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Do these machines become more efficient over time? Do the learn the layout of your rooms?
So, anyone got an iRobot Roomba or other robot vacuum cleaner?
Soldato
Unfortunately not. We are just doing up new place and we have a similar m2 of floor tiles and I was looking at purchasing one of these. I would prefer to go for the 450 as the 390 is now a few years old and has been discontinued.
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Such a lot of money if it's a disappointment though.
I can safely say that almost 8 months after posting this thread, that I now could not do without (relatively speaking, this is clearly first-world stuff) my Roomba. My apartment has still never been so clean and dust free, and it has genuinely improved my quality of life with regards to cleaning. Well worth the money. 
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Would you be interested in selling it?
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I do like the Scooba but I am not keen on it's "random" navigation. The Neato appears to have decent navigation but it doesn't mop 
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What's the difference between a Roomba and a Scooba?
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The Roomba is a vacuum, whereas the Scooba is both a vacuum and wet mop.
A scuba isn't a replacement for a roomba, it doesn't vacuum so well I hear.
Soldato
always wanted one of these, just couldn't afford/convince the missus that it would be a good idea lol.
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ditto - that added to the fact that our upstairs is split by a step down doesn't bode so well for efficiency.
How well do they handle stepping up onto rugs from hard flooring?
We recently got a roomba.
You have to get into The mindset of regular cleans and that the roomba is really a continuous process. You don't put it down on a dirty floor and expect spotless results in an hour. You have it operate frequently in your house and it willbe always working away, collecting dust and hairs and keeping the average state of you house better than it was before.
You have to get into The mindset of regular cleans and that the roomba is really a continuous process. You don't put it down on a dirty floor and expect spotless results in an hour. You have it operate frequently in your house and it willbe always working away, collecting dust and hairs and keeping the average state of you house better than it was before.
Soldato
I wonder how it would handle the amount of hair my Husky sheds during its 'blowout'
If cleaned daily and not left to collect over multiple days, probably fine. The internals are simply laid-out and easy to clean, and I have seen no clogging yet!
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I ordered the Neato so will post back when I have had the chance to play around with it.
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After talking ahout it on here wnd then revisiting this thread yesterday morning I have jusy picked up a new roomba 760 p. Got it for 290 on ebay.
Hes charging at present cant wait to send him on his way, little concerned at what the dog may think though
Hes charging at present cant wait to send him on his way, little concerned at what the dog may think though
I highly recommend videoing the dogs initial reaction to the Roomba... judging by Youtube it's often pretty damn hilarious.
