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Top Robot Vacuums
bObi
The bObi is compact in size, and has impressive cleaning, disinfectant and multitasking qualities. This robot vacuum is systematically designed to thoroughly clean up after your pet, picking up pet hair, debris and even paw prints. Its functions include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping up and using UV sterilization and a HEPA filter to eliminate even the smallest airborne particles and surface dirt.
And don’t be fooled by the stylish looks and compact design because the bObi packs quite a punch when it comes to technical features like superior suction and motor power, an easy to operate TouchMe surface, and increased battery life. It also features different cleaning modes, such as the Go setting which widens the device’s reach to clean a wider area; and the Waffle mode which activates intense cleaning to combat accidental spills and thick dirt.
Features and Benefits
- Comes with a wireless remote that allows you to operate the device’s settings from anywhere in your home
- When running low on battery, the bObi automatically transports itself to its charging station to power up
- Comes with 3 touchscreen buttons that represent the three cleaning modes
- The wash bin is completely waterproof, which means that you can completely submerge it in water to rinse out any remaining dirt
- The battery has a long life span and can run for up to 1 hour 30 minutes before it needs recharging
- Multiple layers of brushes means increased sweeping power and an ability to clean hard to reach places with ease
- It concurrently sweeps, vacuums, mops, disinfects and HEPA filtrates in one swooping motion
- Using infrared edge sensor technology and 80 touch sensors, bObi is programmed to instinctively feel and avoid obstacles such as stairs, barriers, edges, furniture etc.
- A notable benefit worth mentioning is bObi’s 60 day money back guarantee and 2 year warranty on all parts, which shows their dedication to stand behind their product.
- Not only is the three- button touchscreen interface on bObi easy to use, but it’s incredibly smooth and soft to the touch as well, thanks to a luxury silicone formula design.
Ecovacs
This near-silent pet vacuum cleaner from Ecovac comes with a highly efficient filtration system that’s designed to eliminate airborne particles associated with asthma and allergies. It draws out and eliminates pet hair, dust, debris and toxins, with a battery that lasts for up to 110 minutes. Speaking of which, the Ecovacs automatically charges itself whenever the battery gets low, and even schedules recharging and cleaning times for you.
It has powerful suction power which can be channelled towards its multiple cleaning modes, and it’s easy to control with a dedicated hand-held remote. This device has infrared sensors to help it avoid bumping into stairs, furniture and other obstacles as it cleans, and it uses a dual brush system for enhanced cleaning.
Features and Benefits
- To avoid the pet hair getting tangled within the machine, this device provides a direct and powerful suction motion to deliver the hair particles directly into the dustbin
- Runs quietly at 56dB of noise, which is quieter than a whisper
- Sweeps and vacuums simultaneously with dual side brushes
- Choose from 3 different cleaning modes depending on whether you want to concentrate on a specific area of dirt, clean hard to reach corners and nooks; or maybe just want a general clean through the floor
- Instantly carries itself to the charging station the moment it receives a signal for weakened power
- Comes with a remote control so you can operate it from anywhere
- 1 year warranty
iLife
With the iLife robot vacuum, you can expect a wide variety of features. The device focuses specifically on removing pet and human hairs, debris and dust, with a petite design which allows it to get under couches, beds and cabinets to draw out the dirt out from where it hides. It uses an intuitive system to initially map out all the different areas in your house, and then automatically travels to those spaces according to the cleaning mode selected. Once cleaning is completed, you simply remove the contents from the trap and you’re done.
Its triple action technology acts to dry surfaces, sweep and mop up hardwood, laminated and other smooth surfaces. The iLife also allows you to automatically schedule cleaning times, and it has far-reaching sensors to avoid falling or bumping onto surfaces. Plus you don’t have to worry about it damaging your furniture, because it’s protected with a rubber bumper across the front just in case it bumps into anything.
Features and Benefits
- Svelte and slender design is great for getting underneath and in between hard to reach places
- Maintains low noise levels of 55 db while working and it’s so quiet that you can easily maintain a conversation while it’s running
- Comes with smart sensors to prevent falling or hitting surfaces
- Can climb onto elevated surfaces through the 15mm Obstacle-climb feature
- Comes with 4 cleaning modes, including a comprehensive method that you can access from the remote control
- Battery can operate for 100 simultaneous minutes before automatically docking itself in the charging station
- Uses HEPA filtration to filter out toxic airborne allergens
- Touchscreen interface is easy to use and navigate
Eufy
The Eufy is a versatile and nifty little robot that comes with multiple cleaning modes and easy setup and operation. With a 3 point cleaning system that includes side brushes, a rolling brush and strong suction power, you can be sure that it’ll leave your floors looking clean and spotless.
It can operate uninterrupted for 1.5 hours, and recharges itself automatically by attaching itself onto a charging station. It also uses a HEPA style filter to remove airborne dust particles, and infra-red and anti-drop sensors to prevent tumbling from, or bumping onto surfaces.
