Modern robotic vacuum cleaners have already become smart enough to greatly simplify the life of almost everyone: I myself managed to see this from my own experience. However, you cannot buy the first model that comes to hand. It is important to pay attention to a number of characteristics and choose the option that is right for you. In this case, it is important to focus not only on the manufacturer or the appearance of the gadget. It is also necessary to take into account the area and number of storeys of the room in which it is planned to use the device, as well as the type of flooring. Under all this, different models are sharpened.

Pay attention to the shape of the robot vacuum cleaner and its height

Form

If you go to any gadget aggregator, you can quickly make sure that almost all modern robovac cleaners are round. It was this form that turned out to be the most optimal for high-quality cleaning of rooms crowded with almost any furniture.

There are also models with a "semi-square" case on the market. We are talking about devices, the front of which has a square shape, and the back is round. At first glance, these are better cleaned in the corners. However, in practice, everything depends very much on the structure of the side and main brushes that feed the debris into the receiver. Square elements will complicate the passage of a smart device between the legs of coffee tables, chairs and other furniture. Therefore, it is best to avoid choosing devices that are equipped with them. Moreover, look at the top expensive models - almost all of them are round.

Height

The possibility of the robot vacuum cleaner under specific furniture depends on this parameter. It is most often about beds, armchairs, sofas and cabinets with legs. Relatively high devices will not be able to drive under them, so this fact should be paid increased attention.

The only thing, in this case, it is also important to take into account the fact that an increase in the height of the robot vacuum cleaner often depends on the presence of a lidar on its body. It significantly increases the accuracy of positioning the device in the room, but can eliminate the possibility of cleaning under furniture.

What brushes does the manufacturer complete with a robot vacuum cleaner

Side brushes

These are equipped with almost all robotic vacuum cleaners that are on the market. They make a circular motion, directing dust and more obvious debris into a special hole that sucks it into the inner tank. It is with the help of these brushes that such gadgets cope very well with the corners of the premises, which they cannot fully enter due to their round shape. Robot vacuum cleaners can use one or two brushes. The latter option, in theory, should do a better job of cleaning. But due to the difference in movement algorithms, there is not much difference in practice.

Central turbo brush

It is located in the central part of the bottom - this is a circular mechanism that rotates, collects dirt and passes it on. Since the suction power of robotic vacuum cleaners is not particularly large due to the compact design, this element usually does the main work. However, it is not available in all models. Budget options are usually equipped with only side brushes and instead of a central turbo brush, they have only a suction hole. The quality of cleaning in this case is usually no more than mediocre.

The only drawback of having a central turbo brush is the need for constant cleaning. Hair is wound around it without problems, it is covered with pet hair and other debris: for example, needles from a Christmas tree. Get rid of all this will have to be at least a couple of times a week.

What types of cleaning do modern robotic vacuum cleaners work with?

Dry cleaning only

Traditionally, robotic vacuum cleaners can only suck up dust and other dirt from the floor. If an internal tank is installed in the vacuum cleaner, it is ready for such cleaning at almost any time. It can usually be started remotely using a mobile application an hour before coming home and return to a freshly cleaned apartment. No additional manipulations will need to be done for this: except perhaps, remove children's toys from the floor, scattered clothes and shoes, as well as other objects that may prevent a smart cleaner from putting things in order.

Wet cleaning available

I propose to be skeptical about this function: despite the marketing statements in advertising campaigns, it should not become a key factor in choosing a robot vacuum cleaner. It is also impossible to call this function useless, but it requires too much manipulation on the part of the user.

Before starting wet cleaning, it is usually necessary to take out a mop, moisten it and install it on a vacuum cleaner. After that, you need to draw water into a special internal tank, which is designed to keep the washing surface wet. After cleaning, all this equipment should be removed so that it does not soak the laminate, parquet or other flooring near the charging dock.

Conclusion

So after reading all about choosing the robot vacuum cleaner for home or office, make sure you choose the right one as per your need.