iRobot Roomba Vacuum Mop Review

A mop and vacuum robot can be useful for cleaning up spills from drinks and thin layers of dust that a mop or broom could miss. This model updated by iRobot has a self emptying dock and smart cleaning features.

It is aware of the dangers of cords and other objects like backpacks, pet toys litter boxes, cat toys socks, backpacks, and other items. It also knows which areas require extra cleaning passes.

Controls

This is a great solution for anyone who wants an easy, hands-free clean. It can be used as a mop or vacuum and is capable to change modes at the press of a button. There are different levels of suction power as well as 3 options for cleaning water flow, allowing you to choose the most appropriate setting for your flooring.

The app allows you to define no-mop zones as well as schedules for your rooms. You can also remotely control your robot and utilize useful features like the ability to see the mop in a glance. This is particularly useful when you need to clean a specific area quickly. The app lets you modify the robot's performance. This includes the amount of suction power and mopping.

iRobot's advanced mapping technology automatically divides and labels your home, while SmartScrub technology ensures an effective, reliable clean for all flooring 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, assist you in getting a better clean.

If it's time to mop simply fill the Combo Bin with water or a suitable cleaning solution2 and your Roomba Combo j7/j7+ robotic instantly transforms into a mop and vacuum combination cleaner. The microfiber pad is designed to eliminate dirt and footprints, as well as dust. Plus Clean Base Clean Base auto-empties debris for you and refills, empties and recharges itself for up to 60 days.

A combination robot works Best Irobot Roomba in homes with lots of hard floors. It's crucial to select one that is able to 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 choice, as does the irobot robot vacuums Braava Jet 240, which utilizes a specialized brush to deal with carpets that are thick. This robot also has an edge-sweeping brush, which helps to keep it from getting tangled up with rug fibers. The mopping system also uses an extremely low-speed pump and microfiber pad to provide a deep clean that leaves no streaks.

Performance

The Combo j9+ has a excellent performance, however it is also simple to use. The app provides access to advanced settings, such as a surface detection system that automatically boosts suction power when the robot goes from carpet to hard floors and a user-friendly in-app cleaning schedule. You can also set it to self-empty. This is a feature that all the best robot mops now have. It prevents you having to clean dirty, messy mopping pads at the end of each run.

The Combo J9+ has other features that are high-end and make it one of the top robot mops available. It can map your home with Imprint Smart Mapping, which is 7x faster than previous iRobot mapping technology, and it stores multiple maps, allowing you to instruct the robot to clean specific areas of your home on a schedule or in the moment. You can also create virtual "Keep Out" zones to avoid certain areas of your house. You can also ensure that the robot is focused on the rooms that you would like to clean.

If you'd prefer to skip the mapping process and instead instruct your robot to clean one room and then connect your Combo J9+ with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant enabled devices to begin a cleaning job using 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 one of the most efficient mops for taking off dirt and stains from bare floors that have been sealed because of its SmartScrub technology. The exclusive Dirt Detective technology and Carpet Boost help it clean carpets effectively. However, it's a little more difficult to maneuver around rugs than some of the other robot vacuum-mop models we've examined, and you'll need to wash it manually after each mopping pad after each run because the docking station can't automatically clean it like other models do. It's not a big deal however it is worth considering when looking at your options.

App

With a robotic mop, you can keep your floors in a relatively regular state of non-sticky cleanliness without having to scrub or vacuum frequently as you would with a traditional mop. This is especially useful for areas with high traffic such as kitchens, bathrooms and entranceways. In the end, however, you will have to take out traditional rags or a Swiffer WetJet from time when to scrub the most difficult areas.

The iRobot App allows you to design cleaning zones and customize the map settings to allow the robot to be directed to where it is most needed. You can also personalize irobot robot vacuums OS with Dirt Detective that learns from mapping information, previous cleaning tasks and user inputs to provide cleaning tips and options to automatically prioritize dirtier rooms, or adjust the settings for each room, including cleaning, suction and mopping passes.

The iRobot application is easy to use and gives you plenty of control over the time, place and method the robot cleans. It allows you to save and access your favourite cleaning routines and offers personalized suggestions that are tailored to your lifestyle. You can also create No-Mop Zones and other zones to tell the robot which areas to avoid cleaning, as well as modify settings to deal with specific messes such as food spills, pet hair or dirty dishes.

Another great feature of the app is the capability to schedule cleaning schedules in advance and to stop the robot in the event that you need to leave to get groceries or collect your children from school. You can set a timer that will notify you when it's time for the robot to clean.

Bins can be empty manually, refilled or automated to empty themselves up to 60 day. It also works with a greater variety of cleaning products than any 2-in-1. You can also switch the bin to the all-floors Combo Bin and convert it into a robotic vacuum cleaner that can vacuum and mop hard floors with one step.

The Right to Rent

If you're looking for a machine that vacuums and mops and vacuums, this model from iRobot might be the best roomba vacuum cleaner option. It's basically a j7 with an AllergenLock Bag that holds dirt until it's empty, and an additional tank of water for mopping. It's not quite as expensive as other robot vacuum-mop combos we've tested, however it's nevertheless an investment worth it.

It comes with an enormous self-cleaning dock which is easier to clean than other docks. The base features an extra drawer that can be used to store dust bins, filters, and other accessories. The Combo j7+ can also be set to clean specific areas, and you can set how much liquid you want to use in each room. It is also programmed to do additional cleaning in areas that have high traffic.

The mop can be raised or lowers by the same robotic arms as other Roomba. However it won't deploy if it detects it is placed on carpet. This keeps it from accidentally scrubbing your floor with a wet pad, and ruining your floors. It can also be programmed to only mop certain types of surfaces, such as sealed stone tiles, wood or laminate.

The model mops for about 11 minutes, after which the battery dies and it goes back to its dock to recharge. It is extremely efficient in collecting dust and pet hair from tiles, hardwoods and area rugs. It also can navigate transition strips between flooring surfaces and easily vacuums carpets from wall to wall without losing track of the edge of a room.

In vacuum mode, Combo j7+ uses three suction settings and a brush roller for removing pet hair and debris. It can be programmed to vacuum specific rooms, and it has an extremely quiet drive that stops its loudest motors running until it reaches the area it's cleaning. This was one of the quietest robot vacuums that we tested. It didn't have a way to wash its mop pads automatically, which is something we're seeing more high-end robots do these days.