Now there are quite a lot of technology that makes life easier for modern housewives. The slow cooker simplifies the cooking process, thanks to the washing machine there is no need to wash things by hand. But what about cleaning? Keeping your home clean is not always as easy as it seems. After each meal, there are a lot of crumbs on the floor, dust and small debris constantly appear, and if there is a small child or a pet in the house, then you can completely forget about order and cleanliness. But even here the miracles of inventions come to the aid of housewives. The robot vacuum cleaner can easily get rid of small debris and dust, and certain models even clean the floor.
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Back in the late 50s of the last century, writers only fantasized in their works about the appearance of robots that would help people cope with household chores. The authors did not even suspect that sometime something similar, which was described in their fabulous works, would actually appear.
For the first time, this miracle of technology appeared about 20 years ago. And later, the serial production of these devices began. Modern models of devices are round in shape, their diameter is about 30 centimeters, and their height is about 10-13 cm. Thanks to such compact sizes, assistants can easily get under cabinets, upholstered furniture and other hard-to-reach places. Such vacuum cleaners have sensors and sensors, with their help, the device bypasses obstacles and avoids collisions. A battery is provided for the assistant to work, it is charged using the base or manually. Many models independently find their charging base, and then connect to it. To fully restore energy, the assistant will need from 2 to 5 hours.
Now we should consider the principle of operation. Since the robot vacuum cleaner has artificial intelligence, a large number of sensors and sensors, its owner will only need to set the program, he will do the rest on his own. It can cope with cleaning almost any surface, whether it is parquet or linoleum in an apartment, or a concrete floor that is completely covered with building dust.You can control the device using a remote control or buttons located on the vacuum cleaner itself, and new models can even be controlled using a smartphone. Certain models may operate on their own schedule. The user should choose the days of the week and the time of cleaning, and the vacuum cleaner will do everything on its own, even without the presence of the owner. There are also devices that have a program for cleaning only a certain small area. Here the presence of the owner will be necessary, and he will have to transfer the assistant to pollution. And that, in turn, in a short time will save this place from dirt.
In order for the device to cope with its duties for a long time, the owner should not forget about cleaning. Here you will need to clean the brushes and dust collector. Failure to take proper care of the instrument may result in damage or reduce efficiency.
Such devices can be classified according to the type of cleaning that they can perform. The simplest are models designed for dry cleaning of the room. Such units move around the room and draw dust and dirt from the floor surface. They have small brushes that help pick up small debris, crumbs, fur or hair. After that, all the garbage ends up in a small container. Such models do an excellent job with their tasks on hard surfaces, such as tiles, linoleum, laminate or carpets with a short pile. There are also models that have a double brush. Their distinguishing feature is that one brush is designed to collect debris, and the second to lift the pile of the carpet.
The next type of robotic vacuum cleaner can do wet cleaning.There aren't many options like this on the market. And in their design, they are similar to dry cleaning models. Only besides this they have a special container for water. During operation, such units first spray water, and then start moving and collect moisture in a separate container. When these manipulations are completed, the device will wipe the floor with a silicone or rubber scraper. Although such models can free housewives from washing floors, they cannot be used to clean carpet surfaces, wash laminate or parquet.
There is also a category of devices that belong to polishers. They are for dry and wet cleaning. A dry floor polisher has a cloth on its bottom, but it does not suck up dust and dirt. He pushes the garbage in front of him. A wet polisher also has a rag made of soft fabric at its bottom. But it will be wetted due to the capillary system of the device. Before using such a unit, it is recommended to dry clean the floor covering yourself, otherwise dirty stains cannot be avoided.
Well, besides all this, there are combined models. They will be excellent helpers for removing dust and dirt in an apartment or office. They can be used for both dry and wet cleaning.
When buying a certain product, the buyer, first of all, pays attention to the cost of the product. If we talk about the price, then even the most budget model will cope with the tasks. But even in this case, you should carefully study its characteristics.
First, you should pay attention to the type and capacity of the battery. The operating time of the device will depend on this criterion.Since the unit works independently without human intervention, it will spend more time cleaning than a conventional vacuum cleaner. Before buying a device, it is better to evaluate the area that will need to be removed and the capabilities of the battery so that in the future you will not be disappointed with your purchase.
The volume of the container where the garbage will be collected plays an important role when buying. If you need to clean a large area, it is better to give preference to models with a 500 ml container; for a small apartment, a volume of 300 or 400 ml is enough. But at the same time, do not forget about the presence of pets in the house. In this case, a device with a small container can quickly fill with wool.
