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iRobot Vacuum and Mop Combo Review

iRobot’s new Combo j7+ robot is the first combined vacuum and mop. It looks like an Roomba and has similar rug-smashing capabilities, however the mops are self-filling and compatible with more cleaning solutions.

A little robot arm pops out of the base when you tell it to mop with the iRobot Home app or voice assistant. The robot only deploys the mops when it detects a hard surface. They are not able to drag over rugs and carpet.

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A robot vacuum and mop combination is a great tool to keep floors clean without relying on a broom or a Swiffer. It can remove sticky messes and keep grime away. This means that you do not have to worry about mess that builds up in areas with high traffic such as mudrooms or kitchens. It also does a better job cleaning hard floors with an air-tight vacuum than a regular vacuum alone.

Most irobot vacuum/mop combos can be used on carpet and hard floors, so they are a great choice if your home has various flooring kinds. 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 control.

The J7 Combo+ is one of iRobot's most popular robot vacuum and mop. It can be converted into a fully-featured robot cleaner by pressing only one button. It features the same advanced obstacle-avoidance technology as the j7, and a brand new onboard acoustic sensor to determine the type of flooring. When in mop mode, the mop only deploys when it senses hard flooring like tile or wood; it never goes over area rugs or carpeting. I've tried numerous times to trick the j7 Combo+ into going over carpet, but it always backed up before returning to where it was.

Like many combo robots, it's a little slow to remove fine dust that a vacuum can miss, but it's a master of cleaning up dried milk stains. It comes with a mopping pad which is easy to refill.

The j7 Combo+ may be slightly cheaper than other robot vacuums and mop combos, but is still quite expensive for a basic one. It's got a limited battery life and a water tank, so it will need to return to its dock and recharge it between the majority of cleaning sessions. You'll also have to manually move it to a different room for each cleaning session as its small size and absence of a scheduling function mean it can only clean up 200 square feet at one time.

Design

irobot has developed an app for its robots. It lets you organize and track cleaning chores and also establish "clean zones" or "keep out zones." The robots can be controlled through the app or by voice using the smart speaker you prefer. Many robots come with several modes of power, and some can detect obstacles to navigate.

Contrary to some vacuum and mop combinations that aren't able to do both tasks effectively, the Combo j9+ can do an impressive job of both, picking up embedded crumbs, fur, and dirt. It also makes use of SmartScrub to scrub the floor in a circular motion with constant pressure for a deeper cleaning of stubborn messes such as coffee and grime. Dirt Detective, which has learned from previous cleaning missions it prioritizes rooms that have more dirt to ensure they receive thorough cleaning.

The Combo j7+ comes with a mopping system that raises the pad as soon as it hits carpet or area rug. This helps to avoid getting the rug wet and facilitates faster cleanup. It's the first robot that has the ability to vacuum and mop all types of floors, making it a great alternative for people with an array of soft and hard floors.

The Combo j7+ is similar to the regular Roomba J7 robotic vacuum. It features a sleek black body with a brushed aluminum top piece bearing the irobot mopping and vacuum logo. The reservoir for water is located in the rear, and the mop pad attached to the bottom. The app informs you when the tank requires to be filled or empty.

The Combo J9+ is connected to the Wi-Fi network in your home and comes with sensors to help navigate and avoid obstacles. It collects usage information like how often the Combo j9+ travels around your home, as well as mapping and image data. However it does not sell or share the data with third parties without consent. On its website the company's Privacy Principles can be found.

Cleaning Performance

A quality robot vacuum and mop combo can save you a lot of time, keeping your floors in a fairly well-maintained condition for the majority of time. It's still necessary to use a mop to get rid of tough stains and dirty areas but it's less frequent than using a vacuum alone or a bucket of water with a brush. It's a great option for areas with a lot of traffic like kitchens, bathrooms, and mudrooms.

Consider a mopping Robot Vacuums iRobot for the most advanced cleaning. These use a microfiber, a reservoir that is only clean water and a scrubbing motion to eliminate dirt. They are more effective than vacuums. Some of them models, like our top model, Braava Jet M6, even squirts detergent into the pad to provide a deeper cleaning.

The biggest downside to mop-only machines is that it can't do anything with carpets or area rugs. If a robot is in contact with these surfaces when it is in mop and vacuum modes, it will lower its pad in order to keep the surface wet. This also means it can't navigate around them unless you have set up special 'clean zones' and 'keep out zones' in the app.

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

If you're looking to take your hands off of cleaning, you'll need an automated vacuum that can understand the layout of your floors and move between rooms without assistance (our upgrade option, the iRobot Braava Jet M6) or a combination model that has lidar navigation (like the Roborock S5 Max). You might need 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 will do a great job of cleaning your floors. However it's more expensive than a standalone vacuum cleaner or mop robot. The cost will vary based on whether you'd like an expensive model that comes that incorporates mapping technology which lets it discover the layout of your home and then clean the space without running out of battery power. This feature is essential when you have carpets or rug flooring in your home. The more recent Ecovacs Roborock S8 Pro Ultra or Deebots X2 Omni are the best models that can provide this capability.

You should also think about the size of your floor and how many rooms need to be cleaned and vacuumed. Smaller rooms will require a smaller robot. You might be able make do with a device that vacuums or mops, but not both. irobot for pet hair Combo j7+, for instance is a fantastic upgrade that comes with a dedicated mop robot with its highly rated Roomba, and is priced at a fraction of what a standalone mop such as the Braava jet M6 would cost.

The Combo j7 Plus includes iRobot’s Clean Station which automatically empties the soiled mop-water out of the tank after it's filled. The base isn't part of the standard j7 model, and must be purchased separately, which partly explains the combo robot's eye-watering $1,099 price tag.

The design of the j7+ is sleek and modern, and it looks almost exactly like the fad Roomba i7 vacuum, which is what makes it an attractive choice for vacuum-mop hybrids. However, it does not have the features other mop-only bots have. It doesn't offer the same powerful suction as iRobot vacuums. It also doesn't have a feature that automatically washes mop pads, something that is becoming more prevalent on mop robots with premium features. However, you can purchase an add-on for the j7+ to wash the mop pad when you're not using it. This will stop the pads from drying out and getting messy. Apart from that, the J7+ is a great value and is among the best robots to clean your floors.