iRobot 5800 Scooba Floor-Washing Robot
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of iRobot 5800 Scooba Floor-Washing Robot
Customer Review: If you want something that LASTS, do NOT get a Scooba!!!!
Summary: 2 Stars
Have you ever owned anything that, the minute it is out of warranty, everything goes wrong and the only response you get from the manufacturer is "you'll have to buy another one"? Well, trust me, THIS product is most definitely THAT kind of product!
Though it worked wonderfully for the entire year after purchase from iRobot, now that it is a couple of months out of warranty, it seems to be failing like a 99 year old man who's seen more than his share of hardships!
Now, I probably use my Scooba less than anyone, because I live alone and I only have a two-room economy appartment, so I've only used it once-a-week ever since I received it and took it out of the box. Just think what the more "normal" owner/user might have to look forward to if they have multiple rooms to clean every single day!
Apparently, iRobot has unqualified "tweeners" working their tech support phone number, because they can't solve anything that is NOT covered by their standard answers "cheat sheets" and don't even seem at all concerned that it might be a design flaw that might need to be noted and looked at for future Scoobas!
If the U.S. military has as much trouble with their iRobot products as us poor schmucks at home, then it's no wonder we have those "$3,000 hammers" on the congressionally passed budgets! Especially so when these "tweeners" at tech support all say the same thing: you'll have to purchase a NEW Scooba, but it'll be at a "reduced price"...which probably means it won't be a brand new Scooba, but one that has been refurbished the way mine could and would be if I were to simply send it back to iRobot.
Once again, my friends, don't waste your hard-earned dollars on the iRobot Scooba. Not unless you're willing to buy another one at the end of your warranty and another after that, and so on and so forth, ad nauseum!
This really makes those ultra-cheap Swiffer Mop systems a lot more desirable!
Customer Review: Saves your back and not messy
Summary: 5 Stars
I now have two Roomba's and this Scooba.I couldn't be happier.
I have a serious back problem,and using these robotic geniuses has helped me very much.
I have 4 dogs and two cats and four parrots.You cannot imagine the mud the dogs track in after romping around in the fenced-in backyard.
I was skeptical of this particular robot because I knew how much of a mess my dogs create and how much effort it takes to clean up after their wet,dirty paws.So I did an experiment.I thoroughly mopped my kitchen floor using my usual mop and floor cleaner.Looked pretty good when I finished.Then,after the floor was completely dry,I fired up my beloved Scooba.After it was finished,I opened the dirty water compartment,and it looked like ink,black,black ink as I emptied it. I was shocked.
The only problem I have with it is it cannot clean/mop corners or under the stove and refrigerator.I steamed those areas.
I am totally in love with this product and have,like many other people have said,developed a relationship with it.I like how it "tells" me that it is stuck,or needs some sort of attention.And no,I am not an old lady with cats with no one to talk to,but this thing is so adorable,as are my two Roomba's.
I recommend this to anyone who wants to save him/herself a lot of back strain.
Also,I use vinegar sometimes and that works well as a cleaner.
BTW:MY dogs and cats are not afraid of either Roomba's or Scooba's.They just gather on the couch until the cleaning is finished.
Customer Review: BUYER BEWARE!!
Summary: 1 Stars
My scooba is sending a "charger has failed" message. I called iRobot and I was told the entire unit needs to be replaced. I bought the scooba less than 1-1/2 years ago and used it maybe 10 times. They told me they'll sell me another scooba for $374.99, as I am out of warranty. Please be very careful about purchasing iRobot. Be prepared to dole out $300 to $500 every 1-1/2 years, as it seems that is the life span. Me? I would never buy another. It's not worth one star. Hope this helps anyone considering a purchase.Customer Review: Lifesaver
Summary: 5 Stars
At 73 years of age, I am about to have another low back surgery. With Scooba the kitchen floor gets cleaned very often. I had to go to bed for several hours after mopping or let the floor get very dirty. So far, my grandsons have run the Scooba whenever they come over because it is a lot of fun to watch. My husband says this is the best purchase we have made in a long time. What a wonderful invention! Customer Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I injured my back and have been unable to sweep or mop (and will probably never be able to again.)
My husband gave me a Roomba 560 and a Scooba 5800 for Christmas, 2007. They are wonderful!
The Scooba is very easy to set up (fill the tank with water and cleaning solution and push two buttons) and easy to clean (empty and rinse the dirty tank, remove the brush and rinse, remove the filter and rinse, remove the vacuum port and rinse -- these are all much easier than they sound - they just lift out.)
I was skeptical about the cleaning ability of this thing because I have porcelain tile throughout my home. I didn't think it would work well enough to clean the grout and the tile (especially since the floor isn't smooth.) I was wrong!
I was surprised at how well this cleans. The brush actually scrubs the floor. My husband leaves for work at 5:30 am (before I get up, of course) and sometimes spills drops of tea on the floor -- being a man, he doesn't wipe it up and it dries on the floor. The Scooba will get every bit of it clean. I use it at least once a week and am always amazed at how dirty the water is after it finishes. The cleaning tank and the dirty tank are completely separate so the only thing that ever touches your floor is the clean solution.
Scooba can be used with the Scooba solution or with plain white vinegar. I have used both and far prefer the Scooba solution. I think the solution cleans much, much better. The only problem with the Scooba solution is that you can't find it in stores and have to order it on-line. I ordered it from IRobot and was able to buy several bottles at a discount.
I have had only two problems with my Scooba, and one was my own fault. The first time you use your Scooba, you have to prime it. I did not do this correctly, so the Scooba would not run. After several tries, I figured out what I was doing wrong. You are given a sqeeze bulb that must be inserted into a small hole into which you force air. I did not have the bulb inserted correctly and a vacuum was not created. Once I figured this out, it was easy.
The second problem was that my particular Scooba had a defective battery. It would stop before the cleaning tank had been used up. I called IRobot and they immediately sent me a new battery for free.
This product gets five stars! It is easy to use, cleans very, very well, and IRobot stands behind their product.
-Donna ><>