A good robotic vacuum cleaner will be a great solution for a family that loves cleanliness but tries to minimize cleaning time. Modern models have excellent functions, a high level of intelligence, their power is enough for flawless cleaning of surfaces. To buy a device that will successfully cope with its tasks, you need to know by what parameters to choose it.
Cleaning type
First, you need to decide where and how the robot will be involved. By the type of cleaning, the devices are divided into the following groups:
- For dry cleaning only. The gadget is convenient for cleaning parquet, linoleum, laminate and carpets. By means of rotating brushes and drawing dirt into the body, the robots will remove crumbs, pets, and dust.
- For wet cleaning only. These are equipped with a built-in microfiber cloth on the bottom, which is automatically moistened. On the simplest models, the napkin is moistened by hand. After cleaning, the cloth is removed and washed. Quality napkins live for months.
- Combination models are equipped with brushes and napkins to improve the quality of floor cleaning. If the robot cleaner has a function for zoning spaces or adjusting the water supply, such an assistant can be bought for an apartment with carpets and parquet. The best models of such robotic vacuum cleaners can be viewed here:
When choosing a gadget, keep in mind that there is also a separate group of floor polishers. They do not sweep dust or wash tiles. Their task is to polish parquet or laminate flooring.
Brush type
It is impossible to say unequivocally which brush design is the most successful. Each has its own purpose:
- Brush brushes in the form of fuzzy tufts are required for rooms with complex layouts, where there are many corners. Each brush can have from three to six brushes.
- Turbo brushes are good at killing crumbs, animal hair and even fresh stains on carpet. Turbo brushes look like a short-bristled cylinder or silicone cleaning material.
- Expensive models with turbo brushes and brush-brushes provide a high-quality cleaning result.
Ideal for families with pets - models that are equipped with two types of brushes.
Traffic and navigation
For a small area with a small amount of furniture and obstacles, you can choose simple models with a soft touch mechanical bumper. Infrared collision and elevation sensors are built into the body of the robot. The movement is chaotic. For multi-room and multi-level premises, you should pay attention to the improved spatial orientation system:
- Robots, equipped with gyroscopes in addition to IR sensors, effectively clean five-room apartments. The smart program remembers the route.
- Beacon technology will require placing beacons around the room so that the robot understands which places need to be removed and which ones to bypass.
- Laser orientation is an advanced technology that is implemented on expensive modifications. Allows the robot to recognize cleaned surfaces, thereby reducing cleaning time.
- Navigation with video cameras on the body. The system enables the device to confidently navigate in space. In the application on the smartphone, the owner of the apartment can watch the process of work.
- Combining cameras and laser is the best solution. The laser beam rotates in a horizontal plane 360º and makes an overview of the room. The robot will orient itself in a dark room where the camera cannot see.
When choosing a robot with a beacon system, you need to look at the complete set: beacons are not always included, you need to buy them in addition.
Cleaning area
Working hours and cleaning area depend on the following characteristics:
- Waste bin volume. For 40 sq. m. a 0.4 l container is enough. For an area of 80 sq. m.you will need a waste bin with a volume of 0.6 liters or more. Convenient if the robot is equipped with a self-cleaning function.
- The water tank, which holds 150 ml, is enough for cleaning 30 sq. m. For rooms over 80 sq.m. you need a tank with a volume of at least 0.5 liters.
- Battery capacity - the larger, the longer the unit will be able to operate before the next recharge. The optimal capacity will be over 2500 mAh. There are models with a 5200 mAh battery.
For areas over 100 sq. m. it is advisable to choose a model with the option to resume cleaning after automatic charging.
Motor noise
The robot vacuum cleaner does not clean for 5 minutes, so it is recommended to pay attention to the level of noise it makes. If this parameter is more than 72 dB, the apartment will be noisy. Modern units operate at a level of 50-60 dB, which is the norm. They will not distract from work. We'll have to look for a middle ground: the more powerful the motor, the louder it roars.
Suction power
Budget models with a suction power of 1000 Pa do a good job with tiles and laminate. The suction power of 1600-2000 Pa will be optimal for an ordinary apartment. Powerful models that pick up garbage with a power of up to 2700 Pa will be a full-fledged cleaner in the house.
Useful functions
Modern appliances are equipped with many useful functions. Most requested:
- control using the program on the smartphone.
- zoning of premises;
- recognition of objects on the floor;
- building and saving a cleaning map;
- control from the remote control;
- the ability to adjust the water supply;
- video camera for tracking the house.
The price of the product depends on their quantity. Therefore, before buying, you need to choose a model with those functions that attract.
Outcomes
For small rooms and for room cleaning, when the user is ready to artificially limit the space (put magnetic tapes, or close the doors), you can buy a budget model with IR sensors. For large spaces with a complex configuration, it is better to purchase a robot with camera navigation and lidars.
When examining the structure, you need to pay attention to the dimensions: low models will freely pass under the furniture. It is advisable that the turbo brush is covered with a protective cover, so it will not wind threads, socks, straps and hair around itself.
Practice shows that even the simplest modern robot can make life much easier. Top models will cope with complex tasks and become irreplaceable helpers to their owner.
