iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot's new Combo j7+ is the first combinator vacuum and mop robot. It looks like an Roomba and offers similar rug-smashing capabilities, however the mop is self-filling and compatible with other cleaning solutions.

If you ask it to mop using the iRobot Home voice assistant or app, a tiny robot arm will rise out of the base. The mops only deploy when the robot is aware that it's on a floor that's hard and avoids dragging across rugs and carpet.

Features

A robot vacuum mop combination is a great tool to keep floors clean and free of clutter, without relying on a broom and a Swiffer. It can get rid of sticky messes, and keep grime at bay. This means you don't need to worry about a mess that builds up in areas that see a lot of traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It also does a better job of cleaning hard floors than vacuums alone and it does it automatically.

The majority of iRobot vacuums and mops are made to work on both hard flooring and carpet, so they're a good choice if you have different flooring kinds in your home. The top models come with features that allow you to regulate how often and powerfully the robot cleans. Some also have automatic emptying and can be controlled by voice commands.

The j7 Combo+ is iRobot's most well-known robot vacuum and mop. It can be transformed into an all-in-one robot cleaner by pressing one button. It comes with the same sophisticated obstacle-avoidance technology as the j7, and a brand the latest onboard acoustic sensors to help determine the type of floor. In mop mode the mop only deploys when it senses hard flooring such as tile or wood; it never goes over area rugs or carpeting. I've tried a few times to trick the j7 Combo+ into crossing a rug, but it always backed up and went back to where it had left off.

It's slow to take dust particles that a vacuum could be unable to, but it's excellent at taking off dried milk staining. It also has a handy mopping pad that's easy to refill.

The J7 Combo+ is cheaper than other robot vacuum and mop combos, but it's fairly pricey for a basic appliance. It has a short battery life and water tank, so it needs to return to its dock and recharge between every cleaning session. You'll also need to manually move it to a different room each time you clean and its small size and lack of a scheduling function mean it can only clean 200 square feet at one 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 via voice activation with the smart speaker of your choice. Many robots come with multiple modes of power, and some can detect obstacles to navigate.

Unlike some vacuum and mop combinations that aren't able to do both tasks effectively, the Combo J9+ does an impressive job of both, removing dirt, fur, and dirt. It also makes use of SmartScrub which scrubs floors with constant pressure and back and forth motions to get rid of difficult messes such as coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, which is able to learn from previous cleaning missions, prioritizes the areas with the most dirt so that they get thorough cleaning.

The Combo J7+ is equipped with a mopping mechanism that raises the pad as soon as it comes into contact with carpet or area rug. This makes it less likely to get the rugs wet and facilitates faster cleanup. It is the first robot combination that is capable of mopping and vacuuming all kinds of floors making it a perfect choice for those with floors that are 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 that has an aluminum top part that is brushed with the iRobot logo. The reservoir of water is located at the rear and the mop pad is attached to the bottom. The app allows you to see when the tank is empty or requires to be filled.

The Combo J9+ is compatible with your home's WiFi network. It also comes with sensors to aid in navigation and obstacle avoidance. It tracks usage information, such as the frequency of its movements around the home, as well as mapping and image data, but does not use the data to sell or share it with other parties without your permission. On its website, the company's Privacy Principles can be found.

Cleaning Performance

A robot vacuum and mop can save you time by keeping your floors clean the majority of the time. You'll still need to take out a traditional mop for difficult stains or spots that are extremely dirty however this is much less frequently than you would otherwise have to do with a separate vacuum cleaner or a basic bucket of water and brush. It's a great solution for areas with a lot of traffic or that are extra filthy, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms and mudrooms.

Consider a mopping robot If you're looking to get the most advanced cleaning. These use a microfiber, an empty reservoir filled with clean water, and a scrubbing motion to eliminate dirt. They are more effective than a vacuum. Some of them, such as our upgrade pick, the Braava Jet m6, even spray detergent onto the pad for a deeper clean.

The biggest drawback to mop-only robots is that it can't do anything with carpets or area rug. If a bot encounters these surfaces in vacuum and mop mode it will lower the pad in order to keep the surfaces wet. This also means that it cannot navigate around them in the event that you have not set up 'clean zones ' and zones to keep out of the application.

Combination robots are more adept at this. Our top pick is the newest irobot roomba j7+ combination. It works much like a normal j7 vacuum but it has a built-in wet mop that it deploys when it detects hard flooring. It's more aggressive than other robots when it comes to crossing rugs and thresholds. However, it backs off when it encounters these obstacles, instead of trying to mop over them.

If you're looking to take your hands off of cleaning, you'll require a vacuum cleaner that can understand the layout of your floor and move between rooms without assistance (our upgrade option, the iRobot Braava Jet m6) or a model that uses lidar navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is also possible to set up clean zones and 'keep-out zones in the app so that it knows the exact location of furniture.

Cost

A robot vacuum that can also function as a mop can be a excellent way to keep your floors. However it's more expensive than a standalone vacuum cleaner or a dedicated mop robot. Costs vary based on whether or not you want a high end model with 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 essential for carpets and rug flooring in your home. The latest Ecovacs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or Deebots X2 Omni are the top models that have this feature.

Another thing to consider is the size of your floors as well as the amount of rooms you'll must vacuum and mop. Smaller rooms will require a smaller robot. You may be able to get by with one that can vacuum or mop, but not both. For example the irobot robot vacuum cleaner Combo J7+ is an upgrade option that bundles a dedicated mop robot along with its most rated Roomba vacuum cleaner, and it costs less than the price of a standalone mop bot like the Braava Jet M6.

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 version of the j7, and must be bought separately. This is the reason the combo robot is priced at $1,099 as it's not included with the standard model.

The j7+ is a sleek, modern-looking vacuum-mop hybrid. It's almost identical to Roomba's i7 vacuum. However, it lacks certain key features that other mop-only bots do. It doesn't have the same powerful suction of 8,300Pa like irobot vacuum sale (published on mail.swgtf.com) vacuums. It does not have the automatic mop pad cleaning feature, which is increasingly common in high-end mop robots. You can buy 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. Apart from that, the J7+ is a fantastic value and one of the best robots to clean your floors.