A Deep-Clean Is Essential to Keep Your Expensive Robot Vacuum From Dying. Here's How It's Done.

While the hands-off nature of robot vacuums makes them incredibly convenient, it can also lead to neglect. As dust, hair, grease, allergens and fine debris build up, your machine may lose suction, sensors may become blocked and motors may begin to strain. This is a problem that can arise even with self-emptying robot vacuums; the base station needs a little maintenance, too.

Keeping your robot vacuum in fighting shape is simple enough if you keep up with it, and making the occasional deep clean a part of your spring cleaning routine means the next one won't be such a major undertaking. Here's how you can get your robot vacuum sparkling in under 20 minutes, without splurging on any special cleaning tools.

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