Vacuums
iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ Review: Is It Worth It?
A practical look at the iRobot Roomba Combo i5+, including vacuuming, mopping, self-emptying, smart mapping, pet hair pickup, app control, customer feedback, pros, cons, and common complaints.
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Product Overview
iRobot’s Roomba Combo i5+ is a vacuum and mop that can automatically clean your floors every day. The vacuum has a removable mop container and when you are finished it will go back into its base where it can recharge as well as empty out its dirt.
You can map rooms on the robot so it knows what each room in your home looks like. You also use the iRobot Home app to control the device. It works best on carpets, hardwoods, pet hair, dust bunnies, crumbs etc.
Customers Say
Many of the people who purchase the self-emptying robot are very pleased with this feature as it greatly limits how frequently you will have to manually remove debris from your robot after each cleaning.
A lot of buyers state that the Roomba Combo i5+ does a good job in removing everyday dust, crumbs, and pet hair. This seems to be particularly true for people who schedule their Roombas to run at least daily or semi-daily.
Most buyers enjoy the smart mapping and mobile app control features. They can select which rooms they want cleaned and what days of the week and times of day the robot should clean.
TCustomers' top concerns regarding the product were navigation issues, inaccuracies with its mapping abilities, some instances where it misses certain areas of a room, and the overall performance of the mop attachment. Some owners report requiring maintenance as long as pet hair continues to wrap itself around the brushes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Self-emptying Clean Base
- Vacuum and mop functionality
- Smart room mapping
- App scheduling and room selection
- Good for everyday pet hair and debris
- Automatic charging
- Useful for routine floor maintenance
Cons
- Mapping may require time to improve
- Can occasionally miss areas
- Mopping is best for light maintenance
- Hair can wrap around brushes
- Self-emptying base takes up floor space
- Replacement bags add ongoing cost
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Bottom Line
The iRobot Roomba Combo i5+, with its ability to provide the user with automated vacuuming, an optional light mopping function, and an infrequent need to manually empty it of debris, has been identified as a functional solution for households seeking automated vacuuming solutions. It can also pick up every day pet hair. There are three disadvantages to using this product; occasionally the robot will have difficulty navigating through rooms, there is periodic maintenance required on the brushes, and the mopping capability is designed best to be used for routine cleaning and not for deep or heavy cleaning.
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