iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review
iRobot’s newest Combo j7+ is the first combinator vacuum and mop robot. It’s akin to an Roomba and offers similar rug-avoiding smarts, but the mop is self-filling and compatible with a variety of cleaning products.
If you ask it to mop using the iRobot Home voice assistant or app, a little robot arm will rise out from the base. The robot only releases the mops when it is aware of the presence of a hard surface. They avoid dragging over carpets and rugs.
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A robot vacuum mops vacuum mop combination is a great tool to keep floors clean, without having to rely on a broom and a Swiffer. It cleans up sticky messes and keeps grime at bay, so you don’t have to worry about the mess that builds up in high-traffic areas like kitchens or mudrooms. It also does a better job cleaning hard floors with a vacuum than a vacuum by itself.
The majority of irobot vacuum/mop combinations can be used on carpet and hard floors, so they are a great choice for homes with multiple flooring types. The most effective models have features that let you decide how often the robot cleans and how powerful it is. Some also include automatic emptying and can be controlled via voice commands.
The J7 Combo+ is one of iRobot’s most popular robot vacuum and mop. It can be transformed into an all-in-one robot cleaner by pressing one button. It has the same advanced obstacle-avoidance system as the j7, plus the latest onboard acoustic sensors to determine the type of floor. When it is in mop mode, the mop only deploys when it detects flooring that is hard such as wood or tile; it never goes over area rugs or carpeting. I’ve tried a few times to trick the j7 Combo+ into crossing the rug but it would always back up and went back to where it had left off.
It’s slow to pick up fine particles of dust that a vacuum may miss, but it is great at taking off dried milk stains. It has a mopping pad which is easy to refill.
The j7 Combo+ is cheaper than other robot vacuum and mop combos, but it’s fairly pricey for a basic machine. It has a short battery life and a water tank, so it needs to return to its dock to recharge between most cleaning sessions. You’ll also have to manually move it to a new room for each cleaning session and its small size and absence of a scheduling function mean it can only clean up to 200 square feet at one time.
Design
irobot has created an app for its robots that lets you plan and track cleaning tasks, as well as create “clean zones” or “keep out zones.” The robots can be controlled using the app or by voice 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 great mop and vacuum. It does a great job at both. It can remove embedded crumbs, dirt and fur. It also makes use of SmartScrub to scrub the floor with consistent pressure for deeper scrubbing of stubborn mess like coffee and grime. Dirt Detective is which is a feature that is able to learn from previous cleaning tasks, prioritizes rooms with more dirt to make sure they are thoroughly cleaned.
In addition to the features found on iRobot’s regular robotic vacuum including an extension telescopic and dual rubber brushes, the Combo j7+ has an intelligent mopping system that raises the pad when it encounters carpet or area rugs. This stops the rugs from getting wet, and makes cleaning them easier. It is the first robot combo that is capable of both vacuuming and mopping all types of flooring, making it an excellent option 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 with an aluminum top part that is brushed featuring the iRobot logo. The reservoir for water is at the back, while the mop pad is attached to the bottom of the unit. The app will notify you when the tank has to be filled or empty.
The Combo J9+ is compatible with your WiFi network at home. It also comes with sensors for navigation and obstacles avoidance. It tracks usage information, such as the frequency of its movements around the home and also maps and image data, but it does not use this information to sell or share it with other parties without your consent. On its website the company’s Privacy Principles can be found.
Cleaning Performance
A robot vacuum and mop combination can save you time by keeping your floors clean the majority of the time. It’s still necessary to use a mop in order to remove tough stains and extra-dirty areas but it’s less frequent than using a vacuum with a bucket of water with a brush. It’s a great solution for areas with a lot of traffic or that are particularly dirty, like bathrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms and mudrooms.
You should consider a mopping machine If you’re looking to get an even more sophisticated cleaning. These typically use pads made of microfiber and a reservoir of water that is filled with clean water, and a scrub-like motion to remove dirt and dust, making your floors cleaner than a regular vacuum does. Some of these models, like our top model, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent onto the pad to give it a more thorough clean.
The main drawback of mop-only robots is that it can’t do anything with carpet or area rug. If a robot is in contact with these surfaces while in vacuum and mop modes it will lower its pad to avoid getting the surface wet. However, this also means it can’t navigate around them unless you have set up specific ‘clean zones’ and “keep out zones” in the app.
Combination robots are better at this, particularly our top pick, the iRobot Braava j7+ Combo. It works much like the regular j7 vacuum but it also comes with a wet mop that it deploys when it detects hard flooring. It’s more aggressive than other robots in crossing rugs and thresholds. However, it still does not back off when it comes across these obstacles instead of trying mop over them.
If you want to be completely hands-free, you will need an automated cleaner that is able to learn the layout of your house and navigate between rooms on its own (our upgrade choice is the iRobot Jet M6) or a combination vacuum which uses lidar to navigate (like the Roborock S5 Max). It is also possible to set up ‘clean zones’ and ‘keep-out zones in the app so that it can recognize where furniture is.
Cost
A robot vacuum with a mop will do a great job of cleaning your floors. It’s more expensive than a standalone robot mop or vacuum. The cost depends on whether you want an expensive model that comes that incorporates mapping technology, which allows it to discover the layout of your home 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 latest Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the top models that have this capability.
Another thing to consider is the size of Revolutionize Your Cleaning with iRobot Roomba Combo J5+ floors and the amount of rooms you’ll need to vacuum and mop. Smaller rooms will require the use of a smaller robot. You might be able get by with one that mops or vacuums but not both. For example, iRobot’s Combo J7+ is an upgrade option that bundles a dedicated mop robot with its highest-rated Roomba vacuum cleaner, and it is priced at a fraction of the cost 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 cleaning tank once it’s full. The base isn’t available in the standard j7 model, and must be purchased separately, which accounts for the combo’s price of $1,099.
The J7+ is a sleek modern-looking, contemporary-looking vacuum-mop. It’s almost identical to Roomba’s i7 vacuum. However, it does not have the features other mop only bots come with. It doesn’t have the same powerful suction that iRobot’s vacuums provide. It also doesn’t have the option of automatically washing mop pads, something that is becoming more prevalent on mop robots with premium features. However, you can still purchase an add-on for the j7+ to wash the mop pad even when 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 to clean your floors.