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The Mint Floor Cleaner 5200 is a robot for floor sweeping and mopping, it is not a vacuum. It might be appropriate to think of the Mint floor cleaner 5200 as being a robot to assist with keeping a currently clean floor clean longer by using it routinely to maintain the cleanliness of hard flooring. The Mint is really only made to pick up daily dust and grime, and for pet owners it does a great job of collecting pet hair.

It can do an excellent job of floor cleaning despite a large number of obstacles like area rugs, cabinets, dining table, side tables etc. Occasionally it could possibly appear stuck in an odd location but it normally can find it's answer and continues cleaning. It is a good idea to clean an area of chair legs, though, as this will allow the Mint to work more efficiently.

There are 2 different cleaning pads included with Mint 5200, a mopping pad which contains a liquid reservoir and a simple sweeping pad. There are 2 reusable clothes contained in the package for each pad. First have Mint do a dry sweep, after that a wet mop, to get the best cleaning.

The Mint 5200 setup is quite straight-forward. The Northstar navigation cube goes on the corner of a table or counter with the flashing blue light pointing into the room. Then a cloth is attached to the appropriate cleaning pad. Fill the reservoir of the mopping pad if it is being used, only use approve additives as some things may cause damage to gaskets. Some other steps, outside getting the Mint ready may be called for. Just before the Mint is set loose though some preparation can improve it's capacity to properly clean an area. Block off staircases, the Mint should detect the drop off so this is simply a precaution. For a really dirty floor it is helpful to do a preliminary floor cleaning by running the vacuum, maybe even mopping. Fold up edges of low rugs to aid in the detection of them. Removing dining room chairs and bar stools will also speed the cleaning process as the Mint wont need to navigate around them

The Mint is extremely quiet while working, only a couple beeps whenever it starts and stops and a small whir as it works. It will sweep up to four hours or mop three hours on a single charge. If it's necessary to pause the Mint during it's cleaning process this is also possible, simple return it to it's beginning point when prepared to resume.

Unfortunately the Mint's cleaning procedure isn't start and forget it. There are occasions where it simply gets so puzzled that it can't continue or it gets stuck on the edge of a rug that it needs some human intervention. If it was mopping with water inside the reservoir it sit and leak it when it is finished. Another feature which is presently missing from the Mint 5200 is scheduled cleaning along with the ability for it to connect itself to the charger.

Once the Mint is done cleaning remove the cloth from the pad and throw it in your wash if it's a reusable one or the trash if it's not. Then hook up the 5200 with the charger to become ready for an additional cleaning.
Pros:
The better battery lifespan allow it's to cover more area than the 4200.
The Mint 5200 can charge in under 2 hours
The Mint 5200 can clean around the globe with the universal charge adapter.
Product consists of C batteries, wiping and mopping cloths.
Does an excellent job at cleaning.
Inconspicuous
Easy to assemble and use
Quiet for household members and animals
Will keep a floor clean longer
Can clean under low furnishings/beds
Pause and resume work well as long as it's returned to the starting position.
Will try to refrain from accidents once an obstruction has been discovered.
May be used with reusable or consumable sweeping/mopping pads

Cons:

Its is pricey
May require some individual assistance on rare occasions.
Can not cross some common thresholds
Mopping liquid continues leaking at spot where Mint floor cleaner 5200 sits after finishing cycle
Requires much attention if floors aren't already tidy
For the best results moving chairs and other objects can help.
Being attacked by a pet can confuse it

The Mint Floor Cleaner 5200 wont totally remove the need to do routine cleaning. The Mint will permit for more time between cleanings. It does a effective job of maintaining the cleanliness of the floor by sweeping up routine mud and family pet hair so the major cleanings don't need to happen as often. The Mint Floor Cleaner 5200 will decrease the frequency you need to vacuum, and who wouldn't want that?

For additional information visithttp://www.mintfloorcleanerdepot.com/the-mint-floor-cleaner/

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