Cleaning & replacing brushes
Maintain your main brushes regularly.
Cleaning & replacing multi-surface brushes
The multi-surface brushes are key wear parts of your Roomba.
Applicable models
Roomba 600 series, 800 series, 900 series, e5, e6, i1, i3, i5, i6, i7, s9, j series, Combo i8, Roomba 105, 205, Plus 405, Plus 505, Max 705
Frequency
- Clean once a week (twice with pets)
- Replace every 6–12 months
How to
- Press the brush guard release button and lift it out.
- Remove the brushes from the robot.
- Remove the end caps from the brush ends.
- Remove all hair and debris under the caps and on the metal axles.
- Replace the end caps.
- Remove hair from the square and hexagonal pegs on the opposite ends.
- Reinstall brushes and guard, matching peg shapes to symbols.
Important
Check the brush guard every 6 months and replace if worn or damaged.