I have had my Roomba since July, and I can't believe I waited so long to get one!!
I have severe arthritis in my back, and just can't push a regular vacuum, or sweep, without severe pain. I also have large dogs (Weimaraners), who have short hair, but shed....a LOT!!!
I named my robot RITA, and she has been a blessing for me. I can only have her clean one room at a time, because the bin fills up pretty quickly with dog hair, but I don't care. We got rid of all the carpet in the house after we got flooded by Hurricane Katrina, and Rita just moves great over the bare terrazzo floors, and throw rugs we have.
I was so thrilled with mine, that I showed it to my friend, who has 5 Weimaraners in her home. She decided to order one, and is just thrilled with it. She used to pick up throw rugs and sweep every day......now her roomba ROVER does it for her.
Anyone who is in doubt, just order it.....you won't be disappointed. No more pain for me.....RITA does the work for me!!!!
Thank you iROBOT!!!!