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  iRobot Scooba Hard Floor Cleaner, Natural Enzyme Formula, 16-Ounce

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (10 reviews):

  (3.5/5)

  

  Should not be described as a cleaner, RIP OFF

  I have owned a scooba for nearly one year now. I was always pleased with the Clorox cleaning results. I recently ordered theenzymatic cleaner and it does absolutely nothing different than plain water. Vinegar is more effective. Unfortunately The Scooba is not the same machine without the Clorox cleaner. You can buy this Enzymatic cleaner at Whole Foods for a fraction of the cost. It is called "Naturally It's Clean" By Enzyme Fresh Home whose parent company is Chem Free Solutions.I am all for a better environment and run a 80% organic home, but my floors need to be clean.. and this solution does not cut it. 1/5 glo - See all my reviews This review is from: iRobot Scooba Hard Floor Cleaner, Natural Enzyme Formula, 16-Ounce (Misc.) I have owned a scooba for nearly one year now. I was always pleased with the Clorox cleaning results. I recently ordered theenzymatic cleaner and it does absolutely nothing different than plain water. Vinegar is more effective. Unfortunately The Scooba is not the same machine without the Clorox cleaner. You can buy this Enzymatic cleaner at Whole Foods for a fraction of the cost. It is called "Naturally It's Clean" By Enzyme Fresh Home whose parent company is Chem Free Solutions.I am all for a better environment and run a 80% organic home, but my floors need to be clean.. and this solution does not cut it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 28, 2010

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  Scooba Natural Enzyme cleaning solution is useless

  I've used my Scooba floor robot for more than two years with excellent results. I've always used the Clorox cleaning solution and have been more than pleased with this product. However, for some reason, iRobot no longer manufactures the Clorox product (according to their customer service department in response to my email). They now recommend using Scooba Natural Enzyme cleaning solution. It's useless. When I contacted iRobot for alternatives they simply pushed their new cleaning solution and gave me "environmental" excuses for its benefits. Hey, I just want clean floors. I emailed iRobot back demanding usable alternatives and was informed I could used plain lukewarm water and/or a white vinegar mixture. The vinegar does a better job than Scooba Natural Enzyme cleaning solution, if you don't mind the smell, but it still doesn't compare to the Clorox product. I think iRobot has shot themselves in the foot this time. Their Roomba product is fantastic---I own three---but I will not buy... 1/5 Steven A. Fagundes - See all my reviews, October 21, 2010

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  Tastes (smells) differ

  If you read the reviews of this at the iRobot.com forum, you'll see people who love it and people who hate it. It really all boils down to the smell. The original Clorox solution for Scoobas, which is no longer available from iRobot but is available here on amazon.com - - smells a bit ammoniacal, like Windex, and cleans quite well. This new enzymatic cleaner works about as well - maybe not quite as well, but very close, in my experience. It has, to my nose, a very slightly unpleasant smell, but one that disappears quickly once the floor dries. I would guess that the people who vigorously dislike this do so primarily because they are genetically more sensitive to the smell (just like some people can smell asparagus pee and some can't), or at least, find this smell more objectionable than the ammonia... 4/5 K. Conover "kconover" (Carnegie, PA United States) - See all my reviews, March 18, 2011

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  List Price: $12.99
  Price: $7.75
  You Save: $5.24 (40%)

  Effective on all sealed hard floors, including wood

  Safe for you, your pets, and our planet

  Pure vegetable-based enzymes break down grease, food particles, mold, mildew, and dirt

  Highly concentrated, 64 uses per bottle

  All natural and non-toxic

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  iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (25 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  OK, not great vacuum

  I've used the Roomba 610 and 560. I now have two refurbished 560s in our house, at the same price as one 610. And it's definitely a better value.Before I talk about the 610, let me share what's good and bad about Roombas in general, based on my experience with both the 560s and 610:Pros:- You don't have to vacuum, the Roomba does it for you- Scheduled cleanings so you don't even have to worry about it or be home to hear the noise- Floors stay clean without much effort- One button start it and forget about itCons:- Absolute pain in the butt to clean these things. There's the two brushes, the front wheel, the spinning brush (which requires a screwdriver to remove), and the dust bin. All of these must be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled, at least once per cleaning session.- It's not effort free. As I said above, lots to clean, which requires 5-10 minutes each time you want to run the Roomba.- With pets,... 3/5 Roopesh Sheth (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews, November 29, 2009

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  Great for light upkeep, excellent customer service

