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barbara828 06-01-2024 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2336700)
Shark Mop/Vac 2in1.

Maps entire house, send to do one room, multiple , or all. Comes home when full, auto empty and return to complete task.
Give you est time to complete and will recharge then return to complete task.

Mop have to change front unit to mop head. Mops from rear, while vacuum in the front. It will tell you when fluids are low and when to add. I will send out to mop couple areas, remove mop pad, RINCE CLEAN, THEN SEND BACK OUT.

I have hand mopped room, then sent out R2D2 (yes named, pool robot is C-3PO)
I can’t believe how much the mop pad comes back dirty.

One drawback you have to manually empty vacuum when mopping.

That said I have had two iRobot one just vacuum, one mop/ vac.

Shark did a better job after iRobot cleaned, because clean path is better on shark.

Note if you have a pet, don’t run robot while you are gone. Our pets challenge it, treat it like a toy.
If no pets send it out when you are leaving, clean floor when you return.

I gave our oldest iRobot vac, he has trained his dog to hit the button on command “Esme clean your room” to start cleaning.

iRobot mop/vac is up north and our granddaughters cat rides on it while it runs.

Best investment ever. Entertainment for pets and clean floors
I have the same model. LOVE it. The old vac-only went into the Master Bedroom; just close the door; no more Strips set delineate areas. I can sit here and vacuum at the same time ! I checked the mopping by following up with old steam mop. Nary a thing there after doing LR and K. I have Robbie and Baby Rob.

kaydee 06-01-2024 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2336706)
How lazy can you get?
For the elderly, vacuum cleaning is one of the best forms of exercise.
For some of us, we have a disability that prevents us from doing the vacuuming! Laziness has nothing to do with it!
Love my Roomba.

Two Bills 06-02-2024 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2336713)
Yea, but how do you get up off the floor after vacuuming under the bed, LOL
I let my dear wife do under the beds.
I supervise.:)

westernrider75 06-02-2024 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2336588)
I’m considering purchasing a robot vacuum. Would like to hear from other TOTV folks who have purchased. What do you like, what do you not like? What brand/model did you purchase, and are you happy with your model purchase? I’m considering roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop. As always, I appreciate those that take time to respond.
I absolutely hated mine and sold it. Not even sure where to begin……I spent so much time putting all my chairs up on counter tops or tables it was ridiculous. The robot could only clean around the legs not under them so I had to still do that manually or flip up all the bar stools and chairs.

It could not clean behind the sofa or chairs because of the cords running from my power reclining furniture, so I still had to clean back there.

It got stuck under the bed in my guest room EVERY TIME and I had to go retrieve it!

It doesn’t have enough suction to deep clean, so you still have to use a manual vacuum every once in awhile to really get any carpeted areas clean.

Ours was a pretty expensive iRoomba brand, I don’t remember the model, and it had a self-emptying feature which I thought would be great for our shedding dogs.

It was more work for me than just a regular vacuum.

asianthree 06-02-2024 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by westernrider75 (Post 2336784)
I absolutely hated mine and sold it. Not even sure where to begin……I spent so much time putting all my chairs up on counter tops or tables it was ridiculous. The robot could only clean around the legs not under them so I had to still do that manually or flip up all the bar stools and chairs.

It could not clean behind the sofa or chairs because of the cords running from my power reclining furniture, so I still had to clean back there.

It got stuck under the bed in my guest room EVERY TIME and I had to go retrieve it!

It doesn’t have enough suction to deep clean, so you still have to use a manual vacuum every once in awhile to really get any carpeted areas clean.

Ours was a pretty expensive iRoomba brand, I don’t remember the model, and it had a self-emptying feature which I thought would be great for our shedding dogs.

It was more work for me than just a regular vacuum.
What model did you have that didn’t work? That would be great info.

Our Shark will not run over cords, stops, and goes along the length, then continues until it finds the open non corded area then continues to clean. Plus I can actually draw a line avoid 6” in the program to avoid cords, rugs, or anything.

Haven’t ever had to pick up chairs Shark will clean under and around chairs and bar stools.

The iRobot didn’t do as well under chairs

asianthree 06-02-2024 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2336706)
How lazy can you get?
For the elderly, vacuum cleaning is one of the best forms of exercise.
Not lazy, but mopping/vac 3000sf of tile multiple times by hand has nothing to do with laziness, just time management.

