bronze Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'm about to order mine but I was wondering if I should buy any spares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Maybe a pack of brushes, but I recycle the filters several times. I brush the fluff off with an old toothbrush and occasionally wash them, and I'm more than satisfied with the result and savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I get my filters & brushes from ebay - much better value You will love it Bronze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Roll on tuesday. Got a good price too. £194 including postage for the 560 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Your life will never be the same again! Best gadget EVER! What will you call it? Mine is Rover the Roomba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I looked at getting one of these earlier this year, but wasn't sure if they could cope with 2 moulting dogs Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Your life will never be the same again! Best gadget EVER! What will you call it? Mine is Rover the Roomba I told DH I would have to name it but unlike my children (that have names preplanned) I'll have to see it before I decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I looked at getting one of these earlier this year, but wasn't sure if they could cope with 2 moulting dogs Karen x Mine copes admirally with one dog - can't see two being a problem. Mines called Scuttle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 This is on my wish list for this year Sorry, next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Love mine. I find the virtual wall units very useful to stop it going under things where there are wires. I would consider getting more of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The things I learn about on this forum!! I had never heard of these until now, so thought I had better Google to see what they are! Do they really work well? It doesn't look big enough to store all the fluff and fur?? How often do you empty it - or does it now where the bin is Google sent me to Utube where this video made me laugh. I guess as you know about Roombas you will have seen it already http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-jv8g1YVI&feature=related PS I need to find the woodburning stove thread as we have just had ours fitted -awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I empty mine every other time I use it. No big deal...It takes seconds. Worth it not to have to do your own vaccuuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Likewise Egluntine,then I find it needs a full take-apart-&-clean once a week (or after he has done the daughters rooms ) Roomba is brilliant - I really would not want to be without it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Ours is called Ruby. Youngest daughter is really frightened of her but loves her at the same time and has even gone up and given her a kiss . Ours works well on hard floors but isn't any good on carpets. That might be because we only have carpets in 3 bedrooms and they don't get vacuumed very often. With 6 dogs we have to empty her after every use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Bobski has been working hard bless him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My Roomba is going away today I have had it since August and have been very happy but a month ago the brushes stopped spinning so I rang up and got a new brush thingy sent out but now the battery has stopped holding charge and it only cleans for 10-15 minutes I phoned yesterday and City Link are collecting him today but I'm now upset as I am going to be Roomba-less for over a week How will I cope? Will I remember how to use the Dyson? Am I going to feel weak and exhausted if I vacuum myself? Mmm, not a happy bunny!! I've got the 530 and love it sooo much. Ooo, just remembered that there is a forum which has loads of Roomba advice and bits. I had trouble when my Roomba first came as it wouldn't work on my dark blue hall carpet-it kept saying that it was the cliff sensors so I checked it up on the forum and found out how to cover them so it worked fine. (Robot hacking section) http://www.robotreviews.com/chat/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 We have two very hairy cats DH and I are at home all day, in and out of thegarden, and I'm amazed at how much carp there is for Raymondo to pick up every day. I have the one that you can schedule, and it's brilliant. I get him to hoover all our downstairs overnight...he's very noisy, so it took us a few nights to get used to it. I empty his bin every morning and, because of the cat hair, I check the brushes every other day or two. I've gone through a number of side brushes; gradually we learned to certain things off the floor before we go to bed, which means we don't lose an arm so often. He's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've gone through a number of side brushes; gradually we learned to certain things off the floor before we go to bed, which means we don't lose an arm so often. He's fantastic. Weeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeee I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've just remembered that Lakeland so one of the Roomba range, not sure which one. They have an excellent customer satisfaction guarantee, so if you bought it one from them, tried him (or her) and didn's like him (her) you could return for a full refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've just remembered that Lakeland so one of the Roomba range, not sure which one. They have an excellent customer satisfaction guarantee, so if you bought it one from them, tried him (or her) and didn's like him (her) you could return for a full refund. How can you tell the gender? Is it by whether they do a good job or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've gone through a number of side brushes; gradually we learned to certain things off the floor before we go to bed, which means we don't lose an arm so often. He's fantastic. Just been onto Ebay to buy some more side brushes & I see that they have brought out a new,improved & tougher version with 3 brushes on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That is worth knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I will let you know if they are indeed tougher than the old ones. The old one on my Roomba at the moment only has 2 prongs left on it anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 How can you tell the gender? Is it by whether they do a good job or not? That's a really good question Shirl. I have no idea. It never entered my head that Raymondo might be female. (pause) No. He's male. I don't know how I know, but I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
