As the popularity of robot vacuum cleaners grows across Australia, robovac owners must know precisely how to maintain their model. By properly maintaining your robot vacuum cleaner, you optimise its performance and potentially extend its life. The smoother it operates, the less pressure it puts on the battery, and that's good news for everyone.
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Clean the Brushes & Filters
While models like the Evovcas DEEBOT X8 Pro Omni feature tangle-free brushes, not all robot vacuum cleaners are equal. It's important to clean your brushes to prevent tangles regularly. They're just as prone to tangles as traditional upright vacuums, with pet and human hair presenting a particular challenge to models without anti-tangle features.
So, check the brushes.
It's easy enough to clean them, they pop right out. You can wash them in warm, soapy water and let them dry before you put them back in place.
You also need to check the filters. Some models feature machine-washable filters while others need to be replaced regularly. It all depends on how often you use yours, but generally, every 150 hours of use. If your filter isn't machine-washable, you can rinse it under warm water every two weeks.
Empty the Dustbin Often
Unless your dustbin auto-empties into the dock, you should make the effort to empty it after every cleaning cycle to avoid clogs. You can find the dustbin on the main body, and there should be two finger-holds; squeezing these will release the dustbin so you can simply pull it out. Open and empty it before washing it in warm water. If there is stubborn debris, it's safe to tap it against the bin gently to loosen it. Make sure it's dry before you return it to the vacuum cleaner's body. If it's relatively clean, a damp cloth is more than sufficient to keep it fresh and clean. Be sure to check for blockages just to be sure it's operating properly.
Check the Sensors & Wheels
Your robot vacuum and mop navigation relies on its sensors. It can read the room in seconds, but not if the sensors are dirty. You should regularly check your sensors and give them a quick wipe down with a soft microfibre cloth to keep them free and clear and operating at optimal performance.
Likewise, dirty wheels can negatively impact how smoothly your robot vacuum operates. Not only can it get tangled with hair, but debris build-up or sticky items can throw it off balance. While that might not sound catastrophic, anything that disrupts a robot vacuum's performance will impact the battery capacity. Be sure to check the wheels for fluff, hair, and sticky stuff. By carrying out regular checks, you're being proactive about your robot vacuum's performance to ensure efficiency.
Battery Care Tips
You could buy the best robot vacuum in Australia, but if you don't take proper care of it, it won't last long! Battery care is one of the core maintenance tricks to extend your robovac's lifespan. It might be tempting to leave it charging overnight or all day, but don't give in to that temptation. Be sure to follow the charging guidelines in the instructions. Some are auto-charging and will click on and off as necessary, with intelligent off-peak charging like the Evovacs DEEBOT T50 Pro Omni that boasts a 255-minute battery capacity and intelligent charging.
The ideal location is a cool, dry place, and an auto-dock can help your battery life because the vacuum will return to the dock when it requires charging and automatically click off once it's done. Auto-docks cost more, but they enhance the experience greatly.
If your battery takes longer to charge than normal, won't hold its charge as long, and struggles to maintain its normal suction power, it might be time for a new battery.
Set a Maintenance Schedule
The best way to stay on top of your robot vacuum is to set a maintenance schedule. The user manual will highlight model-specific advice and instructions on how to remove the parts safely to avoid damage, but you can use your phone calendar to set reminders or write the schedule on your physical calendar.
Checking the brushes and sensors and cleaning the dustbin filters should be a weekly task, whereas deep-cleaning the brushes and mop head can be pencilled in monthly. Quarterly tasks include removing all parts to look for wear, damage, or issues – this is a good time to replace the filters.
Final Thoughts
Maintenance matters! There's no point investing in the best mopping and vacuum robot unless you're willing to look after it to ensure it remains the best robotic vacuum. With these easy maintenance tips, you'll keep your new model operating at peak efficiency, protect your battery capacity, and extend your robot vacuum's lifespan.
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