A robot vacuum’s round body leaves a gap of about an inch or two along walls, so a side brush is needed to push dust into the vacuum’s path; without it, a thin line of dust gets left behind.Do I really need edge cleaning for my home?

If you have light-colored floors, white baseboards, pet hair, or want a truly hands-off experience, edge cleaning is worth having. For small tidy flats, it’s nice-to-have but not essential.Are robot vacuums without a side brush just as good at edge cleaning

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