Since the robot vacuum cleaner cleans the surface for a long time, you should also pay attention to the noise level generated during operation. If it is about 50 dB or even higher, then you will not be able to feel the comfort from its work. It is better to give preference to models with a low noise level, such can easily do their job at night.
The type of implement navigation is just as important. Each vacuum cleaner has sensors, with their help it detects obstacles, is able to drive under furniture and get out from under it, find doorways, etc. Therefore, it is better to give preference to models that are well oriented in space, they can create a cleaning map, this will be especially useful for owners of apartments with a large number of rooms.The size of the brushes of the device and their number plays an important role in the quality of cleaning. It is better to choose models with two brushes. They perfectly collect dust and small debris, and also clean the carpet well.
Do not forget about the filter of the robot vacuum cleaner.During its operation, the device will draw in air, and with it dust and small debris, after which it all enters the filter of the device. If the unit has a coarse filter, then it will retain debris, and dust can be re-ejected. More expensive models have a multilayer filter that will trap not only particles of dirt, but also dust.
If you look at the complete set of robotic vacuum cleaners, then usually it is standard, and includes a control panel, a charging base, a power adapter, instructions for use. But it will not be superfluous if the manufacturer has provided additional filters and brushes, as well as movement limiters.
With the help of "Scarlet SC-MR83B77" you can perform dry and wet cleaning of the premises. This unit will be an excellent assistant in the daily cleaning of the apartment.
The unit comes with two removable microfiber cloth pads. To collect dirty water, the device is equipped with a transparent circular container. Its volume is 260 ml. To improve the cleaning result, detergent can be added to the container with water. During operation, the device will combine the trajectory of movement so as not to leave any place dirty. You can also choose one of three trajectories of movement. When working, "Scarlet SC-MR83B77" will not create a lot of noise that would prevent you from concentrating on other things. It is worth noting that the device has 12 sensors, 6 of which will prevent the vacuum cleaner from falling.
The size of Scarlet SC-MR83B77 is 8.5*26*26 cm, which allows the device to easily clean under furniture and in hard-to-reach places. The battery capacity is 800 mAh, which will allow the device to work for 1.5 hours.It is also worth noting that the device needs 90 minutes for dry cleaning, and 70 minutes for wet cleaning. It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery.
The average cost is 3500 rubles.
This unit will help you to clean your house with ease. It quickly collects dust, dirt particles, wool and hair. "Rekam RVC 1555B" has small dimensions, which allows it to easily move around the room and get debris from hard-to-reach areas and from under furniture. It is worth noting that elongated brushes are located on the side panels of the device; they are designed to sweep dust and small debris from the corners of the room. Such manipulations bring dirt closer to the suction hole, which allows vacuum cleaners to easily suck them up. At the bottom of the Rekam RVC 1555B is a fabric nozzle that can be used wet or dry. If the cloth is dry it will polish the floor. And if you wet it, the device will do a wet cleaning.
"Rekam RVC 1555B" has five optical motion sensors. With their help, he avoids collisions with obstacles and avoids falling from a height. The battery capacity of this unit is 1800 mAh, which is enough for 1-1.5 hours of operation. The cultivated area of "Rekam RVC 1555B" is 90-120 sq.m. It will take 5 to 8 hours to fully charge the battery. The size of "Rekam RVC 1555B" is 23.5 * 26 * 6 cm.
The average cost is 3500 rubles.
This option is a very thin, but at the same time powerful model of a robot vacuum cleaner. Thanks to this, even a particle of dust will not remain under upholstered furniture or a closet.
Although the PROFI Ultra-Thin PH8817 motor has high power and performance, the noise level during operation does not exceed 45 dB. This will allow the owner not to be distracted from the usual activities while the device is in operation. In this model, the manufacturer has modernized the shape of the vacuum cleaner and changed the location of the brushes, now it will not be difficult for the unit to collect debris from the corners and dust from the baseboards.
It is worth noting that PROFI Ultra-Thin PH8817 has 6 cleaning modes, which gives an effective result, since all the features of the room being cleaned will be taken into account. To carry out wet cleaning, the owner only needs to fix the wet cloth nozzle. The waste container has a capacity of 0.35 liters and is easy to remove and wash. Also, do not ignore the filtration system. It is made in such a way that all the smallest particles of dust, allergens or fungi will remain on the filter.
You can control PROFI Ultra-Thin PH8817 with a remote control. So the owner can set the time and trajectory of cleaning, change the mode, as well as adjust other functions of the vacuum cleaner.
