Are you considering getting a robot vacuum to clean your carpets? You may be wondering if they really work and if they are worth the investment. Read on to see if this cool gadget is for you.
You still have to clean up
Modern homes are filled with obstacles that can snarl or tangle or otherwise trap your robot in the middle of a cleaning session. Charging cables are a guaranteed stopper, no matter how nimble your robot is. Stray socks (and other types of laundry) are almost as bad. Many bots struggle on tall or wide thresholds, and some can’t even climb from a bare floor onto a rug.
If you keep your floors clutter-free, your bot will run smoothly, for the most part. The most important step is to get in the habit of picking up your laundry and cords.
But in some homes, no matter how diligent you are about eliminating traps and obstacles, some bots will find a way to get stuck from time to time, and you’ll have to get used to rescuing them.
Source: NYTimes
It only has a small dust box
In theory, you can go months without cleaning out a stand-up vacuum cleaner. However, this isn’t the case with a robot. “Unlike your traditional in-home or upright vacuum, a robot vacuum does not have a large container to hold all of the dust and dirt collected,” Kelso points out. “This means you have to constantly dump the dustbin out more often than you would on a standard vacuum cleaner.” Source: RD
The good thing is it can pick up pet hair
Furry household members are one of the top reasons to invest in a robot vacuum. Frequent vacuuming cuts down on dust, dander, and hair and keeps it from getting ground into carpeting.
Consider how much time you spend vacuuming each week to keep up with Fido and Fluffy. Don’t forget — Fido is often not the only shedder in the house. Girls with long hair outnumber the boys in my home and I’m routinely finding hair everywhere — thankfully the robot vacuum collects most of it. Source: TomsGuide
If you feel like your carpet is in need of a deep clean, maybe a robovac is not the answer. Call us and we’ll help you out!
