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You can’t set a price in time.
And this is why robotic vacuum cleaners are more popular now than ever, despite Australia suffering from a growing cost of living crisis.
For years I was skeptical about small, expensive robots. I had no interest in investing; As someone who likes to clean a lot, I certainly didn’t think it would make a noticeable difference in my daily life, especially in a smallish apartment.
Then the Dreame x40 ultra robotic vacuum cleaner He came slipping into my world and it took me five minutes for my opinion (which was pretty set in stone) to change.
This energetic but silent piece of brilliance It does it all: it has extendable and lift-up side brushes, a smart mop with removable wash pads, incredibly powerful suction, and precision mapping in both 2D and 3D.
It automatically detects carpets and floorboards, can be controlled manually from an app on your phone, has an automatic water fill/empty station, and identifies each room and hazards on its own using a camera (and a small flashlight if you clean by yourself). the night). .
I also get regular updates from the app on how it’s going, I can manually choose where I want it to clean, and I trust it to handle any accidental spills or glass breakage in a matter of seconds.
The Dreame x40 Ultra robotic vacuum cleaner glided into my world and it took all of five minutes for my skeptical opinion (which was pretty set in stone) to turn around.
This brilliant but quiet piece does it all: it has extendable and lift-up side brushes, a smart mop with removable wash pads, and incredibly powerful suction.
I can now vacuum and mop my house from me desk many kilometers away. It takes 45 minutes and I can keep an eye on where it is through the camera function. The best part? I come home to a space that looks and smells like professional cleanliness.
I’ve already canceled my monthly cleaning service and saved an average of, I estimate, two hours per week. That’s 104 hours a year. No cleaning my house 104 hours of precious free time.
That, to me, and many others, is worth the initial $2,499 ($2,298 in Amazon currently) investment. And I’m notoriously thrifty with cash, especially in the current climate.
it would even be easier to justify whether you had children or pets in the mix. Many fans of the bot since its launch are everyday moms and dads who rave about how convenient it has been in their home.
The only flaw I have detected so far is the inability to register mirrors: the Dream x40 registers them as additional rooms on the map, but does not affect performance.
Dream Currently working on an update to fix the issue. In the meantime, I can manually hide the virtual rooms using the map editing feature in the app.
I spoke to Michael Eagle, ANZ Regional Manager at Dreame Technology, about how they managed to break through in such a saturated market so quickly and what he thinks are their standout features compared to their rivals.
‘He X40 Ultra “It is our most advanced robot vacuum cleaner, created after exhaustive research into consumer needs,” he tells me.
Now I can vacuum and mop my house from my desk many miles away. It takes 45 minutes and I can keep an eye on where it is via the camera function (pictured)
‘Our customers are looking for a vacuum cleaner that excels at cleaning corners and edges, requires minimal maintenance after use, and uses smart technology for effortless home navigation.
‘This latest model is equipped with bionic robotic arm technology and an autonomous self-cleaning base station, which can automatically remove the oscillating mop pads, wash and dry them, refill its water tank, empty the container and replace the clean pads when necessary. .
‘This innovative feature reduces the need for manual maintenance, ensuring the vacuum cleaner is always ready for your next cleaning session. Additionally, the self-cleaning base station helps maintain optimal performance and hygiene, making it a very convenient and efficient option.
He listed notable features such as the tangle-free tricut brush, which improves cleaning performance by cutting tangled hair and depositing it in the dust bag, and the MopExtend RoboSwing technology that ensures effective cleaning of debris hidden under low furniture. profile. .
Other notable features include the smart RGB camera and turbidity sensor that accurately detect and address tough stains and the fully automated cleaning station that takes care of washing, drying and recharging tasks.
Plus, the vacuum’s 3.2-liter dust bag only needs to be emptied every 75 days.
‘The Dreame X40 Ultra is now available at major retailers and at Amazon and has garnered excellent positive feedback and achieved notable sales,” says Michael.
«Overall, feedback indicates that the Dreame X40 Ultra is exceeding user expectations and is emerging as a leading option for those looking for an advanced, high-quality robot vacuum cleaner.
Smart mapping is amazing. Label and identify each room in the house and the type of floor surface.
The app (I called my vacuum cleaner Paul) is easy to use and shows room-by-room modeling and settings can be adjusted to your personal preferences.
“The high praise and enthusiasm from users highlights the vacuum’s effectiveness in meeting their needs and preferences.”
And you’re right: hundreds of rave reviews are already flooding the Amazon store from Australians from all walks of life.
“Best purchase I have ever made because it has made my life so much easier, especially with a crawling toddler,” one woman wrote.
‘This robot works perfectly and leaves no crumbs, dirt or dust on the carpet or floor, leaving me free time to spend with my son instead of vacuuming and mopping. Well worth the price. I’ll give it more than five stars.’
Another wrote: ‘This vacuum cleaner is great. It vacuums our entire house (vacuuming and then mopping hard surfaces) and does a truly amazing job.
‘We hardly use our manual vacuum cleaner anymore. The app has so many different options that it can be used to clean just one room or the entire house.
‘Also the mapping and obstacle avoidance is amazing. We can run it even with quite a few obstacles and it has no problem avoiding them.’
“You won’t regret it,” added another. “The best thing you will ever buy.”
And I have to say that they are not wrong.