Features and Benefits
- Has a thin, low-profile design which allows it to climb over, around and underneath stuff, while simultaneously avoiding bumping into them
- Provides 2 separate cleaning modes for specialised cleaning around edges, to concentrate on stubborn dirt, or target entire rooms for a more comprehensive clean
- 12 month warranty
- Triple filtration system, which includes a HEPA filter
- Runs very quietly, almost silent
- Works on all surfaces from linoleum to hardwoods and carpets
- When low on battery, this unit simply turns itself off and swiftly runs back home to recharge
- Remote control
- Simple setup and control
bObsweep
The bObsweep features an impressive 1 litre dustbin where it keeps all the hairs, dust and debris collected through its HEPA filter. It allows you to create a customised cleaning schedule that suits your needs, plus you can control it from a distance with a dedicated remote control. Speaking of automatic, this device also charges itself automatically and provides a 5-in-1 cleaning solution which includes sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, sterilizing and air purifying.
It’s elegantly designed to suit the design in any space, and has infrared sensors that help it to avoid scraping or dropping onto your valuable furniture and décor accessories.
Features and Benefits
- Comes with 3 cleaning modes, each distinct from the other; namely, Quick Clean, Touch Up and Auto Pilot, which makes for a longer and more thorough clean in between hard to reach surfaces
- Large LCD screen is easy to read and interact with
- Has its own dirt sensors that bring attention to specifically soiled areas without prior direction
- Remote control
- Uses special side brushes to manoeuvre its way into corners and crannies that a normal vacuum cleaner wouldn’t be able to reach
- It easily avoids hitting and falling onto obstacles through its infrared and edge sensors
- 30 day money back guarantee, 5 year subsidised repair and 1 year warranty
iLife A4
Strong suction power, HEPA air purifying and sterilising action, smart sensors, automatic programing and long battery life are just some of the features that you can expect from the iLife A4 robot vacuum. It uses a combination of 2 side brushes and a roller brush to thoroughly dig deep into floors and surfaces and remove all the dust, debris and hair it finds.
It’s programmed to adapt to different floor surfaces, from carpets to wood and linoleum etc., and it has a 3 inch low profile design which allows it to reach hard to find clefts and crevices.
It can work continuously for 140 minutes before docking onto the charging station to rejuvenate itself, and you can pre-programme it to work anytime without your supervision.
Features and Benefits
- Automatic scheduling
- Long battery life and 140 minutes of continuous operation
- Multi-floor adaptability
- Compact and slender design means that it can access and clean the tiniest corners
- Thorough cleaning through various brushes
- Superior suction power
- HEPA air purifying filter
- Smart sensors
iRobot
With its iAdapt Navigation, the iRobot is famed for its ability to adapt to the needs of different floor types. It can go from tile to carpet to hardwood and more without a hitch, and has a 3-stage cleaning system that works to brush, draw out and remove allergy causing dirt.
It has an easy to operate interface with one huge button and its 3.6 inches tall so it can easily fit underneath beds, couches and other difficult to reach places.
Features and Benefits
- You can setup a cleaning schedule on this for up to 7 days
- Automatically recharges itself
- Has a 3 stage cleaning system that includes sweeping, brushing and removing dirt
- Easily adapts to the needs of different floor types
- Only 3.5 inches tall and designed to fit under furniture and reach all the areas where dirt usually hides
- Has a smart iNavigation feature to that it uses to traverse the floors in your house to avoid bumping into surfaces
- Easy to use, and only requires you to press one simple button
Pure Clean
The Pure Clean device maintains a low profile with a 2.9 inch height, while its dual rotating brushes reach out to collect dust and dirt from the corners, edges and along the walls. It has a HEPA filter so you know it collects allergy causing toxins from the air, and there are anti-fall detectors meant to prevent it from falling off a ledge.
It also comes with a washable dust filter and can move from one type of floor surface to another without a problem.
Features and Benefits
- At 2.9 inches height, it’s designed close to the ground to clean underneath beds and sofas
- Dual brushes rotate to remove dirt from corners and edges
- HEPA filtration removes allergens, pet hairs and toxins from the air
- Anti-fall sensors to prevent the device from falling and bumping into furniture
- You can completely submerge the filter for a thorough wash
- Offers 90 minutes of uninterrupted running time
- Easily adapts to different floor surfaces
InLife
This all-in-one vacuuming robot works with dual side brushes to clean up dirt, paw prints, pet hair and other dirt. Like the others, it keeps close to the ground with a slim and compact design. It can clean multiple types of floor surfaces from hardwood, tile, laminate floors and carpet, and you can easily programme it to one of 5 efficient settings.