"PROFI Ultra-Thin PH8817" has a battery charging station. During operation, if there is a lack of energy, it will automatically charge. You can also send the device for recharging manually or using the remote control.When the battery is fully charged, the PROFI Ultra-Thin PH8817 can operate for about two hours, and it takes 6 hours to fully charge it.
The average cost is 7000 rubles.
A feature of this model from the company "BBK" is the ability to work on a schedule. At the set time, the device will automatically start cleaning, even if you are not at home at that time.
"BBK BV3521" has built-in sensors that detect changes in altitude and find obstacles. This model has a soft bumper, thanks to which, when it collides with an object, it will not damage the body. There are three options for movement: zigzag, spiral or along the wall. The presence of brushes and the possibility of installing fabric napkins suggests that the vacuum cleaner will effectively cope even with difficult dirt on the floor. For more convenient control over the operation of the unit, the manufacturer has provided a control panel.
The battery capacity is 1500 mAh, a full charge of the battery is enough for 1.5 hours of operation. The charge is carried out through the docking station. When the battery charge is close to zero, the device will automatically return to the station.
The size of "BBK BV3521" is 30 * 30 * 8 cm, and its weight is 2.8 kg. The volume of the waste container is 350 ml.
The average cost is 8700 rubles.
This budget model of the robot vacuum cleaner has five modes of operation: turbo mode, normal cleaning, spiral movement, room cleaning along the wall and chaotic cleaning. For the convenience of controlling the unit, a control panel is included.
To make it easy for the device to navigate in space, infrared rays are provided. With their help, "Midea MVCR01" finds obstacles and notices changes in altitude.
Battery capacity "Midea MVCR01" is 1000 mAh, a full charge of the battery will last for 1 hour of battery life. It takes about 5 hours to fully charge the battery. The size of the device is 30 * 30 * 7.8 cm, and the weight is 3.5 kg.
The average cost is 4500 rubles.
A feature of this model is the presence of ultrasonic sensors. With their help, the unit will determine the distance to the object, this also affects the speed of its movement. In open space, the Polaris PVRC 1012U moves quite quickly, and when approaching objects, it slows down. Also, these sensors allow the device to perform a thorough cleaning, coordinating its actions.
"Polaris PVRC 1012U" has a fairly compact size, which makes it easy to get under upholstered furniture or cabinets. Due to the fact that the manufacturer installed shock-absorbing wheels here, the vacuum cleaner can easily overcome thresholds or climb onto a carpet. "Polaris PVRC 1012U" has three trajectories of movement: zigzag, spiral or clean along the walls.
"Polaris PVRC 1012U" has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh, this will allow the device to work autonomously for 80 minutes. When the battery is low, the robot vacuum cleaner will beep and the indicator light will turn on. It will take about 4 hours to fully charge the device.
The average cost is 6000 rubles.
"Kitfort KT-531" will be a great helper for cleaning a small room. This model has 3 cleaning modes. You can select a specific program using the buttons located on the body of the unit, or through the control panel.
The battery capacity is 1000 mAh, this is enough for 1 hour of battery life. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge. The dust collector has a volume of 200 ml, the manufacturer also installed a cyclone filter. For the best performance of the device, it is recommended to clean the filter after each use. The size of "Kitfort KT-531" is 29 * 29 * 7.7 cm, and its weight is 1.7 kg.
The average cost is 6500 rubles.
This model has not only a stylish design, but also an affordable price for its technical characteristics. The manufacturer installed here ultrasonic sensors that work on the principle of echolocation. With their help, the vacuum cleaner accurately determines the distance to the object. So he will not collide with interior items or furniture, which gives safety to the body and does not damage fragile products.There are also sensors that control height differences, so you don’t have to worry that the vacuum cleaner will fall off the steps during operation.
The trajectory of the "Hyundai H-VCRS01" selects automatically. At the same time, it will perform effective cleaning and will not leave dirt anywhere. For collecting garbage there is a container with a volume of 200 ml. During operation, the device does not create much noise, which will not interfere with the conversation or distract from the usual activities.
The battery capacity of "Hyundai H-VCRS01" is 1500 mAh, this will allow the device to work autonomously for 100 minutes. It takes 150 minutes to fully charge the battery. The size of "Hyundai H-VCRS01" is 27 * 33.8 * 7 cm, and the weight is 1.6 kg.
The average cost is 7500 rubles.
The models presented in the rating refer to budget options for robotic vacuum cleaners. But, despite this, they perfectly cope with their duties. Thanks to their compact size, they can easily collect dust and debris under furniture and in hard-to-reach places. The battery capacity allows the unit to work autonomously for a long time. It is also worth noting that all models have positive customer reviews, which allows them to be recommended for purchase.