  We have five pets. Three elderly long haired cats and two large short haired dogs. We recently upgraded to a new home with a cream colored carpet and a mix of tile and linoleum in an open floor plan. What was I thinking? I was thinking I had three days to pick a house for a relocation is what I was thinking! But I digress. The carpet isn't perfect, it's five years old and the previous owners were pet owners too, but I was determined to keep it in good shape.I held out for the professional model despite the difference in price. I figured we had a professional level of hair here. Between one cat whose fur has the texture of cotton candy, another cat whose main hobby is tearing paper apart bit by bit, and the dogs with their rolling around on the floor I needed something that could stand up to the mess. I assumed I would need the larger debris bin to hold all the stuff that comes out of the carpet but actually after a few runs I felt that the smaller one with an air... 5/5 Noelle W Dempsey (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews This review is from: iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series (Kitchen) We have five pets. Three elderly long haired cats and two large short haired dogs. We recently upgraded to a new home with a cream colored carpet and a mix of tile and linoleum in an open floor plan. What was I thinking? I was thinking I had three days to pick a house for a relocation is what I was thinking! But I digress. The carpet isn't perfect, it's five years old and the previous owners were pet owners too, but I was determined to keep it in good shape.I held out for the professional model despite the difference in price. I figured we had a professional level of hair here. Between one cat whose fur has the texture of cotton candy, another cat whose main hobby is tearing paper apart bit by bit, and the dogs with their rolling around on the floor I needed something that could stand up to the mess. I assumed I would need the larger debris bin to hold all the stuff that comes out of the carpet but actually after a few runs I felt that the smaller one with an air... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 4, 2009

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  This thing is great!

  I got the professional series because I have a family of professional grade mess makers (kids, husband, pets, etc.). I love it! I think when people are dissatisfied with it they do not understand what it is and what it is not. It won't clean up an already neglected floor. You start with clean floors and then push a button everyday and let it run around your house doing upkeep and you won't have to vacuum anything except for behind items it can't get to once a month or so. Before my roomba I vacuumed 2 times a week and still dirt would show up on the bottom of peoples white socks. Since roomba no more dirt!!! It handles the cat fur and it even found an earring I lost over a year ago that must of been hiding someplace. The best part is it can get under things my vacuum never could reach. Yes, you have to know its limitations. It is a programmed device. You have to change something's around your home to work with it. Get wires off the floor so it won't get stuck, for instance... 4/5 Unna (NJ United States) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: iRobot 610 Roomba Professional Series (Kitchen) I got the professional series because I have a family of professional grade mess makers (kids, husband, pets, etc.). I love it! I think when people are dissatisfied with it they do not understand what it is and what it is not. It won't clean up an already neglected floor. You start with clean floors and then push a button everyday and let it run around your house doing upkeep and you won't have to vacuum anything except for behind items it can't get to once a month or so. Before my roomba I vacuumed 2 times a week and still dirt would show up on the bottom of peoples white socks. Since roomba no more dirt!!! It handles the cat fur and it even found an earring I lost over a year ago that must of been hiding someplace. The best part is it can get under things my vacuum never could reach. Yes, you have to know its limitations. It is a programmed device. You have to change something's around your home to work with it. Get wires off the floor so it won't get stuck, for instance... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 30, 2009

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  List Price: $599.99
  

  Schedule up to seven cleaning times per week; 3 cleaning modes

  Vacuuming robot efficiently picks up dirt, debris, pet hair, dust, allergens and more from carpets and hard floors

  Measures 17 by 18 by 5 inches; 2-year limited warranty

  Cleans the whole floor, under and around furniture, into corners and along wall edges

  Designed for small business owners or those with larger areas to clean

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  iRobot Scooba 380 Floor Washing Robot

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (31 reviews):

  (2.5/5)

  

  Does a good job, not perfect

  We've been using one of these beasts for about a year now and I have few complaints. It's not perfect but it does a good job. It and a regular Roomba 420 clean our floors well and manage to keep a large kitchen, den, breakfast room area clean even with two kids and a dog running in and out of them all day.To address some of the specific points in other reviews:1) if it's leaving a large amount of water behind something is set up wrong. Try pulling the squeegee tight so that it is completely straight, or perhaps replacing the cleaning unit;2) we use vinegar on our hardwood floors with no problem. We use the cleaning solution only on the marble floors;3) if the battery is running out before cleaning is complete the battery needs to be replaced. Ours always empties the tank completely;4) yes, the multi pin plug is a pain to connect, it takes at least 3 seconds to orient properly...My only complaint, and the... 4/5 PDH - See all my reviews This review is from: iRobot Scooba 380 Floor Washing Robot (Misc.) We've been using one of these beasts for about a year now and I have few complaints. It's not perfect but it does a good job. It and a regular Roomba 420 clean our floors well and manage to keep a large kitchen, den, breakfast room area clean even with two kids and a dog running in and out of them all day.To address some of the specific points in other reviews:1) if it's leaving a large amount of water behind something is set up wrong. Try pulling the squeegee tight so that it is completely straight, or perhaps replacing the cleaning unit;2) we use vinegar on our hardwood floors with no problem. We use the cleaning solution only on the marble floors;3) if the battery is running out before cleaning is complete the battery needs to be replaced. Ours always empties the tank completely;4) yes, the multi pin plug is a pain to connect, it takes at least 3 seconds to orient properly...My only complaint, and the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 9, 2009

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  OK, let me address some common complaints

