iRobot Roomba Combo j7+

If you want a low-maintenance way to keep hard floors and carpets presentable without swapping tools, this two-in-one robot does the heavy lifting: it vacuums, mops, maps your rooms and empties itself so you clean less and live more. It’s aimed at everyday households — especially pet owners and people who hate constantly swapping cleaning modes. ## What makes it worth it The Combo j7+ stands out for three practical reasons you’ll notice immediately: its Auto‑Retract Mopping System tucks the pad fully out of the way when it detects carpet so rugs stay dry, SmartScrub drives a back‑and‑forth scrubbing action for tougher spots unlike simple damp‑mop modes, and PrecisionVision Navigation recognises and avoids common obstacles (including pet messes) that trip other robots. It also pairs with iRobot OS for room‑by‑room scheduling and works with Alexa, while the Clean Base self‑emptying station holds debris for up to about 60 days so you don’t have to touch dust often. ## Where it falls short Battery runtime varies by mode and testing — reported figures range widely (roughly 90–180 minutes), so very large houses may require multiple recharge cycles and slower mop passes reduce coverage. The Combo j7+ is also priced at the premium end compared with many hybrid rivals, so you pay extra for the mapping and avoidance tech. If you want a near‑zero‑touch cleaner that actually keeps carpets dry and avoids pet messes, buy the Combo j7+; if you need the longest single‑charge runtime or the absolute strongest carpet suction for deep‑pile homes, look at higher‑runtime or more powerful models instead.

£806.35