
iRobot Braava 240jet Mopping and Sweeping Robot: Let this robot clean your house for you, as it automatically selects between wet mopping, damp sweeping and dry sweeping modes to tackle any mess. Virtual Wall Mode keeps the robot confined to a designated area.

Q: Does it really clean? And, does it clean around furniture or do you have to empty the room?
A: It cleans but doesn't do as good a job as using a mop. I purchased the washable wet jet pads. They do a much better job than the throw away pads that came the the product. It will work around furniture. Also able to create a virtual wall so you can limit the space that it cleans.
Q: Can you use the Bona Hardwood Floor cleaner in this device?
A: No you can't
Q: Would this be a good mother's day gift?
A: If you mother has dirty floors, then yes.
Q: What type and how many batteries does it take, and for how long do the batteries last in it?
A: The Unit comes with a rechargeable battery. We have mopped our kitchen and two bathrooms without a charge being required.
Q: Can this be used like a broom and how do u pick cleaning pads
A: The machine when a pad is placed on it knows what it is to do. Example, put on the dusting it just does that, floor cleaning it now sprays the water, etc. The pads are clearly marked when you purchase them and based upon what you intend to do those are the pads you buy and use. I will note they have a reusable pad that I believe does it all. The broom aspect should be handled by the I Robot Vacuum not this little guy that covers a very small area. So, no I would not use it like a broom. I believe the other model may allow you to use Swifter pads, etc.
Q: Can this be used on laminate wood plank floors?
A: I have used it at (2) locations on laminated wood, marble, real wood, and bamboo floors, with no apparent damage.
A: Hello Josie, Great question! I recommend only using water or Braava Jet Hard Floor Cleaning Solution inside the robot. If you’d like to use something other than water or the Braava Jet Hard Floor Cleaning Solution, you can always spray a cleaner of your choice on your floors first and then start the Braava Jet 240.
A: It does not need an app to control it. It will work fine as a stand alone unit. The app is great for easy registration, battery level checks, and ordering spare pads, but it is not a deal breaker. The app can also set a spot clean radius but this can also be accomplished to an extent by setting the virtual wall mode on the unit itself. Bottom line, the app is not really required.