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Scooba Cleaning Solution
formulated by Clorox®
Scooba cleaning solution is specially formulated by Clorox®to be safe
for use in Scooba. The solution is designed to be tough enough for
cleaning, but safe around children and pets.
CAUTION: Use only Scooba cleaning solution or white vinegar. Other
solutions may damage Scooba causing corrosion of electronic parts,
excessive foaming, and poor traction. Use of other solutions may damage the
robot and voids the warranty. You also can use Scooba with plain tap water.
Scooba cleaning solution has been specifically engineered to be safe and
effective on hard floor surfaces, including tile, linoleum, vinyl, marble, slate,
stone, and sealed hardwood.
The solution contains no bleach.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SCOOBA ON THESE SURFACES:
• Carpet or rugs
• Unsealed hardwood or stone
• Laminate flooring (such as Pergo®)
Scooba is not recommended for use on unfinished or unsealed hard floor
surfaces, carpet, rugs or waxed floors. These surfaces may be damaged by
water (an unsealed floor does not have a coat of polyurethane to protect the
sub-flooring from water damage). Additionally, Scooba is not safe for use with
laminate flooring which may be damaged by wet cleaning methods.
TIP: When using Scooba on sealed hardwood floors, inspect the floor surface
for worn finish, bare wood, or separated and unsealed joints. Do not use
Scooba on your hardwood floor if any of these conditions exist. Follow the
floor manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations.
Approved Cleaning Solutions
iRobot approves using only Scooba cleaning solution or 2 oz. of white vinegar
with Scooba. iRobot does not assume responsibility for floor damage caused
by the use of vinegar on hard floor surfaces. Scooba may also be run with
plain tap water.
TIP: Scooba is designed to work with 1.5 ounces of Scooba cleaning solution or
2 ounces of white vinegar and water. You also can use Scooba with plain
tap water.