Selecting the right robot vacuum floor cleaner is essential for protecting floor surfaces and maintaining internal water lines. Choosing a dedicated robot mop solution helps preserve internal components while ensuring thorough hygiene across hard surfaces. The Electrolux 800 Plus UltraReach Robot Vacuum Cleaner in the robot vacuum cleaners category features an All-in-One station with an integrated detergent container that automatically dispenses the precise amount of cleaning solution during each mop-washing cycle.
What detergent should I use in a robot mop?
Choose a cleaning solution specifically formulated for automated mopping systems, such as Electrolux EHFLC2 cleaning solution. This formula is tested for low foam, non-corrosive properties, and no blocked lines. Standard detergents or essential oils may leave sticky residues that obstruct narrow internal fluid lines.
The All-in-One station of the Electrolux 800 Plus UltraReach Robot Vacuum Cleaner includes a dedicated 280 ml detergent box designed for concentrated cleaning formulas. You pour the detergent directly into the box undiluted without pre-mixing with water. The All-in-One station automatically calculates and dispenses the exact dosage with warm water during each stage of mop washing. Using this specialised robot mop detergent, one full 280 ml fill supports approximately two to four weeks of cleaning, depending on floor area and cleaning frequency.
If the detergent box is empty, the All-in-One station cleans the mop pads using warm water alone. For routine household safety, keep children and pets off the floor until freshly mopped surfaces are completely dry.
Can cleaning solutions damage a robot vacuum cleaner?
Using improper cleaning solutions can cause damage to automated mopping systems. Foam and residue can block the water lines and damage internal parts. Essential oils and botanical extracts can leave residues that obstruct fluid lines.
Using a dedicated low-foam robot vacuum detergent that is non-corrosive to plastics protects these internal lines and extends the lifespan of the appliance.
Essential operational precautions for automated mopping systems:
- Avoid pouring conventional household cleaners, disinfectants, or high-foaming liquids into the station
- Never add essential oils or botanical extracts to clean water tanks or detergent containers
- Regularly remove and rinse the one-piece self-cleaning tray to prevent residue build-up
What makes a good robot mop solution?
A quality robot mop solution features a low-foam formula that leaves no sticky film on hard floors and remains gentle on internal fluid lines. It works in coordination with 45°C warm water supplied by the station, which cools during mopping runs to lift everyday household dirt effectively.
The All-in-One station of the Electrolux 800 Plus UltraReach Robot Vacuum Cleaner delivers automated dosing tailored to each washing stage. It provides the exact fluid ratio required to wash the Ultraspin Duo dual rotating mops operating at 180 rpm. The All-in-One station washes the mop pads with 70°C water and dries them with 55°C hot air, preventing damp odours from forming.
Specifications and automatic detergent dispensing
The table below details the automatic water and detergent dispensing volumes across each mop-washing stage of the All-in-One station.
|
Operating stage |
Water volume |
Detergent volume* |
Operating condition |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pre-wash mop preparation |
100 ml |
4.2 ml |
Automatic dosing from 280 ml container |
|
Mid-run mop wash (Light) |
100 ml |
4.2 ml |
Adjusted via mobile app setting |
|
Mid-run mop wash (Normal) |
120 ml |
5.0 ml |
Routine mid-cycle pad washing |
|
Mid-run mop wash (Max) |
140 ml |
5.7 ml |
Heavy soil mid-cycle pad washing |
|
Final mop wash |
160 ml |
7.0 ml |
Final rinse before 55°C hot-air drying |
*Fluid dispensing volumes carry a tolerance of approximately ±15% under internal test conditions. Cleaning solution sold separately.
Frequently asked questions about robot vacuum floor cleaner
Do I need to dilute the detergent before pouring it into the station?
No dilution is required. Pour concentrated Electrolux EHFLC2 detergent directly into the 280 ml station container. The All-in-One station automatically mixes 4.2 ml to 7 ml of detergent per stage with water during mop-washing cycles.
Can the robot vacuum mop floors without detergent?
Yes, the robot can mop without detergent. When the container is empty, the All-in-One station uses warm water to wash the mop pads and refill the robot for floor cleaning.
Can I use any cleaning solution in the robot mop tank?
Only use official Electrolux EHFLC2 cleaning solution, poured undiluted directly into the station's dedicated 280 ml container. Do not use other household detergents, and never add essential oils or plant extracts to the clean water tank or detergent box, as oily residues can block the water lines and damage internal parts.
Is robot mop detergent safe for kids and pets?
The cleaning solution is tested for low foam, no corrosion and no blocked lines. As a standard safety practice, keep children and pets off the mopped area until the floor is completely dry.
