iRobot Mopping and Vacuum Combo

The majority of robot mops need little maintenance other than refilling their clean water tank and emptying their water bins that are dirty. You may need to clean or replace the pad from time-to-time.

If you want the best cleaning performance, you should invest in the most expensive mop and vacuum combo robot like the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni or Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra. These models are outfitted with the most advanced mapping technology that will automatically recognize the patterns of your home.

iRobot Braava Jet 240

This little robot might not be as advanced as the Roomba vacuum however it's a great mop for the majority of homes. One of its most effective tricks is the simple control. It's all you need to do is press Clean and the robot will handle the rest. The rest is taken care of by a clever set of sensors and a set of simple cleaning instructions based on the type of pad that is attached to. The primary pads are machine washable or disposable. They fit into the slot with a simple punch out identifier. Both are easy to change. This makes maintenance much easier than other mops which require you to take off the entire mop and replace it.

The iRobot is made to be a great mop but also works well as a sweeper, and is capable of handling dust and dirt on wooden floors. It's not quite as good in navigating rooms with a lot of rugs and other barriers however, it is better than most other mops. It moves in predictable back-and forth lines and is able to recognize the edges of walls. It's quiet, and will work without distracting you even if you're in the same room, but it can make a whirring and gurgling noise as it works.

Its tank can accommodate around one gallon. It is used in both the wet mopping mode and the dry sweep mode. The water is heated, which iRobot Roomba i8+ Combo - Robot Vac And Mop claims improves the efficiency of its cleaning power. It's a small tank, however, so you'll need to keep an eye on the levels and refill it frequently (and occasionally empty the bucket) when using the wet mopping mode.

The Braava Jet's controls are easy with a large handle on top for carrying it around and a rubber blue plug under to drain and add water. There's the battery, a wall charger and a set of manuals and warranty pamphlets inside the box. It includes two of each cleaning pad blue for wet and orange for damp.

IRobot Navigator

This robot vacuum and mop combo is a great value. It transforms the well-known Roomba j7 and j7+ vacuum cleaner into mopping machine with the simple flip of a bin. This means you can get double the clean in one machine. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

It's user-friendly and provides an excellent balance of features for its price. The navigation system is superb and gives you plenty of control through the app, on where and how it cleans. There are a variety of options for customization including water and power levels, bin behavior and more.

You can choose between two different cleaning modes, and you can define boundaries around certain areas you don't want the robot to enter. This is a feature that we haven't seen on many robots. You can also set the robot to start in a certain area when you're not there, and it will work to tidy up the area before returning to the dock for a recharge.

The Braava jet M6 is a patented dry or wet cleaning pads that are available in disposable or reusable forms. The mopping system it uses is extremely efficient, and its patented multi-surface rubber brushes are able to reach corners and other small spaces that other robots can't. It is capable of vacuuming low- and medium-pile carpeting, and it can avoid soft surfaces like area rugs by raising its pads when it's close to them.

This robotic vacuum and mop is more expensive than our other choices however it has several additional features that differentiate it from the others. You can adjust how much water it consumes and the scrub strength which is useful for getting tough dirt off floors. It's also extremely user-friendly, with an intuitive application and a clear screen that lets you choose functions from the menu without looking at the screen. It can also be linked to compatible Roomba vacuums which is a nice feature. You can also add a second power source to the base so that it can be charged when the robot is used. This is a great choice for busy households.

SpotBot from iRobot

The last year or so has seen some significant advancements in robotic mopping and iRobot is at the forefront of this trend. The company, along with other companies like Eufy, Shark, and Roborock are pushing past the basic requirements of mopping machines that are automated, and with features that actually make autonomous mopping effective including pressurized and/or spinning pads (rather than lackadaisical stationary ones) and water tanks that allow cleaning solutions to be mixed in to boost the power of cleaning.

Dirt Detect is a different feature that some robots use to focus their attention on areas with concentrated dirt. The irobot roomba vacuum mop Jet 240 Braava noticed that I'd spilled cat litter and altered its cleaning method. Then it reversed its direction to re-circulate the area several times, ensuring that even the smallest bits of litter were sucked up. This feature isn't available on all mop and vacuum combinator robots. However, it shows that iRobot explores ways to improve its products by analyzing real-world problems faced by homeowners.

Intelligent navigation is a different feature of the irobot mopping/vacuuming combo robots. This allows them to move between rooms without getting trapped or accidentally cutting your plants down. This kind of smart mapping is beneficial for those who live in a house with multiple floors, and it can also assist the robot in avoiding tripping over stray cords shoes, cords, and other obstacles that are common in homes.

Some models have an automatic emptying feature that will empty the trash bin when it is full. This is a good choice because emptying the dustbin manually can be a pain and could cause fear for pets or children. Some robots have auto-washing and self-scrubbing features that keep the brush clean, and the tank free of debris and dirt.

Like many other connected gadgets, robot vacuums and mops are always collecting data to learn about your home. This data is used to optimize your device and is often compiled into a map of your home's cleanliness. While this might sound alarming, the companies involved insist they are not violating your privacy or intend to misuse your data.

iRobot Vacuum Cleaner

The majority of robot mops fail to be very effective at removing stains that have been stuck to the floor. They are designed to clean bare floors using absorbent cleaning pads that contain mild cleaners or detergents. Most models use jets to spray the cleaning solution directly in front of the bot, and then a wiping motion and downward pressure on the floor with the pad to lift and remove dirt and grime.

To Effortlessly Clean and Mop with iRobot Roomba i5 up more serious mess, you'll need a mop that is more powerful, with a larger cleaning pad as well as a large reservoir, like our top pick for upgrading the iRobot braava jet M6. It also comes with a longer battery and more sophisticated navigation system that is intelligent enough to understand your home's layout. If you prefer, you can choose a vacuum and mop combination robot that has the lidar navigation system, such as the Roborock S5 Max. Lidar sensors, similar to those found in autonomous vehicles, fire invisible lasers to identify obstacles. This allows the robot to detect objects like furniture, walls, toys and many other objects.

The Roomba j9+ from iRobot is a brand new model which is more expensive than our top picks but it has an impressive maneuverability and sleek user interface. It's great at avoiding medium and low pile carpeting, and its navigation system plots an efficient path section by section. It employs a clever "dirt-sense" system to measure the amount of dirt in the water. If the level is too high, it will mop again or stop cleaning and return to the dock to refill its internal dirt bin.

Like all iRobot robotic vacuums that are available, the Roomba J9+ boasts impressive suction power and quiet operation. It is able to recognize obstacles such as stairs and switch automatically between carpeted and hard floors modes. Its intelligent cleaning system includes a feature known as Freo that allows the robot to decide if it wants to return to a specific spot to continue cleaning or move on to another area.

The Roomba j9+, like all iRobot robotic vacuum cleaners is controlled via an intuitive app that accepts voice commands through an integrated microphone. You can choose different cleaning settings for different areas of your home. Its unique onboard compression bin stops auto-emptying from being noisy and its mopping technology that is smart makes it the best two-in-one robotic system to keep hard-surfaced floors spotless.