14 Feb 6 Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair

Cats and dogs tend to shed a lot of hair. If you are a pet owner, you are probably aware of how you find fur balls in every corner of the house.

Pet hair around the house doesn’t just make it dirty, it can also cause health issues. The presence of pet hair can lead to allergies, respiratory issues, and various other problems as they are usually riddled with germs and bacteria.

There are a lot of powerful robot vacuums for pet hair on the market. They come in various types, sizes, and with different features. Selecting the right robot vacuum for pet hair can be pretty overwhelming.

Robot vacuums use navigation technology to sweep every inch of the house, get under objects and maneuver around corners. They come with a specific set of features like a large roller brush that helps them collect and suck up all pet hair.

The brushes and suction tools are located under the vacuum’s body. When the vacuum goes around the house, it cleans everything it comes in contact with. Most robot vacuums for pet hair come with a preset configurations for cleaning paths that you can choose from. If you get a robot vacuum that’s Wifi-enabled, you can control the robot vacuum remotely from wherever you are.

So why should you get a robot pet hair vacuum? There are tons of reasons, and here are just a few:

• They are extremely convenient and clean every inch of the house, even around corners and under beds, without you having to move an inch. It makes it easy to maintain a clean house.
• Do you have rugs and carpets in your home? If so, you know that pet hair is extremely hard to remove. A robot vacuum for pet hair can easily clean rugs and remove pet hair.
• The presence of pet hair can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Robot vacuums for pet hair make your home a lot more sanitary by sweeping away the culprit.
• You can set up your robot vacuum for pet hair and go to work while it cleans up. Some even come with remote or phone controls to control them from afar.

Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair

1. Neato Robotics D7

The Neato Robotics D7 is one of the smartest robot vacuums for pet hair. One of the most infuriating aspects of robot vacuums is that they can’t accurately assess the terrain and end up getting stuck or colliding with objects. However, the Neato Robotics D7 has come up with No-Go lines to rectify all that.

The Neato Robotics D7 is a WiFi-enabled smart robot vacuum that comes with an associated smartphone app. The robot vacuum creates a digital map of the house by going around it and pinging against the walls. It then transmits the information to your app so you can draw lines and demarcate the areas the robot vacuum can go and the areas it should avoid. In doing so, you can control the robot accurately and make sure that it doesn’t wander off. If you don’t want to use the WiFi-enabled No-Go lines, this unit also comes with a magnetic strip you can use to set up physical boundaries.

I was impressed with the warning system in this model. If your robot vacuum gets stuck somewhere, you get notified and are shown the exact location on the map. You can go and retrieve it. Most robot vacuums have no such system, so you have to manually locate them if they get stuck.

Besides the smart navigation, this robot vacuum for pet hair also has a brilliant pickup time and cleaning cycle. It is D-shaped to align itself with walls and clean every inch of the corners and edges as well. It has a 10.9-inch brush which provides a fairly wide cleaning area. It can clean a single room in just about 10 to 15 minutes. As such, it can effectively clean large houses completely without draining the battery.

It also comes with a turbo suction feature. This is a pretty useful feature if your pets leave balls of fur and hair lying around. Most robot vacuums can’t clean them up effectively; however, the Neato Robotics D7 can suck all the fur balls into the bin easily.

In recent months, there has been a lot of concern over data privacy. You are, after all, allowing an internet-connected robot to map your house. Upon conducting some research, I found out that Neato does gain access to your cleaning schedules and vacuum usage. However, the map of the house is not shared with anyone and it’s completely private. The company can be contacted to wipe out all your collected data.

The only concern I have (and it is an extremely small concern) regards the filter. The robot has a fine mesh filter that’s effective initially, but its efficacy soon wears away. Over time, more and more dust and debris collect behind the mesh filter and it cannot be cleaned with a brush or vacuum. I found that after several months, the filter became less capable of sucking in dust and I had to eventually get it replaced.

The Neato Robotics D7 is undoubtedly one of the best robot vacuums on the market right now. If you have large pets that shed a lot of fur, and if you’re willing to spend an exorbitant amount of money, this is the best choice.

Pros

• No-Go lines feature
• Turbo suction feature.
• Can be controlled remotely
• Lets you know exactly where it’s stuck
• Fast at its job
• Data is kept safe

Cons

• The filter loses efficiency pretty soon and it cannot be cleaned

2. iRobot Roomba 980

The iRobot Roomba 980 is certainly one of the most expensive and advanced robot vacuums for pet hair on the market. It has been developed by the company that first brought robot vacuums into the global mainstream. This is one of the first few smart robot vacuums that’s effective at multi-room cleaning.

