iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot's new Combo J7+ is the company's first combinator vacuum and mop robot. It looks like the Roomba and comes with the same rug-eating intelligence. However the mop is able to be used with a greater variety of cleaning products and are self-filling.

If you request it to mop using the iRobot Home voice assistant or app, a tiny robot arm will rise out of the base. The robot only deploys the mops when it detects an un-porous surface. They are not able to drag over rugs and carpet.

Features

A robot vacuum and mop combo is a useful tool for keeping floors clean without relying on the use of a broom or a Swiffer. It can remove sticky messes, and keep grime at bay. This means you do not have to worry about mess building up in areas that see a lot of traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It also does a better job cleaning hard floors using an air-tight vacuum than a regular vacuum on its own.

The majority of Irobot vacuum/mop combos can be used on carpets and hard floors, which is why they're an excellent choice when you have different flooring types. The best models include features that let you control how often the robot cleans and how powerful it is. Certain models also come with automatic emptying, and can be controlled via voice commands.

The most well-known iRobot mop and robot vacuum combo is the J7 Combo+, which can be transformed into a fully-featured robot vacuum by pressing one button. It comes with the same sophisticated obstacle-avoidance system as the j7, plus the latest onboard acoustic sensors to help determine the type of flooring. When in mop mode, the mop only activates when it senses hard flooring such as tile or wood It does not go over area rugs or carpeting. I tried several times to trick the j7 Combo+ into going over a rug but it would always back up and went back to where it left off.

It's not as fast at picking up fine particles of dust that a vacuum might miss, but it is excellent at getting rid of dried milk staining. It also has a handy mopping pad that's easy to refill.

The J7 Combo+ is a little cheaper than other robot vacuum and mop combos, however it's expensive for a basic appliance. It has a short battery life and a water tank, so it will need to return to its dock and recharge it between every cleaning session. You'll also need to manually move the machine to a new room after each cleaning session. Its small size and absence of a scheduling feature means it can only clean up 200 square feet.

Design

irobot has developed an app for its robots that allows you to plan and track cleaning tasks and create "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled through the app or via voice activation using the smart speaker of your choice. Many robots are equipped with different modes of power and some can even detect obstacles for navigation.

Contrary to some vacuum and mop combinations that aren't able to do both jobs well, the Combo j9+ can do an impressive job of both, picking up the crumbs, fur and dirt. It also utilizes SmartScrub, which scrubs the floor with constant pressure and back and forth motions to get rid of stubborn messes like coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, which is able to learn from previous Revolutionize Cleaning with iRobot Roomba J7! (robotvacuummops.com) mission, prioritizes the rooms with more dirt so that they get an extensive cleaning.

In addition to the features that are available on the regular iRobot robotic vacuum, such as an extension telescopic and dual rubber brushes The Combo J7+ comes with an intelligent mopping system that raises the pad when it comes in contact with carpet or area rugs. This stops the rugs from getting wet, and makes cleaning them easy. It's the first robot that has the ability to mop and vacuum any type of floor making it an ideal option for those with a mix of soft and hard floors.

The Combo J7+ is akin to the regular Roomba J7 robotic vacuum. It has a sleek black body with a brushed aluminum top piece with the iRobot Logo. The reservoir for water is located in the rear, with the mop pad is attached to the bottom. The app will let you know when the tank is empty or requires to be filled again.

The Combo j9+ is connected to the Wi-Fi network in your home and comes with sensors to help navigate and avoid obstacles. It gathers usage data, including 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-party companies without your permission. 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 most of the time. It is still essential to use a mop to remove tough stains and extra-dirty areas however it's less frequent than using a vacuum cleaner with a bucket of water and a brush. It's an excellent solution for areas that are prone to traffic or that are extra filthy, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and mudrooms.

If you require more advanced cleaning capabilities think about a mopping robot. These use a microfiber, a reservoir that is only clean water, and a scrubbing motion to get rid of dirt. They are more effective than vacuums. Some of them, like our top pick for upgrades the Braava Jet m6, also inject detergent into the pad to give it a deeper clean.

The main drawback of a machine that only mops is that it can't take care of carpets or area rugs. If a robot encounters these surfaces while in vacuum or mop mode, it will lower the pad in order to keep the surfaces wet. This also means that it cannot navigate around them, unless you have set up 'clean zones ' and 'keep-out zones' in the application.

Combination robots are more efficient at this, especially our top pick, the iRobot Braava j7+ Combo. It operates similarly to a normal j7 vacuum but it has a built-in wet mop that it deploys when it spots hard flooring. It's a little more aggressive than other combo robots in crossing rugs and thresholds, however, it backs up when it encounters them instead of trying to mop them.

If you're really looking to take your hands off of cleaning, you'll need a vacuum cleaner that can understand the layout of your floor and move between rooms without assistance (our upgrade choice, the irobot robot vacuum cleaner Braava Jet m6) or a combination model that incorporates a lidar navigation system (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is also possible to set up clean zones and 'keep-out zones within the app to make sure it knows the location of furniture.

Cost

A robot vacuum that is also a mop can do a great job of cleaning your floors. However it's more expensive a standalone vacuum cleaner or a dedicated mop robot. Costs vary based on whether or not you're looking for a premium model that has mapping technology that lets it learn the design of your home and clean every room without running out of battery power. This feature is essential for those who have rugs and carpets in your home, and the newer Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the best models with this feature.

Another thing to take into consideration is the dimensions of your floors and the number of rooms you will must vacuum and mop. Smaller rooms require a smaller robot. You might be able use a robot that mops or vacuums but not both. For instance the iRobot Combo J7+ is an upgrade pick that comes with a mop machine with its most rated Roomba vacuum, and it costs less than 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 mop-water that is dirty from the tank after it's full. The base isn't included in the standard version of the j7 and must be bought separately. This is one reason why the combo robot is priced at $1,099 since it's not included with the standard model.

The j7+ is a sleek modern-looking, contemporary-looking vacuum-mop. It's almost identical to Roomba's i7 vacuum. However, it is missing a few key features that other mop-only robots have. For one, it doesn't have the same powerful 8,300Pa suction that iRobot's vacuums provide. It also doesn't come with a feature that automatically washes mop pads, something that is becoming more common on premium mop robots. You can purchase an add-on that washes your mop pad when not in use. This will prevent the pads from drying out and becoming messy. The j7+ is great value and one of our top robots to clean your floors.