Many of the pictures we see of Roombas and other robot vacuums in action show them jumping across hard floors, cleaning up pet bits or dust bunnies. Images of bots on carpets are less common, but there are some. This leads to many questions from first-time buyers. Can Roombas work on carpet? Do you need another type of robot vacuum just for carpet? Will the carpet damage the Roomba if it wasn’t made for it?
Fortunately, most robot vacuums are made to work on carpet and hard floors, although there are some exceptions. Let’s tackle these questions with an FAQ on how robot vacuums and carpets interact.
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How do robotic vacuum cleaners work on carpets?
Robot vacuum cleaners can work on carpets, especially low-profile carpets with low pile height. Many models are built with automatic or height-adjusting cleaning heads that can easily transition to carpet and can even adjust suction between carpet and hard floors for the best results.
Robot vacuums without these features may be able to handle carpets, but this is not guaranteed. If you have a lot of carpets in your home, always look for robot vacuums that state they are made for carpets or have modes specifically for carpets.
Do Roombas clean carpets well?
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Roombases come with edge brushes and rubber brushes that work better on hard surfaces. After all, you don’t clean your carpet. However, the rubber design of the bottom brush can help pick up debris from the carpet, and the suction power of all robot vacuums can help pick up dust, dander, and dirt.
However, Roombas and other slaves are not really great vacuum cleaners. And while their suction may be strong for their size, they may not be able to clean as deep into your carpet as a full-scale vacuum with a powerful cleaning head. If you have embedded dirt or other debris that has sunk into the pile of your carpet, a robot vacuum may not be able to handle it. That is why it is important to periodically clean carpets with a larger vacuum cleaner.
How do you get Roomba to switch to carpet?
If the carpet is low profile, this shouldn’t be a problem with Roombas that have automatic adjustment features. The robot vacuum cleaner will simply jump onto the carpet and continue on. The sensors on Roombas are smart enough to avoid things like toys, shoes, and even pets that may be on the carpet while they are working.
In many homes, the transition between hard floor and carpet is minimal. However, if the construction of the floor has led to a significant height difference in the surface, some robot vacuum cleaners may struggle. Today’s robotic vacuums can handle heights up to three-quarters of an inch, but if your carpet is more than a quarter-inch or so high, you should try testing the robot vacuum first (see return options if ordering online) and ask a professional about a specific vacuum. Some vacuums will struggle more than others.
Do Roombas get stuck on rugs?
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Carpets are different from carpets. They tend to be taller than carpets, often have tufts that can confuse robotic vacuum cleaners, and are often fluffier than carpets, making them difficult to clean.
In most cases, rugs are best cleaned with a traditional vacuum cleaner and/or a good shake outside. Roomba usually tolerates low-profile rugs well, but sometimes it will automatically avoid carpets, sensing them as an obstacle. To avoid robot vacuums getting caught on carpets, you can set digital boundaries through the Roomba app (other robot vacuum apps may have this feature, but it’s not guaranteed).
Do robot vacuum cleaners work on thick carpets?
Higher-end Roombas can handle carpets with heavy flora, but other robot vacuums may not do the job as well. Look for robots with powerful suction, dual turbines or similar features that will perform well on thicker carpets. Once a carpet becomes shaggy or plush, it’s too thick for a robot vacuum to handle, so you’ll need to find other cleaning options.
Why is my Roomba avoiding my carpet?
As we mentioned above, taller, thicker carpets and rugs, especially those with fringes, can appear to be in the way of your Roomba. In these cases, Roombas will go around the carpet. However, there is another important exception — black carpets or other very dark carpets. These dark colors bother many robotic vacuum sensors. Robot vacuums often read them as a potential fall hazard or another challenge and will refuse to go on the carpet even if it’s flush with the rest of the floor.
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