Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Only if it can get under the sofa. If you drag the sofa out it will deal with it in much the same way as with an ordinary hoover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If it fits under the sofa then yes Claret I have the 530 there is higher spec ones that will work on a timer etc which might be useful as you can ask it to worl when you are out but I don't find it gets in the way too much you just press the start button and assumimn the brushes don't get clogged it will happily work away till it needs to be charged again which is about 45-60 minutes It is not too noisy you can still watch TV etc while it works You can confine it to a certain room with artificial walls the 530 comes with one and you can get more if you want them It is a wee dumpy thing that gives out a beam which the unit can't cross but as it is only light yau and pets etc aren't hindered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Has anyone seen or got the scooby it washes as well as hoovers? There's one on ebay at the mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hmmmm. I need one of those. do you think I can get away with the "oh, that old thing" when hubby first clocks it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'd risk it!! Just tell him how much cheaper than a cleaning lady it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 HmmmmmmmmmSo which is the best model to get & where is the best place to get it from then. Just idle curiosity mind,I am not going to actually get one I can just see you now, with your feet up, G&T in hand, nattering to the Roomba, Sarah! I thought you liked that naked Chippendale, who you had in to clean? I probably would talk to it you know. I always thank the Sebo when I have used it That Chippendale is lovely to look at,but awfully inefficient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'd risk it!! Just tell him how much cheaper than a cleaning lady it is! has your cleaner had her cards then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I bought a Roomba 560 because it has a scheduler and two lighthouses/virtual walls. I did a search on the internet and got it for £250 with free delivery. Not much more than a good vacuum cleaner really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Not much more than a good vacuum cleaner really. Really? My vacuum cleaner cost £34 and it's lasted for ages.. cleans brilliantly too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have just seen this and I want to Rumba with a 'Romba' tooooooo. What an amzing gadget. I could have my own little robot. Only problem: - Getting it past the OH. - Maybe I will have to just dream . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 It was my OH that found it, any excuse for a gadget He has now bought a scuba from Ebay We just need to collect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Egluntine, John Lewis does a version now I've looked at my model and it is a 4320 with the date 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 It was my OH that found it, any excuse for a gadget He has now bought a scuba from Ebay We just need to collect Ooh! We need a review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Not much more than a good vacuum cleaner really. Really? My vacuum cleaner cost £34 and it's lasted for ages.. cleans brilliantly too. Oh! Mine cost £200 and that was about 15 years ago. It is a good strong one and good for asthmatics. I have to admit I have no idea how much they cost nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Took the plunge and showed the website to hubby. We are now going to be the proud owners of a roomba! Can't believe it was so easy Hubby said if we're impressed with it he will buy a scuba too - please let us have an update chocchick when you've used yours, we'd love to know if you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Fantastic. Scooby with a Scooba! Sounds like fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Oh my!.....I want one of these!! **Scooba** Click the "Watch video" link on the right of the page. The one in the centre of the page is not much cop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Oh my word - I want a Scooba too I can justify it *announces proudly* all my downstairs rooms are tiled including my huge living room. Now how to convince CTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I officially hate you all. I want one of those now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 For Jeanne: I couldn't possibly justify the cost of a Roomba or a Scooby and even if I put a pound away a week - it will take me years ! I think we should have a 'I want one of those - but CAN'T' appreciation society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 That society would have a very long list for me I am trying to put myself off by looking at all the mess on my floors. I have 2 children left at home, and they would win a gold medal for being messy! I am sure you hav to pick up the big bits for a Roomba to work (I hope so anyway) I use the nozzle of my vac to do that as I hoover, and put them in a bag. I have arthritis in my back, shoulder and elbow, and it hurts to bend down. I am a wreck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 You poor thing Maybe a bit of kid bribery may work for a bit of help. It 'sometimes' works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I will try the old making cakes trick. That one usually works, and now I have plenty of our own eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thats a GOOD one - Anything sweet. If they don't help - and my kids don't either.(Plan of action) WE could always dock their pocket money - Maybe the 'roomba' isn't just a distant dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 For Jeanne:I couldn't possibly justify the cost of a Roomba or a Scooby and even if I put a pound away a week - it will take me years ! I think we should have a 'I want one of those - but CAN'T' appreciation society. I'd have to put a 2nd eglu and cube on that list and extra space for said chickens You may not get a scooba review for a while as collecting from near OH's parents at the weeekend. It is second hand, as is the roomba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
