iRobot Roomba Robotic Cleaner Comparison

If you detest vacuuming or like to have really clean floors, you will love the iRobot Roomba. This little vacuuming robot loves to find your dirt and vacuum it up. Using an iRobot Roomba is the easiest way to vacuum your floors. Just push the "clean" button and away it goes. All that is required of you is to empty the dust bin and clean the rollers and filter, which takes less than five minutes. This saves a lot of time, compared to vacuuming the floors yourself.

The iRobot isn't just for carpet either, it sweeps tile, linoleum and even hardwood floors. It automatically adjusts to go from one flooring type to the next all by itself. It also cleans those places that you hate to, like under couches and beds and no moving heavy furniture just to vacuum.

The iRobot Roomba features a bagless dust bin (yeah, no more buying vacuum cleaner bags) and a bumper system that will not mark up your walls or furniture as it vacuums around them. It has built in cliff sensors so it won't fly off your stair steps. Also included with the iRobot are two virtual walls, which will keep the iRobot from going into areas that you don't want it to.

Before cleaning, the robot calculates the size of the room, the obstacles in the room, such as furniture and the amount of dirt on the floors.

The iRobot Roomba cleans in three stages: The side brushes spin to grab the dirt that is against the walls and in the corners of the room. Next, the two counter rotating brushes pick up the dirt and then the vacuum sucks up the dirt and places it into the bin. The filtration system traps dust and allergens inside the robot so you can breathe cleaner air.

After the iRobot is finished vacuuming, it automatically goes back to the home base to charge up for the next time you need to use it.

Below are the features of the most popular iRobot Roombas.

There are several iRobot Roomba models to choose from, so it can become confusing as to which one to buy. Factors to consider when purchasing an iRobot include the amount of dirt your floors accumulate, the size of your house and your budget.

If you live in a small to medium sized house that doesn't get too dirty and you don't want to spend a lot of money on a vacuum, the iRobot 530 should be perfect for what you need it for.

If you live in a household with a pet and can spend the extra few dollars, the 560 would be a better choice.

If your household has multiple pets and children, the 760 model does have a better cleaning system and if you can afford it, the 610 would be your best bet.

If you like the idea of scheduling your iRobot to clean while you are away or asleep, the 560, 610 and 760 models have this feature.

If you or members of your household have allergies, the HEPA filters on the model 760 will definitely keep the dust down in your home which will help with breathing issues.

Whichever iRobot you choose, this investment will save you time doing your household chores and give you the cleanest floors possible.

Below is a quick comparison of the most popular models of the iRobot Roomba.

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