iRobot Roomba Vacuum Mop Review

A mop and vacuum robot is useful for picking up drink splatters and fine dust that a broom or weak vacuum might overlook. This model updated by iRobot comes with a self-emptying dock and smart cleaning functions.

It knows to avoid cords, backpacks, socks, pet toys, kitty litter boxes and other items that could get caught in the tangle. It also recognizes which areas require extra cleaning passes.

Controls

This is a great choice for anyone who needs an easy, hands-free clean. It can be used to clean floors or as mopping. There are different levels of suction power, and 3 options for cleaning water flow, allowing you to choose the best setting for your flooring.

You can create schedules and no-mop areas for your rooms. It can also be used to control your robot from any location and provides useful features such as the ability to see the location of the mop at in a glance. This is particularly helpful when you need to clean an area quickly. The app also has settings that allow you to modify the robot's performance, including the amount of mopping and suction power.

iRobot's advanced mapping technology automatically segment and label your home, while SmartScrub technology provides a thorough, reliable clean for all floor types. Additionally, Dirt Detective helps you avoid cleaning carpets, so they appear fresher for a longer period of time. A high-efficiency bin and automatic Carpet Boost can aid in achieving a more thorough clean.

If it's time to mop, just fill the Combo Bin with water or an appropriate cleaning solution2 and your Roomba Combo j7/j7+ instantly transforms into a mop and vacuum combination cleaner. The specially designed microfiber pad is able to tackle dust, footprints, dirt. Clean Base also automatically empties debris and refills itself.

A combination robot is ideal when you have a lot of hard-floored areas in your house. It is important to select one that can handle rugs if you have many. The Roomba 650's Dual Multi-Surface rubber brushes and powerful suction that lifts and drags make it an excellent option, as does the iRobot Braava Jet 240, which makes use of a specific nozzle that can handle thick carpets. The robot comes with an edge-sweeping tool to prevent it from getting caught in rug fibers. The mopping system uses a low speed pump and microfiber pad to provide a deep clean that doesn't leave streaks.

Performance

The Combo J9+ offers good performance, but it is also easy to use. The app gives you access to advanced settings such as a surface detection system that automatically boosts suction power when the robot is moved from carpet to hard floors, and a customizable cleaning schedule that is built into the app. You can also set the robot to self-empty and self-empty, an option that all of the top robot mops are now using to prevent you from having to clean messy mopping pads after every run.

The Combo J9+ is equipped with high-end features, making it one of best robot mops available. It can map your home using Imprint Smart Mapping which is 7x faster than the earlier iRobot technology. It can also store multiple maps, allowing you to control the robot according to a set schedule or at the moment. You can also create virtual "Keep Out Zones" to ensure that the robot only cleans the areas you would like to.

If you prefer to skip the mapping and just ask your robot to clean a certain room, you can connect the Combo J9+ with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled gadgets to start a directed cleaning job with your voice. The robot is also compatible with the iRobot Home app, where you can create an Smart Map and label your rooms to get started.

The Combo J9+ is among of the most efficient mops for taking off dirt and stains from bare floors that have been sealed because of its SmartScrub technology. It also cleans extremely well on carpets, helped by its proprietary Dirt Detective and Carpet Boost technologies. However, it's slightly more difficult to maneuver across carpets than the more basic robot vacuum-mop hybrids we've examined, Robotvacuummops.Com and you'll need to wash it manually after each mopping pad every time you use it because the docking station doesn't automatically wash it like other models do. It's not a huge deal, but worth considering when you're comparing your options.

App

You can keep your floors in an unsticky state with robotic mop without needing to clean or vacuum them as often as you would need to do with a traditional mop. This is especially useful for areas that see a lot of traffic like bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways. You will still need to make use of a traditional rag or a Swiffer WetJet, to remove the most difficult stain.

The iRobot app lets you design cleaning zones and customize mapping settings so that the robot is guided to where it is most needed. You can also personalize iRobot OS with Dirt Detective which learns from map information, previous cleaning tasks and user inputs to provide cleaning tips with the option of automatically prioritising dirtier rooms, or adjust settings according to room, such as suction, scrubbing and mopping passes.

The app from iRobot is easy to use and gives you the user with a lot of control over where the robot cleans as well as when and the way it cleans. It lets you save and access your preferred cleaning routines, and provides personalized recommendations that fit your lifestyle. You can also set up zones such as No Mop Zones that tell the robot what it should avoid doing. You can also adjust settings for specific messes such as food spills, pet fur or dirty dishes.

The app also allows you to schedule cleaning tasks in advance and stop the robot when you have to go out for groceries or pick your kids up from school. You can also set up an alarm to notify you when the robot is ready for its next clean.

Bins can be empty manually and refilled, or automated to empty themselves for up to 60 day. It is also compatible with a greater range of cleaning solutions than any 2-in-1. You can also switch to the All-Floors Combo Bin, which can be used as a robot vacuum cleaner. It can mop and vacuum hard floors with just one single touch.

Warranty

If you're looking to purchase a robot that can vacuum and mop, this combo model from iRobot could be a good option. It's essentially a j7 robot with the addition of an AllergenLock bag that stores dirt until you empty it, plus a larger water tank for mopping. It's not as expensive as other robot vacuum-mop combinations we've tested, however it's still a big investment.

It comes with a large self-cleaning dock, which is easier to clean than others. The base features a drawer that stores extra dust bins, filters, and other accessories. You can also set the Combo J7+ to cleanse specific rooms and specify what cleaning liquid to use. It is even able to make extra cleaning passes in high-traffic areas.

The mop is raised or lowered by the same robotic arms that are used on any other Roomba. However, it will not deploy if it is aware that it is placed on a rug. This prevents it from accidentally scrubbing the floor with a wet pad, and ruining your flooring. It can also be programmed to mop only certain types of surfaces, such as wood, sealed stone tiles or laminate.

The model is able to mop for around 11 minutes before running out on battery and returning to its dock for recharge. It is very effective at collecting dust and pet hair from hardwood, tile, and area carpets. It can also traverse transition strips between flooring surfaces, and vacuums wall-to-wall carpeting, without losing track of the edges of the room.

In vacuum mode, Combo j7+ uses three power settings for suction and brush rollers to remove pet hair and other debris. It is also programmable to vacuum only certain rooms, and it has a quiet drive feature that keeps its most raucous motors from turning on until it is inside the room that it is cleaning. This was one of our quietest robot vacuums. However, it doesn't have a way to wash its mop pads automatically as we're seeing more premium robots doing these days.