This guide will show you how to clean your iRobot Roomba 4100’s optical encoder. The optical encoder is used to detect cliff edges and tell the robot to back up when nearing these. When the encoder is obstructed by debris it will cause the robot to continuously back up in a circle, ak...
With the brushes taken care of, it’s time to clean the mops. Since these are largely cleaned by the docking station, there really isn’t much to do. However, they should still be monitored for foreign objects that may get lodged in their fabric. You’ll also want to swap out the ed...
Clean the sensors and swivel wheel Reassemble, turn upright and power back on Step-by-step guide: How to clean a robot vacuum cleaner 1. Power off and remove it from the docking station (Image: © Future / Jen Thomas) Be sure to unplug any connected power cables from the device and ...
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ is a powerfulrobot vacuumand mop that's capable of cleaning all types of floors with no manual input. But like all electronics, it needs regular maintenance to continue working at full capacity. Your docking station will take care of emptying the dustbin and keepin...
When should you clean your Roomba filter? iRobot recommends you clean your Roomba’s filter at least once a week. If you havepets, the brand suggests upping your cleaning to twice weekly. Keep in mind that it depends on how often you use your robot. Your filter may need more frequent cl...
How to Clean a Roomba iRobot products aren’t cheap (even their “budget” options are on the high end of the price spectrum), so keeping them in tip-top shape makes sense to maximize your investment. In this article, I’ll show you practical steps in cleaning different components, from...
Roomba brushes work hard to keep your floors clean, so they require replacement. iRobot typically recommends replacing your robot’s two primary brushes every six to 12 months and the side brush every three to six months. Not sure if it’s time to replace your brushes? Check the Product Hea...
According to one of iRobot's original patents for the Roomba, the optimum way for a robot to clean a room is to use a combination of two main patterns: "wall following" (where it moves around the walls of your room, using its side-mounted, flailing brush to clean right into corners)...
7. Thoroughly Clean the iRobot Dirt accumulation on the robot may cause it to use more power than usual during operations. This, in turn, may affect the current provided to the Wi-Fi antenna and result in Error 15. A thorough cleaning can solve the issue. ...
Pro tip: Whenever I remove my band from my Apple Watch, I like to clean my watch with a little bit of rubbing alcohol or mild soap and a cotton swab. TopicsApple Watch Brian Koerber Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014....