Five points of "room creation" to use robot vacuum cleaners wisely
A robot vacuum cleaner that is also called the "new three sacred treasures" in home appliances.
It is a reassuring time-saving home appliance that supports your busy life, but surprisingly many people use it without understanding its features.
If you don't use it well, you will be stressed by the treasure's rotten state. I want to make the most of the effect and create a state where "all room cleaning is left to the robot!"
This time, I will introduce the points you need to know in order to use such a robot vacuum cleaner wisely, and the tips you want to be aware of when creating a room.
This is a must-see for those who "have it but haven't mastered it" and those who are "considering purchasing for a new life"!
table of contents
- Installation location of the charging stand
- Furniture layout that is conscious of flow lines
- Furniture selection considering the height from the floor
- Flat environment with no steps
- "Do not put anything on the floor" mechanism
Two "heights" you want to keep
Various models of robot vacuum cleaners are available from many manufacturers. The various functions are slightly different, but the point that I want to keep in common with all types is the two "heights".
1. Height that can be entered
The first height is the height that the robot vacuum can fit in.
The height of the main unit is often around 10 cm, so it is important to keep this in mind when choosing the location of the charging stand and furniture.
2. Height that can be overcome
The second is the height (step) that the robot vacuum cleaner can overcome.
Most robot vacuum cleaners can be overcome if they are about 2 cm, so check the thickness of the rugs, carpets, and sheets that you usually lay on the flooring.
Even if you start the robot, it will take time and effort to stop it here and there. I want to be aware of preparing an environment where I can move as smoothly as possible.
Panasonic Robot Vacuum Cleaner RULO White Cleaning Robot MC-RSF1000-W154,000 yen
Pay attention to floor coverings and flooring
Next to the height is the material of the floor.
When using a robot vacuum cleaner, there are materials that are not suitable for use, and if you do not observe these materials, not only the vacuum cleaner itself but also household goods may be damaged.
As an example, iRobot, which sells Roomba, lists perishable floor coverings, flooring materials, and wall materials as follows.
Precautions may differ depending on the manufacturer and model, so be sure to check the ones you normally use or before purchasing.
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Now that you can check these conditions, the next thing you want to think about is creating a room that "makes use of the robot vacuum cleaner."
If you set up the mechanism at the very beginning, you can spend it without any trouble or stress after that. Here are five points that are useful to know.
1. Location of charging stand
When it comes to robot vacuums, we tend to focus only on what's in operation, but in reality, this location is quite important.
Many people install it in the corners of rooms or in corridors, but it can get in the way of daily life and the robot vacuum cleaner can't get in and out smoothly.
It is important to note that using a vacuum cleaner can be a hassle when daily petite stress builds up.
The space required for the charging stand is about 50 cm on each side and about 1 m in front. Check each room in your house once and imagine a place that suits your requirements.
In addition, some of the latest high-end models have a function to automatically collect garbage, so in that case it is important to consider the height accordingly.
On the iRobot page, you can use AR to simulate a life with rumba. It may be easy to get a realistic image when you use it!
Roomba i3 + iRobot Robot Vacuum Cleaner Automatic garbage collection Dust box that can be washed with water wifi compatible Mapping Automatic charging / restarting operation Suction power Carpet tatami i355060 [Alexa compatible]90,727 yen
2. Furniture layout that is conscious of flow lines
Next, I would like to consider the layout of the furniture together with the installation location.
If furniture is scattered around the room, the robot vacuum may collide with each other or cause cleaning omissions.
Arrange the arrangement of furniture and small items on the floor in advance so that the robot vacuum can patroll the room.
It is also possible to place physical obstacles in areas that you do not want to invade, or to set intrusion prohibited areas in advance with an application or the like.
I would like to make good use of these elements according to the layout of the room.
3. Choose furniture that is conscious of the height from the floor
As I mentioned at the beginning, the height of the robot itself is fixed.
If you have a chance to buy a new piece of furniture, please be aware of the size of the sofa, TV stand, etc. that fits the robot vacuum cleaner.
Also, the curtains that are difficult for robot vacuum cleaners to recognize are unexpectedly blind spots. It is troublesome to raise and lower each time, so it may be a good idea to devise a length or use a curtain that can be opened and closed up and down to secure space.
4. Flat environment with no steps
Considering that the robot vacuum cleaner moves smoothly, I want to avoid making steps as much as possible.
The door may be less obstructive if it is a flat sliding door or if you use a hanging type partition.
It is also important to cover the wiring well. Now that the number of remote works has increased, there are many people under the work desk at home that are full of codes.
If you cover it with a box or tape, you can neatly store cables that tend to get messy. It looks refreshing, so maybe two birds with one stone !?
5. "Do not put anything on the floor" mechanism
Do not put anything on the floor for the robot to operate smoothly.
Even if you know it, you may leave your clothes undressed, or toys may be scattered in a household with small children.
"It's difficult to keep everything organized ...". If you feel that way, we recommend installing a basket for anything. We prepare baskets, baskets, and boxes without lids as primary shelters for clothing, toys, and small items.
Then just throw what's on the floor into it when you run the vacuum cleaner!
You don't have to worry about "cleaning up the room first before using the robot vacuum cleaner ...".
Astro Basket White Approx. 25 x 26 x 18 cm Steel mesh basket with handle 821-291,210 yen
At my friend's house, which loves robot vacuum cleaners, I heard that in order to reduce the number of things to put on the floor, the number of trash cans was reduced and the ones used were wall-mounted.
Isefuji Wall Mounted Trash Gray I-525999 yen
In addition to that, "I became conscious of not cluttering the room", and the robot vacuum cleaner has a positive effect on various aspects such as our tidying up, storage method, interior, etc. I was noticed.
"The room is always beautiful". This alone can make you feel a little better on a tired day.
Robot vacuum cleaners can be said to be a reliable ally that contributes not only to the burden of housework but also to stress reduction.
However, if you don't master how to use it, you may get frustrated.
If you feel that you are not using it well, please refer to the contents introduced this time and try to maximize the power of the robot vacuum cleaner. I'm sure your daily QOL will go up.
Roborock S5 Max Robot Vacuum Cleaner Water Wiping Compatible Smartphone Virtual Wall App Water Volume Adjustment Powerful Suction Automatic Charging Fall Prevention AI Speaker Compatible [Japan Authorized Distributor] S5E52-0448,636 yen
Roomba i3 iRobot Robot Vacuum Cleaner Dust Box that can be washed with water wifi Compatible Mapping Automatic Charging / Resuming Operation Suction Power Carpet Tatami i315060 [Alexa Compatible]63,455 yen
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