My cat throws up occasionally. How does Roomba deal with the mess?
1622374
Honestly I'm already throwing up when I read questions like that.. #Think before you ask! - no offense :)
1622375
IT doesn't. It doesn't mop. If tou're luvky, it won't touch it (because it doesn't exactly clean everywhere); otherwise, it'll smear it around, and you'll have to clean the irobot too
1622376
I once left our roomba running and forgot to put our dog out to do his morning business. When I returned, he'd opted to take a squat on the living room floor, and the roomba had found it. The result was like modern art - barely an inch of the floor didn't have dog do smeared across it.
1622377
Hun you need to change your cat's food. Its not normal to throw up alot. My cat used to do it and it was due to a chicken allergy. I stopped feeding her chicken based foods and she doesnt throw up anymore. Fix that problem first, then get the robot :)
1622378
Well I don't have a cat but the Roomba is a vacuum not a shampooer although they do make a model that shampoos. I would have to say that it would most likely pick up the solids but would not handle any liquid stains.
971165
Wow, that's too bad. I've had one for over a year and a second one for more than 6 months. Both are still working well and very quiet. I try to run the parts (except for motor) through the dishwasher, top rack, once a week, change filter about 4 - 6 wks. Don't know if that helps the longevity. We have 3 cats.
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Mine sputters like that if I am not diligent in cleaning the pump. I take the pump completely apart once a month, submerge it in vinegar, brush it out well, rinse it, and I use also a pipe cleaner to make sure I all the gunk out (I think it is the cats' saliva that eventually forms a jelly-like substance) from all the little hidden places, and then put it together. The sputtering stops for me after that.
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The one tank has a strong plastic bag separation which separates the clean and dirty. I'm very pleased with this machine as my cat is very sick and vomits everywhere. This machine is as easy as running a vacuum. The first 2 times may be cumbersome in learning to take off the tank and fill it right, but once you understand it, it's a sheer breeze, well worth the money. : )
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I'm sure it depends on your cat. My cats do not like my large vacuum or even the Dyson hand vac. They will tolerate them until I get within a few feet and then they evacuate. However the Neato is rather quiet and I assume a lot less threatening to them because of its size and they don't seem too bothered by it. They sleep on the couch as it goes around it, or watch with curiosity. My dog does not like the Dyson for some reason and barks when I turn it on but isn't bothered in the least by the Neato. The dog walks in front of it sometimes and the Neato has to navigate around the dog.
343269
I used a kitchen "all surface" cleaner that had bleach in it, and it came out fine. After I was done cleaning it, I scrubbed it with just water for a bit, to make sure my cats wouldn't lick it and get sick or something.
986378
I have a Roomba, too, so I use that to vacuum the floor & the iRobot to wash it.It's clean!!
1640348
Maybe a year? Always had issues with mine and I've had two roombas. I wish I would have bought a different brand. Make sure you clean it thoroughly after each use.
1485604
Whenever mine acts up I just take the brushes off and the squeegee roller and clean the tangled up hair from around the ends where the yellow things are. I also pull that front caster wheel off and clean the hair off if it. The roomba works fine for a while after that.
747647
I use mine for the same job almost every day. Our cat makes a mess in the laundry room with litter and fur. The vacuum does a great job on both on the hard floor and the throw rugs.
24649
Surprisingly no. The cardboard is really strong. I have vacuumed under it and it's never been very messy just a couple scraps of cardboard. My cat is currently on the second side and she loves it. She still lounges on it.
922514
Try scooping some poop out of the other box, place it in the new one and unplug the box until he/she uses it. Then plug it in once a day and hit the button to cycle but dont leave it going. Unplug it once it has cycled. I have the same issues with my cats but we are on week 3 or 4 and they are almost never using the old cat box anymore. Slow transition. They need to trust it.
94488
I have a cat, and ceramic tile floors. A lot of hair/fuzz collects in corners. It picks it up and holds it until I go out and shake it out.
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If you're talking about throwing up their meals, then I had the same problem at first. I found that if I increase their dose slowly I can avoid this. I increased by 1/4 pill per week, up to 3 pills per day for the biggest kitty (15lbs). I was pretty conservative, because .. yuck. I balance the dose based upon the "results". If you're still cleaning up hairballs increase gradually, and if their stool gets runny then drop it down a bit.
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Yes and no. It catches some but it tends to build up on the back. and has to be cleaned off, vacuumed or picked off with a kleenex regularly, no household air purifier could, maybe an very large industrial one could. It traps the dander and smaller things. I have two cats a long hair and a short hair, My long hair sheds badly due to a skin condition. If I don't brush him every day it is a problem. Long and short of it, brushing your cats regularly is the best method of shed control. My Hoover air purifier has gone almost non-stop for about two years and continues to provide great odor control and helps a lot with my breathing and allergies. I do recommend it. Yes and no. It catches some but it tends to build up on the back. and has to be cleaned off, vacuumed or picked off with a kleenex regularly, no household air purifier could, maybe an very large industrial one could. It traps the dander and smaller things. I have two cats a long hair and a short hair, My long hair sheds badly due to a skin condition. If I don't brush him every day it is a problem. Long and short of it, brushing your cats regularly is the best method of shed control. My Hoover air purifier has gone almost non-stop for about two years and continues to provide great odor... » Read More Yes and no. It catches some but it tends to build up on the back. and has to be cleaned off, vacuumed or picked off with a kleenex regularly, no household air purifier could, maybe an very large industrial one could. It traps the dander and smaller things. I have two cats a long hair and a short hair, My long hair sheds badly due to a skin condition. If I don't brush him every day it is a problem. Long and short of it, brushing your cats regularly is the best method of shed control. My Hoover air purifier has gone almost non-stop for about two years and continues to provide great odor control and helps a lot with my breathing and allergies. I do recommend it. « Show Less
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Haha I accidentally sucked it up in the vacuum hose a couple months ago. It ways under the bed. It is small but you fill it with cat and it Velcro closes, it was fun for my cat until it got sucked in vac. heaven
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It could easily clean up kibble. It is probably powerful enough to suck up cat vomit. But I wouldn't recommend using it for cat vomit unless it was completely dry, because I imagine it would just become a gross mess inside the vacuum that you would have to clean up. There are much easier ways to clean cat vomit: use dry paper towels, followed by a damp cloth, then carpet cleaner if needed.