Choosing a Carpet Cleaning Robot
The main criterion for choosing the best robot vacuum cleaner for carpets is the presence of a turbo brush. If it is not there, then the device will not cope well with garbage collection. Sometimes silicone rollers are used instead of a brush.
Power
The power of the suction device must be maximum. But the cost of devices with high power ratings can go up to 50 thousand rubles.
If the room has carpets made of artificial materials with little or no pile, then you can ignore this criterion. In other cases, it is better to choose devices with 45-50 watts. If the suction power is not indicated in the list of characteristics, then you should choose vacuum cleaners with a power increase function. In some models, it can be increased up to five times.
Passability
The passability of the vacuum cleaner depends on the maximum height of the obstacles to be overcome. Most robots can overcome obstacles up to one centimeter high. These robotic vacuum cleaners will often get stuck on sills and carpets. If the apartment has carpets with medium or high pile, then you will need devices that can overcome obstacles with a height of 1.5 to 2 centimeters.
Wheel diameter
The diameter and width of the wheels are important for the robot's flotation. It is desirable that the diameter is more than 6-7 centimeters. It is also worth considering the distance between the wheels. If you do not plan to clean the carpet, then you can stop at a vacuum cleaner with small wheels.
Battery requirements
Lithium-ion batteries have the best performance. They retain their charge longer, charge faster, and are more economical than other types. Most of the batteries have a capacity of 1800-2600 mAh. Such batteries are charged within 2-3 hours, and the reserve is enough for 1-1.5 hours of battery life. For large areas, batteries with a capacity of 3000-5200 mAh are more suitable.
Waste container volume
Dust container capacity is also important when choosing a robotic vacuum cleaner. The larger it is, the less often it will need to be cleaned. So, garbage bins with a volume of about 150 ml will have to be cleaned after each cleaning, and maybe also during it. It is better to choose vacuum cleaners with a waste bin volume from 0.3 to 0.6 liters. They will have to be cleaned 1-2 times a week, depending on how dirty the floor is.
Modes
Robot vacuum cleaners have a standard set of modes. These include automatic, manual and local. This amount is sufficient for daily cleaning of small rooms. In more expensive models, the modes differ in suction power. The maximum is needed for cleaning carpets with medium pile.
For greater efficiency, we recommend models with a choice of trajectory. The vacuum cleaner can move in zigzag movements, as well as in straight lines.
