Hello everyone,
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
Thank you very much for your feedback.
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
- Initially, only one device for the ground floor, possibly another for the upper floor later.
- Living area about 92 m² (990 sq ft) on the ground floor, with the largest room about 55 m² (592 sq ft).
- Charging station (I don’t want to plug the device in manually every time).
- Good cleaning performance.
- Not excessively noisy (even though we are mostly not at home).
- Good price/performance ratio.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
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garfunkel31 May 2016 22:10Old habit??? Are robot mops actually better if I shouldn’t install carpet? They could probably be used in the bathroom as well and would be pleasantly quiet?
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toxicmolotof31 May 2016 22:21By hand... standing next to it.
Hahaha
The Philips is not a robot vacuum; it’s more like a manually operated vacuum cleaner.
Yesterday, my Philips Aqua Trio Pro arrived, and I was really excited to start using it. However, I’m not completely impressed yet—I think it’s more due to my technique. For 40m² (430 sq ft), I had to refill the water tank three times.
When the floor was still damp, you could only see the tracks where I had passed, but after drying, they completely disappeared.
We have porcelain stoneware tiles in the hallway, and usually, with a mop, you can see the streaks from the cloth, especially when light shines directly on it. I didn’t have that ugly problem with the Philips.
I will test it a few more times until I get the hang of it.
The cleaning result is definitely amazing.
@EveundGerd,
Is it also “complicated” for you to pull the Aqua Trio behind you so that only the rear wheels touch the floor?
I have the problem that when I put it in the parking position and then try to pull it behind me, I can only do so by slightly lifting it from underneath with my hand, otherwise it switches into the “cleaning position.”
How do you manage this when carrying it over a threshold?
The manual says to turn it off and move it back and forth briefly, but for me, that leaves a small “puddle.”
The Philips is not a robot vacuum; it’s more like a manually operated vacuum cleaner.
Yesterday, my Philips Aqua Trio Pro arrived, and I was really excited to start using it. However, I’m not completely impressed yet—I think it’s more due to my technique. For 40m² (430 sq ft), I had to refill the water tank three times.
When the floor was still damp, you could only see the tracks where I had passed, but after drying, they completely disappeared.
We have porcelain stoneware tiles in the hallway, and usually, with a mop, you can see the streaks from the cloth, especially when light shines directly on it. I didn’t have that ugly problem with the Philips.
I will test it a few more times until I get the hang of it.
The cleaning result is definitely amazing.
@EveundGerd,
Is it also “complicated” for you to pull the Aqua Trio behind you so that only the rear wheels touch the floor?
I have the problem that when I put it in the parking position and then try to pull it behind me, I can only do so by slightly lifting it from underneath with my hand, otherwise it switches into the “cleaning position.”
How do you manage this when carrying it over a threshold?
The manual says to turn it off and move it back and forth briefly, but for me, that leaves a small “puddle.”
Madira schrieb:
But I’m not that enthusiastic yet; I think it’s due to how I’m handling it. I had to refill the water tank three times for 40 sqm (430 sq ft). Are you not very happy because of the refilling? How long does the refill take, and can the tank be easily removed? Does the wiper stay in place if you step away briefly, or how do you manage that?
Best regards,
Sabine
No, not because of refilling. That’s not a big deal—just remove the container, open it, and fill in water. When I refill the container, I also empty the dirty water tank at the same time.
The handling takes some getting used to; with my vacuum cleaner, I can move it back and forth freely, but that’s not possible with the Philips. Its handling reminds me of the Vorwerk model that used to be sold door-to-door years ago.
The Philips can stand on its own. It only "works" when you hold the handle pressed.
The cable also requires some getting used to. The manual says not to run over the cable or similar objects, but when you push the Philips forward, the cable is naturally in front too. With a vacuum cleaner, you can easily roll over the cable.
Yesterday, I tried wrapping the cable around my shoulder. I’m sure it just takes the right technique, and then it won’t be a problem.
I’ll test it in my basement soon.
What I really like is that the cleaning rolls are clean and almost dry after cleaning (which only takes 15 seconds). You can also clean the dirty water container in the dishwasher.
And very importantly: unlike all other wet vacuums, the cleaning rolls rotate instead of just wiping over the floor, so the floor is truly clean afterward.
The handling takes some getting used to; with my vacuum cleaner, I can move it back and forth freely, but that’s not possible with the Philips. Its handling reminds me of the Vorwerk model that used to be sold door-to-door years ago.
The Philips can stand on its own. It only "works" when you hold the handle pressed.
The cable also requires some getting used to. The manual says not to run over the cable or similar objects, but when you push the Philips forward, the cable is naturally in front too. With a vacuum cleaner, you can easily roll over the cable.
Yesterday, I tried wrapping the cable around my shoulder. I’m sure it just takes the right technique, and then it won’t be a problem.
I’ll test it in my basement soon.
What I really like is that the cleaning rolls are clean and almost dry after cleaning (which only takes 15 seconds). You can also clean the dirty water container in the dishwasher.
And very importantly: unlike all other wet vacuums, the cleaning rolls rotate instead of just wiping over the floor, so the floor is truly clean afterward.
My Basement / 2nd Report:
Although our basement was flooded a few days ago and I was busy mopping it the day before yesterday, I would say it hasn’t been this clean even when I first moved in.
The second time mopping with this equipment worked better, and for the large basement I only had to change the water once, even though I went over many areas multiple times. The floor remains slightly damp after mopping but dries very quickly. Even after walking over the wet floor several times with my street shoes, there were no shoe marks.
Once you get used to it compared to a regular vacuum cleaner, it works great. I’m glad I no longer have to carry buckets or wring out a mop.
A small edge of dirt remains, but since we have baseboards everywhere that also need cleaning, you can just clean that tiny edge at the same time.
Although our basement was flooded a few days ago and I was busy mopping it the day before yesterday, I would say it hasn’t been this clean even when I first moved in.
The second time mopping with this equipment worked better, and for the large basement I only had to change the water once, even though I went over many areas multiple times. The floor remains slightly damp after mopping but dries very quickly. Even after walking over the wet floor several times with my street shoes, there were no shoe marks.
Once you get used to it compared to a regular vacuum cleaner, it works great. I’m glad I no longer have to carry buckets or wring out a mop.
A small edge of dirt remains, but since we have baseboards everywhere that also need cleaning, you can just clean that tiny edge at the same time.
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