will it replace my irobot for vacumming and how does it compare to mint cleaner?
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The 390 is a hard-surface floor washer, with a built-in vacuum that vacuums up the dirty water as it washes. It does not dock itself like the Roomba vacuums, but must be manually re-charged. It is not for carpet, and in my experience not really suitable for hardwood floors either - it's just too wet unless the floor is really well sealed; works good on linoleum or tile. It will not replace a Roomba for vacuuming. The Scooba is actually a washer, with a spinning brush; the Mint (now Braava) is a wet/dry mop, like an electronic Swiffer. We use the Mint on our hardwood kitchen and hearthroom floors, and the Scooba for the entry and hallway tile; both have their place.
1699657
It will not replace the vacuum cause one is used for carpet and one for hard floors that would be mopped. As compared to the mint it's far beyond it. The mint uses a nasty rag that pushes the dirt around and makes dust balls where the scions actually wets the floor with soap and scrubs it then squeegee the floor mostly dry. Just change the soap water and you are ready to go again. No need to clean a nasty rag. Besides how long can you. Use a rag on one spot before its picked up more than it can hold, after that you either wash it or let it spread dirt all over.
1699658
The 390 is a hard-surface floor washer, with a built-in vacuum that vacuums up the dirty water as it washes. It does not dock itself like the Roomba vacuums, but must be manually re-charged. It is not for carpet, and in my experience not really suitable for hardwood floors either - it's just too wet unless the floor is really well sealed; works good on linoleum or tile. It will not replace a Roomba for vacuuming. The Scooba is actually a washer, with a spinning brush; the Mint (now Braava) is a wet/dry mop, like an electronic Swiffer. We use the Mint on our hardwood kitchen and hearthroom floors, and the Scooba for the entry and hallway tile; both have their place. The 390 is a hard-surface floor washer, with a built-in vacuum that vacuums up the dirty water as it washes. It does not dock itself like the Roomba vacuums, but must be manually re-charged. It is not for carpet, and in my experience not really suitable for hardwood floors either - it's just too wet unless the floor is really well sealed; works good on linoleum or tile. It will not replace a Roomba for vacuuming. The Scooba is actually a washer, with a spinning brush; the Mint (now Braava) is a wet/dry mop, like an electronic Swiffer. We use the Mint on our hardwood kitchen and hearthroom... » Read More The 390 is a hard-surface floor washer, with a built-in vacuum that vacuums up the dirty water as it washes. It does not dock itself like the Roomba vacuums, but must be manually re-charged. It is not for carpet, and in my experience not really suitable for hardwood floors either - it's just too wet unless the floor is really well sealed; works good on linoleum or tile. It will not replace a Roomba for vacuuming. The Scooba is actually a washer, with a spinning brush; the Mint (now Braava) is a wet/dry mop, like an electronic Swiffer. We use the Mint on our hardwood kitchen and hearthroom floors, and the Scooba for the entry and hallway tile; both have their place. « Show Less
1699659
it mops hard floors and does not vacuum, so cannot replace the irobot for vacuuming. i cant compare to mint as ive never had one.
1699660
I tried the Scooba. Two of them were defective. I would save my money. It does not work.
1699661
I haven't opened up the box yet. I doubt it can replace the vacuum. My intention is to use my roomba vacuum first, then the mop. As fas as comparing to the mint, what I hated about my mint was having to plug it in to charge.the main reason I got it was because like the roomba vacuum, it should glide into its own charging station. I expect it to be at least as good as the mint, perhaps better
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I also have three dogs and was given a Roomba for Christmas. You WILL still have to use your regular old vaccuum even though you have a Roomba. It will probably be great on your hardwood floors--likely a big help. However, on the carpet, it will probably just do 'maintenance-quality', picking up quite a bit of hair, but still not replacing a good manual vaccumming. (But hey, every little bit helps when have multiple pets). I run mine every day, and I appreciate its ability to perform damage-control every day with the "kids'" daily shedding, supplemented by my own once or twice a week regular vaccuuming. I empty the bin every time it completes a cycle. It only takes two seconds. If you try to run it will a full bin, it won't be able to pick up anything very well, just like a regular vaccuum. One more very important thing-- since you have pets, you'll have to be extra dilligent about cleaning the brush and the rubber thing next to brush. The brush is relatively easy to clean with the cleaning tool, but the rubber thing next to the brush can get hair wrapped around these tricky grooves next to its wheels--its kind of time consuming, but if you don't keep those things clean than its bad for the Roomba. Oh, and for other pet people out there, I was at Roomba's website the other day and they have now came out with a Roomba for homes with pets, so you may want to look into that if you are considering buying a Roomba. The Roomba Sage for Pets is like 219.00, and the Roomba Discovery for Pets is around 300.00. The brushes are supposed to be easier to clean than the standard Roomba.
