iROBOT Braava Jet M6 Spray Nozzle Cleaning or Replacement Made Easy

Recently the boss has complained that the Braava Jet no longer sprays as it mops. Which is no surprise given the size of the passages its only a matter of time before hard water or dirt can cause a blockage. Every owner will be dealing with this issue sooner or later, so its a good idea to know how to fix it. I stress before breaking into the device to remove the sprayer or some cringe-worthy idea of jamming toothpicks into the sprayer in a futile attempt to repair it, that the filter below the fluid canister be removed and inspected. This membrane filter is a likely culprit and mineral deposits will render it useless. Only After this filter is inspected and determined not to be an issue should one proceed with the opening of the unit.
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[@ryanmcmahon4532]

Probably the best video I've seen on how to take something apart. Fixed my issue, thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@banksjim]

Great instructions and camera work. Excellent video. You made this very approachable and understandable. Don’t listen to complainers. I’ve had mine apart and if someone follows you precisely this will be a straightforward job.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@vivekart]

Thank You so much for the detailed instruction. Loved the camera work and the video quality!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're very welcome!

[@michaeldisalvo]

That was a great job for the mop not having a map yet, not wiping up clumps of ketchup before running the mop, and not manually wetting down the pad before turning on the mop. Very impressive raw performance.

[@Plazman]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video! This was exactly the problem. Works like a charm after soaking the nozzle in vinegar. TIP: You might want to just try cleaning the nozzle with a toothbrush and vinegar first, before taking the whole thing apart. It's easy to disassemble, but you might save yourself the step.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks for the info!

[@nunosilveira2149]

Did it work? Or did you have to open the whole thing?

[@rezamirsadeghi3738]

What a clear, well explained video. Fixed my problem. A real public service - thanks so much!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help

[@josiefleetwood3591]

Omg. Thankyou. It was the 1st filter for me. I now add vinegar to my tank for cleaning too😊

[@tinapurplestmomma2560]

I used this video as a Part 1, and it was so helpful! Part 2 was necessary as the clear in the tube inside the pump was the problem. But, after fixing the issue, I came back to this video to replace all the parts. Thank you!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@s-g-j]

Excellent video demoing the problem, the fix and the result! Bravo!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@fonzieshair]

Excellent instructions. Very clear and comprehensive. Bought a used braava and the jet wasn't working very well. Followed the instructions and completely made it seem like it was brand new. Thank you so much.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@ArtificialDramaPodcast]

Thank you so much! Such a helpful video, my husband followed every step and now our machine is working perfectly!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@gueisaalvarenga]

Great tutorial! Followed all the steps and was able to fix my robot! Thank you so much!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome!

[@yvonneguilford2822]

Thank you so much. Your camera work was excellent. I managed to take my Braava Jet apart and put it back together without any leftover parts! The bonus was it worked and fixed the spray problem.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Excellent!

[@EleanorCohen]

Expert, clear guidance that I feel I can do as long as I pause each of the steps. I think you should have included how to open the pump and take out any kink in the tube that sits around the spinning gear. I saw this on another video. ….that said, you were the best one🥰

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I would have had I been aware that was an issue.

[@user-js5es6en2r]

Wow,!! "Mona" was dismal, no water works. We used vinegar / tad of dish soap in our jewelry cleaner. Put all screws in to be cleaned as well. Mona is working like a charm. Brilliant!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

glad to hear it!

[@Roombarefuge]

Wonderful video ... well-described step by step. Thank you for doing this. Cheers, John

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're very welcome!

[@RomanA1087]

I think its safe to say, that you should occasionally run straight distilled white vinegar through the whole system. Spot clean then Pause and let the vinegar sit for a few minutes, spot clean again and wait a few more minutes. Rinse the bottle put and run distilled water through to clear the vinegar and call it a day. Ma6be once a month or 2?

[@suehong4006]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Followed it step by step and my Braava is working as good as new. You have saved me a lot of money and time. God Bless

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@Rockyz1980]

Thank you for this video. Fixed my Braava Jet and it's back working like a champ.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@mtoadmin]

The procedure worked to unclog my Bravajet. Thanks 🙏

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@SANFRAN86]

Fantastic video. Step by step very informative.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OndraKudlik]

Thanks! Worked like a charm. I just had to help nozzle a little with an air compressor to really clear it. Vinegar definitely helped, but nozzle wasn't really spraying until that.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear!

[@lrparrish227]

Very good and clear instructions and will definitely take care of mine! Thanks so much!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You are welcome!

