it can recognize the exact location of furniture.

Cost

A combined robot vacuum and mop will do a great job of cleaning your floors. It's more expensive than a standalone robot vacuum or a dedicated mop. Costs vary based on whether you want a high end model that has mapping technology that allows it to discover the layout of your home and clean every 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 more recent Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the top models that have this feature.

Another thing to take into consideration is the dimensions of your floors and how many rooms you have to mop and vacuum. Smaller rooms will require smaller robots. It is possible to use a robot that mops or vacuums but not both. iRobot Combo J7+, for instance is a fantastic upgrade that comes with a dedicated mop for robots with its top-rated Roomba, and is priced at only a fraction of the price a standalone mop like the Braava jet M6 would cost.

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

The J7+ is a sleek modern-looking, contemporary-looking vacuum-mop. It looks almost identical to Roomba's i7 vacuum. However, it does not have some of the key features other mop-only robots have. It doesn't have the powerful suction as iRobot vacuums. Also, it doesn't have an automatic washing feature for mop pads, which is becoming more prevalent on mop robots with premium features. However, you can still purchase an add-on for the j7+ that will wash the mop pad if you're not using it. This will stop the pads from drying out and causing a mess. The j7+ is excellent value and is among our best robots to clean your floors.