8 Reasons Automated Vacuum Cleaners Are Safe For Your Cats

The global revenue of robot vacuum cleaners is projected to increase by 15.71% between 2024 and 2028, according to Statista. With this continuous rise, target markets within the smart vacuum niche are also on the rise.

For instance, pet owners form a specific segment of the smart vacuum market and this is why features like pet hair removal and allergen filters are present in many models of robot vacuum cleaners.

46.5 million US homes are cat owners (source) and if they have purchased a robot vacuum cleaner, they need to be reassured of the safety of their pets. Fortunately, root vacuum cleaners were built with pet owners in mind. They have certain features that make them safe for your cats.

1. They Have Scheduling Features

One of the benefits of robot vacuums is their smart scheduling features. Automated vacuums allow you to schedule your cleaning for midnights or moments when your cat is asleep or out of the way.

2. Noise Level

Cats are more sensitive to sounds than humans. The sound of conventional vacuum cleaners unsettles and distresses them. The invention of robot vacuums provides a much quieter alternative. Several automatic vacuums have lower noise levels than regular vacuums, so you can clean your house without distressing your cat.

3. Auto-Lift Mopping Technology

Automatic vacuum cleaners have a mopping function that tackles dirt, particles, and dust within a short time. This keeps your house sparkling and eliminates elements that could trigger allergies in your cat.

Some smart vacuum cleaners come equipped with auto-lift mopping technology, which intelligently raises the mopping components upon detecting carpets to keep them dry and protect their texture during vacuuming.

4. An Efficient Filter System

Regularly cleaning your home is one of the ways to protect you and your cat from seasonal allergies. Regardless of your allergy tolerance level, robot vacuums have effective filter systems that help keep you safe from particles, pollens, and allergy triggers.

The HEPA filter present in many robot vacuums is so efficient at trapping allergens so you and your cat can breathe in safe and clean air.

5. Numerous Cleaning Modes

Different segments of your home require varying cleaning intensity. Automatic vacuum cleaners have varying cleaning modes that can be controlled from an app. The “auto mode” is best suited to general, regular cleaning. For stubborn spots that require greater intensity, you could use the “spot mode”.

As a cat owner, this will be a useful feature for the places your cats frequent. The spot mode will clean up fur and dander from carpet and keep your environment healthy and pristine. Robot Vacuums also have the edge mode that tackles tricky edges and corners. Thus, ensuring no portion of your home is left unclean. Combining these different modes will give you optimal cleaning that ensures a healthy environment for you and your cat.

6. Efficient Navigation Technology

Watching your pet get injured is one of the most heartbreaking scenarios. Smart vacuums use three major types of navigation to ensure they do not run into objects, tools, obstacles and definitely pets. These navigation systems are the LiDAR-based, the Camera-based systems, and the Sensor-based system.

The LiDAR-based navigation system uses lasers to scan and map rooms. This ensures a high level of precision and enables them to work in varying lighting conditions. On the other hand, the Camera-based navigation system uses inbuilt optical cameras to map their movement. The sensor-based system uses a bump-and-move approach to calculate its proximity to obstacles. The navigation system redirects the smart vacuum cleaner away from your cat whenever it is detected on the vacuuming path.

Some of these vacuums also use a cliff sensor which prevents the robot from falling on your cats from a distance. Additionally, thanks to advanced obstacle avoidance capabilities, combined with deep learning and reinforcement learning, these vacuums can navigate around obstacles, including pets, thus enhancing their safety during the cleaning process.

7. Requires Minimal Human Supervision

Robot Vacuums are hands-free machines so you can focus on other things while cleaning. As a cat owner, you can capitalize on the cleaning moment to bond with your cat. Doing this will ensure they are out of the reach of the vacuum while simultaneously preventing them from dirtying cleaned spots

8. Amusement

Once your cat feels comfortable around the robot vacuum cleaner, it can become a tool of amusement. Some cats that are small enough can even climb on the smart vacuum cleaner as it works from place to place.

97% of pet owners consider their pets to be a part of their family. This means they go the extra mile to ensure the safety of their pets.  A robot vacuum cleaner was designed with pet safety in mind, both in terms of function, and appeal.