It has a dust sensor which attracts it to especially dirty areas and corners, and has strong suction power to draw out dirt from where it hides. Also, this vacuum has HEPA filter which helps to keep the air in your home clean by removing the smallest floating dirt, dust and hair particles.
Features and Benefits
- It automatically recharges itself when the power is low
- The screen interface is easy to use, as is the remote control
- Offers 5 different cleaning modes for you to choose from
- Solid suction power
- You can auto-schedule cleaning times on it
- Has anti-cliff sensors to help keep it away from stairs
- Easily navigate the 5 different settings, either through the touch screen interface or the remote control
- Provides vacuuming as well as dry and wet mopping functions
- Comes with a HEPA filter
Neato Bot
This meticulous cleaner comes with intelligent LaserSmart technology to thoroughly map out the space and plan its activity before cleaning up. It accesses unreachable areas through CornerClever technology and its unique D-shape design.
It uses a combination of suction power and precision brushes to methodically clean and remove toxic dirt from your floors and surfaces. And not only does it automatically recharge itself, but it resets and resumes cleaning afterwards.
Features and Benefits
- CornerClever technology ensures that this device is able to remove dirt from usually inaccessible areas
- Auto recharge includes automatic resuming of cleaning activity after powering up
- Delivers impeccable results with suction power and precision brushes- the SpinFlow Power Clean system
- Uses laser floor mapping to scan the room for problem areas for systematic cleaning
- Brushes include the versatile spiral blade brush and the hair sucking combo brush
5 Ways a Vacuum Can Help Relieve and Prevent Allergies
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The Filtration
The ability to filter out airborne allergens is one of the most significant factors to consider when shopping around for a good quality vacuum cleaner. And when it comes to filtration, it doesn’t get better than vacuum cleaners with the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) badge. HEPA filters improve indoor air quality by eliminating even the tiniest particles of dust and allergens, and they’re guaranteed to remove as much as 99. 97% of all floating particles.
However, like any filter, HEPA filters have to be routinely cleaned and/or replaced to ensure maximum efficiency, and information on any part’s maintenance will most probably be on the owner’s manual.
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Varied Attachments
Allergy causing dust particles tend to hide in hard-to-reach places in your home that you just can’t reach with a normal broom or vacuum cleaner. Luckily, most vacuum cleaners these days come with a variety of attachments to help you reach into all those nooks and crannies. And once every corner of your home is dust-free, allergies tend to abate as well.
Hand-held stick vacuum cleaners can be an ideal option when it comes to manoeuvring your way into difficult to reach spots. But the best way to find a vacuum that’ll work for you is to walk around your home and go into each room to figure out which specific areas need the vacuum, and then buy one according to those needs.
In addition, a good quality vacuum will be able to clean all surfaces and floors including carpets, wood, linoleum, tiles and vinyl.
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Suction Power
A vacuum’s suction power and motor strength are two of the most important features when it comes to its efficiency. With powerful suction strength, a vacuum deeply cleans the home to remove dust particles from where they hide, and this is especially important if you have carpeting and upholstery in your house. These two features can help give you peace of mind knowing that your floors and surfaces have undergone a thorough cleaning that eliminates allergens from the source. A good tip is to look for a vacuum with multiple suction power settings.
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Sealing
The quality of the sealing compartment in your vacuum cleaner is another important factor to consider. Poor quality sealing sort of defeats the purpose of vacuuming because it allows some of the dust to escape back into your home’s atmosphere and wreak havoc with your allergies again. That’s why it’s important to find a vacuum that controls release of dust and debris through a tightly sealed emission control feature.
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Bagless vs Bag
While bagless vacuum cleaners might seem more innovative, they’re not so good at sealing collected dust and at times release a little of it back into the air. Vacuums with bags, on the other hand, offer great features for allergy sufferers. For instance, some of them come with self-sealing collars while others come as multi-layered electrostatic bags that intentionally trap dust during operation and disposal. These game changing features help to avert the re-introduction of dust and allergens back into the atmosphere, leaving you with clean air.
More Housecleaning Tips
Here are some cleaning tips to help keep your home spic ‘n span and fee of allergens.
– Remove clutter. It promotes the buildup of dust, debris and pet hairs in corners and edges.
– Always clean with a mask on.
– Vacuum thoroughly at least once or twice a week.
– Avoid fragrances in cleaners and detergents, and go for the fragrance-free variety instead.
– Clean your entryways to remove dust mites and debris through vacuuming.
– Opt for clothes dryer instead of air drying your clothes, as this exposes them to pollen and other outdoor allergens.
– Clean mold-prone surfaces like shower curtains and floor tiles regularly to keep your bathroom mould free
Conclusion
As you can see, keeping your floors clean, dust-free and pet hair free has never been easier. You can easily automate all your vacuuming and mopping up with the touch of a button with your robot vacuum cleaner of choice, freeing you up to enjoy your time playing with your pets instead of managing chores.
