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Robot vacuums

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montysma1 · 13/02/2024 00:56

I think I want one?
Do I?

I swear to god debris just drips my kids whenever they enter a room.
I don't even get 5 sodding minutes clean floor satisfaction after hoovering, as one or other filth magnet will come in sprinkling gravel or whatever the hell it is that they are covered in.

I am thinking one of these robot things tootling about when I am at work would let me come home with a happy heart?
Would it?
Are they any good?
(I hear they don't trawl through dog poo nowadays, they go round it)😁

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Luckycloverz · 13/02/2024 02:55

I'd say no if you have lots of hairy pets and people in your household. Unless your willing to spend out really good money on good brand self empty/charging version.

JMSA · 13/02/2024 02:50

I'm in the minority here, as most people on Mumsnet love them.
But I really didn't. I had an Eufy for a day before deciding it wasn't for me, boxing it up and selling it on.

I just didn't get the convenience factor. The dustbox needed emptied each time, the brushes needed the hair removed after every usage, the floors would need to be cleared, etc.
I have a really good hoover (Miele) and for me it was just quicker and easier to whip that out.
I think it would be a brilliant investment in a minimalist home with bald people Grin
As I said though, plenty will disagree!

VimFuego101 · 13/02/2024 02:40

They're amazing. Get one that properly maps the room to make sure it covers it all, though - the cheaper ones seem to just wander around randomly. We have a roomba and it's life changing.

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