Should I buy a Roomba?

[In_The_Wind]

Poll question: Should I buy a Roomba?

I have white tile floors and one large parrot who loves to toss seed everywhere. I spend my mornings sweeping & mopping. I would rather be chatting with DU.








Whisk the dirt out of your home without lifting a finger. A patented 3-stage cleaning system uses a side brush to first clean along the edges of walls and into corners, 2 counter-rotating brushes to then scoop up dirt, dust and pet hair into the bin and finally a powerful vacuum to remove any particles remaining on the surface. Utilizing Dirt Detect™ technology, this vacuum robot intuitively detects dirtier areas and responds by increasing its cleaning intensity. Set the vacuum loose in a room while you're at work or running errands and come back to a thoroughly cleaned floor. This Club Bonus Pack includes a self charging home base, extra virtual wall unit and a remote control.


Product Features:
Bagless bin is easy to empty and eliminates the need to replace bags
Easy-to-clean filter effectively traps dust and other small particles
120-minute cleaning cycle per battery charge (approximately 3 medium-size rooms)
iRobot AWARE™ robot intelligence system helps navigate the Roomba around a room to clean every inch of the floor
Virtual Wall® sensor confines the Roomba to an area ranging from 3' – 8' long
Edge cleaning teams the spinning side brush with wall-following technology to grab dirt and debris from wall edges, under the bed and other hard-to-reach places
Set the Roomba to max to clean multiple rooms in a single cleaning cycle or for extra-duty cleaning after a family gathering
Scheduled cleaning mode cleans for up to 60 minutes from the specified time and returns the robot to its self-charging Home Base™ once it's done
Steer the vacuum with the remote control for another cleaning option
16-hour refresh charge extends the life of the battery to clean longer without interruption
Works on wood, tile, linoleum, vinyl and most carpets
Includes 1 Roomba vacuuming robot, 1 cleaning tool, 1 Home Base, 1 fast charger (3-hour charge time), 1 APS battery, 2 Virtual Wall (requires 2/D and 2/AA batteries; not included), 1 remote control and 1 extra filter
Dimensions: 13.5"l x 13.5"w x 3.5"h
(Model 4110)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Yes.

Here's a very entertaining description of the interaction of Roombas and pets (in this case, cats). Your parrot might like it, too.

http://www.earlygirl.com/roombaloo.shtml

[idgiehkt]

31. that is so funny

:rofl:

[LaurenG]

2. Yes, let that little robot clean all the seed up everyday

they came out with another one called a scoomba(?) something like that which mops the floor and dries it as well.

[billyskank]

3. I'll do it

I'll sleep on your couch. :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

4. *giggle*

no one's slept on it yet ~ book a flight ... post-haste ... having you around would be more fun than a little green machine

I'm on my way out to buy more mosquito netting to drape over my canopy.

[billyskank]

6. Doing some sweeping & vacuuming each morning would be a price well worth paying

for hanging_with_joani :loveya:

:D

[Phillycat]

5. I want one bad.

But I can't afford it until after Christmas. :evilfrown:

[In_The_Wind]

38. Good luck on getting everything you want & need as presents!

:loveya:
Maybe Santa will bring you an irobot.

[Hibernias Daughter]

7. Cool! Buy me one too!

:evilgrin:

[In_The_Wind]

39. You forgot to give me your shipping address.

:hi:

[speedoo]

8. Joani.. check this site, but do so quickly!

http://www.woot.com/

(selling one now for $150, maybe not the same model)

[In_The_Wind]

40. I missed it.

Darn, I could have saved $50.


:hi::loveya:

[Left Is Write]

9. My mom has one, and she loves it.

[In_The_Wind]

41. Your Mom is right!

The only drawback is: ya can't leave your shoes under the bed. My irobot is forcing me to be neat!

[Deja Q]

10. No. It's much easier to pick at the seed yourself.

:evilgrin:

[In_The_Wind]

42. I'm not very good at picking up seed.

But the robot does a great job on most of it! :)




:hi:

[Burma Jones]

11. We have one, they're grrrrrreat

[In_The_Wind]

43. I agree!

How long has your robot been spoiling you?

[swimboy]

12. Yes!

It will be just like on the Jetsons!

:hi: :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

15. *WARNING* Parrots are terrified of robots!

Frodo was so frightened that she wouldn't move if the irobot was even in the same room. I had to move the docking/charging port so she would eat. She gotten used to hearing it bang into walls and make musical little sounds just as long as she doesn't have to look at it. :scared: I can still remember the day she was frightened by a turtle.

:hi::loveya:

[swimboy]

32. I might be just a little bit afraid of it myself!

I'm glad Frodo is building up some tolerance to it!

It's wonderful to see you! :loveya:

[commander bunnypants]

13. I will sellyou mine at 50% off

I was not impressed

CB

[In_The_Wind]

14. Sold!

I'd love to give one to a friend but $199 is way too much for a person who doesn't think they need a vacuum in the first place for a very small apartment.

It isn't perfect but I can only do just so much walking before my feet and legs give out. I'd rather be grocery shopping instead of sweeping or pushing around a regular vacuum.


