iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum Review

Overall 4.35 of 5 view all 20 reviews

dawnlee1
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Roomba - convenient but not as good as regular vacuums

picking up after pets

Pros

picks up cat hair, picks up dirt, fur, cat litter, cleans under the bed, time saver, great for a quick run of the vaccum

Cons

Battery dies very soon, can get caught up in cords, collection tray needs emptying often, expensive, need to empty dirt bin frequently

MAR

2009

iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum —

This Roomba model is convenient and better than not vacuuming, but the machine certainly misses spots and requires constant recharging if you are trying to do multiple rooms.

Also, you are not supposed to use the Roomba on the floor if there is water, so be careful with the bathroom floor after you shower, or using the Roomba around your pets' water bowls which it can knock over.

My Roomba has trouble returning to the base when it runs out of power, and I have read that it is because my docking station is on carpet rather than a completely flat surface.

As others have noted, the brushes require frequent cleaning. The Roomba will actually stop working until you clean the brushes.