Has anyone had or have a Roomba?

Dandelion · 07-08-2015, 12:30 PM

I have been wanting one for a while, mostly for the pet hair. If you have one, would you recommend it for maintenaince type vacuuming? I would still plan to use my regular vacuum, but I just can't keep up with all the hair.

RiverRock · 07-08-2015, 03:10 PM

I have one and it is awesome for cleaning up silt/sand and dust bunnies. After about two years the battery stopped holding a charge. I need to replace the battery because I miss using the Roomba.

ValiantJoy07 · 07-08-2015, 03:57 PM

From the people I know who have them, they LOVE them...But they also don't last "for years" like other vacuums...they need new batteries or some times need to be fully replaced with in 5 years.

Then again, most things "don't last like they used to..." We have a giant obnoxiously heavy Electrolux vacuum from the 1960's (I'm not kidding) and it works like a beast. BUT it's super heavy and annoying. I got a cheap cordless cheap stick vacuum for Mother's Day and I feel pathetic for how much I love that thing. I want a Roomba but because of the baby gate at the kitchen doorway I don't think it would really be helpful at this point.

Dandelion · 07-08-2015, 04:36 PM

I saw one on craigslist, so I am really tempted. But I am also figuring that it won't last that long since it is already used.

Soliloquy · 07-08-2015, 04:55 PM

The newer versions are much, much better than the ones from years ago. I have talked to people that have them and absolutely love them. Very clean, meticulous people. One person told me she couldn't believe how much dirt it picked up from her freshly vacuumed house. I'm interested in one because of dog and cat hair, also.

joy · 07-09-2015, 04:41 AM

We have one and we love it. Our dog sheds terribly too, so it has been worth every nickel. This is an instance where a Bed, Bath, and Beyond 20% off coupon really can pay off big.

sweetpeas · 07-09-2015, 05:42 AM

My brother has one and they love it. They have 2 german shepherds and dark hardwood floors and his gf is a neat freak. They have it programmed to run during the night.

RiverRock · 07-09-2015, 07:01 AM

I read reviews before buying ours, and the consensus was that Costco was the best place to buy the Roomba because it was the easiest place to exchange the unit if you had problems.

rcsmom · 07-09-2015, 10:37 AM

I dont have a roomba but what I have done that helped a ton was to have vacuming be one of ds1's daily chores. I have a cordless stick vacuum and he uses that to run around the house once a day for 5 to 10 minutes. He thinks it is great fun and he picks up a ton of hair. Is it perfect? No definitely not but it helps a lot.

Dandelion · 07-09-2015, 11:12 AM

I used to let my kids vacuum a lot. I had one that was obsessed with vacuums so that made it easy. But this dog sheds a ton and with homeschooling it is hard to keep up. We can't be doing spelling or math (something where the extra noise interferes

) and be vacuuming at the same time. I am hoping that if we buy a Roomba, dh can set it up before he goes to bed and we can just run it at night and then do some more hard core vacuuming as time permits. I am just so sick of the massive amounts of dog hair around here.

I called the guy on craigslist and I am planning to pick it up tomorrow if everything works out

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mummy2boys · 07-10-2015, 10:02 PM

Let us know what you think Nicole

We have 2 puppies and I hear you about the dog hair!!

greengirl19 · 07-11-2015, 10:34 AM

We had one pre kids and it was great for daily maintenance. I worked full time and it would run during the day and did a decent job on the dog hair, except for cracks and corners. The batteries do die fairly easily and we replaced ours and then I started staying home and it annoyed me to be running when I was home.

RiverRock · 07-11-2015, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greengirl19

We had one pre kids and it was great for daily maintenance. I worked full time and it would run during the day and did a decent job on the dog hair, except for cracks and corners. The batteries do die fairly easily and we replaced ours and then I started staying home and it annoyed me to be running when I was home.

Did you need to buy your replacement battery online? I'm having a hard time figuring out where to find one.

greengirl19 · 07-11-2015, 12:46 PM

DH bought it online, probably ebay.

Dandelion · 07-11-2015, 02:10 PM

I just got home from buying the one on craigslist. So far I am excited

. It comes with two batteries, so I am hoping that that helps to preserve the battery. Dh just vacuumed the mass of hair and dirt this morning, but tomorrow I am going to try it out. My plan is to run it at night. We will see.

07-08-2015, 12:30 PM	#1
Dandelion Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,508	Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I have been wanting one for a while, mostly for the pet hair. If you have one, would you recommend it for maintenaince type vacuuming? I would still plan to use my regular vacuum, but I just can't keep up with all the hair. __________________ aka, mamacheetah, Nicole wife to one daydreamer mama to seven - six boys with a girl in there somewhere B 8/99 O1 5/03 V 6/05 M 7/07 L 11/10 H 11/12 O2 11/15

07-08-2015, 03:10 PM	#2
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I have one and it is awesome for cleaning up silt/sand and dust bunnies. After about two years the battery stopped holding a charge. I need to replace the battery because I miss using the Roomba. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

07-08-2015, 03:57 PM	#3
ValiantJoy07 Rose Garden "Take Joy Home, And make a place in thy great heart for her...Joy is the grace we say to God." ~Jean Ingelow~ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Forest Posts: 16,337	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? From the people I know who have them, they LOVE them...But they also don't last "for years" like other vacuums...they need new batteries or some times need to be fully replaced with in 5 years. Then again, most things "don't last like they used to..." We have a giant obnoxiously heavy Electrolux vacuum from the 1960's (I'm not kidding) and it works like a beast. BUT it's super heavy and annoying. I got a cheap cordless cheap stick vacuum for Mother's Day and I feel pathetic for how much I love that thing. I want a Roomba but because of the baby gate at the kitchen doorway I don't think it would really be helpful at this point. __________________ Hannah Joy Intuitive People Loving Introvert Married since '05 to Ryan software and web applications developer. Homeschooling Mama to my 5 Joys... dd1 RJ (12/07), dd2 AJ (08/09), dd3 PJ (01/12), ds1 Ziggy (09/15), ds2 Sunny (05/18) Enjoying a Healing Diet to manage SPD and other health challenges. Sorry for the typos and sloppy grammar I don't have a good excuse anymore.

