Dosage standard - 1:20 ratio
Vitaclean concentrate for robot mops is a concentrate - not a ready-to-use liquid. Dosage controls mopping effectiveness and drying time. The standard ratio is 1:20: 15 ml of concentrate per 300 ml of water.
15 ml = 1 tablespoon = ~15 g (concentrate density is similar to water).
To make it easier, the Vitaclean concentrate bottle has a dispenser in the cap - you can measure exactly 15 ml without using a spoon.
Dosage table per tank
| Tank capacity | Vitaclean concentrate | Water | Robot example | Mopping range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 ml | 8 ml (1/2 tbsp) | 150 ml | iRobot Braava jet 240 | ~10-15 m² |
| 200 ml | 10 ml (3/4 tbsp) | 200 ml | Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Mop | ~15-20 m² |
| 300 ml | 15 ml (1 tbsp) | 300 ml | Standard, most models | ~25-35 m² |
| 350 ml | 18 ml | 350 ml | Roborock S6 MaxV | ~30-40 m² |
| 450 ml | 22 ml | 450 ml | Dreame L10s Ultra | ~45-55 m² |
| 480 ml | 25 ml | 480 ml | Roborock S7 | ~35-50 m² |
| 600 ml | 30 ml | 600 ml | iRobot Braava jet m6 | ~60-75 m² |
| 750 ml | 30 ml (1:25) | 750 ml | Auto-refill station | ~80-100 m² |
| 1000 ml | 40 ml (1:25) | 1000 ml | Auto-refill station | ~120-150 m² |
Dosage modifiers per scenario
Daily mopping (1:20 standard)
15 ml + 300 ml of water. Suitable for:
- Dust trails and light dirt
- Daily routine after work in a home with children
- Mixed surfaces (laminate + tiles in one apartment)
- All floor types in the pH 4-11 range
Greasy kitchen tiles (1:7.5 once a week)
40 ml + 300 ml of water. Use:
- Once a week in the kitchen
- After a long break (returning from vacation, kitchen heavily neglected)
- On grout with soap scum and grease
After a strong cycle, return to the 1:20 standard. More on washing tiles: how to wash ceramic tiles with a robot without streaks.
Varnished parquet (1:30 weaker)
10 ml + 300 ml of water. Wood requires minimal chemicals. Plus: wring out pads very well (wood doesn't like excess moisture). Frequency: 2-3× a week, NOT daily. For LVT vinyl floors, the 1:20 standard applies: how to care for LVT vinyl flooring without dulling.
Marble and limestone (1:30, with caution)
10 ml + 300 ml of water. Marble is sensitive. Specialized cleaners are better, but Vitaclean 1:30 concentrate is safe for occasional marble mopping.
Heavily soiled (1:5 incidentally)
60 ml + 300 ml of water. Use:
- Returning from vacation (3+ weeks without mopping)
- After renovations (dust everywhere)
- Very neglected surface
After one 1:5 cycle, run a rinsing cycle with plain water + return to 1:20. If streaks appear after a cycle - check 8 causes of streaks on laminate floors after a robot.
Measuring without a dispenser - tips
If the Vitaclean concentrate bottle doesn't have a dispenser or you lost it:
| Method | Quantity | For tank |
|---|---|---|
| Full tablespoon | ~15 ml | 300 ml |
| 2 teaspoons (5 ml each) | ~10 ml | 200 ml |
| Vitaclean concentrate bottle cap (typically 25 ml) | ~25 ml | 480 ml |
| 20 ml medical syringe | exactly 15-20 ml | precision |
Auto-refill stations - Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, Ecovacs X1 Omni
Auto-refill stations have a 2-4 L fresh water tank + a separate wastewater tank. The robot draws water itself and doses it under the mop pad. Procedure for adding Vitaclean concentrate:
- Pull out the fresh water tank from the station
- Add Vitaclean concentrate: 50 ml per 1 L of water (1:20 ratio)
- Top up with clean water to the maximum mark
- Reinsert the tank
- The robot doses itself - the ratio remains constant (1:20)
Lasts for 4-5 mopping cycles before needing a refill.
DO NOT pour undiluted Vitaclean concentrate into the station - it will damage the dosing pump.
Robot apps - dosing settings
In the robot app, you can set the mopping intensity (how much water the robot pumps under the pad):
| App | Setting | Work type | For Vitaclean concentrate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Home (Xiaomi, Roborock) | Low | Light soiling | 1:25 (12 ml + 300 ml) |
| Mi Home | Medium | Daily care | 1:20 (15 ml + 300 ml) |
| Mi Home | High | Greasy stains | 1:15 (20 ml + 300 ml) |
| iRobot HOME | Light | Light | 1:25 |
| iRobot HOME | Standard | Daily | 1:20 |
| iRobot HOME | Heavy | Grease, stains | 1:15 |
| Ecovacs Home | Slim | Little water | 1:20 (less water, more Vitaclean concentrate) |
| Ecovacs Home | Standard | Daily | 1:20 |
| Ecovacs Home | Wet | Lots of water | 1:25 (more water, less Vitaclean concentrate) |
Rule of thumb: the more water the robot doses, the weaker the Vitaclean concentrate ratio (more water = the same Vitaclean concentrate is diluted more).
Efficiency from 1 bottle of Vitaclean concentrate
Standard usage of 15 ml per cycle, 1 L bottle = ~67 mopping cycles (1000 ml ÷ 15 ml = 66.7).
Statistics:
- Daily 5×/week: bottle lasts for ~3 months
- Daily 3×/week: ~5 months
- 2×/week: ~8 months
- With auto-refill station: ~2 months (because there are more cycles)
Annual cost of mopping with a robot using Vitaclean concentrate:
- Daily use 5×/week: 4 bottles per year (under 165 PLN)
- Less intensive 3×/week: 2-3 bottles per year (under 125 PLN)
Related articles
- Liquid for mopping robots - a complete guide
- Which liquid for the robot? What to avoid
- Streaks on laminate flooring
- Streak-free tile cleaning
- Robot leaves a musty smell
Related product
Sources
- SDS Safety Data Sheet Vitaclean robot concentrate (PDF)
- Roborock, iRobot, Xiaomi, Dreame - mopping robot manuals 2023-2024