  So far I'm very satisfied with mine. I have "whole house" ceramic tile and there's no way I was going to mop every day. This is much easier than mopping.Let me address some common complaints I've read about the Scooba (any model):1. "It makes noise." Yes, it does. Most floor cleaning machines (vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers, etc) do.2. "It leaves water streaks on the floor." Yes, but nowhere near as much as a mop does, and it dries much quicker than if you had used a mop.3. "It doesn't do the corners". No, because it's round; you'll need to take a swiffer to the corners afterward.4. "It gets stuck." It can; it's best to do one "zone" at a time, and move small pieces of furniture, such as dining room chairs, out of that zone before you set the scooba. You would probably do that anyway if you were mopping, right?5. "It's gross to clean." Yes, it is; your floor was very dirty.6. "It... 5/5 K. Robertson - See all my reviews, June 21, 2011

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  Cleans well, but has some flaws

  The Scooba cleans very well. I tried it right after the housekeeper finished mopping the floor, just for the fun of it,and the dirty water came out gray. Imagine if the floor hadn't been already mopped!On the veranda,there was about half inch of dirt where the floor meets the wall. It's been there for 5 years, since I moved into my new house. I tried many times to manually scrub it, but it wouldn't go away. The first day I got scooba I let it run 2 cycles on the veranda.Guess what- the dirt is almost completely gone! A couple of more cycles and the tiles will look as they did the first day I moved in!However, there are some flaws with this machine:1. The clean water tank takes little water, and the Scooba stops in the middle of the cycle asking you to check its tank, so you need to add more clean water.To get an idea, it runs out of water after 30 minutes, the cycle lasts 40-45 min, and the battery lasts about 70 minutes.2. The battery lasts enough... 3/5 Reviewer - See all my reviews The Scooba cleans very well. I tried it right after the housekeeper finished mopping the floor, just for the fun of it,and the dirty water came out gray. Imagine if the floor hadn't been already mopped!On the veranda,there was about half inch of dirt where the floor meets the wall. It's been there for 5 years, since I moved into my new house. I tried many times to manually scrub it, but it wouldn't go away. The first day I got scooba I let it run 2 cycles on the veranda.Guess what- the dirt is almost completely gone! A couple of more cycles and the tiles will look as they did the first day I moved in!However, there are some flaws with this machine:1. The clean water tank takes little water, and the Scooba stops in the middle of the cycle asking you to check its tank, so you need to add more clean water.To get an idea, it runs out of water after 30 minutes, the cycle lasts 40-45 min, and the battery lasts about 70 minutes.2. The battery lasts enough... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 20, 2008

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  List Price: $499.99
  

  Ideal for homes with larger areas. A full charge allows the Scooba 380 to clean 850 square feet (3-4 rooms)

  Preps, washes, scrubs and squeegees sealed hardwood, tile and linoleum floors

  Sensors allow the Scooba 380 to avoid stairs and ledges

  Cleans beneath cabinet edges, tables, chairs and other hard-to-reach places while automatically avoiding carpets and stairs

  Autonomous cleaning pattern covers each area of floor an average of 5 times

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  iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (748 reviews):

  (3.7/5)

  

  Great but not perfect ***Downgraded Star Rating***

  My wife and I decided to get one of these because our 8 month old son is about to start crawling. While we try and keep our floors clean, our beagle has other thoughts as she sheds all over the place. We went with the latest 560 model as it has just about everything we would want with a product like this. It works as advertised and we will definitley keep it but there are some areas that need improvement. Here is a quick breakdown of the pros and consPros1. Quieter than a standard vaccuum2. Seems to learn the room dimensions quickly. The virtual walls and lighthouse feature are very nice.3. Is "smart" enough to avoid getting tangled in our area rugs4. Obviously easy to use as it is just a push of a button (or even better when you program it)5. Can use everyday to keep the floors spotless6. Have successfully used it on hard wood, vinyl, carpet and (accidently) concrete7. Cleans under... 4/5 M. Kelley "mpkelley20" (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews, September 16, 2007

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  A Worthy Successor to the Roomba Line

  We have two Roombas plus a Scooba in our house. When one of the batteries on one of our Roombas finally reached the end of its life cycle, we decided to donate that Roomba to a friend and to get ourselves the new top of the line - the Roomba 560. We got this right when it first came out, but we waited several months before posting a review. It's pretty much impossible to review one of these Roombas after only a few days! It takes weeks if not months to start to see how well they last over time, and what breaks down. Believe me - been there, done that.So now it's many months later, and I have to say, we are quite pleased with the improvements of this Roomba over the previous generations of Roombas. So first, for those who don't even have ANY Roomba yet (hard to believe!). Roombas are awesome. We have cats, and we work from home so we're home all day. It is AMAZING how much dirt and dust and junk collects in the carpet every single day. Who really has time to vacuum their... 5/5 Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews, December 12, 2007

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  Beware of the "new" Roomba 560 now only for single room (updated review)

