leafing through

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.