iRobot Roomba Vacuums – Do They Live Up To Their Hype?
As much as we would all like to have the time to clean regularly, that simply isn’t the case. Despite our best intentions, one way or another things always seem to push cleaning to the back of the to-do list. This is the main reason why the iRobot Roomba vacuum is such a popular product on the market. But does it live up to the hype? The GoVacuum team investigated, and the results are in.
Depending on what you’re looking for, a Roomba could be the perfect vacuum for you. Its appeal isn’t hard to understand. The Roomba operates by itself, meaning there’s no need for you to even be in the house, let alone push it around, during cleaning. Liken it to a remote-controlled toy truck that runs around without you having to move the joystick.
Some Roomba models can even be time-programmed, meaning you can have it clean your house or apartment while you’re at work or out of the house everyday.
Of course, none of that really matters if the thing can’t clean. Here’s where your expectations come into play. If you’re looking for an industrial-strength vacuum with bells and whistles that will leave your floor spotless, the Roomba won’t fulfill your cleaning needs. But if you’re looking for an everyday sweeper that will keep your floor looking clean when you’re too busy to vacuum yourself, look no further than your friendly robotic vacuum. It might not pick up every single particle of dirt, but it does an adequate job.
The Roomba machines are perfect for:
- People who hate vacuuming or simply don’t have the time to clean
- The elderly or those who don’t want to strain their body pushing around a traditional vacuum
- College students who aren’t going to clean after themselves
While the Roomba may not be the most powerful vacuum on the market, it’s unrivaled when it comes to those in-between maintenance cleanings to keep your place tidy. It’s also helpful for those who, frankly, aren’t going to clean otherwise. Trust us; pressing a button is far less daunting than spending an hour vacuuming every inch of your floor. Fortunately, with that single press of a button the Roomba will do it for you.
Hal Zaima said,
February 15, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
Roomba from a functional standpoint works very well for everyday use as stated above, however the Nickel Metal Hydride battery is very poor and inferior battrey technology compared to what is on the marketplace today. Roomba’s rechargeable battery only lasts for approx. 1 year or less and the replacement batteries are a whooping $69.99 apiece and only lasts for less than 1 year. The business model is like the home computer printer strategy where they sell the printer for a low price and charge an arm and a leg for replacement printer cartridges. Only in this case the Roomba at $250 ~ $350 isn’t cheap and then you get soaked for replacement batteries. Unless they improve the battery DON’T PURCHASE THE ROOMBA. You’ll only get soak in 1 years time and then after another year and on and on. You pay pay pay.