iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum - Wi-Fi Enabled Alexa Compatible's newest Combo J7+ is the company's first combination vacuum and mop robot. It's similar to the Roomba and has similar rug-smashing capabilities, however the mop is self-filling and compatible with a variety of Revolutionize Cleaning With Irobot Roomba J7+ products.

A tiny robot arm emerges from 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.

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A robot vacuum mop and broom can be a helpful tool to keep floors tidy and free of clutter, without relying on a broom or Swiffer. It can get rid of sticky messes and keep grime away. This means that you don't need to worry about a mess accumulating in areas that see a lot of traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It also does a better job cleaning hard floors using the use of a vacuum by itself.

The majority of irobot vacuum/mop combinations can be used on carpet and hard floors, which is why they are a great choice for homes with different flooring types. The most effective models have features that allow you to control how often the robot cleans and how powerful it is. Some models also have automatic emptying, and can be controlled via voice.

IRobot's most adored mop and robot vacuum combo is the J7 Combo+, which converts into a full-featured robot cleaner at the touch of one button. It features the same advanced obstacle-avoidance technology that is used in the j7, and a brand the latest onboard acoustic sensors to help determine the type of flooring. In mop mode the mop only activates when it detects hard flooring such as wood or tile; it never goes over area rugs or carpeting. I've tried numerous times to trick the J7 Combo+ into deploying over the rug but it would always back up and went back to where it was.

It's slow to take dust particles that a vacuum could miss, but it is great at taking off dried milk staining. It has a mopping pad which is easy to refill.

The J7 Combo+ is a little less expensive than other robot mop and vacuum combos, but it's still expensive for a basic machine. It's limited in battery capacity and battery life and must be returned to the dock to recharge between cleaning sessions. You will also have to manually move the machine to a different room each time you clean. Its small size and lacks the ability to schedule cleaning sessions means that it is able to only clean 200 square feet.

Design

irobot has created an app for its robots that lets you plan and track cleaning tasks, as well as set up "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled via the app or by voice using the smart speaker of your choice. Many robots come with several power modes, and some can detect obstacles to navigate.

The Combo J9+ is a great vacuum and mop combination. It does a great job at both. It can remove dirt, crumbs, and fur. It also utilizes SmartScrub to scrub the floor in a circular motion with constant pressure for a deeper cleaning of stubborn dirt such as coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, a feature that learns from previous cleaning missions and prioritizes rooms with more dirt to make sure they are cleaned thoroughly.

In addition to the features 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 in contact with carpet or area rug. This helps to avoid getting the rug wet and facilitates faster cleaning. It's also the first combo robot that is able to mop and vacuum all floor types which makes it a great option for people who have an array of hard and soft floors.

The Combo j7+ looks similar to the regular Roomba j7 robot vacuum with the sleek black plastic body and brushed aluminum top piece with a circular design bearing the iRobot logo. The water reservoir is in the rear, and the mop pad is at the bottom. The app informs you when the tank needs to be emptied or filled.

The Combo J9+ is connected to your home's Wi-Fi network. It comes with sensors to help navigate and avoid obstacles. It tracks usage information, such as how often it moves around the house, as well as mapping and image data, but does not make use of this data to sell or share it with third parties without your permission. On its website the company's Privacy Principles can be found.

Cleaning Performance

A well-designed robot vacuum and mop combination can save you a lot of time, keeping your floors in a fairly clean state most of the time. It's still necessary to use a mop to remove tough stains and extra-dirty areas, but it will be less frequent than using a vacuum cleaner and a bucket of water with a brush. It's a great option for areas with a lot of traffic or that are extra dirty, such as kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms and mudrooms.

If you need more advanced cleaning performance think about a mopping robot. These use 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 drawback of a robot that just mops is that it cannot perform any work on carpets or area rug. If a robot comes across these surfaces while in vacuum and mop modes, it will lower its pad to avoid getting the surface wet. This also means that it cannot navigate around them except if you have set up 'clean zones ' and 'keep-out zones' in the application.

Combination robots are better at this, particularly our top pick one, the iRobot Roomba i4+ EVO: Ultimate Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Braava J7+ Combo. It works much like the regular j7 vacuum however, it comes with a built-in wet mop that it deploys when it senses hard flooring. It is more aggressive than other robots in crossing rugs and thresholds. However, it still is able to back off when it encounters these obstacles, instead of trying to mop them.

If you want 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 upgrade pick is the iRobot Jet M6) or a combination vacuum that has lidar to navigate (like the Roborock S5 Max). You may also need to create clean zones and 'keep-out zones' in the app so that it can recognize the location of furniture.

Cost

A robot vacuum that can also function as a mop is excellent way to keep your floors. However it's more expensive 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 learn your home's layout and clean the 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 top models that have this capability.

Another thing to think about is the size of your floors and the amount of rooms you'll have to mop and vacuum. Smaller rooms will require a more compact robot, but you may be able to make do with a simpler robot that just mops or vacuums, but does not have both capabilities. For instance the iRobot Combo J7+ is an upgrade pick which bundles a mop robot along with its most rated Roomba vacuum, and is priced at a fraction of the price of a standalone mop robot like the Braava Jet M6.

The Combo j7 Plus includes iRobot’s Clean Station which automatically empties the soiled mop-water out of the tank for cleaning once it is full. The base isn't included in the standard version of the j7 and has to be purchased separately. This is the reason the combo robot is priced at $1,099 as it's not included with the standard model.

The j7+'s design is sleek and modern-looking and looks nearly identical to the fad Roomba i7 vacuum, which is why it's an attractive choice for vacuum-mop hybrids. However, it does lack a few key features that other mop-only bots do. It doesn't have the powerful suction as iRobot vacuums. It also doesn't have the option of automatically washing its mop pads, which is becoming more prevalent on the top mop robots. 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 prevent the pads from drying out and becoming messy. The j7+ is great value and one of our top robots for cleaning your floors.