In terms of navigation and obstacle-avoidance, this robot vacuum is second to none. While robot vacuums are generally not suited for cluttered rooms, the iRobot Roomba 980 will fare better than all others. If you have a lot of fine furniture and rugs that you don’t want to be dented, this is a great choice.

The biggest issue I have with the iRobot Roomba 980 is that perhaps it’s too careful. Yes, it can perfectly avoid all obstacles and not collide with them. However, in being so very careful, it doesn’t get very close to obstacles and gives them a wide berth. As such, it doesn’t clean up corners very well and tends to avoid climbing over carpets and rugs. However, while it doesn’t clean corners well, it can clean the surface it goes over perfectly. It can suck up and clean the thickest bunches of pet hair without tangling the rollers. Despite the efficacy and power compared to the aforementioned Neato Robotics D7, the iRobot Roomba 980 picks up a lot less dirt and is thus a lot less thorough. To top that off, it’s also a lot more expensive.

Another issue I have is with the docking. The robot often gets lost while finding its way back to the docking station, even if it’s quite close. I tried pushing the clean button for a few seconds and it did a master reset before going back to the dock. However, docking should be an automatic function and not require manual intervention, especially in such an expensive robot vacuum.

My favorite feature with this robot vacuum is its app connectivity. This is a WiF-enabled smart robot vacuum and it comes with an app — one of the best and most detailed apps I have seen among all robot vacuums. You can essentially command the robot vacuum to do something from across the globe since all you need is for it to be connected to WiFi. You can effectively control the robot’s movements via the app to remotely clean your home from anywhere in the world. This robot can also be used in combination with Virtual Wall Lighthouses that can be set up in rooms you want specifically cleaned. This feature makes the Roomba 980 ideal for multi-room and remote cleaning.

But is this feature worth it? Especially considering that you can find more effective cleaning robots at a cheaper price? That’s for you to decide.

Pros

• Brilliant at multi-room cleaning because of its compatibility with Virtual Wall Lighthouses
• Can be controlled remotely via WiFi
• Powerful suction cleans pet hair without getting tangled
• Doesn’t collide with obstacles

Cons

• Doesn’t get too close to obstacles, which means that gaps are left unclean
• Docking sometimes requires manual intervention
• Most expensive robot vacuum on the market

3. Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 11S

The Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 11S is one of the most affordable budget robot vacuums for pet hair. However, even though it’s cheap, it’s completely reliable and effective at brushing and vacuuming pet hair. This robot vacuum is completely silent (unlike a lot of others in this price range), slim, and can pick up quite a lot of dirt.

This robot vacuum performed really well in tests, vacuuming up over 11 grams of dirt in a single run. It is just 2.85 inches in height, so it can easily get under even the most low-lying sofas and beds. The suction force is pretty powerful at 1300Pa and it can suck up pet hair without much of an issue. You can also trigger the BoostIQ to increase its suction by 1.5 times if you need to suck larger debris. Furthermore, it has four side-brushes, twice as many as most robot vacuums in this price range. The additional side brushes mean it’s even more effective in getting into corners and cleaning dirt from edges.

One of the things I’m always concerned about with cheaper robot vacuums is longevity. Cheap robot vacuums have a reputation for being made with flimsy materials that give way after a few simple collisions. The Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac 11S, however, packs quite a few powerful protection features. It has a strong infrared-sensor that can detect obstacles and avoid them successfully while it also has drop-sensing technology to prevent it from falling down stairs. Furthermore, the vacuum is made of anti-scratch tempered glass material so it doesn’t get damaged even if it collides against tables or other objects.

You should, however, avoid using it at night or in darkness. Technically, the infrared-sensors should sense all obstacles and drop-offs even at night. However, I found that the robot vacuum was less effective at night and it failed to notice a drop-off point. While the infrared-sensor in this model is strong enough for regular use, it’s not ideal for night use. As such, you should err on the side of caution and only use it during the day.

