The Convenience of a Self-Empting Vacuum

While the latest robot vaccums are remarkably quiet when in operation, emptying their dustbins can be a bit of a nuisance. This is especially true when you use one that has an automatic base.

These bases have a dock that is connected to the robot vacuum. It vacuums the debris into an enormous storage bin while charging it. This means that you don't have to empty the robot vaccum's dustbin every two or three cleaning cycles and instead, it has to be empty once every 30 or 60 days.

1. Convenience

Although it may seem it's lazy to let your robot vacuum empty itself however, it's actually a fantastic convenience feature. The dustbins on most robots require manual emptied at the end of each cleaning session. This can take time and prevent the robot from finishing an entire room in single session. Self-emptying vaccums have a base that can automatically empty the dustbin once it's full, which saves you the hassle of bending down and emptying the tiny bin.

Based on the model, self-emptying robots also have a larger bin that can hold a month's worth of trash. The dirt is quickly transferred from the robot's base to its bin, making it a useful feature for those who have large homes or pets that shed a significant amount.

When considering a robot vacuum that self-emptys take note that they tend to be more expensive. This is due to the fact that they come with an engine that is more sophisticated and serves a purpose other than charging your robot vacuum.

It may seem obvious, but self-emptying bases are typically quite tall. They can occupy more space than other bases, which is an issue for smaller homes or those with limited storage. The design of some self-emptying robot vacuums can be a source of annoyance. While it's definitely not a problem for most but it could be a factor for those who are concerned about the look of their home. The good thing is that a lot of robot vacuums that have self-emptying bases look pretty cool and I've had people who stopped me in my tracks to praise the stunning piece of technology in my home. Some might think that alone enough to justify the higher price.

2. Less Allergens

Allergens are a major Self-emptying robot vacuums issue for many families, especially when a member of the household has allergies. A self-emptying vacuum can reduce the amount of pet dander, dust and other allergens that are released into the air after vacuuming. You can be assured that all the nasty particles will be sucked up into the filter and bag instead of being released into the air. This can be detrimental to those with allergies.

If you're looking to make your vacuum more allergy-friendly, you should consider getting one that has HEPA filtering and a wide variety of attachments to clean various surfaces. These vacuums are ideal for removing pet fur, textured crumbs, and other hard debris. This model also comes with a 25-foot cord as well as a floor-to-ceiling cleaning reach.

3. Easier Maintenance

Automating your robot vacuum to empty the bin into the base of its docking station is a major plus. It stops the bin from being overfilled, which can lead to blockages and cause your machine to smell or stop working. It's also more hygienic than having to manually empty the trash and is more likely to be better for those with allergies since it blocks allergens from being kicked back into the air. The Samsung Jet Bot+ has large bins that hold more debris than most self emptying robot vacuum pet hair-emptying robot vacuums. This will make your floors cleaner longer. The bin even has an inbuilt filter that can trap dirt, pet hair and other small particles. This makes it easier for you to clean, and less likely that the bin will be overfilled.

4. Less Time

For those who struggle with a hectic schedule self-emptying robots can be an absolute game changer. They allow you to finish more cleaning tasks without having to physically be there and empty the dustbin after every single cleaning run. This reduces the amount of time you're spending on chores and allows you to have more free time to relax or take on other tasks.

Robot vacuums have a bin or dustbin that is used to collect the dirt and debris after every cleaning cycle. The problem is that when you're required to empty the bin you're also exposed to all the icky debris that was thrown into the air. You might have to manually wipe it down before returning to it. The solution to this problem was made available in 2018, when the first self-emptying robots appeared. When the bin of a self-emptying vacuum gets full the robot returns to its docking station, and then connects to the base station. The dust and debris are then sucked from the bin with the sound of the base canister, which is a foot high which is equipped with a disposable bag. The vaccum recharges its battery, and then goes back to its pre-programmed route.

Manufacturers typically rate the canister bags to hold debris for 30 to 60 days. This means you will need to empty the vaccum's base station about once or twice a month depending on how often you clean and how filthy your floors become. This is a major time-saver compared to emptying the dustbin after every cleaning session with robot vacuum. Additionally, you are exposed to fewer allergens more often.

Self-emptying robots also help you save time by removing the need to replace the filter. We've all done this at least once. It also helps to avoid issues like overstuffing or clogs, which can cause your robot's performance to be affected.