Overview of the robot vacuum cleaner iRobot Braava Jet 240

Content:

Specifications
Equipment
Appearance
Functional
Advantages and disadvantages

A fairly fresh model from an American manufacturer, will delight those who have long been looking for not an ordinary floor polisher for their home, but a full-fledged floor washer. The Braava Jet 240 model claims to be a full-fledged washer, performs wet and wet cleaning of the surface and it is carried out even in difficult to access places. There remains the minimum amount of work that the user has to complete for the robot. In the review, we consider the functionality of the vacuum cleaner, its strengths and weaknesses.

Specifications

Provides floor wiping and wet cleaning.
Garbage collection in a cyclone filter.
Can be used to collect fluid.
Li-lon power source with a capacity of 2000 mAh, enough for 120 minutes of work, recharging lasts 240 minutes.
Connects to a mobile device via the iRobot Home app via Bluetooth.
Case thickness 8.4 cm.
Soft bumper.
Height change sensor, working in the infrared range.

Average cost 16.

Equipment

Charging device.
Battery for the robot.
2 wet wipes.
2 wet sweeps.
2 dry sweeping wipes.
User's manual.

Appearance

The robot body is made of glossy white plastic and has a square shape to better clean in tight corners. On the front there is a water spray device. On the back side there is a compartment for installing the battery. The button for fastening napkins and a container with liquid are located on the bottom.

The height of the case is small, together with the rest of the compact dimensions, it allows the robot to pass under the furniture and get to the corners. The case is angular to the bottom, this makes patency worse, but also reduces the likelihood of being stuck under an object of small height. Upstairs, closer to the front, one control button is highlighted in blue. Strips of the same color diverge to the side of it - an indication of the inclusion of a virtual wall.

In front, the bumper is on a movable mount, fits onto the side of the device. On the upper part there is a folding handle for carrying, under it is a napkin reset button and a cork for filling water. The battery for charging is removable to protect the unit when it is doing wet work.

The napkin is attached to elastic suspensions, they have optical sensors that determine whether and what type of napkin is installed. The robot identifies the type of napkin used by the hole in its cardboard plate. The napkin device is the same - the fibrous material is wrapped around soft absorbent strips. Only disposable wipes are included, reusable must be bought separately. According to the manufacturer, such napkins can be washed about 50 times.

Functional

The specified model belongs to the best washing robots vacuum cleaners. The main difference is the ability to carry out wet cleaning even in the most inaccessible places, due to the unusual shape.

The device is very simple to use. Switching on by pressing a button on the body.All other functions are launched through the application installed on the smartphone. The application interface is simple and straightforward.

For movement, the robot uses the patented iAdapt navigation system, due to which it builds a map of the room, marking walls and all interior items that are classified as obstacles on it. The robot works almost silently. At the end of the cleaning, he returns to the base on his own.

Operating modes

The vacuum cleaner operates in three modes of operation: wet, mopping and dry cleaning. The type of cleaning you need to perform, the vacuum cleaner determines independently, according to the type of wipes installed. If necessary, the fabric is impregnated with detergents or aromatic compounds.

During washing, a blue microfiber cloth is installed. The process follows this algorithm: the device sprays water on the floor, then wipes it. This mode can be used for floors with a smooth coating - linoleum, tile, laminate. Work can take up to an hour. Washing efficiency is about 95%, one battery charge is enough for 30 m2 of area. The robot passes several times in one place, which is why such a high efficiency is achieved.

For wet cleaning, use an orange napkin. In this mode, the robot sprays a little water, and after two times passes through the same place. A vacuum cleaner can carry out such cleaning for up to an hour. It is optimal for a laminate made of wood.

A white cloth is used for dry cleaning. In this mode, the vacuum cleaner collects all debris and dust, wool. Can be used for all types of surfaces. Enough for cleaning 60 m2, which is equivalent to 60 hours of work.

Advantages and disadvantages

Based on a review of the characteristics of the robot and reviews about it, one can highlight the following advantages:

Unique and effective wet cleaning system, working in two modes.
Compact dimensions and square shape for high cross-country ability.
Convenience of storage.
During cleaning, bypasses the room around the perimeter, cleaning well in the corners and under the walls.
One battery charge is enough for a large area.

Minuses:

The small size does not allow the robot to capture a large area in one run.
Thorough cleaning takes a long time.
Napkins are disposable and require constant replacement.
Do not wash too much dirt, for example, traces of dirt from boots.
It does not suck in dust, but simply collects it with a napkin, this model is optimal for wet cleaning, but not for dry cleaning.

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