Myths about robot vacuum cleaners

Myth 1. Suitable only for flat floors

This common misconception is unfounded: robots are not afraid of uneven surfaces and easily overcome obstacles up to 2 cm in height. Some gadgets are capable of driving even on an inclined floor, as well as on concrete and stone floors.

And they do not fall down stairs - many devices are equipped with rollover sensors, so cleaning is possible even on the desktop.

The vacuum cleaner runs over obstacles such as slippers or floor dryer support, but can get stuck when it encounters a sock, small toy, or wire.

Myth 2. Cleans carpets like a regular vacuum cleaner

No, the device does not have such a powerful motor, therefore, it is better to clean carpets with long pile in the traditional way. Some models do well in short-pile carpets (up to 1.5 cm), winding wool and hair on the built-in rotating brushes, and also absorbing debris through the air intake.

The robot cleaner does an excellent job of cleaning daily, but a thorough spring cleaning is best done on your own.

Myth 3. The robot is dangerous and requires constant monitoring

If you're worried about the vacuum cleaner bumping into furniture, chewing on wires, curtains, and throwing things off when it hits a table or nightstand, give the device a cleaning route. The gadget will only go where it was told.

There are special barrier stickers that are recognized by the cleaner as "restricted areas".

As for children and animals, most of them accept the new "helper" with enthusiasm and without fear, or quickly get used to it. Also, many models have a schedule function: program the robot for the duration of your absence so that the cleaning is completed by the time all family members arrive.

Myth 4: Doesn't handle corners well

The side brushes of the robot cleaner are quite good at picking up dirt in hard-to-reach places, besides, the appliance does not have to be cleaned too carefully if the dust does not reach the corners. The more often you turn it on, the less dirt it will eventually collect - the main load will fall on the very first cleaning.

Thanks to its shape and height, the vacuum cleaner perfectly cleans the floor under furniture - sofas and pedestals with legs.

Myth 5. A cleaning robot is expensive.

Experts note that the most expensive models are produced by the American company iRobot, but users can easily find a high-quality vacuum cleaner of Chinese origin. The price range is wide - from 3,000 to 30,000 rubles. An efficient robot cleaner today costs about the same as a conventional vacuum cleaner, so it becomes an effective investment for people who value their time and energy.

It is believed that gadgets with a large number of functions serve much less than those that are simple to operate, because they break down faster.

Myth 6.Requires no human intervention

Some models are equipped with the function of unloading the collected waste into the container of the charging station, but even such advanced devices need periodic cleaning and adjustment. Before turning on the device for the first time, it is necessary to specify the parameters of the dwelling, set up the schedule and mode.

The antennae brushes must be cleaned of dirt and, after wear, changed. Cleaning the dust collector will not interfere with the robot vacuum cleaner, as well as getting rid of the rotating brush from hair using a special knife.

Myth 7. Just carries dirt and dust

The first robotic vacuum cleaners had weak motors, so they worked ineffectively. Today, progress has stepped forward and the devices have become more powerful, although they are far from conventional vacuum cleaners. Plus the robot in its "zeal" - it passes the same place several times, absorbing dust.

If your vacuum cleaner has a wet cleaning mode, putting things in order is much easier. The gadget, equipped with brushes and a microfiber cloth, first sweeps the floor, and then wipes it with a dampened cloth, reducing the amount of dust. Unfortunately, the robot is powerless against stubborn stains.

Myth 8. Devices with a UV lamp kill bacteria

This is a marketing ploy, so if you choose between a robot with and without an ultraviolet lamp, choose the second one - this will save your budget. To date, no company has confirmed the benefit of this feature.

Ultraviolet lamps in robotic vacuum cleaners are completely useless: in order to remove bacteria from the surface, you need to irradiate the same place for several minutes, and the robot is in motion all the time.

The robot vacuum cleaner is truly effective, as it performs its main function - it cleans the room. It makes life much easier for the elderly, new mothers and pet owners.