:hi:

[billyskank]

16. I have been made redundant by a robot

:(


;)


:hug:

[In_The_Wind]

17. I'm beginning to find that I need lots more help than an irobot can provide!

Would you like to help me shop for groceries? Doing everything sometimes makes eating ice cream for supper is easier than cooking for 1. I'm a little lonely living in a place where no one knows my name.

Darn!


I hope I don't forget the art of having a polite conversation.

[billyskank]

18. Aw Joani

I would be_with_you_every_day if I was in your neighbourhood! :hug:

:loveya:

[In_The_Wind]

22. You are so sweet!

The truth is: my body seems to be getting old & that is depressing the heck out of me. I'm almost finished with getting this place livable. I can't use the stove-top until I go to some place like Home Depot and order replacement drip pans to correctly fit under the burners. It doesn't matter that I haven't found a set of pots and pans to cook with ( I can't buy non-stick because the toxic fumes released when you cook at high temps will kill birds. Plus. I don't want pans with metal handles.) because all of the burners are very lopsided. I'm glad I bought a crock pot and a steamer.

The flatware I bought at Linen's-n-Things rusted in the dishwasher so ... more shopping (this time at Marshall's) ... and I still have to return the defective stainless steel because it's far from stainless!

I hope I'm not too out of shape to ride my trike when it finally gets here later this month.

[BarenakedLady]

19. I'll sleep on your couch

Hell, I sleep on anyone's couch. Even if I have to do *ack* housework.

I think I'd like a Roomba myself actually.

[In_The_Wind]

24. I'm glad I bought it! Would you like to do_Epcot with me?

Butterfly World is just down the road from me so I know I'll go there sometime soon.

:hi:

BTW ~ You won't need to sweep the floor.

[BarenakedLady]

25. Yay!

I'm on my way....:hi:

[In_The_Wind]

28. Cool!

Anytime except New Year's weekend.
I'm taking Frodo and my ex-boyfriend down to Islamorada. He wants to go fishing and I want to watch the Sunset in the Keys.

[BarenakedLady]

29. Sounds lovely

I so wish I really could. :cry: Maybe someday...

[wildhorses]

20. hi joani--

:hug::hi:


looks like you are getting settled in :woohoo:


i am thinking about leaving for the mountains again, today if not tomorrow.:shrug:


TheSmoker and i have had some major miscommunications (i have posted some threads)


anyway :loveya:


call me sometime...and i will call you from the montains and we can have a nice chat:hug::hi:

[In_The_Wind]

26. I'll send you my land-line number.

I refuse to buy little knickknacks so the place is easy to clean without all my dust catchers. I miss my rocks! I know my next drive south will be laden with crystals, paintings and statues.

I haven't taken any pictures in months but I will be again soon.

I'm sorry to hear about TheSmoker problems!

If you have any vacation time ... come_on_down. :loveya:

[ThomCat]

21. Yes, and then you can invite us over to

visit in your cleanly swept house. :)

[In_The_Wind]

27. You are welcome anytime!

:loveya:

I did buy the irobot. I decided that I don't need the one that automatically mops but I've thought about it since I don't put paper under Frodo's play area and she does make a mess. The white floor is looking pretty good.

[beckajane14]

23. Not good

I had one, not very smart for being so expensive

[In_The_Wind]

30. It does become trapped banging into the coffee-table's legs.

But it does find it's way out and saves me from sweeping up birdseed and parrot treats. Darn, I miss my golden retriever!


BTW A very belated to DU :hi:

[mopinko]

33. the bird room is job one for mine

the only thing it does not pick up is the cinnamon sticks, but i am getting a different seed mix now, since i don't want to pay for all that cinnamon to clog up my roomba. sometimes the remains of shredder toys get kinda twisted up.
i love it, but it does get bogged down in the chaos around here. it is not quite as robust as they tell you. but all in all i like mine.
i am sorely tempted to get the mopping one for the kitchen.
i would recommend getting it from somewhere like sharper image that has a real cadillac warranty. we had to take ours back twice, mostly because i dropped it on it's head.

[In_The_Wind]

34. I preclean the big things like chicken bones and uneaten Avi-Cakes..

How many birds are you cleaning up after?

:hi: Please tell me about your featherheads.

[mopinko]

35. i have a grey, a lori, and a small flock of budgies.

the lori is in a bathroom with a floor drain, and tile walls, and i clean up after her with a hose! they are so messy....
the roomba cleans up after the grey. the budgies live on an enclosed porch that is also where the dogs crates are. it doesn't get cleaned too often.

[In_The_Wind]

36. Now I understand why you'd want a Scooba. Loris love nectars!

How long did it take your Grey to accept a robot in the house? My Blue & Gold still trembles when she hears the roomba working. She will jump off of her cage and fly every time she sees it move.

I wish I had a roomba sooner. There were 4 birds and one golden retriever in my home in NY. I miss 'em but I don't miss the mess!!!

[mopinko]

37. my grey is as steady as a rock.

nothing really gets to her. she just looked at it a little askance at first, but it doesn't bother her.
and lori poop is runny, no matter what you feed them. and stinky, too. fun birds, tho. real clowns.