Attention all slovenly sloths who hate hate vacuuming. Y’know, because it’s noisy and strenuous and whatnot. Plus there are much better things to do such as eating. It’s called a Roomba.

I learned about this thing when I got my haircut a couple weeks ago and my hairdresser was extolling the wonders of her iRobot. I was like what the?? Was Asimov consulted in the naming of this robo-maid? Oh it’s a good babysitter too. She has a 5 year old son who’s still enthralled by this new toy of his and follows it around the house. I don’t blame him. I do the same thing.


Here’s what I like about it.

• It picks up hair. I shed like a German shepherd in July - year round.
• It cleans wall edges with this little side brush duster.
• No need to monitor it, even though it is fun.
• No vacuum bags
• Goes under the bed and dressers, all the under-crevices that you may not be able to reach with a conventional vacuum.
• I just vacuumed three rooms today without breaking a sweat. I’d show you the filth it picked up in just three rooms but how embarrassing would that be?

And since nothing’s perfect

• It can’t go in places it doesn’t fit. Eventually, you’re going to need to grab your vacuum cleaner with attachments and attack the small spaces. Eventually.
• If you’re one of a small sick population of folks who actually like vacuuming, this is not for you. And I knew one such person so I know they’re out there.

Right now, I’m in the honeymoon phase so it’s hard to find anything bad about it in my pink spectacles.