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Aderyn
Anybody got a Roomba? I am thinking about buying one for my son and DIL for Christmas. Any feedback?
Aderyn
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? I don't know anyone that has one, but I think they're neat.....if they actually work! I can see it now: the cat running for the hills as it cruises by and my dog barking at it and trying to nip it!
I'll check back here later, I'm interested in seeing if anyone has any info on these.
~Maxibee
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Re: Anybody got a Roomba? I'd like to know too -- I've looked at them, but am just not convinced.
anyone???
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? what is a roomba?
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Re: Anybody got a Roomba? Re: Anybody got a Roomba? ohh kewl. i thought about getting one of those beacuse i vacume my floor every day w/ haveing a long haired cat and a dog that both go out side on a regular basis.... but then i figured i would loose some of my exersize lol.. and my kids are constantly letting small toys peices to legos or transformers laying on the floor i have an issue w/ dropping dryer sheets some how im picking them up all the time befor i vacume.. anyway i just figured would not work also i end up shutting all my doors when not in that room to keep animals in one area of the house... i would have a very clean liveing room that is for sure..
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Re: Anybody got a Roomba? yea, i'm afraid mine would head down the stairs... plus i'm concerned that it wouldn't hold much and i'd forever have to be cleaning it out...
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? i have a bagless vacume and if i dont get my floor done EVERY DAY.. i end up emptying the canister at least twice during my next cleaning... and i always am washing the filters beacuse i have kids a todller who occasionaly finds baby powder to drop on the floor ... or waht not... but i would never buy a bag sweeper agin.. i never have to worrie do have sweeper bags? just dump... and that way stuff isnt sittin growing in the bag either lol..
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Re: Anybody got a Roomba? Does anyone think my DIL might think I'm hinting about her housework if I got them one of these? I'M NOT! She is a terrific housekeeper. It just strikes me as a fun and maybe really useful toy that most of us wouldn't buy for ourselves, but would like to have.
BTW, Sharron, the newer models have a "cliff sensor" that keeps them from falling down stairs.
Aderyn
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? I think if you just say that, then she'll think the same
I would consider it a very thoughtful gift!
Gilley, I've gotten 3 "bagless" vacs and so far have been EXTREMELY disappointed with them. I have a Rainbow, but I can't use it because of my injuries. We had gotten the bagless ones because they were light weight and I could manage them. What kind do you have, may I ask?
Also, Aderyn, do you know if the Roomba is bagless??
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? I was at Big Lots last weekend and saw Roombas there.
I have one bagless vac and it's my least favorite one because it's such a mess to empty. Dust flies every where and the rest clings to the sides of the canister because of static electricity (this could be because of Denver's drier climate.) Now I use the hose from my upright (which has a bag) to clean it out after I've emptied the loose stuff. The only reason I keep it is because it's a tank vac and useful for doing the stairs and other assorted jobs. My upright is a Hoover Windtunnel and is the best vac I've ever had, especially when it comes to picking up cat hair. I actually have two, one upstairs and one downstairs (got really tired of hauling it up and down the stairs and knocking the walls in the process), so no matter where I am, there's always a vac on hand when I need it.
>^..^<
Esther
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? I had the same experience with bagless vacs. For me, it just seems like less work to change bags than to empty the canister, wash the filter, etc. I have a Hoover Windtunnel Ultra self-propelled and I agree, it does a great job with pet hair. I lucked out big time on buying bags; shortly after I bought the Hoover, a local vacuum store went out of business and donated all their bags to the Salvation Army. I got a big shopping bag stuffed full of 3-packs of vac bags for $2!
Sharron, I don't know what kind of injuries you have, but I have a neck/arm injury and that's why I have the self-propelled Hoover. It practically drives itself! However, it is very heavy to carry from place to place when not vacuuming (it's an upright), so if your injury is something that interferes with that, I couldn't recommend it. I believe Sears sells a similar brand for a few $$$ less and maybe a few pounds lighter.
Yes, the Roomba is bagless. Supposedly one of the upgraded features in the newer models is larger container for the dust and dirt.
Aderyn
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? One of my Windtunnels is the self-propelled model and it's great! Aderyn's right about it practically driving itself. The difference between that one and the non self-propelled one is amazing in terms of the effort needed to use it. The weight of the vac was also a factor in my getting one for each floor. My house has one of those old, steep staircases that make deliverymen blanch when they see what they have to tote that armoire up on.
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Esther
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? Well, my injuries are numerous :(
I have 2 herniated disks in my neck and had a bad accident with my right arm/shoulder/hand. I also have a herniated disk in my lower back, plus lots of upper/mid back issues. I actually hate to talk about it cuz' it makes me feel like I'm whining :o Reality is, though, I can't do "normal" vacuuming!
Do you think you could find a picture of your "loved" vacuum for me? I really need something that I can manage that will last longer than 2 or 3 runs over the carpet :o
Re: Anybody got a Roomba? Sharron, this sounds very similar to the injuries I have, right down to having a right shoulder/arm/hand injury to go with it all (and I'm right-handed). I know exactly what you're saying about not being able to vacuum. With my old vac, if I forced myself to do even a little, I would be in pain throughout and then laid up for days after. The Hoover self-propelled Wind Tunnel has been the answer for me. Here's a link:
http://www.hoover.com/db/xq/asp.hvrP...elledUltra.htm
I have almost no ability to grasp/pinch/pull with my right hand, but I can use this vacuum, and it doesn't cause pain in my neck or back as long as I am careful about hauling it from place to place (as I said before, it's heavy to lift when not running). I tend to plug it in right where it stands and then "drive" it to the spot where I want to use it.
The bags are easy to change (whole front of the machine snaps off for it) and so are the filters. It has HEPA filtration. The on-board tools are handy, but not the best designed vac tools I've seen in my life (they had to compromise the size somewhat to get them to fit in their little on-board holder).
It's usually priced in the neighborhood of $300, but I have seen it for substantially less at Hoover stores in outlet malls. Again, I think the Sears model is less, too. The Hoover and Sears were ranked #1 and #2, respectively, by Consumers Reports the last time they reviewed vacuum cleaners.
Aderyn
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