Roomba/shag carpet: Does the Roomba work on shag carpet?
1375966
Not too well, specially if your shag carpet is quite thick. The Roomba will eventually avoid it. We have one in our bedroom and when the Roomba gets to it ends up being unable to climb on to it and treats it like a 'wall' and avoids it. However we do have a shag carpet in the living room that is not that high pile, and the Roomba is able to work on it with no problems or snags. I guess it all depends on the height of your shag carpet/rug.
986377
It's not a vaccum, it's more like a mechanized mop, so it will just push the sand around. If you use a roomba for the sand first, the braava can then swipe the floors for light stains and fine dust which you can later wash off from the cleaning cloth. As for apt size, I think it'll be ok, however I've observed that sometimes if the room has a more complicated shape it won't go into certain areas so you have to move the beacon and try again.
1004725
It does great on hardwood floors. I do not have much experience with this roomba on carpet.
2031109
I have had no issues with the Roomba making transitions from wood to rugs. I occasionally use the regular vacuum for the rugs, because it is more powerful.
1221327
It works on my tile and carpet. It is noisy on tile but overall less noisy than a regular vacuum. I am not sure if it can be programmed to return to docking. I just charge the battery and hit the clean button and let it run until the battery needs to be charged again. I have a small ranch home and it cleans all floors thoroughly. I have had Roombas for years and one thing to consider is that it can get hung up on a throw rug or electrical wires so you need to consider that. It can also access spaces you could not access with a regular sweeper like under the bed. I love Roombas.
1150960
I have found that this does not work well on carpet or rugs. It works well on hardwood, tile and vinyl. So if the areas you are vacuuming are not carpeted, it will work well.
72861
The roomba works great on wood floors! You'll still have to mop from time to time, but it does a great job sweeping. I purchased mine a few months ago and am so happy with it!
245661
Sorry, shag carpet is difficult to clean without a shag carpet "rake" attachment. The Hoover I reviewed does not have , or offer, a rake attachment.. It has the suction but not the correct tool.
245662
I have no shag but I do have sculpted carpet and plush and it does very well on those. I hope this was of some help.
1003214
Probably not. It works great on hardwood, and my lower berber-type carpet. It doesn't have the juice to pick up larger items, so I wouldn't think it would have the juice to get stuff in tall shag. Mine fills up with crumbs and dog hair....for that and it's ease-of-use it is perfect.
1832908
My opinion is that it should depending on the type of carpet. Carpet with tall nap (such as shag), probably not as the sweeper cleans surface unlike a vaccum that "sucks" up debris. My sweeper picks up cat hair, leaves, string and other items that appear on the carpet between vaccuming. I am very happy with the Bissell's performance, plus I don't have to worry about batteries or electricity. Just a quick once over with the sweeper between weekly vaccums and the carpets look great. By the way, it works on bare floors also. Hope this was helpful.
1111777
Don't listen to the marketing - ALL the Roombas are exactly the same inside. The only difference is the colour of the plastic, and in the case of the least expensive model, the number of buttons on the top. The accesories are what differentiate the models.Since you have hardwood floors, I personally would very much discourage you from getting a Roomba. It uses a bristle brush which WILL scratch most waxed wood floors. A better option would be an Electrolux Trilobite which uses a soft rubbered brush instead. If you have pressed wood with an acrylic finish, either would be okay.
221288
I have a shedding dog as well. It will pick up the hair but you may have to empty the bin depending on how big of an area you are setting the roomba in
679456
Yes, but recharging needed which is nothing unusual. With the Roomba 560, 2,000 sq ft vacuumed, swept and mopped this weekend. Best money I've spent!
1264185
Once you start vacuuming it glides pretty well. Would not recommend for use on a shag type rug. Works best on low pile or flat pile rug.
1617593
I think it will really struggle with rugs. I would spend the extra on a roomba. I had to return one of these because it would struggle switching surfaces.
421284
It very much depends on the carpet. I wouldn't try a shag but a regular carpet is ok. The wheels are pretty large.