Are you aware of all the Safety instructions that need to follow while using your Robotic vacuum cleaner.
Some of the safety measures that may be not stated anywhere but most important to know about it to use robot vacuum safely and to prevent damages and make sure to work properly.
So through this article, we will discuss the safety measures that must follow in the house if you are using robotic vacuum cleaner.
Safety Measures to follow while using Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
As robotic vacuum cleaner is a electronic and smart device and a bit expensive compared to regular vacuum cleaners, use it carefully by following set of suggestions and safety instructions.
Don’t Use it on Wet Surface
As most of the robotic vacuum cleaners are fit to use in Dry surfaces and only performs Vacuum operation. In that case, if you vacuum a wet surface, it may damage the device and may cause electric shock.
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But some cleaners comes with 2 in mode that it also mops the wet surfaces. Then it will not cause any problem and you can use it on any surface for sure.
Keep this product out of reach of Pets and Children
Small Children and Pets are not aware with basic knowledge of what vacuum cleaner is and what it does. As robotic vacuum cleaner cleans the house by itself following the instructions, there may be possibility that children may disturbs it.
Sometimes it may leads to damage, but mostly robotic vacuum cleaners have Anti-scratch or scratch resistant surfaces. So it is suggestible to guide children to stay away from this device.
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Remove the Clothes and any electronic devices from floor
Keeping the clothes or other accessories on the floor as it may intertwines with the mop or the cleaning brushes and leads to functionality issues. Most of the robotic vacuum cleaners are cordless, so there is no chance of wire twisting with the cleaner.
So make sure that you remove the clothes from the floor and keep it in safe place before starting the cleaning process.
Remove Sharp and large objects
Make sure that there is no sharp and large objects on the floor as robotic vacuum cleaner may leads to collide with that objects and it makes cleaner damaged and functionality errors.
Use Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment refers that protects you from the germs and viruses. If you are emptying the dustbin of robotic vacuum cleaner, you need to use mask and Gloves.
Also wear slippers to avoid more dirt while you walking on the floor as it makes robot to clean home perfectly. But most of the robotic vacuum cleaners provides self cleaning mechanism of dustbin compartment of it and in that case, you need to worry about it.
Don’t use flammable materials near it
As we already discussed that robotic vacuum cleaner is a electronic device, it is always suggestible to avoid using flammable or combustible materials like candle or desk lamps near cleaner as it may cause damage.
Also don’t vacuum the the items that cause combustion or catch fires easily if that interacts with electricity. It cause severe damage to vacuum cleaner. So make sure that you clear that items yourself before start cleaning.
Clean the Mop and Filters regularly
Must clean the Mop and filters in robotic vacuum cleaner regularly, otherwise dirt may formed heavily inside the cleaner and damage the functionality. Also clear the dustbin if it fills completely.
If dustbin compartment fills completely and still you are using it, there may be a chance of blasting out the dust from it. Also wash the map after every cleaning time and wash the filters atleast monthly once.
Conclusion: As robotic vacuum cleaners makes cleaning very easier in this busy life to avoid lot of efforts for cleaning. But it is a electronic as well as smart device, you must follow the safety measures to avoid the damages and accidents.