Pros

• Extremely cheap
• Infrared sensors can detect obstacles and drop-off points
• Cleans thoroughly with strong suction and four side brushes
• Has an anti-scratch tempered glass surface
• Low enough to get under all beds, tables, and sofas

Cons

• Infrared sensors aren’t very effective at night
• Can’t be controlled from a smartphone

4. LG HOM-BOT

The LG HOM-BOT is certainly one of the most inventive robot vacuums for pet hair. Not only can it vacuum and clean your space (and do it well), it can also serve as a security guard.

This is a WiFi-enabled smart robot vacuum equipped with an on-board camera. As such, it captures visual footage of the surroundings and transmits it to your smartphone app. This allows you to actually see what the robot is cleaning from a distance, control it, and keep an eye on the house and anyone in it. In fact, you can use your phone’s controls to move the robot vacuum around. The controls might require some getting used to, but they are extremely useful in more ways than one. This makes the LG HOM-BOT an extremely versatile robot vacuum for pet hair.

You can also trigger the Home Guard mode. The robot will simply idle in a single location and scan the area. The moment it detects movement from a large object or person, it will immediately take pictures and send them to your phone with push-alert. It can stay in this standby mode for up to 10 hours. This is a pretty useful feature as you can keep an eye on your house from work. You can also keep an eye on your pets and your nanny and their interactions with your kids. All in all, it can save you the expense of installing separate security cameras.

In addition to WiFi and phone control, this robot vacuum works with Alexa and Google Assistant. When you’re home, you can simply speak commands and it will start working, making it ideal for smart home integration.

Our tests show that it can vacuum about 12 grams of dirt per run, putting it at the top 10% of all robot vacuums in terms of efficiency. It comes with a detachable microfiber dust mop as well, ideal for hardwood floors.

This robot vacuum is also equipped with excellent navigation skills. It has the ability to climb on and clean high-pile carpets, which only a handful of robot vacuums can do. However, if you get the vacuum to clean the carpets, you should be around, as it can occasionally gets stuck on tassels. Furthermore, this robot has automatic variable suction which can power up or down depending on the surface and terrain.

I loved how well this robot vacuum could clean everything, from dust to pet hair. However, that efficiency comes with a heavy timeline. It takes about an hour to clean a single room whereas other robot vacuums in this price range can do the same in a quarter or half this time. This robot vacuum has a battery life of around 3 hours, so it can only clean around three moderately-sized rooms at one time.

 Pros

• Reasonable when you take into consideration that it has a video camera
• Doubles as a security system
• Can be controlled from a smartphone or through voice
• High-efficiency cleaning
• Excellent navigation skills
• Suction force can automatically power up or down

Cons

• Gets stuck on carpet tassels
• Takes a long time to clean a single room
• If you live in a large house with several rooms, the battery will die before it can clean everything

5. Samsung POWERbot R7070

The Samsung POWERbot R7070 is a strong WiFi-enabled smart robot vacuum for pet hair with Alexa integration. It is 3.8 inches tall, so it can get under most pieces of furniture. It is certainly a little higher than similar robot vacuums, but that is warranted considering that it comes equipped with a ceiling-facing camera that can give you a visual feed of the areas it is cleaning.

The corners of this vacuum are rectangular, so it can get around corners and edges with greater ease than other circular robot vacuums. It is also equipped with an LED screen that flash error messages whenever it gets stuck or if there’s any other problem.

The Samsung POWERbot R7070 comes with a highly-functional remote that allows you to modify the suction force, turn off the warning chimes, set cleaning schedules, and even control the robot’s movements. In terms of navigation control, this robot vacuum doesn’t have a back button. You have to turn it 180 degrees to make it go the other way.

In addition to the remote, this robot vacuum can be controlled via the smartphone app. You install the Samsung Smart Home app to handle the same functions as the remote. The only difference is that the app allows you to control the robot’s functions from anywhere in the world. I am slightly disappointed in the app. It is basically another version of the remote itself whereas it could have been so much more; for example, it could have integrated a mapping system. The app was also glitchy and would often fail to detect or identify the robot vacuum. Furthermore, it kept signing me off automatically, which meant I had to log back into the app repeatedly.

If you don’t want to use either the remote or the smartphone, you can simply activate Alexa. However, you will have to learn the specific commands to voice activate the robot vacuum.

In terms of pet hair, this robot vacuum leaves much to be desired. It has rubber flaps instead of regular brushes as they are easier to clean. Furthermore, the rubber flaps are theoretically supposed to detangle pet hair and send it to the bin. However, the hair got tangled around parts of the brush without the rubber flap and I had to manually remove them.

