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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

Irobot for Pets’s new Combo J7+ robot is the first combined vacuum and mop. It's akin to the Roomba, and has similar rug-eating intelligence. However the mop is able to be used with a greater selection of cleaning products and are self-filling.

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

Features

A robot vacuum and mop combo is a handy device to keep floors tidy without relying on the use of a broom or a Swiffer. It can remove the sticky mess and keep grime away. 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 a vacuum on its own, and it can do this completely automatically.

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 kinds. The top models come with features that allow you to determine how often and how powerfully the robot cleans. Some also include automatic emptying and can be controlled via voice.

iRobot's most popular mop and robot vacuum combo is the J7 Combo+, which converts into a full-featured robot cleaner by pressing a button. Its smarts include the same advanced obstacle avoidance as the j7 plus new onboard acoustic sensors that assist in determining the floor type. When in mop mode, the mop only activates when it detects flooring that is hard such as wood or tile; it never goes over area rugs or carpeting. I've tried numerous 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.

Like many combo robots, it's a little slow to pick up fine dust that vacuums can miss however, it does an excellent job of cleaning up dried milk stains. It has a mopping pad which is easy to refill.

The j7 Combo+ is a little cheaper than other robot vacuum and mop combos however it is quite expensive for a basic model. It's got a limited battery life and water tank, so it needs to return to its dock to recharge between most cleaning sessions. It is also necessary to manually move the machine to a new room for each cleaning session. Its small size and the absence of an option to schedule it means that it can only clean up 200 square feet.

Design

irobot vacuum sale has created an app for its robots that allows you to plan and track cleaning tasks, as well as set up "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled using the app or voice activation using the smart speaker you prefer. Many robots come with multiple modes of power, and some can detect obstacles for navigation.

Unlike some vacuum and mop combinations that are unable to handle both tasks effectively, the Combo j9+ does an impressive job of both, removing dirt, fur, and dirt. It also uses SmartScrub, which scrubs floors with constant pressure and back and forth motions in order to eliminate stubborn messes like coffee and dirt. Dirt Detective, which is able to learn from previous cleaning missions and prioritizes rooms that have more dirt, ensuring they get a thorough cleaning.

In addition to the features available on the regular iRobot robotic vacuum including an extension telescopic and dual rubber brushes, the Combo J7+ comes with an intelligent mopping system that lifts the pad when it encounters carpet or area rug. This stops the rugs from getting wet and makes cleanup easy. It's also the first combo robot that is able to vacuum and mop any type of floor making it an ideal alternative for people with a mix of hard and soft floors.

The Combo J7+ is similar to the standard Roomba J7 robot vacuum. It has a sleek black plastic body and brushed aluminum circular top piece bearing the irobot near me logo. The reservoir of water is located at the rear, and the mop pad is attached to the bottom. The app will let you know when the tank is empty or requires to be filled.

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 how often the Combo j9+ travels around your home, as well as mapping and image data. However, it does not sell or share this data with third-party companies without consent. The company's Privacy Principles are available on its website.

Cleaning Performance

A robot vacuum and mop can help you save time by keeping your floors spotless all the time. It is still essential to use a mop in order to get rid of tough stains and dirty areas however it's less frequent than using a vacuum and an empty bucket of water with a brush. It's an excellent solution for areas with high traffic or are extremely filthy, such as bathrooms, kitchens and mudrooms.

If you need more advanced cleaning performance think about a mopping robot. These use a microfiber, a reservoir that is only clean water and a scrubby motion to remove dirt. They are more effective than a vacuum. Some of these, such as our upgrade pick, Braava Jet M6, even sprays detergent onto the pad to give it a more thorough clean.

The biggest disadvantage of a machine that only mops is that it cannot perform any work on carpets or area rugs. If a bot encounters these surfaces in vacuum and mop mode it will lower the pad to avoid getting they wet. This also means that it will not be able to navigate around them except if you have created 'clean zones' and 'keep-out zones' in the application.

Combination robots can do better at this, especially our top choice, the irobot vacuum mop Braava j7+ Combo. It functions like the regular j7 vacuum but it also comes with a wet mop that it uses when it detects hard flooring. It's a little more aggressive than other combo robots in crossing thresholds and rugs, but it still backs up when it comes across them instead of trying to mop them.

If you really want to be hands-free with your cleaning, you'll need an automated vacuum that can understand your floor layout and navigate between rooms without assistance (our upgrade pick is the irobot vacuum cleaner and mop Braava Jet m6) or a model that uses lidar navigation (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 your furniture is.

Cost

A robot vacuum with a mop does a good job of cleaning your floors. It is more expensive than a stand-alone robot mop or a separate vacuum. Cost depends on whether or not you're looking for a premium model that has mapping technology that allows it to discover the structure of your house and clean every room with no battery power. This feature is a must-have for those who have rugs and carpets in your home and the latest Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra are the best models with this capability.

It is also important to consider the dimensions of your floor and how many rooms must be vacuumed and mopped. Smaller rooms will require a more compact robot, but you may be able to do with a robot that just mops or vacuums, but doesn't have both capabilities. iRobot Combo j7+, for instance is a great option that comes with a dedicated robot mop with its highly rated Roomba and costs a fraction of what a standalone robot mop such as the Braava jet M6 costs.

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 available in the standard j7 model and has to be purchased separately, which partially is the reason for the combo robot's eye-watering $1,099 price tag.

The j7+'s design is sleek and modern-looking, and it looks almost identical to the fad Roomba i7 vacuum. This is what makes it an appealing option for vacuum-mop hybrids. However, it is missing some key features other mop-only bots have. It doesn't have the same powerful 8,300Pa suction that iRobot's vacuums have. It also doesn't come with the option of automatically washing its mop pads, which is becoming more commonplace on premium mop robots. However, you can still buy an add-on to the j7+ to wash the mop pad if you're not using it. This will prevent the pads from drying out and causing a mess. The J7+ is a good value and one of our top robots to clean your floors.