[@alchemyx]

Cool and very well laid out tutorial. Thank you very much. It helped a lot

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@Andreas-yi9jb]

This is an excellent video, highly helpful and right to the point. I was not sure if I could do it, but it was done beautifully. Thanks

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@ramakrishnancn]

Great video. Really helped in getting my mops nozzle cleaned. 👍

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@fondoo]

Thank you. I needed this video

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@NadoJoe]

Hello. Question: Thanks so much for the video by the way. Mine is the black one so not sure newer or older but I have this clear white device that the tubes go through before getting to the sprayer. I’m wondering what this is and if it’s something they either got to help with the solutions or to make it stop working. I cleaned mine and now I’m having issues. Thoughts?

[@michaeldodge4767]

Fantastic video, very helpful! I have one question, I followed all the steps and the hose, the nozzle, and the filter are perfectly clean. I put it back together and although I hear the pump run, no liquid sprays out. Is it possible to have a build up in the pump, not allowing the liquid to flow through? Thanks

[@huffiehuffie4863]

Big thanks easy fix . Block filter. Clean then ran clr and hot water . All working thanks again

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@lisaholmberg20]

Yes! All I had to do was clean the little strainer under the tank. Thank you!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad I could help!

[@robertsimmons1sgretired820]

Thank you, I was able to change my clogged nozzle without any problems or difficulties.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome.

[@sarahmercanis]

Thank you for the great video! I don’t think I soaked it long enough because it sprayed a few times but then back to nothing 😢I was very happy to see it spray though so will try again tomorrow and soak for an hour or so

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Sound like you need to relook that that filter.

[@jerrysullivan5036]

After a couple of years of service, my m6 stopped spraying after mold formed in the plumbing. The tank filter was not clogged because the mold formed inside the mop on the other side of the filter. The cure was to remove the nozzle, flush the plumbing by operating the mop without the nozzle for a while, and replacing the nozzle with a new one. The original nozzle could not be fixed. I think the issue was caused by not using enough detergent in the water which allowed mold to form inside the mop. I now use much more detergent (6 caps of Bona Pro concentrate) in the tank than I did before.

[@lyneng7524]

Wow, thank you so much, you've made my day!!!

[@mccallhunt3629]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@LauftyLifeBlog-SWURLYCO]

This works! Thanks for the tip.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@johndefoe4584]

Flipping Awesome! Thanks so much......

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You bet!

[@raf5015]

Great video! Up and running in no time (well maybe a little time) 😅

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped!

[@thomassalley]

Thanks for providing this video and information.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sethje]

Great work. Archive this one for use ;)

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Enjoy!

[@JeremyWoolf]

Thanks so much. My Braava jet is spraying again.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad I could help!

[@user-br7jd4tx4j]

This video, extremely helpful, worked.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it!

[@brandonsaunders1266]

Really grateful for this video

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help.

[@fenderbender7360]

Great detailed video!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you.

[@mktaha]

Very helpful video.. thanks. My problem is the filter.. it's water tight!! I put it in vinegar and CLR for 30 minutes+ and still not letting water through.. any ideas? Thanks.

[@francismerced-et4og]

Thank you so much

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome.

[@itsiq]

Thanks so much, you saved me!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to hear it!

[@cuentasagregadas845]

Hello, 1 of the 2 mop contacts oxidized and rotted and no longer charges, the rest is perfect, how do you fix it? are there spare parts?

[@pedroducos]

Thank you 🙇🏻

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome 😊

[@csabanagy2761]

My robot has same issue so I am really grateful for this video. However I am stuck at the first step. I removed the filter and noticed at it does not let any water through the filter, so checking the filter closely using a strong light I can see some brown mineral or some kind of deposit on the filter. I tried vinegar to make it better, also tried to clean it with toothbrush but it seems nothing helps, the filter does not want to let any water through like yours at the beginning of your video. Do you have any suggestion how should I clean it correctly? I tried to buy a new part but it is simply impossible here in Europe. I found some aftermarket products on Amazon and some on eBay but I am not sure these work with the product the same as the original part. :(

[@kimberlyblas1081]

Mine has 2 orange tubes, both connected to a small white cylinder...what do I do now? I removed the cylinder and left the hoses attached to it.

[@elliottbronstein1214]

I've watched your video and gone through the process. It's still not spraying when it "sprays" . I also found a large tank in between the piping on my model. A plastic tank. How long should I soak it in vinegar for?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

An hour should be fine.

[@delirium29]

Thanks for vidéo

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Youre welcome.

[@CW-cz8et]

Thank you

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome!

[@DaroPolska772]

Super instrukcja. Jeśli minie gwarancja to sam będę to naprawiał. Faktycznie dysza powinna być demontowana z przodu. Mam do ciebie pytanie - Tam gdzie jest ta duża uszczelka co wkładasz sitko. Ta cała część razem z uszczelką się rusza więc nie jest uszczelniona a podstawą. I jeśli woda poleci poza sitko na boki to wleci do środka robota ??? W moim nowym to się rusza więc nie jest szczelne .

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Poprawny. Uszczelka i filtr poruszają się, ale butelka powinna się w niej zablokować, a to nie przecieka.

