What is the service life of Waybot brushes, tanks, and batteries: cleaning without staff and reduced turnover
Automation in shopping centers and other commercial facilities is actively developing. One of the main drivers of this process is the introduction of cleaning robots. Modern solutions such as Waybot allow you to organize cleaning without staff, reduce staff turnover, cut operating costs, and ensure a consistently high level of cleanliness. But to guarantee uninterrupted operation, it is important to understand the resource of the Waybot robot's brushes, tanks, and batteries.
Brush life: how often do they need to be replaced?
Types of brushes and their functions
Waybot cleaning robots use two types of brushes:
Main brushes (central) — responsible for actively mechanically cleaning dirty surfaces;
Side brushes — collect dirt and debris along the edges, ensuring coverage along walls and in corners.
Average brush life
Central brushes: up to 150–200 hours of active work (or up to 20,000–25,000 m² of cleaned area);
Side brushes: up to 100–120 hours of work, depending on the type of flooring and how dirty it is.
The frequency of replacement depends on the intensity of use. When automated in a shopping center, where cleaning is performed several times a day, replacement may be required once every 1–2 months.
Signs of brush wear: Decreased cleaning quality;
Appearance of streaks or marks on the floor;
Increased noise level during operation.
Replacing the brushes is a simple procedure that can be performed without the assistance of a technician, especially if Waybot support is connected to the facility.
Waybot cleaning robots use two types of brushes:
Main brushes (central) — responsible for actively mechanically cleaning dirty surfaces;
Side brushes — collect dirt and debris along the edges, ensuring coverage along walls and in corners.
Average brush life
Central brushes: up to 150–200 hours of active work (or up to 20,000–25,000 m² of cleaned area);
Side brushes: up to 100–120 hours of work, depending on the type of flooring and how dirty it is.
The frequency of replacement depends on the intensity of use. When automated in a shopping center, where cleaning is performed several times a day, replacement may be required once every 1–2 months.
Signs of brush wear: Decreased cleaning quality;
Appearance of streaks or marks on the floor;
Increased noise level during operation.
Replacing the brushes is a simple procedure that can be performed without the assistance of a technician, especially if Waybot support is connected to the facility.
Water and dirt tank capacity Waybot tank capacity
Clean water tank: 20–25 liters;
Dirty water tank: 20–25 liters.
Tank maintenance frequency
For every 1000–1500 m², the robot uses about 10 liters of water, depending on the level of contamination and operating mode. A full cleaning cycle at maximum load allows you to clean up to 2000–2500 m² without refueling or draining.
When intervention is required:
The dirty water tank is full (the robot signals this);
The clean water supply is exhausted;
In case of cleaning after construction or heavy soiling — more often.
To ensure stable unmanned cleaning, it is recommended to connect the robot's technical support with a tank service control schedule (included in the Waybot service).
Clean water tank: 20–25 liters;
Dirty water tank: 20–25 liters.
Tank maintenance frequency
For every 1000–1500 m², the robot uses about 10 liters of water, depending on the level of contamination and operating mode. A full cleaning cycle at maximum load allows you to clean up to 2000–2500 m² without refueling or draining.
When intervention is required:
The dirty water tank is full (the robot signals this);
The clean water supply is exhausted;
In case of cleaning after construction or heavy soiling — more often.
To ensure stable unmanned cleaning, it is recommended to connect the robot's technical support with a tank service control schedule (included in the Waybot service).
Battery life
Battery type
Waybot uses lithium-ion batteries with an intelligent charge management system.
Lifespan: Up to 2,000 charge-discharge cycles, equivalent to 3–5 years of daily use.
Battery life: 2.5–4 hours depending on the mode (economy/intensive).
Full charge time: 2–3 hours.
When automating a network of facilities and scaling cleaning operations, it is important to consider battery replacement times for budget planning and to prevent downtime.
🧠 On-site support: regular maintenance — consistent cleaning
The Waybot maintenance system includes:
Periodic diagnostics of component wear;
Regular replacement of consumables (brushes, filters, batteries);
Checking software and floor plans;
Adjusting navigation algorithms to the current layout and pollution levels.
Connecting to the Waybot service allows you to transfer control over the technical condition of the robot to specialists and ensure stable automation in shopping centers and other spaces.
Battery type
Waybot uses lithium-ion batteries with an intelligent charge management system.
Lifespan: Up to 2,000 charge-discharge cycles, equivalent to 3–5 years of daily use.
Battery life: 2.5–4 hours depending on the mode (economy/intensive).
Full charge time: 2–3 hours.
When automating a network of facilities and scaling cleaning operations, it is important to consider battery replacement times for budget planning and to prevent downtime.
