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Robo vacuum

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MissAdventure Mon 31-Aug-26 09:48:18

I've had two.
The previous one was a budget one, and still did the job. (About £70)

The one I have now was an absolute steal from ebay, and is more sophisticated, hence I can't use all the things.
It connects to the internet, can be "mapped" (apparently) and has a mop, too.

It was listed as "used", but came in pristine condition, and I paid £33 for it.
It says Larasar, so I presume that's the make.

NotSpaghetti Mon 31-Aug-26 07:55:28

Mine are Eufy ones. I forgot to say.

karmalady Mon 31-Aug-26 05:24:53

I have two roombas, since 2013, replaced the batteries and brushes etc, parts easily available. They are still going strong and are very efficient and do a very good job on my floors.

I used to have a roomba that washed the floor but it was a potch to clean so I got rid of it, it was quicker to use a mop with a micro cloth

Some of my furniture is close to the floor so I need to move those and use my normal vac cleaner to do the bottoming from time to time, under the bed, under the chests of drawers etc.

I would not be without roomba, I can see them going on forever, I only need to clean them after every few sessions, and both live out of sight

NotSpaghetti Mon 31-Aug-26 01:29:39

There is one that mops that you plumb in so it can get clean water and empty.
That sounds good to me.

But I only use ours to vacuum. Didn't look at the mopping.

My daughter has a mop on hers and likes it.
I think there's a lot of variation.

NotSpaghetti Mon 31-Aug-26 01:27:24

Have a look at Vacuum Wars they have lots of reviews.

vacuumwars.com/vacuum-wars-best-robot-vacuums/

I found it really helpful.

Elless Sun 30-Aug-26 16:14:39

I'm spoilt for choice there's so many. Thanks everyone!

Notagranny44 Sun 30-Aug-26 15:26:51

I love mine - I've an upstairs one and a downstairs one. One of them mops as well as vacuuming, but leaves the floors far too wet and I wouldn't bother with another that "mops".
They both vacuum pretty well though but of course they can't really do the corners. However that really doesn't bother me!
One's an Eufy and one an Ultenic.

Retread Sun 30-Aug-26 14:38:14

I absolutely love the Shark robot vacuum cleaner my daughter bought for me recently. I can't imagine how I managed without it. My best is that I press the Vacuum button on the app and swan out the door, and when my phone tinkles it is to tell me *he's safely back in his dock. And I'm (for example) sitting on the bus! *It's a he, you can name them on the app, mine is called Dustin.

Barleysugar Sun 30-Aug-26 14:36:22

I have a Beko. It's ok for in between 'proper ' hoovering.

25Avalon Sun 30-Aug-26 14:20:21

My sil bought one on offer from Amazon. It seems to do quite well.

LadyGracie Sun 30-Aug-26 12:34:53

I have a Roomba that vacuums and washes floors, it doesn’t do a good job of washing floors at all and the vacuuming is good but not perfect.
I previously had a cheap basic Roomba it did an amazing job of vacuuming.

Pittcity Sun 30-Aug-26 12:19:26

We have Eufy.
Highly recommend this brand for the excellent customer service.

Elless Sun 30-Aug-26 11:39:03

My son has just purchased one of these (not an expensive one) and I am amazed how well it works. I checked back on GN and there are a few old threads about different models but wanted an up to date account. What brands do you recommend?