Notes from our work at VacuBots, including advice, testing observations, photos and videos of robot vacuums, lawn mowers and other products we cover. We share stories and links from friends and other publications in the community that we find interesting.
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Helping Dogs and Robot Vacuums Get Along
Is your dog scared of the robot vacuum? Our friend u/robotowners shared a few tips: Start with the vacuum off, introduce its sounds slowly and reward calm behavior before running a cleaning cycle.
Let your dog keep a comfortable distance, and avoid using treats to lure a frightened dog closer.
It’s a mist, not steam. Don’t let the cloud fool you.
That’s heated mist coming from the Roomba Max 875 and 877 Combo robots. iRobot calls it ThermaMist, an ultrasonic system designed to soften dried-on messes before the roller mop scrubs.