I was also disappointed with the battery life. This robot vacuum can only run for 1 hour in normal mode and just about 30 minutes in turbo suction mode. You’ll have to clean your house one room at a time, with lots of downtime in between. This makes the Samsung POWERbot R7070 suitable for small apartments but not large homes.

All in all, the Samsung POWERbot R7070 is far more advanced than other smart robot vacuums in this price range. However, that affordability is achieved by sacrificing the quality of the battery, navigation, smartphone app, and other aspects of the robot vacuum.

Pros

• Packs some pretty heavy features at a relatively low cost
• Comes with a camera that can provide visuals
• Has an audible warning system if it gets stuck
• Can be controlled via remote, smartphone, or Alexa voice-control

Cons

• Weak battery life
• Glitchy smartphone app
• Not very efficient in getting rid of pet hair

6. iRobot Roomba 650

The iRobot Roomba 650 is a pretty decent mid-range robot vacuum for pet hair. The controls and navigation are fairly basic. There’s a large clean button on top of the device that turns green, yellow, or red to indicate the charge status. This robot vacuum is fairly basic and doesn’t come with a scheduling option, so you’ll have to manually operate it whenever you want to start cleaning.

The Roomba 650 is pretty good when it comes to cleaning in tight corners and edges. At 3.6 inches high, it can get under most furniture and has a decent suction force. This device can clean a single room in about 45 minutes, which is cutting it pretty close because it has a maximum battery life of 1 hour. As such, this Roomba is only meant for small matchbox apartments with one or two rooms.

I am disappointed with this robot vacuum’s internal navigation and mapping systems. Other robot vacuums tend to find the perfect path to clean the floor. However, the Roomba 650 has a crudely-developed algorithm as a result of which it cleans in a haphazard pattern that increases its run time and makes it go over surfaces it already cleaned. It is also not very capable of avoiding obstacles, and I often found it repeatedly bumping against tables over and over. However, while it’s not great at avoiding obstacles, it’s pretty great at freeing itself once it gets stuck. For example, if its brushes get stuck in carpet tassels or cords, it can reverse the brushes and back up to get free of the obstacle.

My favorite feature of this robot vacuum is called Dirt-Detect. This feature uses ultrasonic sensors to locate spots of excessive dirt and dust. It then sends a signal for the Roomba to go around and around the spot in spiraling circles so it can gradually remove all the dirt.

Pros

• Can effectively clean tight edges and corners
• Good at freeing itself from obstacles when stuck
• Dirt-Detect feature

Cons

• Takes a long time to clean a single room
• Poor battery life
• Cleans in a haphazard path that increases the cleanup time
• Poor internal mapping system
• Often bumps into obstacles

Different types of Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair

Robot vacuums for pet hair are differentiated based on their navigation systems, i.e., the means by which they move around and navigate the terrain.

Infrared Sensor Navigation

This is a technology whereby the robot vacuum shoots out beams in order to calculate the distance from surrounding objects. This allows it to avoid obstacles and work in the dark.

Optical Navigation

These robot vacuums use cameras mounted over the device. The camera helps map the terrain using contrasts and landmarks. They aren’t as effective at avoiding obstacles as infrared navigators and they cannot work in the dark.

Factors to Consider when a Buying Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair

Navigation

As mentioned above, robot vacuums for pet hair come in two types of navigation systems — infrared sensors and optical navigation. Of these, infrared navigators are more reliable and capable of working in the dark, so you should prefer them.

Suction Power

Suction power is extremely important if you have carpeted areas in your home. These are usually the areas in most need of cleaning, but most robot vacuums are ineffective on that kind of terrain.

If you don’t have any carpets or rugs, get a robot vacuum with a minimal 1000W suction power. However, if you have rugs and carpets, you’ll need an expensive model with strong suction power.

Roller Brush

Cheap robot vacuums come with just the side brushes. While they can clean debris and surface dirt, they are ineffective against pet hair.

It is crucial for robot vacuums for pet hair to have a roller brush. These are designed to pick up a lot more pet hair than other models. Furthermore, they are capable of picking up pet hair from carpets. You should look for a wide roller brush that’s V-shaped or spiraled.

If you have an incline in your home — or stairs — you should get a robot vacuum with two roller brushes, as they can help it lift up and navigate height.

