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The Roomba Combo j7+ Aims to Mop Your Floors Better Than the Rest
Without waterlogging your carpets
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on September 27, 2022 01:23PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming iRobot's latest robotic vacuum can also mop your floors, and you won't have to stop partway through a cleaning to set up one or the other. Robot vacuums that can also mop aren't unheard of, but they have their limitations—mostly in that you have to set up a mop cleaning as a separate task from vacuuming. That, or the mop portion of the device, will end up dragging along the carpet and make things soggy, which is exactly why iRobot thinks its new Roomba Combo j7+ will stand out from the rest. iRobot Once the cleaning starts—and assuming you've also attached a mop pad and there's cleaning solution in the tank—the j7+ will start with your rugs and carpets using just the vacuum. Once those are finished, it will move on to non-carpeted floors (wood, tile, etc.) with both the vacuum and the mop. And as an added bonus, the mop arms will move to the top of the Roomba when it detects carpeting (or rugs), so you shouldn't have to worry about damp floor coverings. Aside from mopping, the j7+ will also take advantage of iRobot OS 5.0 for improved navigation and object recognition. Roombas (and other compatible iRobot devices) will automatically detect "Clean Zones" like couches, dishwashers, and pet bowls, as well as detect and avoid small miscellaneous objects such as litter boxes and backpacks. And if for any reason you decide you don't want a particular room to be cleaned during a cycle, you can tell the Roomba to skip it using the Home App or with an Alexa command. iRobot Pre-orders for the Roomba Combo j7+ are open today, priced at $1,099, with shipping expected to begin on October 4. It will also be available as part of the iRobot Select membership, which is $29/month (plus possible activation costs and other fees), starting in 2023. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The 10 Best Robot Vacuums of 2022 The 10 Best Virtual Reality Movies to Watch (2022) What Is a Roomba and How Does It Work? Expert Tested: The 10 Best Smart Home Products in 2022 How to Link Roomba to Google Home 5 Ways AI Can Make Your Home Happy How to Remove Smoke and Cigarette Smells From a Car Dreame Bot L10 Pro Review: A Mopping and Vacuuming Robot with LiDAR Rise of the Home Robot How to Set Up and Use Alexa Hunches How to Store and Maintain Your Game Systems How to Clean Headphones and Earbuds How to Clean Your PC The Best Black Friday Deals You Can Still Get How to Fix it When Your PS4 Is Overheating How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies