{"id":785213,"date":"2026-07-07T17:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/785213\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T17:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:24:23","slug":"irobots-new-roomba-electro-plus-disinfects-without-harsh-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/785213\/","title":{"rendered":"iRobot’s New Roomba Electro Plus Disinfects Without Harsh Chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"

iRobot is expanding beyond its 20-year legacy as a robot cleaner company with the launch of its first-ever handheld cleaner, the Roomba Electro Plus.<\/a> This is part of a larger launch unveiled on July 7, which also includes five new robot vacuums that build upon the brand\u2019s existing technology with improved suction power, navigation and self-cleaning capabilities.<\/p>\n

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iRobot launches the Roomba Electro Plus, its first handheld cleaner that disinfects without chemicals.<\/p>\n

iRobot<\/p>\n

Standout features of the Electro Plus include AI-powered navigation, self-cleaning capabilities and disinfecting without harsh chemicals. These are all designed to help save users time and make routine house maintenance easier. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe really listened to consumers,\u201d iRobot chief engineer Adam Pope tells Forbes Vetted. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see these products coming to life here, solving real problems and adding new benefits for our customers across the lineup.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A brand-new category for the brand, this handheld model is a five-in-one hard floor cleaner designed to vacuum, mop and disinfect in one pass\u2014without the use of harsh chemicals. All that\u2019s required is tap water; the machine\u2019s technology electrolyzes it, creating a solution that the company says kills 99.99% of bacteria, viruses and germs. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe electrolyzing process happens while you\u2019re mopping,\u201d Pope explains. \u201cIt runs an electric current through the water\u2026[which] helps to actually split up the water molecules and energize some of those other things that are in the water to create a new solution.\u201d <\/p>\n

According to Pope, the resulting disinfectant solution, hypochlorous acid, is safe for children and pets. Beyond its chemical-free cleaning system, the Electro Plus also offers several self-cleaning functions. It automatically refreshes the roller as it\u2019s cleaning, and it comes with a self-cleaning dock that washes and dries the roller after mopping is complete. This cleaner is compatible with all sealed hard floors\u2014not carpet\u2014and it\u2019s self-propelled to make the process even easier.<\/p>\n

About The New Roomba Lineup<\/p>\n

Joining iRobot\u2019s existing lineup of robot vacuums and mops are five new models designed to expand on the brand\u2019s existing technology. <\/p>\n

iRobot’s latest generation of robot cleaners are designed to solve common consumer pain points.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe goal here was to solve problems, improve performance, and\u2026[have] some invention of new technology that helps us do that,\u201d Pope says.<\/p>\n

Roomba Plus Tier<\/p>\n

At lower price points than the Max tier models (more on those later), these robot vacuums still offer plenty of features that set them apart from previous iterations. One of the most noticeable changes is their slimmer design. \u201cThese products are 46% smaller than the previous generation\u2026to get into more spaces within your home,\u201d Pope says. \u201cYou\u2019ll see improved performance, 2.8 times stronger suction\u2026in a smaller package.\u201d<\/p>\n

The most affordable new product in the lineup, this robot vacuum-mop combo offers 2.8 times more suction power than its predecessor, as well as LiDAR navigation for mapping your home and an auto-wash dock.<\/p>\n

This model offers slightly more suction power than the 415 (three times more than its predecessor) while retaining the same navigation and auto-washing features. It also has an on-board water tank for faster mopping.<\/p>\n

The most powerful of the three Plus models, the 575 has 3.5 times more suction power than its predecessors. It also has the added feature of an onboard camera with PrecisionVision AI for even more seamless navigation.<\/p>\n

Roomba Max Tier<\/p>\n

Upgraded models of the previous 705 lineup, the Roomba Max 715 Vacuum and 775 Combo boast four times more suction power, plus built-in AI-powered cameras and enhanced anti-tangling capabilities. <\/p>\n

This vacuum-only model can tackle all floor types, with 30,000 Pa of suction power. It\u2019s an especially great choice for pet owners, given its Allergen-Lock bags that trap fine particles, and its anti-tangle brush system. This model also comes with an AI camera for improved navigation and easier setup.<\/p>\n

This vacuum-mop combo features the same suction power as the 715 vacuum, plus a heated mop design to wipe down hard floors. It features the brand\u2019s industry-first retractable mop to go over carpeted areas while cleaning, plus a 167-degree dock wash and heated spot cleaning for stubborn stains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"iRobot is expanding beyond its 20-year legacy as a robot cleaner company with the launch of its first-ever…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":785214,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[64,63,370926,370925,370927,105],"class_list":["post-785213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-electro-plus","tag-irobot","tag-roomba","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=785213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/785213\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/785214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=785213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=785213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=785213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}