Should I be looking for something with adjustable height or is strong suction more important? Are bagged models better for deep cleaning or just more of a hassle? Kinda tempted by the ones with brush rolls, but I’ve heard they can mess with soft carpets.
Also, is corded still the way to go for power, or are the newer cordless ones keeping up?
Appreciate any recs that don’t just look good on paper.
Recommendations for a good vacuum for carpeted and hardwood floor for people with long hair and cats?
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Reddit Buyers feedback on different Robot Vacuum Brands:
Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE, Robotic Vacuum, IQ Navigation, Home Mapping, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Wi-Fi Connected, Works with Alexa It deeply cleaned the places where we normally can not reached, like under the TV shelves and under the bed. We have 2 cats, this is a wonderful helper. I’m just so happy that we can always have clean floors. Love the schedule and self-empty functions!
SereneLife Robotic Vacuum Cleaner - 2000Pa Suction - Wifi Mobile App and Gyroscope Mapping - Ultra Thin 3.0” Height - Rotating and Squeegee Cleans Carpets Smart Cleaner-2000Pa Hardwood Floor-PUCRC660 So, first of all. The first one we ordered came DOA. The seller was very quick to help us return it so that we could look into getting a new one. We decided to give this one a go again. This one worked great. I had bought this vacuum for hardwood floors as that's what I had at the house I lived at previously. The house I'm in now has hardwood and carpet and the vacuum (which we named succbot) has earned her place in this home as well. She just goes about her day doing her best and we love having it around. It's not the quietest around but still not bad at all. The remote and app can be a little screwy on occasion but it hasn't been a major problem. I would recommend.
Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL RV1001AE, Robotic Vacuum, IQ Navigation, Home Mapping, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Wi-Fi Connected, Works with Alexa It deeply cleaned the places where we normally can not reached, like under the TV shelves and under the bed. We have 2 cats, this is a wonderful helper. I’m just so happy that we can always have clean floors. Love the schedule and self-empty functions!
Coredy Robot Vacuum Cleaner, 1700Pa Strong Suction, Super Thin Robotic Vacuum, Multiple Cleaning Modes/Automatic Self-Charging Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair, Hard Floor to Short-Pile Carpets Great vacuum for keeping pet hair under control.
BISSELL SpinWave Wet and Dry Robot Vacuum, WiFi Connected with Structured Navigation, 28599 So far I've only used it to vacuum (no mopping yet) and I love it. I'm in a small, fairly cluttered apartment and it gets into every corner that it can physically fit in. I have all hardwood floors and a small part where it drops down into tile. The robot has no issues with the slight bump. Even with the cat chasing it around the apt and bumping it, it is still able to find it's home. From the video reviews I found, they all had perfect little rooms or hallways, so I was glad it actually can handle complex layouts, even though it doesn't have mapping abilities. It's also quiet. If the neighbors downstairs can hear it, I would be surprised. Can't wait to try the mopping setting! My only complaint (and not worth dropping it a star) is that its home placemat doesn't stay on the floor very well. Easy to fix (maybe better rubber feet?) so I'm surprised it's an issue. But even my cat walking across it moves it away from the wall.
Hi bissell spinwave wet and dry robot vacuum, wifi connected with structured navigation, 28599 so far i've only used it to vacuum (no mopping yet) and i love it. i'm in a small, fairly cluttered apartment and it gets into every corner that it can physically fit in. i have all hardwood floors and a small part where it drops down into tile. the robot has no issues with the slight bump. even with the cat chasing it around the apt and bumping it, it is still able to find it's home. from the video reviews i found, they all had perfect little rooms or hallways, so i was glad it actually can handle complex layouts, even though it doesn't have mapping abilities. it's also quiet. if the neighbors downstairs can hear it, i would be surprised. can't wait to try the mopping setting! my only complaint (and not worth dropping it a star) is that its home placemat doesn't stay on the floor very well. easy to fix (maybe better rubber feet?) so i'm surprised it's an issue. but even my cat walking across it moves it away from the wall., I'm dad.
EUREKA Groove Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Wi-Fi Connected, App, Alexa & Remote Controls, Self-Charging, NER300, Black Product came in a nice package with additional filter and brush roll for replacement. It is amazing how much dirt it sucked out of a carpet that I thought was very clean. the battery lasts a long time. Love the fact that the robot goes under my bed. The package was missing the tool to clean the brush, but I guess I will just use a comb. Highly recommend this unit
iRobot Roomba i7 (7150) Robot Vacuum- Wi-Fi Connected, Smart Mapping, Works with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, Works With Clean Base
This is our first Rumba, we had Neato before. Can not state how much better I7+ is in comparisons with other Rumba models but definitely big improvement for us after Neato (4 times more expensive as well).
We got the vacuum yesterday and might have more comments later.
So far we LOVE this vacuum:
- It was super-easy to start cleaning (from button on the vacuum).
- The vacuum if quiet (to compare with Neato), our small dog is not afraid of it.
- Does good job going into corners and cleaning fur under the bed. But still left few pieces here and there.
- Understands layout very well - not bumping into furniture at all, finding exact spot from there it stopped cleaning to empty the bin.
- Does very good job going from carpet to wood and vs versa - overcome some significant bumps without issues.
-Received much quicker than estimated
eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 30C, Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Wi-Fi, Super-Thin, 1500Pa Suction, Boundary Strips Included, Quiet, Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum,
The only reason I don't give 5 stars is because there's no way to select your cleaning modes. Start as random and after a while switch to the way to go along the shore that works very well! then makes an absurdity of spinning in the same place and returns to random. If I could select the edge mode I'd be very happy. If it works, it's not just a toy
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We are moving to a new house soon and are looking for a decent vacuum, but would also like to be able to clean our current one before we move! Our last vacuum was a Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lift Off. It had great suction, but we have long hair and 2 cats, and the hair was always tangled in the brush roll and the brush roll burned out frequently. It was more of a PITA to clean the vacuum.
Our current apartment is mostly carpet, with a kitchen and bathroom that has tile. 800ish square feet.
Our new house: 1400ish square feet. Unfinished basement, hardwood floors in the living room and on the stairs, tile in the 2 bathrooms and kitchen, carpeted in the upstairs hallway and in both bedrooms.
We don't have a budget. Preferably looking for something with a hose attachment, if possible, something not too bulky - our last one was so clunky, but since we will have a bigger place bulkiness won't be a huge issue; that can clean hardwood floors, tile, carpet, stairs, and can handle long hair and pet hair.
Edit: I think I am going with a Miele! I just have no idea which one... There are so many, I'm overwhelmed 🙃
Thank you everyone!