Robot vacuums

[Powdog]

I still use my 60s model.

 

[stxrus]

I know you said no long-time experience, but if my son still likes his, I'm sure a new one would be even better.

The problem is there usually are responses like, I had so-and-so 10 years ago and my experience was yada-yada. Not useful at all

 

[tap4154]

I have an iRobot knock-off that was only about 125 bucks, and I love it. It's not the most powerful, but it works on my downstairs perfectly, and it uses Lidar connected to my Wi-Fi. I have the entire downstairs mapped, and where for it not to go. I can just open up the app and make it go clean the rooms I select. I never use the mopping function, which basically just drags a wet microfiber cloth around. The coolest thing is it goes under my couches, which I would have to move. I don't have any pets, and this model with only 4700 Pa would probably not suffice for pet hairs.

 

[tap4154]

Robot vacuums are predicated on the idea that the floor only requires vacuuming and everything is picked up and tidy.

They will not function in my abode.

This is true, you have to keep a fairly tidy house. Cords have to be out of the way, and the first time I used mine it went into a bathroom and got stuck in a shaggy shower mat. Once you have the floor mapped, you can designate no-go areas.

 

[43mmNut]

They're neat in my opinion. I bought one 20 yuears ago and worked fine except it would get jammed under the sofa's one in a while and get stuck on the carpet edges.
These days, we have tile & wood floors....

 

[Jim_in_PA]

We have two...one downstairs and one upstairs. The upper floor robot is named "Natalie" and is a Shark. (I don't remember the model number, but it was bought at Costco) The lower floor robot...a new one that replaced a Shark named "Monk"...is an iRobot Roomba J9. We use them to just generally keep up with "stuff" that gets on the floors from shoes, the dog and our birds, maybe once or twice a week. The Roomba has the capability for mopping, but we don't use that function...our house cleaners take care of that every two weeks.

 

[Toto'sDad]

The problem is there usually are responses like, I had so-and-so 10 years ago and my experience was yada-yada. Not useful at all

We went over and had an early dinner with my son and his sister who will be staying with him until her new home closes escrow. No waiting there, just waiting for the time to pass until it closes, it's a done deal.

Anyway, as I was leaving, I asked about his cleaner which was docked under a table in the hallway to the front door. (pretty wide hall) he said it was a Roomba, and that it was the same one he's had for years.

 

[fjblair]

My dog would never allow one of those to roam the floors.

 

[stxrus]

My dog would never allow one of those to roam the floors.

Colt is pretty good with the plugin vacuum. He will attack a broom or mop with moderate vigor. Jumping and barking at the mop (even with the bark collar on) and slipping on the wet floor. A goofy game for a goofy dog

When moping occurs he gets into his kennel and seems ok

 

[rcole_sooner]

Check for poop before you let them vacuum.

We got Sharks and they do really well.

We only have a cat so just had some puke spread about once. Since then I've heard all the poop horror stories.

Check for poop before you let them vacuum.

 

[Toto'sDad]

Check for poop before you let them vacuum.

We got Sharks and they do really well.

We only have a cat so just had some puke spread about once. Since then I've heard all the poop horror stories.

Check for poop before you let them vacuum.

That could be very interesting. I'll bet somebody, somewhere is marketing it as art!

 

[burntfrijoles]

I’ve had a Roborock for about 18 months. No complaints. It was easy to map. I have a vacuum only so mine doesn’t wet mop. I have no pets either.
Yes, I have to pick clutter off the floor etc but it does well with bypassing obstacles.

If I decide to get a dog, I’ll upgrade to a more powerful vacuum with a larger dust bin.