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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot's new Combo J7+ is the company's first combination vacuum and mop robot. It looks like the Roomba, and has similar rug-eating intelligence. However the mop can be used with a greater variety of cleaning products and can self-fill.

A tiny robot arm pops out of the base when you command it to mop using the irobot vacuum mop Home app or voice assistant. The robot only releases the mops when it is aware of an un-porous surface. They are not able to drag over carpets and rugs.

Features

A robot vacuum and mop combination is a great tool for keeping floors clean without the need for a broom or a Swiffer. It can remove sticky messes, and keep grime at bay. This means that you do not have to worry about mess building up in areas with high traffic, such as kitchens or mudrooms. It also does a better job of cleaning hard floors than a vacuum alone and can do 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 a great option for homes with multiple flooring types. The top models come with features that let you regulate how often and powerfully the robot cleans. Some models also have automatic emptying and can be controlled via voice control.

The j7 Combo+ is iRobot’s most popular robot mop and vacuum combination. It can be transformed into a fully-featured robot cleaner by pressing one button. Its features include the same advanced obstacle avoidance technology as the j7 as well as new onboard acoustic sensors that assist in determining the floor type. The mop will only go over solid flooring such as tile or wood when it is in mop mode. It will not go over carpeting. I've tried numerous times to trick the J7 Combo+ into deploying over carpet, but it always backed up and then returned to where it left off.

As with most combo robots it's a little slow to pick up fine dust that a vacuum can miss however, it is a great job of cleaning up dried milk stains. It comes with a mopping pad which is easy to refill.

The j7 Combo+ is less expensive than other robot vacuum and mop combos however, it's still quite expensive for a basic model. 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 into a new room each time you clean. Its small size and the absence of an option to schedule it means that it can only clean 200 square feet.

Design

irobot has created an app for its robots that lets you organize and track cleaning chores, as well as create "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled using the app or voice activation using the smart speaker you prefer. Many offer multiple options for power and can detect obstacles to assist in navigation.

The Combo J9+ is a fantastic mop and vacuum combination. It does a fantastic job at both. It is able to remove embedded crumbs, dirt and fur. It also uses SmartScrub to scrub the floor back and forth with a consistent pressure to ensure a thorough scrubs of tough messes such as coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, an application that is able to learn from previous cleaning tasks will prioritize rooms with the most dirt to make sure they are cleaned thoroughly.

The Combo j7+ comes with a mopping system which raises the pad when it hits carpet or area rugs. This prevents the rugs from getting wet, and makes cleaning them easier. It is the first robot combination that can be used for both vacuuming and mopping all kinds of flooring, making it an excellent option for those who have a mixture of hard and soft floors.

The Combo j7+ looks similar to the regular Roomba J7 robot vacuum. It has a the sleek black plastic body and a brushed aluminum circular top piece bearing the iRobot logo. The reservoir for water is in the back and the mop pad is tacked to the bottom of the unit. The app will let you know when the tank is empty or needs to be filled.

The Combo j9+ can be connected to the Wi-Fi network in your home and has onboard sensors for obstacle avoidance and navigation. It tracks usage data, such as the frequency of its movements around the house, as well as mapping and image data, but doesn't use this information to sell or share it with third parties without your permission. The company's Privacy Principles are available on its website.

Cleaning Performance

A quality robot vacuum and mop will save you a lot of time, keeping your floors in a relatively well-maintained condition for the majority of time. You'll still need to take 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 have to do with a single vacuum cleaner or a standard bucket of water and a brush. It's an excellent solution for areas with a lot of traffic such as bathrooms, kitchens and bathrooms and mudrooms.

If you're looking for more advanced cleaning performance think about a mopping robot. These use a microfiber, an empty reservoir filled with clean water and a scrubbing motion to eliminate dirt. They are more effective than vacuums. Some of them, such as our top pick for upgrades the Braava Jet m6, even inject detergent into the pad to give it a deeper clean.

The biggest downside to mop-only machines is that it's not able to do anything with carpets or area rug. If a bot encounters these surfaces in vacuum and mop mode, it will lower the pad to prevent getting them wet. Unfortunately, this also means that it won't be able to navigate around them unless you have set up special 'clean zones' and zones to keep out of the app.

Combination robots are better at this. Our top pick is the iRobot J7+ combination. It's akin to a regular j7, but has a wet mop included that it employs when it detects floors that are hard. It's a bit more aggressive than other combo robots in crossing rugs and thresholds, however, it will still back up when it encounters them instead of trying to mop them.

If you're looking to go hands-off with your cleaning, you'll need an automated vacuum that is able to learn the layout of your floors and move between rooms without assistance (our upgrade option, the iRobot Braava Jet M6) or a combination model that incorporates a lidar navigation system (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is possible to create a clean zone and a 'keep out zone' in the app so that it knows where the furniture is.

Cost

A robot vacuum that is also a mop can do a great job of cleaning your floors. It is more expensive than a standalone robot vacuum or a dedicated mop. The price will depend on whether you want an expensive model that comes 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 a must-have when you have rugs or 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.

It is also important to consider the size of your floor and how many rooms must be cleaned and vacuumed. Smaller rooms require a smaller robot. You might be able get by with one that vacuums or mops, but not both. irobot roomba vacuum Combo j7+, for example is a great option that bundles a dedicated robot mop with its highly rated Roomba and costs a fraction of what a standalone mop such as the Braava jet M6 costs.

The Combo j7 Plus also includes irobot roomba's Clean Station, which auto-empties the dirty mop water from the tank for cleaning when it's full. The base isn't included in the standard model of the j7 and must be bought separately. This is partly why the combo robot is priced at $1,099 as it's not included in 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 some key features other mop-only bots do. It doesn't have the same powerful suction of 8,300Pa like iRobot vacuums. It also doesn't come with an automatic washing feature for its mop pads, which is becoming more commonplace on the top mop robots. You can purchase an add-on to wash your mop pad even when it's not in use. This will keep the pads from drying out and becoming messy. The j7+ is a excellent value and is among our top robots for cleaning your floors.