iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum Review

Overall 4.35 of 5 view all 20 reviews

mrsps
Waterbury, CT

Free time, what a gift.

too busy to make beds

Pros

cleans under the bed, great for a quick run of the vaccum, time saver, independence for disabled

Cons

you will spend some time watching it

FEB

2008

iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum —

I was skeptical of the Roomba, but got it as a gift. I could not believe the amount of dirt it picks up every time! You will spend time watching it at first and being amazed that you actually have a robot. It also works on hard floors (linoleum, wood, tile), which is nice to send it out before you mop. If there are deep grooves inbetween tiles, it will not work as well. I have noticed that ours seems to be louder (I have had it for 4 months now) than it was when we first received it. Perhaps it is because we use it so often. It cleans corners with a spinning brush that sticks out. For spot cleaning, I find that a handheld vacuum is more efficient. I set the Roomba out in a room, after I have cleared it of obstacles, and set up barriers (called lighthouses that come with it), then go off and so much else done! I took it to my in-laws' who have two dogs and it cleaned their carpet and wood floors excellently. For someone who has a physically impairment with limited mobility of arms or legs, and/or would not be able to bend down to pick it up/get it started by pushing the button, I would recommend the model that has a remote.