It took quite a while to decide if I really wanna get a robot for vacuum cleaning. Somehow I have found pleasure in cleaning the house the old fashion way, but then again as the time went by, having the time to even do my chores diligently seemed to have become a challenge. In this iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum review, I will be telling my side of a story how I got convinced that having such help from robots in completing home chores isn’t a bad idea at all.
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It might sound weird to be making this review for an older version of iRobot when the newest version (iRobot Roomba i7+) just came out the market! Well, in all honesty, I’d say that the big reason for this is the difference in price. It’s pretty much practical for me to get an older version that fits all my needs with a reasonable price tag.
What are the best features of this Robot Vacuum cleaner?
The patented 3-Stage Cleaning system of this vacuum robot is without doubt, topping the reasons for having it. What it does is that it nicely loosens the dirt, lifts it, and finally suctions dirt, dust, or hair either from hard floors as well as carpets. The robot’s sensors detects and marks concentrated areas of dirt – probably areas where there is much more traffic – and cleans harder on these areas. It may have took awhile before the robot completely finished the task in the living room and kitchen but I should say the end result is satisfying. It gave a very pleasant feeling, walking barefoot throughout the floor.
Like most smart devices, it is always much convenient being able to connect the device or manage the cleaning schedule via our smartphones. Even if we are away from home, via WiFi connection, it is possible to clean & schedule it at anytime, regardless of user’s location, with the iRobot Home App. Or better yet, add voice control by combining it with an Alexa device – convenience at it best! In any case, the iRobot Roomba 675 runs for a good 60-90 minutes of vacuuming before it automatically goes back to its dock and recharge.
As with the noise, it not as quiet as the Roomba i7+, but in any event, much more quite than a regular vacuum cleaner. I would think of it as the noise of an industrial fan in medium speed.
PROS
- Advanced dirt detecting system
- Edge-Sweeping Brush (sweeps away the dust and dirt from edges)
- Patented 3-Stage cleaning
- Dual Multi-Surface Brushes
- Auto-adjust cleaning head
- Automatically docks to its charger
- WiFi capable
- Compatible with an Alexa device for voice commands
- Works great on both carpets and hard floors
- Only needs 3 hours maximum to a full battery
CONS
- Works best for cleaning dry surfaces ONLY, not advisable to clean your pet’s “legacy”
- Not advisable for leaving the robot to clean without minimal supervision, as the cleaning brushes may get caught up or tangled up with a cord or wire
- Does not guarantee cleaning the edges of the house
- Sometimes does not get to clean under the furnitures
For such a lower price range, I do not expect the iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum to be perfect. But surprisingly, it exceeded my expectations on how clean my floors are, regardless of how mixed the floors we have in our house. And I am talking about a mix of hard wood, tiles, vinyl and different types and thickness of carpet. It is impressive and quite practical when it comes to its price range.
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