Off-Topic Anyone own a Roomba?

Vintage VFer · 11-27-17, 05:11 PM

Is it any good? Is it loud? Will my cats freak out? (Yeah, I've seen that cat on YouTube in the shark suit riding on a Roomba.) My cats are very skittish.

luvcritters · 11-27-17, 05:23 PM

I have one. It isn't as loud as a vacuum cleaner. If I'm in another room the sound is barely noticeable.

My cat runs to get to her hiding place in the spare room. She likes things that move but Roomba is too much for her.

Malinda · 11-27-17, 05:30 PM

I have a Roomba and I almost love it more than my precious kitties. I don’t find it particularly loud; it is not nearly as loud as my regular vacuum cleaners. My girls were a little afraid of it at first, but never freaked out. After a couple of months of it being around, they were just mildly annoyed by it. Now, they will continue sleeping on the couch while it works, as opposed to running from the regular vacuum when I use it. My most skittish kitty actually likes to sleep next to it when it is on its charging base.

I’ve had it for 4 years and have had to replace the battery twice. The first replacement battery I bought was an off-brand, and it didn’t last at all. This last time, I bought the iRobot brand, and it works perfectly. I have replaced the brushes twice in the time I have had it.

It works great on my hardwood, VCT, tile, and carpeted floors. It picks up people hair, cat hair, kitty litter, everything. It transitions to most rugs easily; occasionally it will get hung up on a bathroom rug and I’ll have to rescue it. I love that it cleans underneath furniture, including beds.

Honestly, it is the best money I’ve ever spent. The day it dies, I will run right out and purchase another one.

bzar · 11-27-17, 05:30 PM

yes. we love ours. it's almost like having another pet!

I think the cats on youtube who ride it were trained at a young age, to be honest.

my cat will tolerate it.

furmomof6 · 11-27-17, 06:57 PM

I have a Deebot N79, it's cheaper than the Roomba and does a great job. (We were fortunate enough to get it half off on Prime day, too!) It's also more quiet than a Roomba. My cats freaked out when we first got it, but now they're used to it and just watch it roll by.

hdw · 11-27-17, 09:56 PM

How often do you have to change the bag? How often do you run it? Good at corners?

Usia · 11-27-17, 10:23 PM

With 2 cats, 4 floors to vacuum and my ever increasing dislike of vacuuming, this thread has sparked my interest. Particularly because Roomba has never even been on my radar before. Hmm....

sherry7899 · 11-27-17, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

Is it any good? Is it loud? Will my cats freak out? (Yeah, I've seen that cat on YouTube in the shark suit riding on a Roomba.) My cats are very skittish.

Your avatar photo is precious!!

Sherry

bzar · 11-27-17, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Usia

With 2 cats, 4 floors to vacuum and my ever increasing dislike of vacuuming, this thread has sparked my interest. Particularly because Roomba has never even been on my radar before. Hmm....

two people at work who have cats put the bug in my ear. i was surprised that both were cat owners! one of them, a dude, can be a grumpy guy at work, but he was smiling and saying how a roomba is a must if you have a cat!

about 2 years later, it was on sale at costco, and my son who was 17 at the time, pointed at it, and the next thing i know, it was in our cart.

it does a pretty decent job of light vacuuming, and i told my son "... in the future, they'll merge a drone with a roomba and allow you the ability to clean walls and ceilings!"

Usia · 11-27-17, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bzar

it does a pretty decent job of light vacuuming, and i told my son "... in the future, they'll merge a drone with a roomba and allow you the ability to clean walls and ceilings!"

Music to my ears Jeannine! Now I am really going to take a closer look at Roomba. My older cat (avatar) will not be bothered by it at all - he's that laid back. The younger one may be, but he will just have to get used to it. For once, I will not cater to him.

I'll take a closer look at Roomba for sure.

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11-27-17, 05:11 PM
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11-27-17, 05:30 PM
Malinda Join Date: Feb 2009	I have a Roomba and I almost love it more than my precious kitties. I don’t find it particularly loud; it is not nearly as loud as my regular vacuum cleaners. My girls were a little afraid of it at first, but never freaked out. After a couple of months of it being around, they were just mildly annoyed by it. Now, they will continue sleeping on the couch while it works, as opposed to running from the regular vacuum when I use it. My most skittish kitty actually likes to sleep next to it when it is on its charging base. I’ve had it for 4 years and have had to replace the battery twice. The first replacement battery I bought was an off-brand, and it didn’t last at all. This last time, I bought the iRobot brand, and it works perfectly. I have replaced the brushes twice in the time I have had it. It works great on my hardwood, VCT, tile, and carpeted floors. It picks up people hair, cat hair, kitty litter, everything. It transitions to most rugs easily; occasionally it will get hung up on a bathroom rug and I’ll have to rescue it. I love that it cleans underneath furniture, including beds. Honestly, it is the best money I’ve ever spent. The day it dies, I will run right out and purchase another one. __________________ Transformation is a current activity, not a future event. -- Jillian Michaels

11-27-17, 05:30 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	yes. we love ours. it's almost like having another pet! I think the cats on youtube who ride it were trained at a young age, to be honest. my cat will tolerate it. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

11-27-17, 06:57 PM
furmomof6 Join Date: Jun 2009	I have a Deebot N79, it's cheaper than the Roomba and does a great job. (We were fortunate enough to get it half off on Prime day, too!) It's also more quiet than a Roomba. My cats freaked out when we first got it, but now they're used to it and just watch it roll by. __________________ Christine My shop wordforthesoulart.etsy.com "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come" (1 Timothy 4:8)

11-27-17, 09:56 PM
hdw VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001	How often do you have to change the bag? How often do you run it? Good at corners?

11-27-17, 10:23 PM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	With 2 cats, 4 floors to vacuum and my ever increasing dislike of vacuuming, this thread has sparked my interest. Particularly because Roomba has never even been on my radar before. Hmm.... __________________ Dana Avatar: Oliver!