--- product_id: 569067819 title: "iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors" brand: "irobot" price: "R21236" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/569067819-irobot-roomba-combo-i5-robot-vacuum-and-mop-clean-by store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 180 min battery life 4-stage cleaning system Smart Mapping by room iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors **Brand:** irobot **Price:** R21236 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Clean smarter, not harder with Roomba Combo i5 🧼 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors by irobot - **How much does it cost?** R21236 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/569067819-irobot-roomba-combo-i5-robot-vacuum-and-mop-clean-by) ## Best For - irobot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted irobot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Long-Lasting Power:** Up to 3 hours of uninterrupted cleaning on a single charge keeps your home fresh. - • **Double Duty Cleaning:** Vacuum & mop simultaneously for spotless floors without extra effort. - • **Smart Mapping Mastery:** Personalized room-by-room cleaning controlled via app or voice commands. - • **Pet Hair’s Worst Enemy:** Dual multi-surface rubber brushes prevent tangles and pick up stubborn pet hair. - • **Voice-Activated Convenience:** Seamlessly integrates with Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant for hands-free control. ## Overview The iRobot Roomba Combo i5 is a versatile robot vacuum and mop that combines powerful 4-stage cleaning with smart mapping technology. Designed for pet owners and busy professionals, it offers up to 180 minutes of battery life, tangle-free brushes, and voice assistant compatibility, delivering efficient, personalized cleaning for hard floors and carpets. ## Description Whether your mess is wet or dry, the Roomba Combo i5 robot vacuum and mop can double up on cleaning tasks with one machine. From spilled crackers to everyday shoe prints—this robot can handle it. Set it to vacuum only or vacuum & mop your hard floors by swapping in the Roomba Combo Bin. ## Features - DOUBLE THE CLEAN WITH ONE MACHINE. The Roomba Combo i5 robot vacuum & mop is designed for both wet and dry floor cleaning—converting from an all-floor vacuum to a vacuum & mop, with the simple switch of a bin. - POWERFUL PERFORMANCE. POWERFUL PICKUP. Pulls in the everyday dirt and debris with a 4-Stage Cleaning System, featuring unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes that adjust to different floor types and avoid getting tangled with pet hair.​ - SIMULTANEOUSLY VACUUMS AND MOPS HARD FLOORS. Don't waste extra time cleaning, the Roomba Combo i5 robot vacuum & mop cleans wet or dry with one machine. - A MOP PAD DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE. Designed for wet floor mopping performance, the specialized microfiber pad tackles footprints, dirt and dust. - CLEAN YOUR WAY MORE EFFICIENTLY. Fill the Roomba Combo Bin’s tank with a compatible cleaning solution* of your choice or just water and instantly transform your robot into a vacuuming and wet mopping robot that leaves your home fresh and clean. *See iRobot website for list of compatible cleaning solutions​. - CLEANS THE ROOMS YOU WANT WHEN YOU WANT. Learns your home and creates an Imprint Smart Map so you can direct it to clean any room you want, any time you want—either on a set schedule or in the moment. - UNDERSTANDS MORE VOICE COMMANDS THAN ANY OTHER 2-IN-1. Simply pair Roomba Combo i5 robot vacuum & mop with Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant-enabled devices* and tell it to clean the kitchen, living room, or every room. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B0C415KNH8 | | Batteries Are Included | Yes | | Battery Life | 180 minutes | | Battery Type | Lithium Ion | | Brand Name | iRobot | | Color | Neutral Gray | | Compatible Devices | Amazon Echo | | Control Method | App | | Controller Type | App Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars (1,836) 3.4 out of 5 stars | | Filter Type | Cartridge | | Form Factor | Robotic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885155040626 | | Included Components | Charging Adapter, Filter, Mop Pad, Water Tank | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Dimensions L X W X H | 34L x 34.3W x 9.1H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Robotic Vacuum and Mop | | Item Weight | 3.18 kg | | Manufacturer | iRobot | | Manufacturer Part Number | i517020 | | Model Name | Roomba Combo i5 | | Model Number | i517020 | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Power Levels | 1 | | Other Special Features Of The Product | Cleans by room, Cleans in neat rows, Smart Mapping, Vacuum or vacuum & mop | | Portable | Yes | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | cleaning hard floors, cleaning rooms | | Style Name | Roomba Combo i5 | | Surface Recommendation | Hardwood, Hard Floor, Carpet | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 885155040626 | | Voltage | 14.4 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** iRobot - **Colour:** Neutral Gray - **Model name:** Roomba Combo i5 - **Special features:** Cleans by room, Cleans in neat rows, Smart Mapping, Vacuum or vacuum & mop - **Surface recommendation:** Hardwood, Hard Floor, Carpet ## Images ![iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91xkhfcNNvL.jpg) ![iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rQuBeKRyL.jpg) ![iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91gl4CdxZ0L.jpg) ![iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31OhUxKfAuL.jpg) ![iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913gdpE0T3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can this be used to vacuum carpet? It has two chambers but does it vacuum (or really a sweeper to do hardwood, tile floors) or can it actually be swr** A: The Roomba Combo™ i5/i5+ robot instantly switches from vacuum to vacuum and mop mode when you install the Roomba Combo™ bin. If the bin is installed for mopping, carpets should be rolled up or removed from the room to keep them clean and dry—or use your voice assistant** or iRobot Home App to only clean rooms without rugs or carpets. Note: When the Roomba Combo Bin™ is being used, the Roomba i5/+ will always vacuum and mop simultaneously. If you wish to just vacuum for all floor types remove the Roomba Combo Bin™ and install the dry bin for vacuuming. **Q: What's the suction power?