Customer reviews from irobotus
iRobot - Roomba 505 Combo Vacuum & Mop + AutoWash Dock - Extending Spinning Mop Pads, Self-Empties, Pad Wash & Heated Dry, LiDAR - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(25 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for iRobot - Roomba 505 Combo Vacuum & Mop + AutoWash Dock - Extending Spinning Mop Pads, Self-Empties, Pad Wash & Heated Dry, LiDAR - Black
Customer Rating
3
keeps hard floors looking consistently clean witho
on June 20, 2025
Posted by: neda93_9443
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Roomba® Combo® j5+ 505 with AutoWash™ Dock — Full Review After Weeks of Use
When I first received the Roomba Combo j5+ 505 with AutoWash Dock, I was really excited to try it out. I had high expectations given the price point and the convenience it promises — vacuuming and mopping in one, plus self-cleaning? It sounded like a dream.
But in full honesty, my first week with it was frustrating. It didn’t map my house correctly at all. It kept going in circles, missed entire areas, and felt more like a toy than a smart cleaning device. I was genuinely confused how something this expensive could perform like that out of the box.
One of the biggest issues I ran into early on was the battery. When it runs low, it doesn’t return to the dock to charge. Instead, it just stops in the middle of the floor and stays there until you manually move it. That completely defeats the purpose of automation, and for a premium product, I expected better.
Now to be fair, things did improve after several runs. Once it finally mapped the space properly, it started to behave more like what I originally hoped for. It moves more intentionally, covers areas more thoroughly, and the combo of vacuuming and mopping has been great for light daily maintenance. I especially like how it keeps hard floors looking consistently clean without constant effort on my part.
The AutoWash Dock is convenient, but again — only if the robot actually makes it back. The concept is impressive, but in practice, I feel like the software and navigation system still need refining. It has potential, but for this price, I do think the technology should be a little more reliable and polished.
In short, the cleaning performance is solid once it’s up and running properly, but the setup experience was frustrating and the battery behavior is disappointing. If you’re tech-savvy and patient, it might work for you. But if you want something that’s truly hands-off from day one, this version might need a few updates before it gets there.
This was something I received to try out from influenster and review, and I’m genuinely hoping future updates improve what could be a great product.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