[@DaroPolska772]

@@retrotechandelectronics Ja odeślę mopa do serwisu. Bo przy natryskiwaniu płyn ciągle kropelki spływa z dyszy i wlatuje w ten przycisk do ściągania mopa. Potem leci do środka zderzaka . I jak podniosę mopa to wycieka dołem przy kole. Oddam do serwisu na wymianę dyszy

[@jamesgarrison7397]

Could you fill the reservoir with white vinegar and run the robot normally and see if that would clear the nozzle, or would that damage the robot?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I would think that level of acidity would be tough on the pump

[@Cathy-cu3mk]

I add white vinegar to my water when cleaning and it keeps the spray nozzle and filter clean 🎉 haven't had a problem since the 1st clog 🎉

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Dont know how long the internals of the pump will hold up with that PH level./

[@p-r-i-v-a-t-e]

What if we add vinegar to the tank constantly? Just a thought :)

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Personally I wouldn’t wanting my floors smelling even a little like vinegar. Also vinegar also wears down grout

[@ebo130]

Or descaler, just like the coffee machine

[@user-jy4qx7qw2u]

I did all the above! I even tested the sprayer by blowing, it squirts and bubbles. But when I put it all back together it just drips. No spray. Any recommendations?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Did you check the filter for flow as id mentioned

[@codyprentice4938]

I ran through the actions of the video twice and both times there was a good jet of water for about 5min and then back to the water just dribbling out. What do you suggest?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Check the filter as shown in the video.. the membrane isnt passing water.

[@DaroPolska772]

@@retrotechandelectronics Wystarczy że do testu zdejmiesz filtr i będziesz wiedział czy leci płyn. Jeśli tak to sitko

[@diamond_xpert5045]

How long do I soak the stuff in vinegar for

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I did it for an hour or so, thats it.

[@MCW1955]

Kudos to iRobot for making the clog prone nozzle easy to service. Not.

[@BigBoii1369]

I think ima soak the entire robot in vinegar and hope for the best 🤞

[@jerrysullivan5036]

It is actually easy to replace. It takes about two minutes and 5 screws. It could have been easier , like snap in, or screw on (like a sprayer bottle nozzle) with no screws. I am disappointed at IRobot because they do not sell the part, and third-party replacement nozzles cost over $20

[@maemillet6063]

​@@BigBoii1369qqq

[@carissarichmond9762]

Mine is still clogged after a hour. We have a problem with hard water here. What should I do?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Did you try blowing it out with compressed air?

[@monicaslberg2638]

@@retrotechandelectronics use destilled water

[@user-df9tn6sp1w]

What size screw driver?

[@benjaminwall4884]

15/16

[@Jquest27]

My filter doesn't drip how do you clean it?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

drop the filter in white vinegar like in the video.

[@theprofit6192]

For how long?

[@pierrevallee3702]

Watching this convinced me NOT to get one.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

We like it, its just two issue, one is the nozzle should be removable from the outside, 2 there should be a reservoir to fill the unit automatically.

[@gragrachu]

What an awful design. And a great video. Thanks.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks for watching!

[@connienoriega5109]

If I had known that I would have to do all this I never would have bought this robot. I am elderly and cant go thru all this ugh.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Old folks can fix stuff too....

[@sylviawislocki5161]

Are you kidding me???😢. I can’t do that!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Ask a friend.

[@TT-tx3oh]

Just seems like a lot of work for the money paid for it

[@retrotechandelectronics]

It should have been front detachable for cleaning.

[@kenfu9334]

i several time beat and kicked my little helper and now he is not spraying anymore i guess i used the wrong cleaning supplies but i have to beat him he can't climb up small objects and than he makes noises and i have to stand up and search for him and mostley he is stuck in my kitchen i mean for 600 bugs he should be able to clime small objects up like laminate

[@jensfischer2065]

Planned obsolescence. With this construction the producer does not want the consumer to repair the product.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

They could definitely have improved on the sprayer for cleaning.

[@jensfischer2065]

The issues with the sprayer might rely to the kind of additives to the water, they offer specific additives (quite expensive). @@retrotechandelectronics

[@Lionezzz]

Great video, but I'm not handy enough to do this, also my eye sight is failing. We don't have very hard water and there is a central decalcifier unit in the house but still the whole thing clogs up. The concept of that nozzle needs to be reviewed so there's an easier acces for cleaning it. I've alwayS been happy with my old Roomba, it's getting long in the tooth and since I also experience issues with the software acting up on the braava jet, I probably won't buy the latest of the series. Or any iRobot product for that matter :(

[@fernandokreutz03]

My unit tends to drop water from the side of the bumper, seems that when it sprays, some water just flows onto the bumper and accumulates. Another problem that irritates me a lot is that it creates a water puddle inside the robot when removing the tank. Just overall poor design for such an expensive machine.