How to Get the Most From Cleaning Robots

Cleaning robots are revolutionizing the way organizations maintain their workplaces. They come with a range of capabilities that can be adapted to different industries. For the best results from these intelligent machines make sure you choose models with reliable cellular connectivity and offer remote troubleshooting.

Select a model with spot or zone cleaning capabilities to clean messes on demand. It's also an excellent idea to clean and remove the brushes (and any corner or edge brushes) of your robot vacuum to prevent hair from getting tangled.

Autonomous Cleaning Robots

Robots that are autonomous can clean, sweep and sanitize areas without the need for constant human interaction. They also adapt to different environments and take care of tasks that are too much for humans to handle. These robot cleaners can save time and money since they let your staff focus on other important tasks.

The most well-known type of autonomous cleaning robot is a home vacuum or robotic floor scrubber there are a myriad of professional-grade machines that offer much more features than their consumer counterparts. Industrial-grade autonomous robots for instance, can be used to clean large warehouse floors as well as other indoor areas that are heavily soiled. They can be configured to clean in areas where people can't go, by using wall-climbing technology and other tools for safer operation in tight spaces.

Most of these autonomous cleaning robots are equipped with a variety of sophisticated sensors, including cameras and mapping software that permit them to identify rooms and avoid obstacles. Some even employ AI to understand how they're used and adjust to improve efficiency over time.

These intelligent systems can be incorporated with other smart devices to create a more efficient, connected facility. They are also more economical and environmentally friendly because they consume less energy. A majority of these robots are designed to work with other automated systems such as building automation and material handling systems.

Whether you need one unit or a whole fleet, you should invest in this new technology to boost the efficiency and efficiency of your facility operations. The decreased need for manual labor, increased operator security, and longer lives of cleaned surfaces will make your investment pay off fast.

The pandemic is a good time to begin exploring ways you can incorporate these advanced cleaning robots into your regular maintenance routine. This is an excellent way to show your employees that you're improving your cleaning routine, and also reduce the chance of contracting. Choosing the right robotic cleaners that are autonomous for your requirements will ensure you get the best value from this investment.

Robotic Vacuums

Sensors assist robot vacuums to navigate their surroundings and spot obstacles. Some models have infrared sensors, like those used in self-driving vehicles which create a virtual map of the home. Other models use cameras to detect objects and avoid them, which results in a clean and efficient cleaning with less user intervention. The sensors also allow you to choose an area of the home to be cleaned with the on-board controls or via a smartphone application. Certain models allow you to control the robot using voice commands, allowing you to select to clean a specific area or have it hug the walls to do a perimeter clean.

Robotic vacuums are good to remove dirt from carpets and rugs, but they can't get into pet hair clumps or other messes which require more than one quick sweep. They can't remove dust near baseboards or other edges. This requires a more thorough clean than what you get with a canister or upright vacuum.

When choosing a robot vacuum, choose one with a powerful suction and brushes designed to collect dirt from surfaces. The most effective models also come with features such as object identification technology, customizable settings and pet mode. Go through the manual to determine the recommended maintenance intervals. Most models only require that you empty the trash, and wipe down the wheels, sensors, and charging contacts.

Most of the advanced robot vacuums and mops we test are compatible with smart home systems, allowing you to control them with smartphone apps or digital voice assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. You can program a cleaning session, or start one and set a timer to allow it to be completed while you are away. Some even allow a pause in the cleaning session to recharge, and then resume right where they left off. However, many robot vacuums aren't as effective as traditional vacuums and in tight spaces and their small designs can be difficult to navigate around furniture.

Robotic Floor Scrubbers


Robotic floor scrubbers differ from vacuum cleaners. Instead of using water to agitate the dirt and grime away from hard surface flooring, they use water to dissolve it. They can be self-propelled or operated by an operator. Most advanced models can automatically detect and navigate through obstacles, which reduces cleaning time. Some models use intelligent water management systems, which recycles the same water for hours.

A robotic cleaning machine is a great option to supplement labor in facilities with low staffing or high turnover rates. With a robot in the field staff can focus their efforts on other critical tasks. In a hospital, this may mean ensuring that high-touch surfaces such as countertops, door handles and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized. In retail stores it could be helping customers find the items they need and avoiding displeasure with smudges on windows and glass.

Robotic floor cleaners can be programmed to specific times and their cleaning path can also be customized to meet your specific cleaning requirements. They can be monitored in real-time and allow managers to monitor their progress via the mobile app or web-based portal. Some companies collect this data and make it available to end users and allow them to spot areas to improve.

The simplest models, which can be as low as $100, have only a single reservoir of water, and a static, Swiffer-like pad that spritzes and wipes as it accumulates dirt. More advanced versions have two rotating pads that sweep and sweep the floor with self-emptying docks that are capable of taking out dirty water and refilling with clean solution. The most elegant robot mop-vacs can even distinguish between different types of flooring, and return to their docks mid-clean to empty their cleaning solution, clean their brushes and refill with fresh cleaning solution.

All types of cleaning robots are connected to a cloud system that offers highly detailed reports on their performance and use with precision productivity metrics and heat maps of the of the area that is cleaned as well as anomalies and other alerts. The data can be accessed remotely by facility managers and other employees who have been granted access to the system.

Robotic Floor Mop

If you are looking for a non-hands-on method to keep your floors clean, a robot mop is your best option. These robots will clean your tile and wood floors between deep cleaning sessions and will keep dust, dirt, pet hair, dust and other particles at bay. These robots work on all floors that are sealed such as laminate, hardwood and vinyl. The majority of robot mops come with the ability to set a timer which allows them to clean at specified intervals. You can also use the app to change cleaning modes, make schedules, or monitor when maintenance is needed, such as a filter replacement.

Typically, robotic floor mops require a separate water tank to use for mopping, and can be difficult to fill and empty once the pads get dirty. Look for a model that has self-emptying docks, or one that is easily emptyable by hand when required.

robotic vacuum cleaners can also be vacuumed, but you may need to empty the bin after each cleaning session (unless it has an auto-emptying base). If your floors are particularly dusty, letting the robot sweep first, then mop may yield better results.

Most robot mops only require tap water, but some allow you to add a cleaning solution to the tank to give it extra strength cleaning. It is essential to use only cleaners that are recommended by the manufacturer, since the use of unapproved cleaners can harm the machine or cancel the warranty.

Certain apps let you not only start and stop your bot but also create maps and create virtual barriers or no-go zones. Certain apps will inform you when your battery is low or that your mop needs to be washed.

Consider a hybrid robot like the Ecovacs Roborock Q Revo or Deebot X2. Both of them can save maps of your floors, and they'll automatically charge if the batteries are running low during a cleaning. They also come with a range of other useful features like a remote start and stop button and an app that lets you to build an automated schedule for cleaning or monitor when the mop needs maintenance.