iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot - Reviews

iRobot Roomba 560 Vacuum Cleaning Robot. Features the newest innovations in vacuum performance, room navigation, edge and corner cleaning, advanced anti-tangle technology and transitioning from carpets to hard floors. Covers up to 4 rooms on a single battery charge. On-board Scheduling. Compact… More

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$349.00

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By Art

from Commerce, Texas

About Me Homeowner, Pet Owner

6/22/2010

I've thrown away the box.

4.0

PROS

Cleans Effectively
Cleans Under Furniture
Long Run Time
Hassle Free Operation
Easy To Use
Large Debris Bin

CONS

Misses Spots
Long Charge Time

BEST USES

Pet Hair
Large Rooms
Carpeted Rooms
High Traffic Rooms
Small Rooms
Hardwood Floors

Comments:

One particular rug has fibers that won't release dog hair for Roomba. That one still requires the big vac. Wherever the dog chooses to lie down, Roomba will bump into him, barking ensues. Luckily I'm able to divide the house into front and back keeping them separated. For best results, you do have to prepare the rooms. Pick up ottomans, I lean chairs against the wall or put them on table tops. There is definitely a learning curve to maximize efficient cleaning. One rug I just have to roll up. That one it cannot figure out. I have an old house with many high thresholds and surprisingly Roomba can climb over them. The other reviews I read prior to purchase are true, it will leave clumps of dog hair when changing floor surfaces. But, I run it at least once a day and the house cleaners commented on the reduction of dog hair. I haven't had a reason to use the "light houses" so I can't comment on that. Cleaning it is not the pain I was expecting. Two minutes, mostly unwinding dog hair from the wheels on the brushes. I wish it came with a small brush for cleaning the hepa (sp?) filter.

By Man with the floor that grows hair

from Fair Oaks, Ca

4/14/2010

Love it Love it What a time saver

4.0

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Works better than I ever thought it could. It is a little slow but well worth the money. It does a great job picking up the dog hair which was the main reason for our purchase. I couldn't be happier.