  UPDATE 12/19/2011My review in late 2007 describing the red side brush "amputee" problem and poor customer support is still the highest rated critical response on Amazon. Because of that experience, the recounting of which is in the original review appended below after this update, I had not bought an iRobot product in over four years. Now I have bought two "new" 560s, which arrived today (more about "new" below). This update is primarily for (i) previous owners of a 560 that are contemplating buying a "new" 560 or (ii) those that have information on the original 560 and mistakenly believe that this is what they will get if they order a "new" 560.If it were not for the problems discussed in this update, I would raise my rating to 3.5 stars. Once again, I think iRobot may be shooting itself in the foot. And what upsets me is that I really want to see this company succeed.By way of disclosure I have owned several of every generation of Roomba. I... 2/5 Matrixunloaded (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: iRobot 560 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, Black and Silver (Kitchen) UPDATE 12/19/2011My review in late 2007 describing the red side brush "amputee" problem and poor customer support is still the highest rated critical response on Amazon. Because of that experience, the recounting of which is in the original review appended below after this update, I had not bought an iRobot product in over four years. Now I have bought two "new" 560s, which arrived today (more about "new" below). This update is primarily for (i) previous owners of a 560 that are contemplating buying a "new" 560 or (ii) those that have information on the original 560 and mistakenly believe that this is what they will get if they order a "new" 560.If it were not for the problems discussed in this update, I would raise my rating to 3.5 stars. Once again, I think iRobot may be shooting itself in the foot. And what upsets me is that I really want to see this company succeed.By way of disclosure I have owned several of every generation of Roomba. I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 20, 2007

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  List Price: $449.99
  

  Measures 16-3/4 by 21 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

  Easy-to-empty bagless dustbin; fine-filtration system traps allergens

  Anti-tangle technology; gentle-touch bumper system; built-in cliff sensors

  Vacuuming robot picks up dirt and debris with the touch of a button

  Self-charging Home Base, 2 Auto Virtual Walls, an extra filter, and more included

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  iRobot 5950 Clorox Scooba Cleaning Solution

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (44 reviews):

  (2.9/5)

  

  great product but absolutely overpriced here

  A great product, but after waiting 2 weeks for amazon to ship, I checked irobot.com. They sell a box of 9 bottles for $39.99 (=$4.44 each), shipping and handling is free, the item is in stock and they ship in 1-2 business days. 1/5 Elizabeth Williams (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: iRobot 5950 Clorox Scooba Cleaning Solution (Kitchen) A great product, but after waiting 2 weeks for amazon to ship, I checked irobot.com. They sell a box of 9 bottles for $39.99 (=$4.44 each), shipping and handling is free, the item is in stock and they ship in 1-2 business days. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 14, 2006

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  Overpriced

  The cleaner is fine - but (at the time of this review) the single unit purchase price is much higher than if you purchased it from the iRobot site (where you can buy it in multi-unit packs). I'm sure this price reflects that you're purchasing cleaner from a specialty store (thus far I've seen it sold from The Sharper Image as well as a music store - not Amazon directly). 3/5 Jase T. Wolfe - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: iRobot 5950 Clorox Scooba Cleaning Solution (Kitchen) The cleaner is fine - but (at the time of this review) the single unit purchase price is much higher than if you purchased it from the iRobot site (where you can buy it in multi-unit packs). I'm sure this price reflects that you're purchasing cleaner from a specialty store (thus far I've seen it sold from The Sharper Image as well as a music store - not Amazon directly). Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 10, 2006

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  Beware!

  I have no problem with the product which I have used for years. My problem with this purchase is with the seller. I start all my online shopping at Amazon as I have never had a bad experience with anything purchased through Amazon.com. This was major exception. I spent $49.00 for this purchase assuming that it was for 6 bottles of solution as that is what I had previously paid for the product through other sources. Imagine my surprise when my order arrived and contained only one bottle! After looking for a second shipment, I rechecked my order and discovered that the seller had sent exactly what they had advertised. It was my mistake to assume that the price that had previously been charged for one case would now be charges for 1 bottle. I was so comfortable with my Amazon experience, I forgot to be very careful in my purchase. Won't make that mistake again. I was able to send the order back, but it cost me shipping and handling. I hope that Amazon will be more careful in... 1/5 Marjorie Crowe "Momof7" (Eureka, IL United States) - See all my reviews, November 19, 2010

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  List Price: $14.99
  

  Gentle enough to be used on sealed hardwood

  Contains no bleach

  Strong enough to clean tough spills

  Safe around children and pets

  Effective on all sealed hard floors

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  iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (365 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  New Roomba vs. Old

  If you are new to Roomba, you will wonder if it is worthwhile. The answer is clearly YES, since anything it cleans is that much less for you to clean. However, which is better, the old (and cheaper) Roomba, or the new models like the 530?First, the 530 comes with the charging/base station, and this is very useful. I have placed this in the entranceway which leads into the livingroom, the kitchen or the bedroom. Using the virtual walls (included), I block off rooms so that it can only do the entranceway + 1 other room. I simply press the "Clean" button, and it backs itself off the charging stand and then spends the next 2 hours cleaning, finally returning to the charging stand. Nice!Should you upgrade from an older model Roomba (I now use my old Roomba upstairs)? It depends on your situation. By-the-way, the old virtual walls do NOT work with the new Roomba.New Roomba:Fall down stairs? NeverClimb onto thick throw rugs... 4/5 D. C. Eaton (Avon, IN United States) - See all my reviews, December 1, 2007

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  It's Like a Beloved Pet Who MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER

  Awesome. This new generation fixes all the problems of the previous. Much smarter, much bigger dust bin, much better in every way. Great that it self-docks when tired. Maintanence is a snap...really could not be easier/faster. There are some negatives - how could there not be? - but this thing has such a contagious personality that it starts feeling like your pet, and you're inclined to forgive, and even find the faults charming.You have to prep the room (cords up and out of the way, no papers or clutter on the floor, move small items out of the room and learn which objects present problems and get them out of the way). Performance varies on throw rugs (it's great on rug/carpet surfaces themselves, but Roomba can get caught up as it travels over edges of throw rugs that don't have much weight or cling). It's good at slowing down and banging objects gently, but less so on narrow vertical objects (e.g. piano legs), which it really clunks (not enough to damage, but it will... 5/5 New Yawkuh "New Yawkuh" (Queens, NY United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White (Kitchen) Awesome. This new generation fixes all the problems of the previous. Much smarter, much bigger dust bin, much better in every way. Great that it self-docks when tired. Maintanence is a snap...really could not be easier/faster. There are some negatives - how could there not be? - but this thing has such a contagious personality that it starts feeling like your pet, and you're inclined to forgive, and even find the faults charming.You have to prep the room (cords up and out of the way, no papers or clutter on the floor, move small items out of the room and learn which objects present problems and get them out of the way). Performance varies on throw rugs (it's great on rug/carpet surfaces themselves, but Roomba can get caught up as it travels over edges of throw rugs that don't have much weight or cling). It's good at slowing down and banging objects gently, but less so on narrow vertical objects (e.g. piano legs), which it really clunks (not enough to damage, but it will... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 11, 2007

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  A Great Product Made Even Better

  With two dogs in the house we could not live without our Roomba. The 530 is a vast improvement from earlier models. It seems to pick up more dirt, the battery life is longer, the fast-charge is about 33% more rapid than its Discovery predecessors and it is generally more quiet.The new sensors that prevent the robot from "speed-bumping" into furniture are a very nice touch, but beware if the robot is in a tight area, it may appear sluggish -- the sensors are working to continually slow it down. It's a feature I like, but need to get used to.My only concern with this robot is the high cost of parts. The bot itself is cheaper than earlier models but the components most prone to breakage or wear-out are twice the cost so the lifetime operation costs may be higher. Replacement batteries are nearly $100. Earlier models were $50.ONE MONTH LATER ....This is a slight amend to my review above. Having used it for a month a couple points of... 5/5 damg1 "damg" (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews This review is from: iRobot 530 Roomba Vacuuming Robot, White (Kitchen) With two dogs in the house we could not live without our Roomba. The 530 is a vast improvement from earlier models. It seems to pick up more dirt, the battery life is longer, the fast-charge is about 33% more rapid than its Discovery predecessors and it is generally more quiet.The new sensors that prevent the robot from "speed-bumping" into furniture are a very nice touch, but beware if the robot is in a tight area, it may appear sluggish -- the sensors are working to continually slow it down. It's a feature I like, but need to get used to.My only concern with this robot is the high cost of parts. The bot itself is cheaper than earlier models but the components most prone to breakage or wear-out are twice the cost so the lifetime operation costs may be higher. Replacement batteries are nearly $100. Earlier models were $50.ONE MONTH LATER ....This is a slight amend to my review above. Having used it for a month a couple points of... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 12, 2007

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  List Price: $299.99
  

  Measures 16-3/4 by 21 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

  Anti-tangle technology; gentle-touch bumper system; built-in cliff sensors

  Easy-to-empty bagless dustbin; fine-filtration system traps allergens

  Vacuuming robot picks up dirt and debris with the touch of a button

  Self-charging Home Base, 2 Virtual Walls, an extra filter, and more included

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  Evolution Robotics Mint Automatic Hard Floor Cleaner, 4200

  Home (Mint)
  

  Rating (409 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Fantastic cleaning robot!

  I must say, I'm impressed with the mapping system on this little guy. I have a very large (20'X20') open living room/kitchen area giving plenty of obstacles to confuse it. There's a staircase (which it deftly avoids), an island, a kitchen table with chairs, a couch and a number of tables for it to go under, an area rug and a piece of curved beveled glass on the floor that serves as a stand for a fireplace (which it surprisingly does not ride up on). Also, the room is overall "U" shaped with several entryways. This is the only robotic cleaner that has been able to figure this room out in its entirety. Other things to note is the room has a large fan and high, sloped ceilings and it can still find it's way.My Roomba did terribly. It would get stuck in one section, the Neato XV was OK but would miss some parts. This thing does a great job of freshening up the floor and getting at just about everything due to it's small size!One thing I did not know is the Mint... 5/5 Ryan Mckenney - See all my reviews, September 9, 2010

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  Mint v Roomba: Which is hte Better Sucker

