Review 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 hard-to-reach places. There remains the minimum amount of work that the user has to complete for the robot. In the review, we will 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 liquid.
Li-lon power supply with a capacity of 2000 mAh, enough for 120 minutes of operation, 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.

The average cost is 16,000 rubles.

Equipment

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

Appearance

The robot body is made of glossy white plastic and has a square shape for better cleaning in hard-to-reach 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 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 furniture and reach the corners. The body is angular to the bottom, this makes the permeability worse, but also reduces the likelihood of getting stuck under an object of low height. Above, closer to the front, one control button is highlighted in blue. Stripes 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 there is a button for resetting a napkin and a plug 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 structure of the wipes is the same - the fibrous material is wrapped around soft absorbent strips. Only disposable wipes are included, reusable wipes must be purchased separately. According to the manufacturer, these napkins can be washed about 50 times.

Functional

This model belongs to the best cleaning robotic vacuum cleaners. The main difference is the ability to carry out wet cleaning even in the most inaccessible places, thanks to its unusual shape.

The device is very easy to use. Turning 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 independently returns to the base.

Operating modes

The vacuum cleaner operates in three operating modes: wet, floor cleaning and dry cleaning. What type of cleaning needs to be done, the vacuum cleaner determines on its own, according to the type of installed napkin. 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 sprinkles water on the floor, then wipes it. This mode can be used for floors with smooth surfaces - linoleum, tiles, 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 through the same place several times, which is why such a high work efficiency is achieved.

An orange napkin is used for wet cleaning. In this mode, the robot sprays a little water, and then passes through the same place twice. A vacuum cleaner can carry out such cleaning up to an hour. It is ideal for natural wood laminates.

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, the following advantages can be distinguished:

A unique and effective wet cleaning system that operates in two modes.
Compact dimensions and square shape for high cross-country ability.
Convenience of storage.
During cleaning, it goes around 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 grip a large area in one pass.
Thorough cleaning takes a long time.
The wipes are disposable and require constant replacement.
Does not wash out excessively stubborn dirt, such as 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.