iRobot Combo Essential Cleaner Review

While irobot vacuum and mop has rolled out plenty of innovation over the past few years and the Combo Essential is the first robot in its lineup that focuses on the basics of cleaning. It is sleek in design, clever features, and a highly efficient mop.

irobot that vacuums and mops OS allows you to start cleaning, stop and plan your schedule directly through the app. It also provides personalized suggestions, maps and images of obstacles to avoid and provides personalized suggestions (opt-in). The Clean Base auto-fill dock charges the battery, then automatically empty the dust bin and then refills the water tank.

What is the Roomba Combo Essential?

Loaded with cleaning essentials and powered by iRobot OS, this 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop helps customers take two chores off their list using one device. It has intelligent navigation, three levels of powerful suction, and up to 120 minutes of battery life. With its sleek, low-profile and Edge-Sweeping Brush design, dirt can't hide in corners or beneath furniture.

The 4-Stage System uses an all-surface V-shaped brush, a microfiber pad fed by a pump, and adjustable liquid settings to clean multiple floors with a single pass. It also comes with 18x more suction power2 as well as a smart Edge-Sweeping Brush that helps eliminate dirt and dust around the edges of rooms and under furniture. Additionally, it comes with simple to use iRobot Home App controls, suggested cleaning schedules, as well as comprehensive Clean Map reports.

Using the free iRobot app, users can select from a variety of cleaning modes including spot clean, automatic, and mop only. The app lets users set start and stop times, as well as stop the cleaning. The Combo Essential also supports voice control integration with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can initiate a cleaning session using a simple voice command.

Once the Combo Essential has finished its cleaning job it will then return to its docking station to empty the dustbin into the dirt bin. Based on the amount of dust that Combo has accumulated, it may be necessary to empty it on a regular basis. The app also lets users to keep track of and control the cleaner's battery and a change of mop pad reminder, and various other details.

GearBrain will be testing the new Roomba Essential combo in the coming weeks We can however say that it looks like an amazing upgrade to the 600 Series, which is a budget-friendly. We are impressed by the fact that it's packed with smart features, and yet delivers powerful cleaning power, despite its reduced price.

Combo Essential is available for purchase for $275. Visit the iRobot website for more details and a complete list of specifications.

What is the Roomba Combo J9+?

iRobot has established itself as the market leader in the smart vacuum/mopping space and its newest model, the combo irobot J9+, builds on that legacy. It has a top-rated dirt/dust pick-up and comes with mopping technology powered by the iRobot OS. The latest software offers robots "smart cleaning preference" and lets them automatically clean rooms according to the needs of the room. For instance they might focus more on the kitchen floor, increase pressure on the floor scrubber when in the entryway, or boost the suction power of carpeted areas.

The j9+ is a great choice for homes with a mix of floor surfaces as it has a remarkable level of dirt and dust pickup on both bare and carpeted floors. Its navigation system is robust and it did a decent job in avoiding obstacles during our tests. It comes with a feature that allows you to view images of objects it encounters while running. This aids in creating better maps and avoid these hazards going forward.

The mops are easily replaced, and its large water tank should last for a minimum of a week between refills. The dust bin on the board is large and comes with a swinging door that makes it easy to empty. It's important to note that even though it is capable of self-emptying, you will still have to manually empty the filter from time to the point to avoid clogging.

Another excellent feature is the Clean Base Auto-Fill dock that can automatically empty the robot's trash bin and fill up its water tank. This is something that a lot of its competitors lack and it's an excellent feature that can reduce the amount of maintenance tasks that you need to do.

The iRobot App is user-friendly and simple, however it has some flaws. It doesn't offer a live coverage map view or remote control function and can be frustrating to use. It's also prone to dropping connections and often shuts you down and doesn't provide the best experience. It also doesn't let you set a timer for the robot to complete an assignment.

What is the Roomba Combo j7+?

The Combo J7+ robot Easy-to-use vacuum robot and mop is a 2-in-1 machine. It has an impressive 3.8 star rating on Amazon, and is one of the most intelligent mopping robots on the market (though rivals like the Ecovacs X1 Omni or the Roborock Q5+ are more suitable for cleaning up messes). Its strengths lie in its reliability obstacle avoidance and home navigation, which let it keep a baseline level of tidiness between more thorough cleaning routines.

It also does a great job of keeping floors clean, even in carpets with high pile. PrecisionVision Navigation lets the robot avoid obstacles such as shoes and cords. It also eliminates pet waste and toys. Dirt Detect Technology also identifies dirty areas and begins to clean them up more thoroughly. If you want it to mop an area, simply place the pad on top of the mops container and the robot will begin cleaning.

The Combo J7+ comes with the option to sweep the floor by itself, without the mops. You can also schedule a cleaning session in advance, but we found it best to stick with the default auto-cleaning settings.

Automatic updates are another benefit that will keep your Roomba running smoothly. It is able to be updated manually, too if you're willing to go through the hassle of connecting it to the internet and downloading the latest software, which can take just a few minutes.

The Combo J7+, as with other iRobot Robots, needs some maintenance. The dust bin must be emptied every two weeks, and its liquid chamber can be filled with cleaning solutions. It comes with a small bottle of iRobot cleaning solution. However, iRobot suggests that Bona Hardwood/Hard Surface Cleaner will not cause harm to the device. The caster wheel on the front can be removed for cleaning and its socket is recommended to be cleaned of hair and other debris once per week.

The Combo J7+ can be used to clean up to 60 floors. However, the amount of floors you can clean on one charge will be contingent on your floor type and frequency of cleaning. The battery life is as long as 90 minutes and you can charge it with the included AC adapter. The docking base's sensors and charging contacts must be cleaned clean of dust and debris every two weeks.

What is the Roomba Combo j6+?

The Combo j9+ is the newest combination robot cleaner from iRobot. It may not have all the bells and whistles of iRobot's latest (and more expensive -- they begin at $1,800) models. Floor cleaners from robots are capable of a thorough cleaning on carpets and hard floors. Its main strengths are its reliability in obstacle avoidance and navigation system, as well as impressive mopsweeping and vacuuming performance.

The j9+'s mops retract themselves, which helps to prevent messy messes that get wet on your carpet and rugs. Its cleaning system uses SmartScrub mops that move back and forth with constant pressure to ensure thorough scrubbing even on stains that are difficult to remove, such as coffee. It is equipped with an effective suction system that can be used to clean dirt from carpets and rug.

The navigation system of the j9+ features two high-quality cameras to help it navigate your home without getting caught or bumping into things like is the situation with other Roomba model. These cameras utilize the irobot roomba pet series's PrecisionVision technology which helps your j9+ recognize and avoid things like cords. It can also remember specific rooms and carpeted areas so that it can avoid mowing these areas. This feature is called Imprint smart map and is exclusive to Roomba i7 models.

The robot also has a large debris capacity, which is especially important because it does both tasks at the same at the same time. Its external dirt canister holds 2.4L which is a bit less than iRobot's most rated robot the Roomba i8+. However, it's still enough to wash most homes.

The mops are also simple to empty and recharge, making it one less thing to think about when it's time to refill or change them. This model comes with a practical dock that is both visually appealing and practical. It features indicators that tell you if the Combo J9+ requires to be recharged, charged, or cleaned. It also comes with ample storage space for dust bags and additional mops. This is a major upgrade over the previous version of j9+ which had a rather ugly and outdated design.