🧠 On-site support: regular maintenance — consistent cleaning
The Waybot maintenance system includes:
Periodic diagnostics of component wear;
Regular replacement of consumables (brushes, filters, batteries);
Checking software and floor plans;
Adjusting navigation algorithms to the current layout and pollution levels.
Connecting to the Waybot service allows you to transfer control over the technical condition of the robot to specialists and ensure stable automation in shopping centers and other spaces.
- What factors affect component wear?
- To maximize equipment life, consider the following:
- Floor area and covering: brushes wear out faster on rough surfaces;
- Type of dirt: heavy dirt accelerates water consumption and puts strain on the brushes;
- Cleaning mode: when cleaning after construction or intensive use, more frequent technical inspections are required;
- Cycle frequency: round-the-clock cleaning in airports or shopping malls reduces the service life of consumables.
- Planning and a map of the premises created using SLAM navigation allow robots to automatically distribute the load, which also affects the service life of components.
- 🔄 Examples of use in automated facilities Example 1: Automation in a shopping center with staff replacement
- One of the large shopping centers introduced 3 Waybot robots, which made it possible to:
- Completely eliminate the night shift for cleaners;
- Reduce staff turnover through automation;
- Service up to 6,000 m² daily without human intervention;
- Schedule brush replacement every 6 weeks and battery replacement every 3 years.
- Example 2: Unmanned cleaning in a logistics center
- In a warehouse with high traffic and dust contamination, the robot services up to 4,000 m² daily. The use of an optimized floor plan and cleaning schedule reduces wear and tear and increases the service life of components.
- ✅ Recommendations for extending service life
- Use Waybot brand consumables;
- Update the firmware to ensure accurate navigation and routes;
- Connect to on-site service and support;
- Plan to replace brushes every 1.5–2 months under heavy use;
- Monitor water quality to extend the service life of nozzles and tanks.
🔚 Conclusion: long-term automation without failures is a reality
The introduction of Waybot cleaning robots into business processes is not just a step towards digitalization, but a strategic decision that helps solve several key tasks at once:
ensure stable cleaning without personnel, even at night;
reduce staff turnover by eliminating the need for labor-intensive and inefficient shifts;
improve hygiene and cleanliness at facilities of any complexity — from shopping centers to warehouses and medical institutions;
reduce direct and indirect costs for the operation and maintenance of manual labor.
However, for a robot to work efficiently, autonomously, and predictably, it is important to consider the service life of its key components — brushes, tanks, and batteries.
Each of these elements has its own service life, which directly depends on operating conditions. For example, with intensive cleaning in a shopping center, brushes may need to be replaced every 1.5–2 months, while batteries can last up to 5 years. The water tank requires regular maintenance, especially if there is heavy soiling in the room.
Knowing these parameters allows you to:
accurately plan maintenance without downtime;
order consumables on time;
organize uninterrupted cleaning without the involvement of personnel;
ensure a high level of cleanliness without burdening employees;
form an understandable and predictable operating budget.
This is especially important for high-traffic facilities: shopping centers, airports, train stations, production workshops, and warehouse complexes. It is there that Waybot cleaning robots show maximum return on investment and become a tool for automation for years to come.
If your business strives for efficiency, stability, and reduced dependence on the human factor, choosing Waybot is absolutely justified. A thorough understanding of the resource and service life of components will help you build a clear, manageable, and safe cleaning system.
The introduction of Waybot cleaning robots into business processes is not just a step towards digitalization, but a strategic decision that helps solve several key tasks at once:
ensure stable cleaning without personnel, even at night;
reduce staff turnover by eliminating the need for labor-intensive and inefficient shifts;
improve hygiene and cleanliness at facilities of any complexity — from shopping centers to warehouses and medical institutions;
reduce direct and indirect costs for the operation and maintenance of manual labor.
However, for a robot to work efficiently, autonomously, and predictably, it is important to consider the service life of its key components — brushes, tanks, and batteries.
Each of these elements has its own service life, which directly depends on operating conditions. For example, with intensive cleaning in a shopping center, brushes may need to be replaced every 1.5–2 months, while batteries can last up to 5 years. The water tank requires regular maintenance, especially if there is heavy soiling in the room.
Knowing these parameters allows you to:
accurately plan maintenance without downtime;
order consumables on time;
organize uninterrupted cleaning without the involvement of personnel;
ensure a high level of cleanliness without burdening employees;
form an understandable and predictable operating budget.
This is especially important for high-traffic facilities: shopping centers, airports, train stations, production workshops, and warehouse complexes. It is there that Waybot cleaning robots show maximum return on investment and become a tool for automation for years to come.
If your business strives for efficiency, stability, and reduced dependence on the human factor, choosing Waybot is absolutely justified. A thorough understanding of the resource and service life of components will help you build a clear, manageable, and safe cleaning system.