  The short version, for those reading many reviews quickly is this; the Mint has many advantages over the Roomba on a feature for feature basis. But at the end of the day, the Roomba is the better product and picked up a LOT more pet hair.Here's the longer version with the gory details:Both of these are great innovations. True, the Mint is far quieter, cheaper and cooler looking than the Roomba. It is also easier/cheaper to maintain. But the Roomba gets more dust off the floor, despite the fact that the Mint can get under places Roomba can not, and Roomba returns to its base for a re-charge on it's own, as needed. The Mint just dies in place.The guy on here who's review said that he sent his Roomba on a mission and then sent the Mint after it to discover dirt the Roomba missed, would have had the same result if he performed the experiment in reverse. I know b/c I did just that. these two devices clean differently, so any comparison is useless... 2/5 dusthater - See all my reviews This review is from: Evolution Robotics Mint Automatic Hard Floor Cleaner, 4200 (Kitchen) The short version, for those reading many reviews quickly is this; the Mint has many advantages over the Roomba on a feature for feature basis. But at the end of the day, the Roomba is the better product and picked up a LOT more pet hair.Here's the longer version with the gory details:Both of these are great innovations. True, the Mint is far quieter, cheaper and cooler looking than the Roomba. It is also easier/cheaper to maintain. But the Roomba gets more dust off the floor, despite the fact that the Mint can get under places Roomba can not, and Roomba returns to its base for a re-charge on it's own, as needed. The Mint just dies in place.The guy on here who's review said that he sent his Roomba on a mission and then sent the Mint after it to discover dirt the Roomba missed, would have had the same result if he performed the experiment in reverse. I know b/c I did just that. these two devices clean differently, so any comparison is useless... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , October 7, 2010

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  Beware False Hopes

  First: notice the 5-star rating that I have given this.I agree with all of the 5-star reviewers: this product is worth the price (have had it about 6 weeks now). I have used it on vinyl (Congoleum/linoleum) floors, tile floors and wooden floors. It works well on all of them. Time will tell more.However, rather than repeat what others have said, I will describe some aspects that might disappoint you when/if you buy it, but these do not outweigh the benefits.- This does NOT do a deep clean. That takes elbow grease and this, naturally, is not heavy enough to scrub that well (you wouldn't want it to be that heavy). You will have to do a deep clean first. The Mint will then maintain that clean floor. I use it about once a week.- The designers did a generally good job, except for the week when they all took vacation at once and let the janitor decide where to put the charging port. Believe or not, these idiots put the port in a spot on the... 5/5 Careful Reviewer - See all my reviews This review is from: Evolution Robotics Mint Automatic Hard Floor Cleaner, 4200 (Kitchen) First: notice the 5-star rating that I have given this.I agree with all of the 5-star reviewers: this product is worth the price (have had it about 6 weeks now). I have used it on vinyl (Congoleum/linoleum) floors, tile floors and wooden floors. It works well on all of them. Time will tell more.However, rather than repeat what others have said, I will describe some aspects that might disappoint you when/if you buy it, but these do not outweigh the benefits.- This does NOT do a deep clean. That takes elbow grease and this, naturally, is not heavy enough to scrub that well (you wouldn't want it to be that heavy). You will have to do a deep clean first. The Mint will then maintain that clean floor. I use it about once a week.- The designers did a generally good job, except for the week when they all took vacation at once and let the janitor decide where to put the charging port. Believe or not, these idiots put the port in a spot on the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 21, 2010

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  List Price: $249.99
  

  Whisper-quiet operation; turns itself off when finished

  Guided by North Star Navigation System to methodically clean open areas, around furniture and rugs, and along room perimeter

  Measures 9.6 inches wide by 8.5 inches deep by 3.1 inches high; 1-year warranty

  Low maintenance with no bins to empty or filters to change

  Compact robot floor cleaner runs up to 3 hours on single charge using microfiber cloths or most brands of disposable cloths

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  World Famous Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba, Neato, Mint and Scooba Robotic Vacuums!

  Home (Robot Add-Ons)
  

  Rating (31 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  Fantastic Add On for Roomba

  I have a Roomba 581 that runs daily. After only a month, I began to notice areas on my dark furniture legs where the stain was being rubbed off. That would never do, but I sure couldn't give up my Roomba either! I saw other soft bumper products which were made only of a foam type of material. While soft, that material will also rub the finish off furniture. I then came across the Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba when someone posted about it on a robot forum. I decided to give it a try and what a difference! Roomba is very quiet now, without the bangs I used to hear when bumping things, and my furniture is no longer suffering. The bumper is very soft, dust and fuzz is easily cleaned off, too. I highly recommend getting this if you have a Roomba. I plan on getting another for my 560. Besides this product working so well, the Ultra Soft Bumper is designed to last the lifetime of Roomba. 5/5 Connie (East Stoudsburg, PA) - See all my reviews This review is from: World Famous Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba, Neato, Mint and Scooba Robotic Vacuums! (Kitchen) I have a Roomba 581 that runs daily. After only a month, I began to notice areas on my dark furniture legs where the stain was being rubbed off. That would never do, but I sure couldn't give up my Roomba either! I saw other soft bumper products which were made only of a foam type of material. While soft, that material will also rub the finish off furniture. I then came across the Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba when someone posted about it on a robot forum. I decided to give it a try and what a difference! Roomba is very quiet now, without the bangs I used to hear when bumping things, and my furniture is no longer suffering. The bumper is very soft, dust and fuzz is easily cleaned off, too. I highly recommend getting this if you have a Roomba. I plan on getting another for my 560. Besides this product working so well, the Ultra Soft Bumper is designed to last the lifetime of Roomba. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 7, 2010