1607704
i do not know what the difference is between the 2 cleaners. i would assume that the filters would probably be the same. you might try looking on their website (and then order from amazon) or call the company.
131311
Absolutely! We've had Kirby, Orec, Hoover, Electrollux & other vacumes. I bought this one because most of our flooring is tile or wood, for which it does a superb job, but I was astounded at how well the powered worked on the carpet. The unit is light, versatile, powerful and gets under nearly everything except our sleeper sofa and Chinese hutch. It is by far the best vacume we've ever owned.
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http://homesupport.irobot.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6107On the Mint, now an iRobot product, I found this answer which might apply. Here's the link.
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The 880 only vacuums. The Scooba is meant to mop, scrub and vacuum, but I don't think that they (iRobot) have the technology down yet. Many of the reviews for the Scooba find issues - check it out on Amazon. We are using the 880 to vacuum up the bits for now, and we manually mop - not a big job for us in a dry climate. Can't wait for an all-in-one machine though!
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Well that's up to you, regardless of what vacuum you buy you will have to clean filters if you want to work like its brand new. cleaning consists running them under water and letting them dry. Im not the Bissell sales person but I like this vacuum and I looked around a lot. Hope it helps-End feed.
2285125
I honestly would not get this unless you absolutely need a stuck vac. I just bought the DC50 Animal upright and LOVE it! The difference I believe is in the bristles in the brush. I would really suggest looking into the DC50 tho. It's a smaller, more compact upright, but just as powerful as a full size.
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Here's an on line comparison. http://vacuumcleanerreviewszone.com/irobot-roomba-650-vs-655-whats-the-difference-863.html
1523925
Mint Plus is just the newest cleaner by this company. This is the one you want. It works well but for it to change your life you need to use it. I have a Roomba vacuum which I hit a button and it goes an cleans. It is a daily "don't think about" it kind of robot. The mint plus you either have to load the reservoir and put a cloth or put a swiffer wet cloth on. More hassle. I usually only use it when I am cleaning the whole house. I should use it every day but it's one of those things.
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I don't know if it is the same one or not, but I would say that I would never buy it again. It's fine for dust, but anything bigger than a speck of a crumb won't be picked up. If you do get it picked up, don't lift the vacuum or it will all fall out. I really don't like it. I have owned more simple sweepers that did a better job. Keep in mind that it is a dust buster snapped onto a handle.
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I bought one a couple months ago and yes, it was a Neato OEM product. However, I strongly discourage you from purchasing this as it actually lessened the amount of dirt it picked up by a huge amount. It was sadly a horrible waste of money. The moment we switched back to the old brush, our vacuum was picking up triple the amount this "upgrade" did.
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Yes. It does good surface cleaning, not deep cleaning though. It works for scatter rigs because it won't suck them up like a stronger vac will do. While a good shaking out will do a better job with small rugs, this is good in a pinch. I call it an electric broom rather than a vacuum because it does the job as a broom would do, but sucks up the dust & crumbs so you don't have to use a dustpan. You have to empty the canister and clean the filter regularly for it to clean well. This is my second Bissell in about 15 years. I love it!
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We have tried both the Roomba and Neato, and much prefer the latter...bought a 2nd Neato, and retired the Roomba. It works more efficiently, better shaped for corners, more user friendly with programming/prompts. At least this is what my cleaning expert (wife) tells me.
1133402
This only vacuums. We have the Braava and love it. It used to be Mint but I guess they got bought out by iRobot.
1355349
So happy a family, I think you need irobot 880, because 780 is hard to clear the pet hair on the brush.
77991
Very much so. I have a Shop-Vac and a brand x. Shop-vac is much better. I would buy again.