The robots unique design is intended to sweep up long hairs effortlessly without clogging the main roller brush.
Youll also need to buy the cleaning tablets separately; those cost $12.99 for 24 tablets.
Id have preferred to see Narwal use a recyclable material like cardboard.
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Regardless, the styrofoam did its job, and the unit arrived in perfect condition.
The vacuum came in two pieces: the robot vacuum and the large docking station.
The entire unit is sleek white, slightly reminiscent of a stormtrooper.
The unit will tell you when its charging or cleaning so you know not to disturb it.
Once I got that part right, the setup was fairly straightforward.
To use the Narwal, you must first download the Narwal Freo app.
Once you scan that code, the Narwal will begin attempting to connect to Wi-Fi.
Once connected, the robot needs to map your home layout.
you might do this from the app.
The robot will explore your house and create a map of each room in the app.
Additionally, any carpeted or rugged areas are marked with a cross-hatched pattern.
Cleaning is straightforward once youve set up the vacuum and found your way around the app.
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With repeated use, this should be less of an issue.
I mapped the entire downstairs of my home, which is entirely hardwood, and two carpeted bedrooms upstairs.
Heres how the Narwal Freo Pro performed.
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After the Freo Pro had mapped the rooms, I ran the vacuum mode.
It took less than 10 minutes to vacuum each room, which was quicker than expected.
The carpets appeared clean once the vacuum cycle was complete, with no leftover crumbs or debris.
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The Freo Pro also removed almost all traces of cat litter from my test area.
However, the robot struggled to completely remove debris caught in transition areas between hardwood floors and rugs.
This ensures thorough cleaning every time.
Narwal Freo Pro robot vacuum on wooden floor
The cleaning cycle took 2 hours and 36 minutes, and the total area cleaned was 984 square feet.
The machine has one hard plastic canister and one HEPA disposable dust bag.
Both containers slot into the robot to collect the debris the vacuum picks up during a cycle.
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Emptying the canister is easy; simply hold it over the trash can and press a button.
I used the hard-sided canister because it was the easiest to empty and clean.
However, as previously mentioned, I couldnt get the side brushes to stay on the robot during cleaning.
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Narwal Freo Pro review: Storage and maintenance
The Freo Pros base station isnt exactly miniscule.
Narwal Freo Pro review: Comparisons
The Freo Pro is one of Narwals newest robot vacuum models.
Its designed as a slightly more affordable alternative to the Freo X Ultra.
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This wasnt a dealbreaker for me because emptying the dust canister in the Freo Pro is quick and easy.
This helps prevent clogging the main brusha major issue for anyone with long or thick hair.
The biggest difference between the two is price.
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It picked up stray dog (and child) hairs with ease and left my floors spotless.
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