Scooba vs. Hoover Floor Mate I've read unbelievable reviews for both, but haven't found anyone who has actually used both of these devices. Any thoughts?
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I hated the Hoover. It took so much time to clean and set up that I could have done the floors by hand much quicker. I took it to work, a youth center, and we used it for big spills until it died. I don't have the Scooba, and am reluctant to buy it after reading the reviews and my experiance with the Hoover.
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Please read my review (search SCOOBA; reviewer BEKABOO). I own both. I prefer Scooba any day.
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I'm thinking of asking Santa for a Roomba for no other reason than pet hair. I have dark walnut hardwood floors and a new golden retriever puppy that sheds like a summer shearing. His hair flies across my floors when the ac/heat kicks on even though i have a swiffer vac that i use SEVERAL times a day. I see your post is almost a year old, i've read several that loved their Roombas for only a few weeks or months....do you still love yours and do you think it's worth the price? Kelley
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the dirt dog is a SWEEPER not a vaccum....but i use my dirt dog in the house too and it's great!!!....i heard the dirt dog work better if you have dogs with long hair....the vaccum robot has more of an issue with this
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It can't do much when its "bigger" objects. It's pretty much just a moving box with a wet tower tucked under its belly. Its a floor mop after all. If it is your first robotic cleaning device that you are looking for, I highly recommend buying a Roomba first, its a vacuum cleaner, can get 95% of the dirt sucked up. Another note: My mint just broke down after 3 months. Currently in the process of sending it back for repair/replacement. Let me tell you the process isn't super smooth so far.
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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.
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dirt dog doesnt have a suction but is a sweeper....it's terrific and i also have a dog in the house....i have wood floors and tiled floors...it works great on both.............i use dirt dog on my patio outside and also use it on the garage floor....i am amazed how it works and cleans such a big area even without virtual walls........but it does have a problem on fringed carpets...i just tuck them under.....i am looking to get a vaccum roomba for house and keep my dirt dog for patio and garage.....but it works great in house too.....
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Just based on my own negative experiences with my Dyson, I would suggest that you think about getting a swiffer style dry cloth sweeper. It is a lot cheaper, and not nearly as much trouble. I end up having to use one even with my Dyson because this model scratches my hardwood. Good luck!
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It's too bad no one has replied to your post - I have the same question! I can only tell you that I currently have a Dyson (w/ all hardwood floors & two cats) and I am not impressed. Good luck.
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I recently purchased one of these and I have 2 dogs, hardwood floors, rustic travertine tile, and carpet. It works fantastic for me. I used to have 3 separate cleaning tools, none of which did a good job. I was hesitant like you because I have never had a vacuum like this (only up rights). I can honestly say I will never go back to the upright. The wood floor is cleaner with this than when I sweep with a broom. It also is powerful enough to get dirt from the grout filled tile. The other amazing thing about this model is the pet upholstery attachment. I let my dogs up on the sofa and this attachment easily removes all the dog hair. I am one happy camper. I recently purchased one of these and I have 2 dogs, hardwood floors, rustic travertine tile, and carpet. It works fantastic for me. I used to have 3 separate cleaning tools, none of which did a good job. I was hesitant like you because I have never had a vacuum like this (only up rights). I can honestly say I will never go back to the upright. The wood floor is cleaner with this than when I sweep with a broom. It also is powerful enough to get dirt from the grout filled tile. The other amazing thing about this model is the pet upholstery attachment. I let my dogs up on the sofa and this... » Read More I recently purchased one of these and I have 2 dogs, hardwood floors, rustic travertine tile, and carpet. It works fantastic for me. I used to have 3 separate cleaning tools, none of which did a good job. I was hesitant like you because I have never had a vacuum like this (only up rights). I can honestly say I will never go back to the upright. The wood floor is cleaner with this than when I sweep with a broom. It also is powerful enough to get dirt from the grout filled tile. The other amazing thing about this model is the pet upholstery attachment. I let my dogs up on the sofa and this attachment easily removes all the dog hair. I am one happy camper. « Show Less
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I have not tried the Dyson. I have hardwoods, pets, and large area rugs, I love the carpet attachment, and the brush crevice tool is nice for floor moldings. The filter is washable, which is nice, and the first thing to check if the suction is lacking. I do think it could have a tiny bit more suction, but I might feel that way regardless :D. On bare floors I definitely prefer the bare floor attachment, and I like the design of it. it does okay on pet hair, I think it clogs the filter a little quicker. I have a lightweight cordless I use for stairs....
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I have had my Scooba for about 5 days now. Have ran it 3 times. Love it! My home is about 5000 square feet and the first level is almost all laminate, so roughly 2000 square feet. I find that it really does get about 95 percent of the floor cleaned and I have ALOT of angles and things for it to bounce off of. If you run it every day or every other day, it will eventually get all spots. I do go through 2 tanks before the battery dies though. I love the fact that Scooba is cleaning while I work. If you have bar stools, there is another way. With my Roomba, I use my 9 bar stools as a virtual wall. Space them just far enough apart so that the Scooba cannot fit through and it will stay in the section you want it to be in. I say buy it, you will not be disappointed. Just make sure you get the 5900 model as it has twice the battery life of the 5800.
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Sorry for the very late reply. I have white tile and honestly I don't think I can manually mop my white tile floors as well as Scooba does.
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I have returned it. It did not work for me. It was neither a vacuum cleaner nor a floor cleaner.
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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.
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I don't know how it compares to the room mate. But this dirt devil robot is a piece of junk. Threw it away after only a couple of uses. Do not buy!
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I use my Spinscrub on my hardwood floors. I think it is the best way to clean them using the oil soap for hard wood floors. You MUST make sure to turn it to squeegee and suck up all the excess water. GO SLOW; TAKE YOUR TIME. Do not leave the unit sitting on your hardwood. Stand to the side, and make sure you sucked up all the water! Also, like one of the previous users noted, the new machines are NOT as good as the old ones! This is my fourth Spinscrub but will be my last. Hoover used to make the best products for home floors, but their quality is not only lower, but has disappeared!
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The roomba works great on wood floors! You'll still have to mop from time to time, but it does a great job sweeping. I purchased mine a few months ago and am so happy with it!