I start mine as I am going out the door to swim 4 miles or run 3 miles, or bike 6 miles,
If i return and R2D2 is still running I either improved my time, or didn’t stop at Starbucks :clap2:

If vacuuming by hand could improve better health, trainers would charge big bucks for that class:a040:

crash 06-02-2024 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Dhall22826 (Post 2336690)
We have two dogs that shed, I vacuumed daily and sometime twice a day, I am amazed how great a job this thing does, under the beds and under the couch, chair and love seat, no issue with the area rugs also, it does a better job vacuuming than I did, the washing the floor works well also. this is the model I bought at Target. Shark Matrix Plus 2in1 Robot Vacuum & Mop with Sonic Mopping, Matrix Clean, HEPA Bagless Self Empty - RV2610WA
Shark Matrix Plus 2in1 Robot Vacuum & Mop with Sonic Mopping, Matrix Clean, HEPA Bagless Self Empty - RV2610WA
I have the same one and agree it works well. It has the mapping feature so the robot is not just bouncing around randomly. I love the mop attachment and disagree from others who say don’t get one that mops. It vacuums and mops at the same time when the mop attachment is attached. It is not for mopping up messes but you would be surprised how much dirt is on the pad when done mopping. If you have tile the vaccine that mops is not much more than the one that only mops c

largokid 06-02-2024 06:10 AM
Robot Vacuum
 
We have the Rooma i7+ and the Braava Mopping devices. They were terrific until we moved into a different home. When the wood floors were done by previous owner the "transitional" tile to wood floor divider is too high. "Transitional" divider is the wooden piece that separates the tile from the wooden flooring. Ours is too tall -- the Roomba i7 struggles to get over the hump but our Braava Mop just can't make it. I loved my devices until we moved.


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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2336588)
I’m considering purchasing a robot vacuum. Would like to hear from other TOTV folks who have purchased. What do you like, what do you not like? What brand/model did you purchase, and are you happy with your model purchase? I’m considering roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop. As always, I appreciate those that take time to respond.

Federspiel 06-02-2024 06:18 AM
Robot Vacuum Experience
 
I bought one a year ago and was able to return it for a traditional vacuum.

I have single level all wood floors so the Robot was able to go everywhere (ideal conditions).

First of all it requires technical competency. My kids love their app download for the Robot and use their"s often. I just want to vacuum. If you want to do just one room. You must either close off that room or navigate the app to select the space. I find it faster just to use my conventional vacuum.

It does a good job, but misses stuff that I would get with my conventional vacuum.

If you move furniture around, it must remap and it can get confused. I did this in my Florida room and it couldn't find it's way out.

Also you must make sure all cords are off the floors and move any furniture you want to get around.

I am very happy with my new conventional vacuum and relieved to have gotten rid of it. I can clean the house 4 times or more faster and better.

I don't mind getting a little more exercise and oh, by the way, try vacuuming your car with the robot.

Michael 61 06-02-2024 06:45 AM
All of these posts have been helpful. Thanks everyone for your input!

Desiderata 06-02-2024 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by westernrider75 (Post 2336784)
I absolutely hated mine and sold it. Not even sure where to begin……I spent so much time putting all my chairs up on counter tops or tables it was ridiculous. The robot could only clean around the legs not under them so I had to still do that manually or flip up all the bar stools and chairs.
It could not clean behind the sofa or chairs because of the cords running from my power reclining furniture, so I still had to clean back there.

It got stuck under the bed in my guest room EVERY TIME and I had to go retrieve it!

It doesn’t have enough suction to deep clean, so you still have to use a manual vacuum every once in awhile to really get any carpeted areas clean.

Ours was a pretty expensive iRoomba brand, I don’t remember the model, and it had a self-emptying feature which I thought would be great for our shedding dogs.

It was more work for me than just a regular vacuum.
Your experience was identical to mine. I spent more time moving kitchen chairs or getting the Roomba unstuck that I stopped using mine. I will say that if you have rooms where it can get under the furniture and there are no cords, or other obstacles, that will it will get hung up on it would be great to have one. My Roomba did not do a good job on plush carpets but did a nice job on hard surface floors.

Carlsondm 06-02-2024 07:02 AM
I have a Roborock 7 max with wet/dry cleaning capabilities. I have asthma and pets so wet cleaning is good at times. I usually use the robot for dry vac. Protect cords, no tassels or fringes on rugs, remove shag area rugs unless you want a show. Training the vac took a bit, but soon you will have a housekeeper in the middle of the night. If the vac gets stuck or in trouble, you will see the location on a map created when you train the unit. I assume your unit empties itself, recharges, and goes back for more. If not, I would recommend the add-on. You will have no dust and fewer critters.

kcrazorbackfan 06-02-2024 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2336640)
You don't have a dog do you?

https://i.imgur.com/RQxy1lLl.png
Is that what it looks like that has been smeared around? Yikes!

Paula 06-02-2024 07:07 AM
We're on our third vac. First was a Neato, 2nd Ecovacs, current and best is Roborock Q5. One major requirement is the ability to draw virtual boundaries, rather than having to move things or manually block areas. The other is for it to return to the dock when the battery is low, and resume and finish automatically. This is needed for a larger floor plan. We had one that also mopped but it barely cleaned, not worth it. You also want it to connect to Alexa or a Google assistant, as well as an app on your phone. The one we now have is a keeper.

biker59 06-02-2024 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2336588)
I’m considering purchasing a robot vacuum. Would like to hear from other TOTV folks who have purchased. What do you like, what do you not like? What brand/model did you purchase, and are you happy with your model purchase? I’m considering roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop. As always, I appreciate those that take time to respond.
We bought an iRobot last year, returned it 2 days later. Reason: it took so long to do the house. Back and forth for hours, us having to keep stepping around it, and worst the noise it made, couldn't watch tv or listen to music.Went back to manual method.


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