What are the benefits of using a robot vacuum

If you’re like most people, you probably find it challenging to maintain a clean home. With all of your responsibilities and obligations, there’s not enough time in the day for house cleaning. Fortunately, there is an answer! 

Owning one of the best robot vacuums make it easy to keep your home spotless without having to spend hours with a broom and dustpan every week. Plus, they work 24/7, so you don’t have to worry about remembering when or how often you should be cleaning. You’ll be amazed at just how much easier it is to have a clean home when you use one of these devices!

What are the benefits?

There are many benefits to using a robot vacuum. The most obvious benefit is that you don’t have to spend hours cleaning. Instead, the robot does it for you at all times of the day.

Another benefit to using a robot vacuum cleaner is that they eliminate allergens and other pollutants from your home while doing their job. So if you suffer from allergies, this one can be a blessing in disguise! 

If you have pets in your home, you know that cleanup can be pretty tricky. It’s hard on your back to bend over and sweep all the never-ending supply of the pet hair up off the floors, but with the right robot vacuum, you won’t have to worry about your floors anymore.

But, most importantly of all, you won’t have to vacuum. Instead, you can program your robot vacuum to clean when you are out of the house or even overnight. Of course, there may still be some corners or hard-to-reach spots you’ll want to keep a stick vacuum around for, but in my experience, I’m vacuuming approximately 90% less.

How does it work

Robot vacuums suck up dirt, debris, and pet hair using suction while traversing around your floors in every direction. The dirt and debris collected are saved into baskets and then emptied later when removed from the main machine.

There are a few different navigation methods. Cheaper models will use a combination of sensors and “bump and go” to get around your room. Others use LiDAR (laser navigation), or more and more, we see onboard cameras.

Depending on the model you buy, it may also have a mopping or self-emptying feature.

These days, most robot vacuums will come with an app that will map your house and let you plan out your cleaning in detail with room to room control and the ability to set no-go-zones. Great if you have water bowls around for pets or delicate objects such as vases. You can even set schedules to clean specific rooms at specific times.

Once the job is done, or the battery is running low, the vacuum will return to its charging base, refill the battery and get ready to go again. So you can easily go months without noticing your vacuum aside from the odd case of needing to empty.

Which model is best for your home

Choosing the best robot vacuum for your home can be a bit daunting, but if you break it down, it can be easy to whittle down your shortlist quickly. Here are some key points to consider:

• Budget – vacuums can be anywhere from £100 to £1000. Have a rough budget in mind first and work from there.
• Floor-type – do you have mainly carpets or wooden floors? How thick are your carpets? This will help you decide if you need a mop feature and less focus on suction power or the other way round.
• Intelligent mapping – do you want granular, room-by-room control, or are you happy with letting it do its own thing?
• Self-emptying – if you have a self-emptying robot, this will mean going from emptying every couple of days to every few weeks.
• Battery life and charging – many robot vacuums will need to be recharged every day or two. This is fine for most homes, but this might not be suitable if your house is more extensive.
• Pets – Do you have them? If so, look for one that performs well with pet hair.

The cost of owning and maintaining a robot vacuum cleaner

The initial purchase price is not the only cost you need to consider. For example, most robot vacuums will have consumables such as filters and brushes that need replacing after so long.

The most important of these are the primary brush roll, which will need replacing every 3-8 months depending on how much you vacuum and your surface type.

You’ll also need to replace the filters on a robot vacuum more often than with a stick vacuum because it is running more hours.

Conclusion

A robot vacuum cleaner is a perfect solution for those of us who can’t vacuum as often as we would like. A robot vacuum will take care of the dirt and pet hair, which will help you keep your home clean and free from allergens and other pollutants. You’ll be amazed at just how much easier it is to have a clean home when you use one of these devices!