There are robotic floor cleaners that vacuum and mop. Does this one (or any version of the roombas) have the ability to mop? Or does it only vacuum?
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This model only vacuums. They do have other models that mop. Check out iRobot.com--they are the manufacturer of Roomba--and look at their "Scooba" and "Braava" models. Those are the two models that mop; though they approach it in different ways.
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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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In the past I used both a Roomba and a Scooba in my tiled family room and kitchen. But running roomba most days reduces the need to mop. I find that using a microfiber mop after roomba is no more work than maintaining the scooba. Roomba and microfiber mops and dusters are a great combination. Microfibers weakness as a floor cleaning system is handling larger debris. Otherwise microfiber is very fast and easy.
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This only vacuums. We have the Braava and love it. It used to be Mint but I guess they got bought out by iRobot.
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Roomba works very well on wood and laminate floors! It works in a consistent pattern to pick up dirt and debris without leaving marks behind. I have multiple pets and it always picks up hair and dirt well. The bin fills quickly, so one must check often to assure maximum sweeping action. It also must have a pretty obstacle free floor to work most efficiently. If you move stuff around a lot or have lots of clutter, that impedes Roomba's ability to work by memory and it may appear to bump around randomly in this situation. Love Roomba and even purchased a Scuba after my Roomba purchase.
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I have the neato 21 and multiple roombas. I have a slight preference for the roomba with the old style brush on hardwood. If the unit is expected to go in and out of many rooms, I would choose the Neato for navigation. I think the lower priced roombas are a good first purchase. The best robotic vacuum is the one that will work for many months without breaking. Cleaning differences are not of of great significance.
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I sweep to get up any loose dirt or dog hairs and then use the mop. This is the best and fastest way to get clean floors without hand scrubbing. this mop geets under and around everything. I just bought another one in case something should happen to the first!
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Roomba cleans better on carpet since it has double brushes. The Moneual does a similar job to Roomba on a smooth floor like hardwood or laminate.
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It's not a mop or wet vac, Its strictly a sweeper. Works on wood flooring as well as carpeting. There's a receptacle on the bottom to catch dirt. I assume you were asking about the battery life when you asked about it doing more than one room. The answer is yes.
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I have the Roomba Discovery for Pets and it is awesome. I have a husky (need I say more) and two cats. My floors are hardwood, tile, carpet and rugs, it works great on all of them. After the big clean it has been just routine maintenance. I use it daily. It has never been overwhelmed by the hair even at the beginning.
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Hi Janet, my roomba does not leave marks like my regular vacuum does. It just barely touches the baseboards, it has a sensor that slows it down when it gets near any objects. It has little white brushes that sweep near the walls..
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The one that I own does not. Many features that it has is exactly like a roomba. The price of the clean mate is much less. I love it. I feel like it's well worth the investment.
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No dock, just a charger you plug into the side of it. The iRobot mop is different in that it cleans in the same way a swiffer would. The scooba works by first vacuuming, then spraying cleaning water onto the floor, then scrubbing, then squeegy vacuuming the dirty water up. The scooba covers about 400-500 square feet in a single run whereas the mop covers roughly 250 square feet in a run. I would compare some YouTube videos of the two to get an idea of how they work differently. I personally feel the scooba technology is better for scrubbing.
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I have a Roomba, too, so I use that to vacuum the floor & the iRobot to wash it.It's clean!!
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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.
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A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just with water and the microfiber pad does an excellent job. I've given this mop as wedding shower gifts. I love it. A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just... » Read More A shark is a steam mop, unless you are referring to just a regular mop. This one just uses a microfiber pad, which I get wet with hot water and wrong it out well. If the floor is real dirty (I have a yellow lab dog who sleeps in my kitchen and it gets quite dirty!) I will pull off the pad and rinse it off with hot water and wrong it out again... Maybe a couple times during the cleaning. I also have a shark steam mop, which I like, but I prefer using this mop. It is quick and easier and I think my floor looks and feels cleaner. Can't say I've had many tough greasy spots but cleaning just with water and the microfiber pad does an excellent job. I've given this mop as wedding shower gifts. I love it. « Show Less
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I heard they are in the process of creating the Poopa, the Roomba's sidekick that cleans up this sort of mess before the Roomba vacuums. Apparently the Roomba already contains the technology needed to communicate with the Poopa and once it detects an unusual substance it stops and calls the Poopa. The Poopa comes in and cleans the mess. But, it gets better. The Roomba immediately leaves that area and goes to another room giving the Poopa time to do its thing. The Poopa then sends a code to the Roomba for the type of mess it encountered and the amount of clean up required. The Roomba then avoids that area until the Poopa gives it the signal that it is clean. The Poopa returns to the area several times to make sure the clean up is complete and the coast is clear for the Roomba to do its thing. Brilliant!
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There are two tanks; one for clean water with the floor cleaner, the other is empty till you switch to sucking up the dirty water. The machine is rather heavy, but it does a fine job. If however, you want the cleaning lady to use it., forget it. She will make excuses like it leaves water on the floor, which is not true. She just wants to quickly move the mop over the floor and be done with cleaning it. A patient job will take longer than running over with a swifter or mop. But it is is far finer and better looking when done with the Hoover Floor Mate.
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I read somewhere that Electrolux sold this line to Eureka. I do know my daughter cleans homes and she has one t says Electrolux. She told me about it in the fall of 2013. When I ordered it was called Eureka Mighty Mite. I hesitated about buying it because my first sweeper, 50 yrs. ago, was a Eureka and the suction on it was terrible. My daughter and I compared there and they are exactly the same except the name change. It has great suction. Love it for bare floors.
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You have to push it down and around and pull it up against the sponge so that it squeezes the sponge. It's a pain and it's messy. Dirty water will run down your arm. I really didn't like this mop. If you feel adventurous, the best mopper is the Scooba by iRobot. You fill the tank, press a button, and it mops your floors for you. I also highly recommend the Roomba. Good luck with the Mr. Clean! :)