Hello everyone,
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
Thank you very much for your feedback.
After seeing several discussions about robotic vacuum cleaners in various threads here, we are increasingly convinced that we want to get one of these devices.
The Vorwerk Kobold VR200 and also the VR100 robotic vacuums, which have been mentioned here multiple times, seem quite expensive to me (749 and 599 euros, respectively).
So I went to the website of my trusted online retailer and searched for "robotic vacuum." Then I selected the robotic vacuum cleaner category: 161 results. Prices ranged from around 75 euros to nearly 900 euros.
One model that caught my eye was the Philips FC8820/01 because it reportedly allows you to point the remote control at dirt if something falls on the floor, and it will vacuum it up.
Does anyone have experience with these devices? Can anyone recommend other models?
Do they always only clean the room where you place them, or do they clean the entire floor (assuming the doors are open)?
My requirements:
- Initially, only one device for the ground floor, possibly another for the upper floor later.
- Living area about 92 m² (990 sq ft) on the ground floor, with the largest room about 55 m² (592 sq ft).
- Charging station (I don’t want to plug the device in manually every time).
- Good cleaning performance.
- Not excessively noisy (even though we are mostly not at home).
- Good price/performance ratio.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
EveundGerd14 Sep 2015 16:39I should take a look at that too. It was recommended to me once before, but I was skeptical.
I will test it at home and report back.
Anything that makes the dreaded cleaning easier is always welcome.
I will test it at home and report back.
Anything that makes the dreaded cleaning easier is always welcome.
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Doc.Schnaggls14 Sep 2015 16:45@EveundGerd: If you have this device demonstrated, you should inform your Vorwerk specialist in advance about the type of flooring you have. If I remember correctly, there are different mop cloths for various types of floors...
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Doc.Schnaggls14 Sep 2015 17:07@Saruss: You are absolutely right – currently, there are only two adults without pets living in the house.
Häuslebau3r14 Sep 2015 18:51Is it straightforward to do demonstrations in the house (does this cost anything)? Or is it possible to borrow and test the devices this way?
According to Vorwerk’s website, you can return the product within 30 days and get your money back. I’m not sure if this applies to all models, so you can try testing it. I have read that, for example, cantilever chairs can be a problem. Our Roomba just drives over them (but it is a very old model, from our previous apartment, and actually too “small” for our house; but very sturdy).