How to Empty and Clean ILIFE Robot Vacuum
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As one of the rare few robot vacuum brands that offer brushless robot vacuums, cleaning an ILIFE robot vacuum is simpler than most would think. In this post, we show you how to empty and clean an ILIFE robot.
How to Clean and Maintain ILIFE Robot Vacuum
Cleaning an ILIFE robot vacuum involves doing three things: emptying the dustbin, cleaning the side brushes, and cleaning the sensors (front bumper, sensors, charging pins). Here are the steps explained further:
1. Emptying the ILIFE robot vacuum’s dustbin
Ideally, you must clean the ILIFE robot vacuum’s dustbin twice a week and replace the HEPA filter with a new one once a month. Here are the steps on how to empty the ILIFE robot vacuum’s dustbin:
- Open the robot’s top cover by pushing it gently.
- Take out the dustbin from the robot.
- Open the top cover of the dustbin.
- Remove the pre-filter from the dustbin.
- Hold the dustbin over a trash can and empty the contents.
- Use the bristle brush to thoroughly brush the dustbin.
- Use the bristle brush to brush the pre-filter.
- Wash the pre-filter with water on the sink.
- Wipe the pre-filter and air dry until completely dry.
- Remove the HEPA filter from the dustbin.
- Use the bristle brush to brush the HEPA filter.
- Replace the HEPA filter back into the dustbin.
- Replace the pre-filter back into the dustbin.
- Close the top cover of the dustbin.
- Replace the dustbin back into the robot.
- Close the robot’s top cover.
2. Cleaning the ILIFE robot vacuum’s side brushes
Ideally, you must clean the ILIFE robot vacuum’s side brushes once a week. If the side brushes are damaged, you need to replace them. Here are the steps on how to clean the ILIFE robot vacuum’s side brushes:
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew both side brushes.
- Remove both side brushes from the robot.
- Use your hand to remove visible dust and hair from both side brushes.
- Use the bristle brush to remove fine dust from both side brushes.
- Clear dust and hair from both side brush cavities.
- Replace both side brushes back into the robot.
- Screw both side brushes using a Phillips screwdriver.
- Ensure both side brushes can turn freely.
- [Compatibility] These replacement side brushes are widely compatible with ilife V8 V80 V8S X800 X785 X750 A9S A7 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
- [Edge Sweeping Brush]The Side Brush is designed to sweep the edges of rooms, flicking edge dust into the path of the main brush and the suction system
- [High Performance] The edge sweeping side brush keeps your vacuum cleaner working at peak performance, by changing the consumable replenishment regularly
After cleaning the side brushes, make sure the side brushes are installed in their correct position. There is a specific right side brush marked with the letter “R” and a left side brush marked with the letter “L”.
3. Cleaning the bumper, sensors, and charging pins
Lastly, you need to clean the bumper, sensors, and charging pins. Ideally, you need to clean all of them once per month. Here are the steps to clean the ILIFE robot vacuum’s bumper, sensors, and charging pins:
- Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the front bumper sensor.
- Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the three sensors on the bottom of the robot.
- Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the two charging pins on the bottom of the robot.
If your ILIFE robot vacuum has not been cleaned for a long time and you notice a stubborn layer of dirt, use alcohol wipes to effortlessly clean the bumper, sensors, and charging pins thoroughly.
- INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED MEDICAL ALCOHOL PADS: Our CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads are individually sealed in easy-to-open foil-lined packets. This keeps them sterile...
- ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL WIPES: We use a formulation of 70% Isopropyl Alcohol for our 2-ply pads. Effectively clean your skin and wipe away dirt and oil without...
- CONVENIENT FIRST AID: Simplify your first aid routine with our cleansing swabs. You can use them to treat little cuts and scrapes or to prepare your skin...
Final words
And there you have it, the simple guide on how to empty and clean the ILIFE robot vacuum. By keeping your robot vacuum clean, it will also help you keep your house clean for a very long time.
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