iRobot Roomba Combo j7+
Great time saver, but with…
06/07/2023 10:32
Set up is quite straightforward, but took a little longer than I expected. Naming the vacuum is a bit gimmicky, but my three year old found it fun.
Mapping is useful, but you have to ensure the floor is clear of debris, not easy with two children, it didn’t take too long and you can see and adjust the map it has created and set specific rooms to be cleaned at specific times etc.
The robot is a little wide, so it didn’t fit between my dining chair legs, not great as that is where a lot of debris needs cleaning, two children…. It did manage to get under the sofas which is great, it also managed to ‘step up’ a rug, foam flooring in the children’s play space and two lips between rooms. I was worried it would struggle and basically just do the nice easy flat surface.
Emptying is quite noisy, it literally sounds like an industrial jet, so I suggest putting the base station out of the way.
It also doesn’t like vacuuming in the dark, so the app asks you to leave lights on if you want it to vacuum overnight, I prefer it to vacuum overnight as there will be no one in the way and I can ensure minimal debris.
Mopping is a bit light, it’s more a wipe of the surface then a real clean, but for a regular job it’s good.
Had it work overnight and it actually woke me and my 3 year old up with the noise, so I recommend closed doors or operating when you are not home.
It is a great device and will no doubt save time, I am unsure its worth the full price, but only with time can we get used to each other and work out the optimum usage
coggie2k
Weymouth , Spojené království
Age: 48
Gender: Female