07-08-2015, 04:36 PM	#4
Dandelion Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,508	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I saw one on craigslist, so I am really tempted. But I am also figuring that it won't last that long since it is already used. __________________ aka, mamacheetah, Nicole wife to one daydreamer mama to seven - six boys with a girl in there somewhere B 8/99 O1 5/03 V 6/05 M 7/07 L 11/10 H 11/12 O2 11/15

07-08-2015, 04:55 PM	#5
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? The newer versions are much, much better than the ones from years ago. I have talked to people that have them and absolutely love them. Very clean, meticulous people. One person told me she couldn't believe how much dirt it picked up from her freshly vacuumed house. I'm interested in one because of dog and cat hair, also.

07-09-2015, 04:41 AM	#6
joy Climbing Rose Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,372	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? We have one and we love it. Our dog sheds terribly too, so it has been worth every nickel. This is an instance where a Bed, Bath, and Beyond 20% off coupon really can pay off big. __________________ Joy 42 \| Ministry wife to the Bionic Man 37 \| Mom to 9yo Kiddo Boy \| Baby Sparkle due December 2015 \| Introverted \| INFJ \| Goofy

07-09-2015, 05:42 AM	#7
sweetpeas Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,318	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? My brother has one and they love it. They have 2 german shepherds and dark hardwood floors and his gf is a neat freak. They have it programmed to run during the night. __________________ Busy Homeschooling Mom to 3 Sweetpeas: Lexie & Ashlyn 16 yr old twins and Lina, 9 Virtual Accountant and Bookkeeper in my "spare time"

07-09-2015, 07:01 AM	#8
RiverRock Moderator Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In green pastures Posts: 9,770	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I read reviews before buying ours, and the consensus was that Costco was the best place to buy the Roomba because it was the easiest place to exchange the unit if you had problems. __________________ RiverRock, mom to a 24 year old diamond, 22 year old granite, 19 year old pearl, and 16 year old tiger eye. Married for 25 years to a rugged boulder and resting together on the one true Rock.

07-09-2015, 10:37 AM	#9
rcsmom Rose Bouquet Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being ~ Kittie Frantz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western NY Posts: 666	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I dont have a roomba but what I have done that helped a ton was to have vacuming be one of ds1's daily chores. I have a cordless stick vacuum and he uses that to run around the house once a day for 5 to 10 minutes. He thinks it is great fun and he picks up a ton of hair. Is it perfect? No definitely not but it helps a lot. __________________ Jessica Momma to DS1-the Monkinroanie DS2-the Sweet Punkin DS3- the Peanut and the rainbow babies DS4 and DD

07-09-2015, 11:12 AM	#10
Dandelion Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,508	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I used to let my kids vacuum a lot. I had one that was obsessed with vacuums so that made it easy. But this dog sheds a ton and with homeschooling it is hard to keep up. We can't be doing spelling or math (something where the extra noise interferes) and be vacuuming at the same time. I am hoping that if we buy a Roomba, dh can set it up before he goes to bed and we can just run it at night and then do some more hard core vacuuming as time permits. I am just so sick of the massive amounts of dog hair around here. I called the guy on craigslist and I am planning to pick it up tomorrow if everything works out. __________________ aka, mamacheetah, Nicole wife to one daydreamer mama to seven - six boys with a girl in there somewhere B 8/99 O1 5/03 V 6/05 M 7/07 L 11/10 H 11/12 O2 11/15

07-10-2015, 10:02 PM	#11
mummy2boys Moderator in We'd Love to Meet You, Let's Talk, High Need/Spirited Children, Joyous Homekeeping, and The Cookbook Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 16,027	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? Let us know what you think Nicole We have 2 puppies and I hear you about the dog hair!! __________________ Alysia Married to the love of my life Mama to 2 wonderful boys Waiting to meet 3 in heaven 2/2005, 5/2007 & 8/2011 Striving, with God's help, to be a gentle mother each day

07-11-2015, 10:34 AM	#12
greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? We had one pre kids and it was great for daily maintenance. I worked full time and it would run during the day and did a decent job on the dog hair, except for cracks and corners. The batteries do die fairly easily and we replaced ours and then I started staying home and it annoyed me to be running when I was home. __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

07-11-2015, 12:46 PM	#14
greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? DH bought it online, probably ebay. __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

07-11-2015, 02:10 PM	#15
Dandelion Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,508	Re: Has anyone had or have a Roomba? I just got home from buying the one on craigslist. So far I am excited. It comes with two batteries, so I am hoping that that helps to preserve the battery. Dh just vacuumed the mass of hair and dirt this morning, but tomorrow I am going to try it out. My plan is to run it at night. We will see. __________________ aka, mamacheetah, Nicole wife to one daydreamer mama to seven - six boys with a girl in there somewhere B 8/99 O1 5/03 V 6/05 M 7/07 L 11/10 H 11/12 O2 11/15

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