4 Things to Know About Robot Vacuums and Fringe

Robot vacuums and fringe do not mix Low-pile carpet is fine, but fringe edges cause problems. The spinning brush and drive wheels pull fringe in, tangling it.

Fringe can stop or damage your robot The robot may stop with an error, drag the carpet, or chew up the fringe. You will likely need to cut or unspool the fringe manually.

Some higher-end models handle fringe better The [iRobot Roomba](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=iRobot+Roomba&tag=wehavethat-20) j series detects and avoids fringe, but no model is perfect. Even the best robots can still get tangled.

Use no-go zones or avoid fringe entirely Set a no-go zone over fringe areas, or run the robot only on the main carpet and clean the edges yourself. Your robot will last longer if you keep it away from fringe.