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  Product Commercial for Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba

  Customer Video Review Length:: 1:06 MinsHere is the commercial off the company's website for the Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba. Posted with permission. 5/5 B. Stout - See all my reviews, August 25, 2009

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  Prevents my Roomba 610 from Docking

  I got this primarily because I feared the Roomba damaging/ scratching the legs of my furniture....as well as keep the Roomba itself scratch free. Well the assembly is pretty straight forward, all you have to do is peel of the adhesive and press it along the edge....be very careful to line the edges up.Well after about a week of finding the Roomba undocked and fully drained, I decided to watch it attempt to dock...it goes up to the docking station, attempts to seat itself and then pulls out and tries again. Maybe it's the 610 model for which it doesn't work, but I tried lining it up again, pressing it harder etc.If looking for a great add-on to prevent the Roomba from getting stock under certain low furniture, I highly recommend the strips. ... 2/5 joegrind "joegrind" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews This review is from: World Famous Ultra Soft Bumper for Roomba, Neato, Mint and Scooba Robotic Vacuums! (Kitchen) I got this primarily because I feared the Roomba damaging/ scratching the legs of my furniture....as well as keep the Roomba itself scratch free. Well the assembly is pretty straight forward, all you have to do is peel of the adhesive and press it along the edge....be very careful to line the edges up.Well after about a week of finding the Roomba undocked and fully drained, I decided to watch it attempt to dock...it goes up to the docking station, attempts to seat itself and then pulls out and tries again. Maybe it's the 610 model for which it doesn't work, but I tried lining it up again, pressing it harder etc.If looking for a great add-on to prevent the Roomba from getting stock under certain low furniture, I highly recommend the strips. Roomba, Scooba KeepOut Strips Fits All Roomba and Scooba Products, Robot Add On's Part... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 24, 2010

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  List Price: $12.99
  

  No more bumper noise when hitting walls!

  Installs in seconds and lasts forever!

  Works with Roomba, Scooba, Mint, Neato, LG, Samsung and Karcher robotic vacuums.

  Protects walls and fine furniture from abrasion!

  Ultra soft fibers provide bumper to bumper protection.

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  iRobot Scooba Floor Washing Robotic Hard Surface Cleaner

  Home (iRobot)
  

  Rating (194 reviews):

  (3.4/5)

  

  Fun product, has limitations.

  It does a nice job mopping flat sealed surfaces, as long as you "scooba-proof" the room first. I did find that you can't let it roam around rooms as large as those you can let the Roomba go in, as Scooba does need to go over the same spot a few times to really get it clean, and also as the cycle is only 45 minutes. I also found that it can be much more temperamental than I expected, stopping mid-clean because it got stuck in a transition area (like between tile and wood), stuck on a flat rug it didn't detect, didn't like the amount of cleaner you put in, or needs the dirty water and filter's checked. I've also found it doesn't always obey the virtual walls. Unlike the Roomba, there is no mechanism for it to clean corners, so those you have to manually mop. It sucks up most of the water, leaving the floor in a damp-dry state - I read people saying the floor is dry, but that has never been the case with mine. Because you're stuck with only using the Clorox cleaner (which is pretty... 4/5 Jase T. Wolfe - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: iRobot Scooba Floor Washing Robotic Hard Surface Cleaner (Kitchen) It does a nice job mopping flat sealed surfaces, as long as you "scooba-proof" the room first. I did find that you can't let it roam around rooms as large as those you can let the Roomba go in, as Scooba does need to go over the same spot a few times to really get it clean, and also as the cycle is only 45 minutes. I also found that it can be much more temperamental than I expected, stopping mid-clean because it got stuck in a transition area (like between tile and wood), stuck on a flat rug it didn't detect, didn't like the amount of cleaner you put in, or needs the dirty water and filter's checked. I've also found it doesn't always obey the virtual walls. Unlike the Roomba, there is no mechanism for it to clean corners, so those you have to manually mop. It sucks up most of the water, leaving the floor in a damp-dry state - I read people saying the floor is dry, but that has never been the case with mine. Because you're stuck with only using the Clorox cleaner (which is pretty... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 10, 2006

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  Best thing since sliced bread

