iRobot Roomba 400 Vacuum-Cleaning Robot, Orange
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Product Details
Manufacturer: iRobotBrand: iRobot
Edition: Kitchen
Model: 400
Color: Orange
Publisher: iRobot
Studio: iRobot
Music Label: iRobot
Product features:
- Vacuum-cleaning robot automatically adjusts to any floor surface
- Counter-rotating brushes, effective vacuum, and edge-cleaning spinning side brush
- Removes dirt and debris from under beds, couches, and other hard-to-reach places
- Infra-red cliff sensors; rechargeable battery, 3-hour charger, and 3 filters included
- Measures approximately 13 by 13 by 4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Tools and Hardware Reviews of iRobot Roomba 400 Vacuum-Cleaning Robot, Orange
Customer Review: Best Advice: Just Try It
Summary: 5 Stars
I was as big a skeptic of the Roomba as probably anyone out there. My uninformed perception was that it was nothing but an expensive novelty and couldn't possibly clean very well. It wasn't until my boss (who's as pragmatic an individual as I've ever met) raved about his Roomba that I decided to give it a shot.
I've owned mine for about 2 months now, and I can't imagine being without it. There's a reason these things have such high ratings on Amazon- they actually work. It won't replace your regular vacuum, but it'll relegate it to the corner of your closet for a month at a time.
The Roomba isn't perfect though and brings some minor annoyances with it. As other reviewers have pointed out, bi-weekly or monthly maintenance is required to keep the Roomba functioning properly. Also, the manufacturer's recommendation is that the filter in the Roomba be replaced every month or two, and although the process is trivial, the filters are approximately 4 to 5 bucks a pop.
I've also found, as common sense would suggest, that the Roomba performs best when confined to smaller areas. I live in a small apartment, and the first time I used the Roomba I let it loose in the living room, and it haphazardly traveled from room to room until its battery died, never really doing what I felt was an acceptable job in any one room.
I've since altered my routine to confine the Roomba to a particular section of the apartment, and it does an impeccable job. I just carry it to whichever section of the apartment I want it to vacuum and turn it on before I leave for work. In this way, I cover the entire apartment in 3 day cycles. Note that there are other (more "capital-intensive" and elegant) strategies that people adopt for efficient Roomba cleaning- this is just mine.
My advice to any skeptics out there is to just try the Roomba for yourself. If you're not convinced that it's the next best thing since sliced bread, then you'll definitely be in the overwhelming minority. Also, if you have pets of any kind, the previous statement applies double to you.
Description of iRobot Roomba 400 Vacuum-Cleaning Robot, Orange
iRobot Roomba's powerful vacuum and counter-rotating brushes reach deep into your carpet to remove dust, dirt and pet hair. Robot cleans routinely with the push of a button so you don¿t have to.Robotic Vacuums
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