** A: The suction is great. We use it on our wood floors and tried it on carpet this weekend. It did a great job on the carpet and will definitely keep using it on both wood and carpet. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable robo vac keeps my house tidy with cats! *by on Reviewed in Canada 1 July 2025* I am very happy with this vacuum. Vacuums like a dream, the mopping could be better honestly, it just drags around a damp pad but the vacuuming is excellent so I can't complain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life expectancy was not good *by on Reviewed in the United States 4 July 2025* Ordered this for my house and absolutely loved it for the first 5 months. But after 5 months, it no longer explores the entire house and nothing has brought it back to its original performance.Contacted i robot customer service and went through some trouble shooting to result in the same issues. They checked the vacuum remotely and discovered some error. Without kicking and screaming at the company they completed a return and replacement without causing any issues. Although I had problems with my original vacuum that is to be expected with technology. What I could not expect is how responsive the customer service was from this company. I will definitely buy another if this one ever takes a dump on me. These days it's hard to find customer service where the business actually cares about their customers. For that I am giving this company and their product five stars. ### ⭐ Worst Robot Vacuum I've Ever Owned (edit: now dead after 18 months) *by on Reviewed in the United States 16 June 2024* --Edit 4/13/2025--Now after it finishes a cleaning run, it just won't position itself back on the charging station. Further cementing it's legacy as the worst robot vacuum I've ever owned, and Roomba's legacy as selling s!$*$^, horrendous products. Good riddance and never again with Roomba.I have owned quite a few robot vacuums in my life and until this one, I had always stuck with cheaper models because I didn't see the value in the more expensive models. I finally decided to give a recognized name brand a go and Try the IRobot Roomba i5. And I have to tell you, what an utter disappointment. I can't find one good thing to say about this hunk of junk.For starters, it is NOISY. Forget about letting it run while you are home. Which is the only time you are going to want to run it since it has no sensor to detect any kind of pet messes and you definitely don't want the experience of a thin layer of dog vomit spread across your entire house.The detection system on this thing is laughable. It is supposed to sense objects, walls, etc. But instead it just aimlessly wanders around banging into everything unlucky enough to be in its path.If you are like me and have a dog that sheds a lot, this will get hair into every place you can think of and it will literally stop the brushes from spinning as it gets wrapped around everything that moves. The side brush no longer works because it got hair wound around the motor shaft and burned it out. This happened within ONE MONTH of purchase.The LIDAR mapping is a joke. I ran it a couple of dozen times and it failed to ever draw anything that even remotely resembled the layout of my home. So no chance at actually having a schedule for cleaning specific rooms.My home is about 1200 ft2 on the main floor which is where this hunk of #!@% resides. The battery life has this thing relegated to taking about 3 trips at about 90 minutes each to do a mediocre job of cleaning. So you are going to sit there for 5-6 hours per day listening to this thing. Which as I previously mentioned, it is LOUD.I have purchased robot vacuums for a third of the price of the Roomba i5 that out perform this thing by a wide margin. If this is the quality that iRobot puts out, I can't fathom how they are even still in business. I suppose there are a lot of households out there and you can build a zesty enterprise on just burning everyone once. There is definitely a miniscule amount of care and thought that goes into their machines.If I could, I would return this thing. I tried to give it a chance. I really wanted to like it. But it is just awful. I thought about reaching out to iRobot directly, but any company who is okay with putting out a product like this would likely just be a waste of time. Massive disappointment and the first and last product I'll ever buy from them. ## Frequently Bought Together - iRobot Roomba Combo i5 Robot Vacuum & Mop - Clean by Room with Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Personalized Cleaning Powered OS, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hard Floors - Replacement Parts for iRobot Roomba Combo i5, i5+, j5, j5+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Accessories Kit: Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes + 4 Filters + 4 Mop Pads + 4 Vacuum Bags + 4 Edge-Sweeping Brush - iRobot Authentic Replacement Parts Jet Hard Floor Cleaning Solution, 16 Oz --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/569067819-irobot-roomba-combo-i5-robot-vacuum-and-mop-clean-by](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/569067819-irobot-roomba-combo-i5-robot-vacuum-and-mop-clean-by) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*