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HomeTech Review: Roborock Dyad Air Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner

Sunday, December 31st, 2023

Most home vacuum cleaners are expert at cleaning up dry dust and dirt. The Roborock Dyad Air comes in useful when you have a wet mess on the floor – a cracked egg, spilt cereals with milk, overturned bowl of noodles in soup etc.

 

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Christmas present for the wife. No more stress when the egg drops onto the floor or the kids spill soup noodle on the floor. Roborock Dyad Air wet dry vacuum cleaner.

For regular vacuuming and mopping of the floor of the apartment, I depend on a robot vacuum which is able to accomplish the job well and without complaining – regardless of how frequently or how many iterations I put the robot through its paces.

Occasionally, the wife drops an egg on the kitchen floor, or the kids spills some cereals with milk, or I spill some noodles with oily soup on the floor.

 

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Roborock Dyad Air wet dry vacuum cleaner freshly unboxed.

That’s when we have to roll up our sleeves, get on all fours and clean up the mess manually.

You can’t use a dry vacuum on the wet mess because you don’t want the vacuum to suck up the wet egg white and yolk into the dust bag and goo up the parts between the vacuum head and the dust bag, and have food remnants rotting away inside the dry vacuum.

And you can’t mop up manually until after the solid debris – the shells, cereals, noodles – have been picked up and removed.

That’s why I got my wife the Dyad Air wet dry vacuum.

Overview

Technically the Dyad Air is just a wet vacuum/mop – it wets the roller mop (and therefore the floor surface) with clean water (you can add a mild Roborock detergent) and sucks up the entire mess – solid debris and wet spills – into the dirty water tank of the Dyad Air.

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Review: Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni Flagship Robot Vacuum Mop

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

Freshly launched in Singapore last month, the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni (S$1,699) takes the tedium out of cleaning by automating everything from vacuum and mopping to emptying the dustbin, refiling the clean water, and washing/drying the mop pads.

Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni (S$1,699) robot vacuum mop.

Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni (S$1,699) robot vacuum mop.

I recall my first robot cleaner was the original Roomba iRobot which did one single thing – autonomously vacuum the entire home.

The second robot I bought was an Ecovacs Deebot which could mop in addition to vacuuming.

Both had a basic dock with the sole function of charging the robot.

Many robots later, I’m back to testing out the Ecovacs, this time round an all-singing-all-dancing flagship model – the Deebot X2 Omni.

 

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Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni (S$1,699) robot vacuum mop – freshly unboxed.

Like the flagship models of other brands today, in addition to the robot vacuuming and mopping the floor, the dock is capable of auto-emptying the dustbin, refilling the water container, and washing the mop cloths on the robot.

What is less common that the X2 Omni can do is to wash the mop cloths with hot water, and to dry the mop cloths with hot air after washing.

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Review: Roborock Q Revo Do-it-all Value Robot Vacuum Mop

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

The Roborock Q Revo offers EVERYTHING that a robot vacuum mop can do on the market today but at an affordable price level – ideal for the user looking for both performance and value-for-money.

The Roborock Q Revo robot vacuum mop retails in Singapore at S$1,299.90 on its official stores on Lazada and Shopee. Purchase during online promotions to enjoy substantial discounts of the RRP.

The Roborock Q Revo robot vacuum mop retails in Singapore at S$1,299.90 on its official stores on Lazada and Shopee. Purchase during online promotions to enjoy substantial discounts of the RRP. Dog & plant not included.

So robot home cleaners started out as just autonomous vacuum cleaners which do the basic task of being able to cover the entire floor area of wherever it has been put to work – to suck up dust and dirt into the dustbin onboard the robot.

Then a mop cloth was slapped on with a water dispenser to keep the cloth wet, so that the robot could mop the floor surface.

 

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Roborock Q Revo freshly unboxed.

Robot vacuum mops were simple, usually round, devices with a charging dock.

In these early days, some didn’t vacuum too well while others didn’t mop too cleanly, they got easily stuck and many weren’t able to cover the entire floor area properly.

Overtime, these basic performances improved while new features were added, mainly to the dock station.

Their price tags also escalated correspondingly.

Roborock Q Revo with top cover opened and dustbin out. The docking station is to the right.

Roborock Q Revo with top cover opened and dustbin out. The docking station is to the right.

Today, docking stations can automatically refill the water container onboard the robot, wash the mop cloths, and empty the dustbin onboard during a cleaning session and at the end of it.

The latest trend is the ability of the dock to dry the mop cloth after each mopping session.

I’ve been using the Q Revo from Roborock for a while now – it does ALL of the things described above and does them well – all at a price lower than the arm-and-a-leg that other flagship models on the market today cost.

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New Arrival: Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum in Singapore

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

Dyson is launching its first robot vacuum in Singapore – the Dyson 360 Vis Nav will hit the shelves tomorrow with a hefty price tag of S$1,999.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is the company’s most powerful robot vacuum to date.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is the company’s most powerful robot vacuum to date.

Dyson has been making robot vacuums since 2016 but this will be the first time it has sold one in Singapore.