Side Brush

Even the most basic robot vacuums for pet hair come with at least one side brush. These brushes are useful in cleaning the corners of walls, baseboards, and edges. Furthermore, the side brush is responsible for sweeping dust towards the suction path, so it can be sucked into the bin.

If your pets shed a lot of hair, you’ll want the robot vacuum to come with at least two side brushes, so it can pick up all stray pet hair and not let it float away.

Bin Size

Having a large bin is pretty important. The larger the bin, the fewer times you will have to empty it. Furthermore, if you own a large pet that sheds a lot of hair, it’s possible that a small bin will fill up even before it has gone through your entire house. As such, robot vacuums for pet hair should have considerably larger-sized bins.

Filtration

The biggest health concern with pet hair is that it can cause allergies and respiratory problems. Even if that doesn’t bother you, pet hair is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria that can make your living quarters unsanitary.

Thus, it is necessary that robot vacuums for pet hair have a strong high-efficiency filtration system. Such a filter can vacuum and filter out over 99% of all germs and allergens.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the robot vacuum determine how well it will navigate around your house. In terms of width, you should go for a wide robot vacuum of 12 to 13 inches, so it can clear a wide path at a single go.

In terms of height, the robot vacuum should be as low as possible to get under sofas and beds. Generally speaking, all sofas and beds are at least 4 inches off the ground, so make sure your robot vacuum is lower than that.

Shape

Most robot vacuums for pet hair are circular in shape. They have to reach corners and baseboards by vacuuming them or using the side brushes. However, some robot vacuums are available in D-shapes and are more efficient in cleaning corners.

Docking and Recharging

Most modern robot vacuums automatically dock themselves and start recharging when their batteries start running low. However, if you get a cheaper model, be sure that it has an effective docking system as a robot vacuum simply lying around the house can be dangerous.

Battery Life

Robot vacuums for pet hair don’t have a long battery life. Considering the amount of energy used in navigation, moving around, sweeping, etc, a shorter battery life seems natural. However, the robot vacuum should have enough battery life to clean your entire house efficiently.

If you live in a small apartment, you don’t need to worry about battery life too much. However, if you live in a large house with several rooms, you will need to get a model with a battery life of at least 2 hours.

Having a long battery life means you can turn the robot vacuum on and go away so it can clean up while you’re away.

Scheduling and Timer

Most robot vacuums for pet hair allow you to set up cleaning schedules. As such, the robot vacuum will automatically start cleaning your house at a given time every day or every week. This is useful if you want the robot vacuum to start doing its job when you’re not around.

Protective Components

Despite advanced navigation system, it is possible that your robot vacuum might occasionally collide against certain obstacles. You need to get a robot vacuum that can avoid and sustain these minor collisions.

In terms of evasion, your robot vacuum should have a complete suite of detection features that can identify drop-offs and objects. In terms of protection, the robot vacuum should be made of durable anti-scratch material like tempered glass and be covered with a soft bumper to cushion collisions.

Controls

Robot vacuums can be controlled via a number of methods. Some can be controlled through remotes, phones, or even WiFi.

WiFi Control

The most powerful means of controlling your robot vacuum is through WiFi. Advanced robot vacuums for pet hair come with WiFi compatibility and associated apps. These companion apps generally allow you to set schedules and timers for your robot vacuum, handle some basic controls, and even view a recap of the vacuum’s cleaning path. The only drawback here is that WiFi controls only work if both your WiFi device and the robot vacuum are connected to the internet.

Voice Control

Advanced robot vacuums with WiFi compatibility can be integrated with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. As such, you can offer voice commands over your phone by simply saying, “start cleaning” or “stop cleaning.” You don’t even need to use your phone or remote, simply saying it aloud will do the trick.

Remote Control

All robot vacuums for pet hair come with remote controls these days. You have to simply point the remote in the direction of the robot vacuum to give it commands. It doesn’t need to be connected through WiFi. However, unlike WiFi-enabled controls, remote controls have a limited range. As such, you will need to be in the robot’s physical vicinity to command it.

Cost

If you have a small house with hardwood or tiled floors, you don’t need to worry about expensive models. You won’t need a large bin size, advanced navigators, or even roller brushes. As such, if you’re looking for a budget robot vacuum for pet hair, you can find models for less than $200 as well.

If you spend over $300, you will be able to get a fairly advanced robot vacuum with premium features and all the necessary cleaning tools included. Finally, the most advanced robot vacuums for pet hair cost over $600.

