Before choosing a model, decide where cleaning is difficult and what is left behind. For example, crumbs under a table or dust under furniture may need different tools. If your current tools work, you do not need to buy more.
Start with one place that causes trouble
Write down the place, the kind of dirt, what is difficult now, and how much needs cleaning each time. If putting tools away is the problem, try changing their storage place first. If moving objects from the floor is difficult, decide where those objects can go. If the problem goes away, skip the purchase.
Record the floor and cleaning area
For each room, record the floor type, product number or surface finish, and the method allowed by its maker. Draw the area you need to clean. Separate furniture, paths and places that can wait. The word “wood floor” alone does not identify its coating or care rules. Ask the floor maker or property manager when the product number is unknown.
Room: ____. Floor and model: ____. Approved method or unknown points: ____. Area to clean: ____ square metres. Places that can wait: ____.
Published operating times are not room-cleaning times. For example, Makita lists about 25 minutes in standard mode, 12 in strong mode and 10 in powerful mode for the CL108F using a fully charged 1.5Ah battery. These are manufacturer figures, not a test in your home. Makita catalog
Measure storage, charging and paths
Measure the assembled tool, its charger and the space needed to take it out. Record outlet location, door clearance, furniture clearance, narrow paths and thresholds. For a robot, also measure the space in front of its charging station. A body height alone cannot show whether it will pass under your furniture or return to its station.
Record cables, small items, rug fringe and objects that may fall. A map or restricted zone does not replace removing hazards. The Eufy C10 safety information says to remove cords and small objects and block places where the robot could fall, such as stairs or an entrance step. It also gives conditions for exposed floor outlets. C10 safety guide
Plan for emptying, drying and replacement costs
Choose a place to empty the dust container, change a bag, wash permitted parts and let them dry. Check which parts can be washed and how. For the CL107FD, the paper bag is disposable and its dust bag is reusable. The CL108FD filters need to dry fully after washing. Never read this as permission to wash the whole vacuum. Follow the model's manual. CL107FD manual · CL108FD manual
Record replacement part numbers, current prices, shipping, stock and the date checked. Do not estimate annual cost before you know how many replacements you use. Stock and prices can change.
Choose a cleaning method from your notes
If you need to clean a few spots yourself, consider a cordless tool that fits the floor and storage space. If you want a robot to cover an area, first check paths, thresholds, fall hazards, charging space and ongoing care. A tool is not a fit when its allowed floor-care method or safe path is unclear. Ask the floor maker, property manager or product maker before buying. This guide does not test cleaning performance or time in a home.
You can use this checklist again when comparing models. Do not buy a tool just because it is available; first confirm that it solves the problem you wrote down.