First launched on 25 May 2023 in Australia, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav was also the first Dyson robot vacuum to be released in the continent.

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is available from 3 August 2023, priced at S$1,999 on Dyson.com and Dyson Demo Stores.

More details below from the press release.

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New Arrival: Arlo Pro 5 2K Wire-Free Home Security Camera

Thursday, July 20th, 2023

The new Arlo Pro 5 2K Security Camera is now available in Singapore at S$329.

“The Arlo Pro 5 is one of the most secure and reliable security cameras Arlo has engineered to date. Integrating two wireless technologies into one extremely compact form factor ensures users are better equipped to ‘protect their everything’,” said Bradley Little, Arlo Vice President of Sales — APAC.

“The Arlo Pro 5 is one of the most secure and reliable security cameras Arlo has engineered to date. Integrating two wireless technologies into one extremely compact form factor ensures users are better equipped to ‘protect their everything’,” said Bradley Little, Arlo Vice President of Sales — APAC.

The latest addition to the Pro series, the Arlo Pro 5 2K Security Camera operates off Dual-Band Wi-Fi support, with 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz connections allowing users to enjoy faster video loading, and less buffering, so they can see what is happening faster.

“Supporting the overall Pro 5 experience, is the intuitive Arlo Secure app that ensures frictionless access to the most comprehensive monitoring tools available,” said Bradley Little, Arlo Vice President of Sales — APAC.

Users will also welcome significant battery life improvements, with the Pro 5 offering up to 30% longer battery life than the Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera.

Through a paid Arlo Secure subscription (not included), users can take their security to the next level with time-saving automations that can be programmed to trigger events such as geo-fencing, mode changes, schedules, alarms and more.

More details below from the press release.

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Promotion: Roborock 7.7 Sales for Vacuum Mop Robots

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

Roborock is holding its regular 1-day monthly promotion as part of 7.7 sales, offering discounts, free gifts and the latest Roborock S8 and Q Revo Series.

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for July is here -- TOMORROW!

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for July is here — TOMORROW!

The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra will go for S$1,699.90 (RRP S$1,799.90), Q Revo for S$1,099.90 (RRP S$1,299.90) and Dyad Pro for S$599.90 (RRP S$699.90).

In addition, the 30 first customers who purchase the Q Revo on Lazada will receive a free air fryer, while the 30 first customers who purchase it via Shopee will receive a free coffee machine.

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HomeTech Review: Roborock S8 Robot Vacuum Mop

Friday, June 23rd, 2023

If you’re looking for a house-warming gift (with a budget of roughly S$800) to help a friend keep the home clean, get him/her a Roborock S8.

The Roborock S8 robot vacuum mop is priced at S$799 in Singapore but you can get discounts if you wait for the monthly online sales from their official store on Shopee.

The Roborock S8 robot vacuum mop is priced at S$799 in Singapore but you can get discounts if you wait for the monthly online sales from their official store on Shopee.

The Roborock S8 series is the latest flagship lineup of robot vacuum mops for cleaning homes.

It comprises the basic S8 vacuum mop, the S8+ (with dustbin auto-emptying dock), and the top end S8 Pro Ultra (with auto-emptying, mop auto-washing, water tank auto-refiling, mop-cloth auto-drying dock).

 

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Roborock S8 robot vacuum mop freshly unboxed.

I’ve been trying out the S8 robot vacuum mop and it’s a good basic robot cleaner with no frills which keeps the home dust and dirt free.

The following key highlights of the S8 makes it a more effective and intelligent floor cleaner.

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Promotion: Roborock 5.5 Sales for Vacuum Mop Robots

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

Roborock is holding its regular 1-day monthly promotions as part of 5.5 sales, offering discounts, free delivery and the latest Roborock S8 Series.

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for May is here TOMORROW!

I always advise people interested in purchasing Roborock’s products to do so during the monthly online promotions, where hefty discounts are usually offered. The sale for May is here TOMORROW!

The Roborock S8 Series comprises the S8, S8+ and flagship model S8 Pro Ultra.

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New Arrival: Roborock S8, S8+ & S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum Mops

Thursday, April 20th, 2023

Roborock has launched in Singapore its latest S8 series of robot vacuum mops, comprising the S8, the S8+, and the flagship S8 Pro Ultra (S$1769.90).

The dock’s self-drying feature dries the washed mop and bottom of the dock with warm air, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors even in wet weather.

The dock’s self-drying feature dries the washed mop and bottom of the dock with warm air, preventing mold growth and unpleasant odors even in wet weather.

The flagship model – the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra – offers the following features.

Roborock RockDock Ultra System

The RockDock Ultra system is the dock for the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, providing for the robot cleaner automatic mop washing, auto water top up of the water tank, self-emptying of the dustbin, and auto brush cleaning.

Enhanced Cleaning Performance

The S8 Series is powered by Roborock’s strongest suction ever, at 6,000Pa.

A newly introduced dual rubber roller brush improves dirt pick up and is more effective in resisting hair tangles, making it especially convenient for those with pets.

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