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leftyf
05-06-2015, 08:44 AM
Does anyone have a Roomba or similar robot vacuum cleaner who has all tile floors? Just curious as to how many people have them and how do you like them. Will they clean the entire house (1,900 sq ft) on one charge?
looneycat
05-06-2015, 11:43 AM
Does anyone have a Roomba or similar robot vacuum cleaner who has all tile floors? Just curious as to how many people have them and how do you like them. Will they clean the entire house (1,900 sq ft) on one charge?
if it can't it returns to it's charging station when the charge gets low, but it should do it easily.
pmbinnj
05-06-2015, 11:58 AM
It's nice to come home and find all the floors vacuumed so we think our Roomba "Jeeves" is great. He usually vacuums all the tile and carpet areas without recharging but will automatically head towards the charging station when needed. Roombas are expensive but worth every penny especially since they vacuum all those hard to reach areas. We're looking for a sale on a floor washing iRobot so Jeeves can have a sibling ;-)
leftyf
05-07-2015, 08:14 AM
Thanks, it helps me make up my mind. Now I just have to decide what to name him.
jnieman
05-07-2015, 08:19 AM
My sister has one and she has two cats. She told me the other day that it picks up a full cat's worth of hair every day. lol
looneycat
05-07-2015, 08:32 AM
Thanks, it helps me make up my mind. Now I just have to decide what to name him.
whatever you name it will probably be better than what I called mine...dirt boy
Deaner
05-07-2015, 09:28 AM
We have the Roomba 650 and a huge Golden Retriever. You wouldn't believe the amount of dog hair this thing picks up. Before we got the Roomba I used to think they were a toy. Definitely not a toy! Ten months into the year warranty the Roomba wouldn't change directions properly when hitting an obstacle. Customer support had me do a few tests then sent me a brand new Roomba without even asking for a credit card. They only asked to return the broken Roomba in the box the new one came in, all prepaid! The new one only took a couple of days to arrive. You can't ask for better customer support than that!
Buffalo Jim
05-07-2015, 09:38 AM
Thanks, it helps me make up my mind. Now I just have to decide what to name him.
How about Mr. French from the TV series " Bachelor Father " or Uncle Charlie from " My Three Sons " ? :jester:
OBXNana
05-07-2015, 10:43 AM
I've had Robby for many years and now have Roberta. Both of ours came from Woot and were refurbished. The cost was far less and Robby is almost 8 years old. I still use a vacuum twice a week and depend on the two robots to get under the beds, couches, and places it's difficult to vacuum without moving the furniture. With two labs and an occasional foster pup, they are worth every penny we spent. We have a combination of tile, wood, and carpet. They scoot around without any difficulty.
outlaw
05-07-2015, 11:09 AM
I just bought a new vacuum cleaner for my wife for her birthday, and she loves it. It's very easy to use. She vacuums when I'm out of the house, so it is very quiet, too.
OBXNana
05-07-2015, 11:22 AM
I just bought a new vacuum cleaner for my wife for her birthday, and she loves it. It's very easy to use. She vacuums when I'm out of the house, so it is very quiet, too.
Your wife must be a wonderful, understanding woman, or you are trying to get a rise from every female on this forum!
Fred R
05-07-2015, 04:39 PM
My son bought me a roomba for christmas several years ago. Worked for one year and died.. Recharging didn't work and the battery was going to cost what the unit did. I pitched it.
Hopeful2
05-07-2015, 05:22 PM
Can someone recommend a particular model that they've been happy with?
There seems to be a considerable difference in price among the various models.
rockyisle
05-07-2015, 05:30 PM
We have one and love it. Our "non shedding" dog seems to drop bits of fluff from time to time and our Roomba picks it all up. I'm always stunned at how much it collects in one swipe. I think it will fill up before it needs charging - although it will return to the charger on its own. Can't live without it.
gap2415
05-07-2015, 06:08 PM
I just bought a new vacuum cleaner for my wife for her birthday, and she loves it. It's very easy to use. She vacuums when I'm out of the house, so it is very quiet, too.
My hubby wanted a rider mower and I said as soon as I get a ride-a-vac.
dbussone
05-07-2015, 06:35 PM
My hubby wanted a rider mower and I said as soon as I get a ride-a-vac.
When you get it will you please post a picture?
Choice Maintenance
05-07-2015, 07:25 PM
At the time when I was shopping for mine we went with a pet and allergy one from the brand NEATO. Its the only one we found that actually vacuumed in a pattern and could sense things and go around them, unlike roombas which just bounce from one object to the next. The did a test to see how long it took a roomba to clean a room versus how long it took a Neato and I think the neato was faster by 1/3. The argument though is that the roomba cleans better by hitting the same spot multiple times...
The only thing I wish robotic vacs did (which they may have evolved in the past few years) is empty themselves when they return to their stations!
leftyf
05-08-2015, 07:49 AM
I bought the Roomba for my wife for Mother's Day. We used it for the first time last night, really amazing to watch it work. Our little Maltese followed it around and watched it the whole time. When it finished and went back to the docking station, I checked the dust container and couldn't believe how full it was, and the wife had just vacuumed yesterday morning. We're very happy with it.
HimandMe
05-08-2015, 07:52 AM
Just saw them - today only on sale on eBay for a great price!
Bonanza
05-09-2015, 02:52 AM
We have two Neatos and love them.
They do a great job.
graciegirl
05-09-2015, 07:11 AM
I don't like, I love our Dyson. I love that you can look at and dump out the dirt each time you run it.
outlaw
05-09-2015, 07:15 AM
I don't like, I love our Dyson. I love that you can look at and dump out the dirt each time you run it.
I gotta say, you must be pretty happy in life to "love to look at dirt".
graciegirl
05-09-2015, 07:17 AM
I gotta say, you must be pretty happy in life to "love to look at dirt".
Yeah well, You should have met my mom.
I come from Ohio where cleanliness is next to Godliness and cleaning was an Olympic sport.
dbussone
05-09-2015, 07:22 AM
Yeah well, You should have met my mom.
I come from Ohio where cleanliness is next to Godliness and cleaning was an Olympic sport.
Fortunately cleanliness is not limited to the great state of Ohio. My mother was a maniac about cleaning (she was also born in Maine). It rubbed off on me. We have 2 Dysons.
Amfunny
05-09-2015, 11:23 PM
I love my Roomba 650. Her name is Hazel and she does an amazing job!
TVMayor
05-10-2015, 07:32 AM
This is what I use for house work and I love it. Its name is “BJ”.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1470/Blower.jpg
leftyf
05-10-2015, 07:51 AM
We love our new Roomba. We named her Alice, after the maid on the Brady Bunch. She is an 880 model. She cleans everyday at 8:00 pm and never complains. All we need to do is dump the dirt container every day. It's unreal how clean the floors are now.
firebiker
05-10-2015, 03:41 PM
We have a Roomba 770 named Rosie (Jetsons). I love it!
tain007
05-11-2015, 11:01 AM
This seems interesting.
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