  I've had my Scooba for about a month now and have been running it almost every day. I LOVE it. It gets my floors cleaner that I have ever been able to get them with a broom and mop. It was able to get up fine construction dust after our remodel that I could not clean up any other way. It cleans both my hardwood floors and my tile floors with grout. It scrubs the grout! No more scrubbing on my hands and knees! And it vaccuums up dust bunnies, pet hair, etc.--you don't have to sweep the floors before using it. In fact, I DON'T SWEEP MY FLOORS AT ALL ANYMORE! I don't have to--I just run my Scooba every day!You have to use the Clorox solution that comes with it to run it; IT WILL NOT RUN WITHOUT IT. But you can use half the recommended amount and it will work, and the solution smells great. Buy lots of extra bottles of the solution, as you will need it. The reason Scooba can get your floors so clean is because it squirts out the cleaning solution mixed with water that you... 5/5 Northern CA booklover (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews I've had my Scooba for about a month now and have been running it almost every day. I LOVE it. It gets my floors cleaner that I have ever been able to get them with a broom and mop. It was able to get up fine construction dust after our remodel that I could not clean up any other way. It cleans both my hardwood floors and my tile floors with grout. It scrubs the grout! No more scrubbing on my hands and knees! And it vaccuums up dust bunnies, pet hair, etc.--you don't have to sweep the floors before using it. In fact, I DON'T SWEEP MY FLOORS AT ALL ANYMORE! I don't have to--I just run my Scooba every day!You have to use the Clorox solution that comes with it to run it; IT WILL NOT RUN WITHOUT IT. But you can use half the recommended amount and it will work, and the solution smells great. Buy lots of extra bottles of the solution, as you will need it. The reason Scooba can get your floors so clean is because it squirts out the cleaning solution mixed with water that you... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 3, 2006

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  Wow, I'm in love!

  Please click "See all customer images" at the top of the page to see all of the detailed pictures I submitted of my Scooba.Opening the Scooba box, I could see that this robot was much more complex than the vacuuming robots (I own the Dirt Dog and Red Roomba).Scooba is the same width and height as its brothers, Dirt Dog and Roomba, but it weighs a tiny bit more.The Scooba is easy to open, the handle doubles as a latch to flip up the tanks and makes you feel like you're popping the hood of a car. The tanks separate from the Scooba so you can fill and empty them. One tank is labeled "clean", the other "dirty". You fill the "clean" tank with the Clorox solution and cold or warm water and when the Scooba is done cleaning, you will find all the gross dirty stuff that it mopped up in the "dirty" tank.Scooba warns you to only use the Clorox solution it came with as other solutions might corrode the moving parts of Scooba. At first, I thought I... 5/5 BikeChick (SD) - See all my reviews Please click "See all customer images" at the top of the page to see all of the detailed pictures I submitted of my Scooba.Opening the Scooba box, I could see that this robot was much more complex than the vacuuming robots (I own the Dirt Dog and Red Roomba).Scooba is the same width and height as its brothers, Dirt Dog and Roomba, but it weighs a tiny bit more.The Scooba is easy to open, the handle doubles as a latch to flip up the tanks and makes you feel like you're popping the hood of a car. The tanks separate from the Scooba so you can fill and empty them. One tank is labeled "clean", the other "dirty". You fill the "clean" tank with the Clorox solution and cold or warm water and when the Scooba is done cleaning, you will find all the gross dirty stuff that it mopped up in the "dirty" tank.Scooba warns you to only use the Clorox solution it came with as other solutions might corrode the moving parts of Scooba. At first, I thought I... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 9, 2007

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  List Price: $399.99
  Price: $250.00
  You Save: $149.99 (37%)

  Safe to use on most hard floors, including sealed hardwood, linoleum, tile, and marble

  Simple to operate--fill tank, press "Clean," and empty tank when finished

  Cleans under furniture, tables, and hard-to-reach places

  Includes one 8-oz. bottle of cleaning solution; 1-year warranty

  Floor-washing robot that preps, washes, scrubs, and dries in one pass

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  Tenergy Replacement Battery for iRobot Scooba 5900

  Home (Roomba)
  

  Rating (25 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  Great replacement

  My scooba battery died after one year of usage, I grabbed this battery as a replacement, it doubled the cleaning cycle for my scooba.. A+ 5/5 R. Khader "vrami.net" (Netherlands) - See all my reviews, August 9, 2008

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  Did Not Fit Right, Did not Last

  Bought one of these back in October. Charged it when I got the battery, and it worked fine. Then the Scooba was parked for several months with the battery removed. Started using the Scooba again a month ago. Everything fine. Used Scooba 3 times, Now the battery will not charge. Only 6 month warranty on Battery. I will buy my next one from iRobot. Learned my lesson. Oh and the battery does not want to stay snapped in either. You can also tell it is lower quality than iRobot's battery. The battery contacts are flimsy etc.. 1/5 G. Fiske (Florida) - See all my reviews, April 23, 2010

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  Works like the manufacturer's battery

  I bought this battery for my Scooba after the warranty expired, because I figured that it would probably invalidate the warranty. This battery works as advertised.I have only one issue -- it doesn't seat quite as well as the original battery, and it might be very slighty larger. Be extra careful when you install it. I wasn't, and the battery got stuck in the Scooba tank; it was hard to open the Scooba and get it straightened out. But no problems since then. 4/5 Lisa Guinn "lisle_g" (Cupertino, CA USA) - See all my reviews, April 27, 2009

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  List Price: $69.99
  Price: $20.93
  You Save: $49.06 (70%)

  Keep a second battery on hand to double Roomba's cleaning time

  Battery life lasts for hundreds of cleaning cycles

  Powers Roomba for up to 80 minutes of continuous clean up.

  APS battery compatible with Floor Washing Robot iRobot 5900

  Dimension: 5.5x 2.875 x 1.75 inches

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