How do Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair Work?

Robot vacuums for pet hair are battery-operated vacuum cleaners that receive commands from sources such as voice, remote  or phone control, or manual function selection, etc.

A robot vacuum runs on wheels and has suction ducts beneath its body. When it passes over dirty areas, the suction duct pulls out all the dirt, grease, pet hair, etc. Upon pulling up the dirt, it is passed through a filtration system that cleans the contaminants before the dirt is deposited into the bin.

In terms of cleaning, the user has to select a pre-set cleaning modes. Generally, these cleaning modes are the following.

• Path: You have to program a path for the robot vacuum to follow.
• Automatic: The robot vacuum cleans along an automatic path determined by its internal navigation system.
• Edge: The robot vacuum cleans along the edges and corners of the house.
• Spot: The robot vacuum cleans only a specific designated spot rather than the whole house.
• Max: The robot vacuum cleans at a high suction level to pull larger objects as well.

Once you have selected a cleaning path, the robot vacuum will clean your house accordingly. Most people prefer the automatic path because it allows the vacuum to adjust itself to challenges and unexpected obstacles.

You can schedule the robot’s cleaning time as well. When the time comes, the robot vacuum will automatically start cleaning the space. Some of the advanced robots even create a map of the cleaning space and provide you with a detailed report at the end.

All robot vacuums come with docking and recharging features. As such, when the battery level falls below a certain point, they will retrace their path back to the charging dock before completely running out of juice. Once sufficiently charged, it will continue cleaning.

Which is better: a Robot or Regular Vacuum?

Robot vacuums are certainly superior in a lot of ways, and they can make your life a whole lot easier. However, there are certain things you’ll still need a regular vacuum for.

What a robot vacuum for pet hair can do:

• Vacuum wide-open rooms with lots of space and minimal obstacles
• Clean rooms with heavy-traffic that are extremely dirty
• Thoroughly clean and filter dust off carpets
• Get rid of all pet hair around the house
• Clean the premises while you are away

What a Traditional Vacuum can do (that a Robot Vacuum can’t):

• Clean up cluttered areas with lots of wires and cords. Robot vacuums can potentially damage cords so they shouldn’t be used around them.
• Clean extremely thin and narrow areas that a robot vacuum can’t reach
• Cleaning on all surfaces that aren’t on the floor — table tops, ceilings, walls, etc.
• Robot vacuums sometimes mistake darkly colored carpets as drop-off areas and avoid them. Traditional vacuums are still necessary to clean them.
• Cleaning spaces that aren’t completely flat

Neither robot vacuums for pet hair nor traditional vacuums are superior to the other. Both have their distinct set of advantages. As such, while you can use robot vacuums to clean up 90% of your house easily, you will still need a traditional vacuum cleaner for certain areas.

How to Control a Robot Vacuum’s Path?

Over the past couple of years, three distinct technologies have been developed to control a robot vacuum’s path and keep it from running all over the place.

• Magnetic strips: You can set some magnetic strips on the floor to create a physical barrier. This is a fairly effective means of controlling the vacuum’s path. However, most robot vacuums come with only one magnetic strip so you have to cut them to cover multiple areas.
• Virtual barrier: These battery-activated devices give off an infrared line that robot vacuums cannot cross. Some of the more advanced virtual barriers can even emit a halo or radius that a robot vacuum cannot enter.
• App-based barriers: If you have an advanced WiFi-enabled robot vacuum, you can use its associated app to draw virtual lines to demarcate the areas that the robot vacuum should not enter. The information is then transmitted from your phone to the robot vacuum to control its movements.

In lieu of the aforementioned methods, your only other choice is to shut the doors of rooms or spaces you don’t want the robot vacuum to enter.

How long do Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair last?

Batteries in robot vacuums are generally pretty weak. Lithium-ion batteries are superior to nickel batteries, but both can only be recharged a limited number of times before needing replacement.

Nickel batteries suffer from “memory loss.” Basically, over time, their ability to recharge completely gives way. As such, their battery tends to get weaker and more limited with subsequent charges. Lithium-ion batteries don’t suffer from “memory loss.” However, their cathodes wear away after a few years and they will immediately stop working.

In general, most robot vacuums have battery packs that can last for a period of two to four years.

How to Clean Efficiently with a Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair?

