The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
I was so excited the day I learned that I would be receiving an iRobot® Roomba® 870 from Best Buy to review. I love a clean house…so much so that my husband calls me the “unhoarder,” among other things. “Queen of Clean” comes to mind also. However with 3 adults and 2 dogs in the house and our days full of work, running errands and social activities, lately I have been in jeopardy of losing those titles. And the fact that I am looking at turning the big 60 in the near future and am experiencing all the aches and pains that go along with it, doesn’t make it any easier to keep the house in order. Thanks to Best Buy and iRobot, my floors have been amazingly clean lately and my aching back has been aching a lot less.
The iRobot® Roomba® 870 really is a godsend for those of us that have degenerative disc disease or arthritis. Reaching with your arms while also bending at the waist over and over again can strain the muscles of the back. So can turning to the side with your feet planted and rotating the trunk of your body as you work. With the Roomba, there is no need for any of that. All you really need to do is schedule her to work and she takes over from there. You might want to make sure your floors are clear of clothing or toys so that those areas are cleaned but if you don’t, the Roomba will just navigate her way around them.
No bending at the waist and knees for an hour or more and slouching over. The iRobot® Roomba® 870 negates the need to do that ever again.
Here are a few more reasons why I am so impressed with my friend, the iRobot® Roomba® 870!
Amazing Cleaning Abilities and Dirt Detection
This machine is powerful.It delivers 5x the suction and removes up to 50% more dirt, dust, hair and debris than previous models. You can see this for yourself when you empty the bin because it certainly is full of dog hair and dirt every time I use it. With Dirt Detect Series 2, Roomba uses optical and acoustic sensors to find dirt and debris and perform concentrated cleaning in the areas where it’s needed most. We don’t have steps in our house but if you do, iAdapt® Responsive Navigation Technology has cliff-detection sensors and won’t allow the Roomba to fall down the steps. Pretty cool technology.
Roomba Does All the Work for You
As I mentioned above, this gal does everything for you when it comes to vacuuming. You just need to press Clean or schedule Roomba to vacuum when it’s most convenient for you. Scheduling is so easy and you can pick the time when it is convenient for you. You can schedule her to work 365 days of the year if you want and she won’t file a complaint with the labor board.
We have tried all different times of the day, but have settled on 2 am when we are sleeping. That seems to be the least disruptive time for our household and Roomba doesn’t seem to mind…she is a night person anyway and can sleep all day. The best part is the iRobot® Roomba® 870 finds its way home every night and puts itself to bed by automatically returning to its Home Base® to recharge between cleanings. No hunting her down or wondering whether she lost her way.
Roomba Has a Slim Figure and Can Go Everywhere
Because the Roomba has a slim profile, it cleans under furniture, including beds, skirted furniture, tables and cabinetry while the spinning side brush grabs dirt and debris from tough places like wall edges and corners.
Other Awesome Features
- 2 Virtual Wall Barriers keep Roomba in the rooms you want to vacuum & out of the ones you don’t
- Large HEPA filter keeps dust, dander, and other allergens out of the air which makes it ideal for pet owners
- No more cleaning brushes! Tangle-free AeroForce™ Extractors are virtually maintenance free, making it even easier for Roomba to tackle daily dirt build-up and leave more time for you to enjoy your day.
A few things I wanted to point out regarding the video above:
- The Roomba does not damage your hard surfaces. Although it sounds loud (my kitchen acoustics makes it sound louder than it really is), the Roomba has protective bumpers and has never harmed any of my hard surfaces.
- Also note how the Roomba detected some particle/dirt on the floor and went back to grab it and went over the area several times.
The iRobot® Roomba® 870 gives you the flexibility to vacuum your house any time of the day, whether you are there or not. It also gives you pain free days because you are no longer pushing and pulling around a heavy vacuum.
You can find more information about the iRobot Roomba 870 at Best Buy.
A BIG Thank-you to Best Buy for bringing the iRobot Roomba 870 into my life and my home! My back thanks you too.
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— Imperfect Women (@imperfectwomen) March 21, 2015
Pam Buttikofer is a co-founder of Imperfect Women. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband of 37 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, sons and her lovable pups.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
March 21, 2015 at 4:05 amI would love to have one of these. My boys are always making crumbs on my floor & it would be nice not to have to constantly sweep up after them.
Monica says
March 21, 2015 at 7:25 amThis looks amazing and incredibly convenient! I love the man sleeping on couch image while the vacuum is at work. This technology needs to extend into other areas! Brilliant.
Lesley says
March 21, 2015 at 8:24 amI need more than a vacuum that cleans on its own! I’ve always wondered about these little guys. Thanks for the review, I’ll have to consider it more heavily.
Lois Alter Mark says
March 21, 2015 at 2:10 pmNow, this is my kind of vacuuming! Would love to try this!
Jeanine says
March 21, 2015 at 3:11 pmI have always wanted one of these. If I ever get a place with carpet again I will be getting one! They are amazing!
MyKidsGuide says
March 21, 2015 at 4:56 pmI so need this. I would love a robot that does the job while I rest. I like that you can program it
Amanda Ripsam says
March 21, 2015 at 5:08 pmI have three step kids who are teens, I have a 7 year old who just a hour ago spilled ground beef on my carpet eep. I really could use one heck I could use one for each room to make the job done faster and easier. Where do I sign up for one of these guys ?
Pam says
March 21, 2015 at 6:09 pmI’ve always wanted a Roomba. My aunt has two and she loves them.
Michele says
March 21, 2015 at 10:21 pmI so want and need one of these. My car sheds year round or so it seems to me–it would be so nice to let this little robot clean it all up!
Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life says
March 22, 2015 at 4:09 amI would love one of these. I vacuum every day but I’m afraid my cats would freak out.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
March 23, 2015 at 6:26 amThey would. My SIL has one and her cats HATE it 🙂
Amber NElson says
March 22, 2015 at 6:05 pmI’ve always wondered about these. Good to see that they work well!
Anne | HealthySouthernMama.com says
March 22, 2015 at 7:23 pmI need YOU to come “unhoard” my house! 😉 I’ve wondered how well these little robot vacs work …. looks like they do a really great job!
The Mid-Atlantic Foodie says
March 22, 2015 at 8:56 pmThese Roomba’s look so awesome and I think that they would do an amazing job, but I have two dogs that I feel would not enjoy them as much as I would, however, I loathe cleaning floors, so with that said. I think the investment may be worth it anyway.
Steve Pots says
March 23, 2015 at 6:28 amWe have a Roomba (an older model) but we can’t use it because we have two cats who fight with each other to ride it. Unfortunately both cats are a tad heavy so as soon as one gets on top the Roomba just grinds to a halt.
Jennifer B says
March 23, 2015 at 9:42 amI would love to have one of these! With 4 kids my house is always messy and very hard to keep clean!
IttyBittyFoodies says
March 23, 2015 at 10:02 amI’d love to get one of these. I think my kids will go crazy over it too. lol
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
March 23, 2015 at 10:20 amThese are so neat- I think we could really use one around here!
Amy Desrosiers says
March 23, 2015 at 1:23 pmI do love to vacuum which may seem odd, but I am still interested in giving this product a try! I love that it gets under most furniture.
maria @ close to home says
March 23, 2015 at 1:24 pmI would love to see my dog with the roomba going around in our house. How nice to have the room clean without breaking out a vacuum.
Lois Alter Mark says
March 23, 2015 at 7:15 pmI wonder how our dog would have reacted to one of these!
Carol Bryant says
March 23, 2015 at 3:11 pmRoomba is on my wish list – loved this review and the explanations. Showing to my spouse!
becca says
March 23, 2015 at 3:26 pmthat is the coolest thing ever. I would love to have one of these to vacuum with.
Lorane says
March 23, 2015 at 3:45 pmI like the fact that it cleans on its own and that it cleans several surfaces
Debbie Denny says
March 23, 2015 at 5:04 pmSo cool. I really would love to get one.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
March 23, 2015 at 5:42 pmWhat an amazing gadget. With 5 kids I SO need this!
lisa says
March 23, 2015 at 5:58 pmI think my house is too furry for a Roomba…I’m afraid all the dog fur would kill it on day 1!
Amethyst Moon says
March 23, 2015 at 6:51 pmThese are so cool. It’s nice to hear that they actually work, too.
Stacey- Travel Blogger says
March 23, 2015 at 7:43 pmI have always wondered about these things. They seem so fun and handy!
Felissa @ Two Little Cavaliers says
March 23, 2015 at 7:45 pmI love the fact that these things can avoid steps and walls and rooms that you don’t want them in. Thanks for sharing!
Maureen @ Wisconsin Mommy says
March 23, 2015 at 7:47 pmI think one of these things would make life so much easier! Thanks for sharing!
Courtney says
March 23, 2015 at 9:04 pmTotally jealous. I want one of these! Few things I hate more than vacuuming.
Liz Mays says
March 23, 2015 at 9:21 pmHaving one of those around the house would be so convenient. I’d love to try one out.
Rosey says
March 23, 2015 at 10:04 pmI like that it goes back over an area too if it detects dirt. This sounds like such a great investment.
Cape Cod Mom Blog says
March 24, 2015 at 3:54 amI so need this! there just are not enough hours in the day to clean!
Debbie L. says
March 24, 2015 at 5:13 amThis would be perfect for those days with I have a million things to do and no time.
Tonya C says
March 24, 2015 at 6:30 amMy husband was just talking about getting one of these. I didn’t realize what all it does. Thanks for the review.
Ashley @irishred02 says
March 24, 2015 at 7:32 amwow this thing looks like it will be perfect for our wooden floors. No more big vacuum!
Milena says
March 24, 2015 at 12:09 pmI would love one! I have – I’m just plain lazy disease and this would help with the kitty fur and dust bunnies!
Amanda Love says
March 24, 2015 at 1:54 pmI remember when they first came out and I’ve always wanted to own one. Just knowing that it does the work while I relax is what I’m looking for. I just might invest in one with my new house. Thanks for the very informative review.
Crystal says
March 24, 2015 at 3:53 pmI would love one of these. LOVE. Definitely on my must get list.
Censie says
March 24, 2015 at 9:23 pmI would love to get one of these. Putting it on my Christmas list this year!
Carissa Bonham says
March 24, 2015 at 9:53 pmI want one of these so badly! With our little one crawling now, we need to vacuum more often and I would love to have it vacuum overnight so I can just wake up to clean floors every morning! Now if only they could invent one that will vacuum the stairs, too.
Fariha @canadianmomeh.com says
March 25, 2015 at 6:27 amWe absolutely love our Roomba! My husband was sold on it and takes full credit anytime we vacuum while we’re out. It does a super job.
Krystal says
March 25, 2015 at 3:22 pmI have always wanted to try one of these! I wonder how my dogs would react!
JennieIW says
April 9, 2015 at 2:29 pmI love my Rooma. We just got the iRobot mop and it’s awesome too.
Emy Cooks says
April 12, 2015 at 10:31 amhaha, love this, romba is my style..oh it is Rooma, hahaha. got to check it out!