At first I always thought that robot vacuum cleaners were superfluous, but now that they are getting smarter, they turn out to be very handy devices. Also the iRobot Roomba Combo, which ensures that my normal vacuum cleaner has been collecting dust for a few weeks now.
The Combo comes with a microfibre cloth, extra filter and 2 side brushes. With some help from the manual, I install the robot vacuum cleaner quickly and easily. After the robot is in place, it is time to set up the app. The steps I went through in the user-friendly app were clear and it didn't take long before I was allowed to name my new roommate: Mickey.
It is easy to control and has a good suction power
Controlling the robot is done via the app. In this I instruct Mickey to vacuum the living room with one push of a button. Mickey has a self-learning navigation method. As a result of the previous cleaning tasks, he is increasingly mapping the spaces in order to avoid obstacles. This is also apparent in practice, because where Mickey got stuck against my table leg the first few times, he now avoids it cleverly. It's nice to see how the robot does its job. The side brushes knock the dirt in, as it were, which then ends up in the dust container due to the good suction power.
Mickey can handle thresholds up to a height of 2 centimeters. This explains the love-hate relationship between Mickey and my approximately one inch rug. When Mickey drives up the carpet in a straight line, he cleans it effortlessly, but when he starts to turn on the carpet, he has a hard time.
I don't use the mop function often, but when I do use it it's mainly for spot cleaning. The robot then vacuums and mops the area where it is currently placed. Very handy for the kitchen!
User-friendly app
In the iRobot Home app I don't just control the robot. The app also offers the possibility to set cleaning preferences, favorite programs and a cleaning schedule. I let the robot drive around every few days at 3 a.m., so that I find a clean kitchen and living room the next morning. In addition, the app gives me tips to get the most out of the robot, such as seasonal recommendations. You will also find problem solutions, but luckily I have not needed them yet.