In order to use your robot vacuum to clean your home efficiently without mishaps, follow these tips:

• Follow the instruction manual closely to make sure you’ve set up the robot correctly.
• Make sure that the robot vacuum automatically retraces its path for docking when the battery is running low.
• Before the robot starts cleaning, make sure the floor is clear. Remove all objects that will serve as obstacles in the robot’s path and get rid of all wires and electrical cords that can get chewed up.
• If you’ve bought a cheap robot vacuum, you might need to manually guide it from room to room. Close the doors and allow the robot to clean one room completely before moving on to the next.
• If you have a smart robot vacuum with an advanced navigation system, you can set up virtual boundaries to prevent it from going somewhere it shouldn’t.
• Follow the manual’s instructions regarding maintenance.
• Be sure to empty the bin regularly and clean all the brushes and filters.
• Follow the manual’s instructions regarding how often the brushes and filters need to be replaced. This ensure that the robot vacuum continues cleaning effectively.

What if I’m not physically available to monitor the Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair?

If you cannot be physically present to monitor your robot vacuum, get one with an on-board camera and WiFi-capability. These robot vacuums will draw up a map of the visual terrain and send it to your smartphone app. You’ll be able to remotely monitor how much has been cleaned, where the robot vacuum is currently, and also send remote instructions from anywhere.

What if the Robot Vacuum’s Battery Dies?

You don’t need to worry about the robot vacuum’s battery dying. All robot vacuums come equipped with self-docking and recharging capabilities. As soon as the robot vacuum determines that the battery is running low, it automatically drives over to the charging dock.

Once recharged, you have to either command it to resume cleaning or it resumes automatically, depending on the type of robot vacuum you have. Advanced robot vacuums automatically drive back to the exact spot where they left off previously to continue cleaning.

Can I use Robot Vacuums Around Stairs?

Robot vacuums can clean around stairs. Their navigation technology isn’t simply capable of identifying obstacles, but it can also identify drop-offs. As such, when the robot vacuum identifies a drop-off such as stairs, it automatically moves away and cleans elsewhere.

However, if you want to safeguard against stairs even further, you can install a barrier. As mentioned, you can set up virtual, app-based, or physical magnetic barriers to prevent your robot vacuum from going to certain areas. You set them up before the stair’s drop-off point to make sure the robot doesn’t fall over even if its navigation isn’t working.

How can a Robot Vacuum work around edges and corners?

Most robot vacuums are circular in shape to  reach edges and corners directly. However, some are made in a D-shape with two straight sides. They can get to edges perfectly and clean corners as well.

However, even circular robot vacuums have the ability to clean corners and edges effectively. They come with side brushes located under the unit. The propellers of these side brushes push them past the circumference of the vacuum’s body, allowing them to reach corners and edges. Dirt is then swiped over toward the robot vacuum’s path so it can be sucked in.

Some robot vacuums also come with two spinning brushes for greater efficiency in cleaning edges and corners.

How do I prepare my home for a Robot Vacuum?

Before you activate the robot vacuum, you need to take a few measures to prepare your home for cleaning.

• Clearing the floors: Place all toys and other objects on tabletops or other surfaces. If a robot vacuum comes across them, they will clear a wide path to avoid the obstacle, thus not cleaning that area. You should be especially careful to pick up small objects like earrings, so they don’t get sucked.
• Electrical wires: Robot vacuums tend to chew up wires and damage them. So, be sure to put them all away. If you can’t, place magnetic strips or virtual barriers against them so the robot vacuum steers clear.
• Bed and sofa tassels: Lift the bed skirts off the ground or fold up the tassels to allow the robot vacuum to clean under the bed. If your rug has tassels, stuff them under so the robot’s brushes don’t get tangled, potentially damaging the robot vacuum, rug or both.
• Water: Your entire home should be completely dry. If there’s water, clean it up properly before using the robot vacuum. If you have any potted plants, take them elsewhere. You should also place any pet bowls on an inclined surface or use magnetic strips to demarcate the area so the robot doesn’t overturn them.
• Boundaries: Finally, use the aforementioned boundary markers (virtual lines, magnetic strips, and app-based boundaries) to demarcate areas you don’t want the robot to go.

If you follow the aforementioned advice, your robot vacuum will be able to clean up every inch of your space effectively without damage or mishaps!

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you decide the best robot vacuum for pet hair for your specific needs. Now that you’ve made your decision, it’s time to get your house clean and get rid of all that stray pet hair!