iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot’s new Combo j7+ robotic is the first combinator vacuum and mop. It's similar to an Roomba and comes with similar rug-smashing capabilities, however the mops are self-filling and compatible with other cleaning solutions.

A little robot arm pops up from the base when you instruct it to mop using the iRobot Home app or voice assistant. The robot only deploys the mops when it detects a hard surface. They avoid dragging over carpets and rugs.

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A robot vacuum and mop combination is a useful tool to keep floors clean without relying on the Swiffer or broom. It wipes away sticky messes and helps keep grime at bay, so you don't have to worry about the mess building up in areas that are heavily used, such as kitchens or mudrooms. It also does a better job of cleaning hard floors than a vacuum on its own and it does this automatically.

Most irobot vacuum/mop combos can be used on carpets and hard floors, so they are a great choice for homes with different flooring types. The most effective models have features that let you decide how often the robot cleans and how powerful it is. Some also have automatic emptying, and can be controlled by voice commands.

The j7 Combo+ is one of iRobot's most well-known robot vacuum and mop. It can be converted into fully-featured robot cleaner simply by pressing one button. Its smarts include the same advanced obstacle avoidance as the j7 and new acoustic sensors on the board to help determine floor type. When it is in mop mode, the mop only deploys when it detects hard flooring such as wood or tile; it never goes over carpeting or area rugs. I tried to fool the j7 Combo+ several times into going over carpets but it would always go back to where it began.

Like most combo robots, it's slow to remove fine dust that vacuums can miss, but it's a master of getting rid of dried milk staining. It comes with mopping pads that are easy to refill.

The j7 Combo+ may be slightly cheaper than other robot vacuum and mop combinations, but is still an expensive machine for a basic model. It has a limited battery life and a water tank, so it will need to return to its dock and recharge between most cleaning sessions. You will also have to manually move the machine to a different room for each cleaning session. Its small size and absence of a scheduling feature means it can only clean 200 square feet.

Design

The app lets you schedule and track cleaning tasks, as well as create "clean zones" and "keep out zones". You can control the robots via the app or by voice activation using the smart speaker of your choice. Many robots have different modes of power, and some can detect obstacles to navigate.

In contrast to other vacuum and mop combos which aren't able to perform both tasks well, the Combo j9+ can do impressively at both, picking up the crumbs, fur and dirt. It also uses SmartScrub to scrub the floor back and forth with consistent pressure for deeper scrubs of tough mess like grime and coffee. Dirt Detective, which is able to learn from previous cleaning tasks and prioritizes rooms with more dirt to ensure they receive a thorough cleaning.

In addition to the features that are available on iRobot's regular robotic vacuum, such as 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 rug. This prevents getting the rug wet and facilitates faster cleanup. It's the first robot that can be used to vacuum and mop all types of floors which makes it a great alternative for people with a mix of soft and hard floors.

The Combo J7+ is similar to the standard Roomba j7 robotic vacuum. It sports a sleek black body with an aluminum top part that is brushed bearing the iRobot Logo. The water reservoir is in the rear, and the mop pad attached to the bottom. The app will notify you when the tank has to be filled or emptied.

The Combo J9+ is compatible with your WiFi network in your home. It also comes with sensors to aid in navigation and obstacles to avoid. It gathers usage data, such as the frequency of its movements around the house 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. The company's Privacy Principles are available on its website.

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A quality robot vacuum and mop combination will save you a lot of time and keep your floors in a reasonably well-maintained condition for the majority of time. You'll still have to bust out a traditional mop for hard-to-clean spots or stains that are particularly dirty however this is much less frequently than you would otherwise need to do with a single vacuum cleaner or a basic bucket of water and brush. It's an excellent solution for areas with high traffic or that are particularly dirty, such as kitchens, bathrooms and mudrooms.

You should consider a mopping machine if you want to get the most advanced cleaning. They typically employ pads made of microfiber and a reservoir of water that is filled with clean water, and a scrub-like motion to remove dirt, leaving your floors cleaner than a regular vacuum does. Some of them models, like our top pick, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent onto the pad to give it a deeper clean.

The biggest drawback to mop-only robots is that it can't do anything with carpets or area rug. If a robot comes across these surfaces while in vacuum or mop mode, it will lower the pad to prevent getting they wet. This also means it can't navigate around them unless you set up specific 'clean zones' and zones to keep out of the app.

Combination robots are more efficient at this, particularly our top pick one, the iRobot Braava J7+ Combo. It works much like a regular j7 vacuum, but it also comes with a wet mop that it uses when it spots hard flooring. It's a little more aggressive than other combo robots when it comes to crossing thresholds and rugs, however, it backs up when it encounters them instead of trying to mop them.

If you're looking to be hands-free with your cleaning, you'll require a robotic vacuum that can 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 incorporates a lidar navigation system (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is possible to set up a 'clean zone and a 'keep-out zone within the app to ensure that it knows where the furniture is.

Cost

A robot vacuum with a mop does a good job of cleaning your floors. It's more expensive than a stand-alone robot mop or vacuum. Costs vary based on whether or not you're looking for a top-of-the-line model with mapping technology that lets it learn the design of your house and clean each room without running out battery power. This feature is essential when you have carpets or rug flooring in your home. The more recent Ecovacs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or Deebots X2 Omni are the top models that have this feature.

It is also important to consider the size of your floor and the number of rooms that need to be cleaned and vacuumed. Smaller rooms will require a more compact robot, but you may be able to make do with a simpler robot that mops or vacuums, but does not have both capabilities. For example the iRobot Combo J7+ is an upgrade pick that comes with a mop robot along with its top-rated Roomba vacuum cleaner, and it costs less than the cost of a standalone mop robot like the Braava Jet M6.

The Combo j7 Plus also includes iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum - Wi-Fi Enabled Alexa Compatible roomba 776p robot vacuum: efficient cleaning solution (www.robotvacuummops.com)'s Clean Station, which auto-empties the soiled mop water out of the tank that is full. The base isn't included in the standard j7 model and has to be purchased separately, which accounts for the combo's eye-watering $1,099 price tag.

The j7+ is a sleek, modern-looking vacuum-mop hybrid. It's style is similar to Roomba's i7 vacuum. However, it does lack some key features that other mop only bots are equipped with. It doesn't have the powerful suction of 8,300Pa as iRobot vacuums. Also, it doesn't have a feature that automatically washes its mop pads, which is becoming more common on mop robots with premium features. However, you can purchase an add-on for the j7+ to wash the mop pad if you're not using it. This will keep the pads from drying and becoming messy. The J7+ is a good value and one of our best robots to clean your floors.