Self-charging Home Base, 2 Virtual Walls, an extra filter, and more included
Editorial Review:
Just press the Clean button! The iRobot Roomba 530 vacuuming robot cleans more rooms, more effectively.Longer battery life allows it to clean up to 3 rooms on a single charge, and it cleans them better than ever with redesigned brushes and a stronger vacuum. Roomba navigates wirelessly under and around furniture, along walls and in corners, automatically adjusting from carpets to hard floors, carefully avoiding hazards like stairs and drop-offs. Anti-tangle technology prevents it from getting stuck on power cords, carpet fringe and other loose fibers. A larger air filter captures more allergens, and a larger debris bin keeps the dirt, dust and pet hair where it belongs. When the battery's low or cleaning is complete, Roomba 530 will return automatically to its charging base to dock and recharge. This smart, efficient vacuuming robot will save you time and effort, while keeping your home wonderfully clean--it's time you got one!Smart programming The Roomba 530 senses and avoids rug tassels, power cords and phone cords. Virtual Walls prevent Roomba from entering off-limit' areas. This robot even senses where the floor is dirtier and automatically cleans those areas more intensely! When it's done cleaning, Roomba automatically returns to its base to recharge. Cleans more rooms The Roomba 530 cleans more area at a time than previous models--3 rooms per charge. It slides easily under your furniture to reach the dirt ordinary vacuums leave behind. Plus, the Spot Clean feature lets you quickly clean up spills and messes. Better brushes The redesigned side brush reaches deeper into corners, and all the brushes spin faster to capture more dirt, dust and pet hair. A stronger vacuum Roomba's super-strong vacuum penetrates even the thickest carpet and densest pet hair. Vacuum pick-up has been improved, and the bagless dustbin holds more, too. Improved air filter A larger air filter traps more dust and allergens, so Roomba's system stays clean--and your family can bre
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
AWESOME!:
I read a lot about roombas and scoobas before making a choice. I haven't gotten a scooba yet - though I intend to - and I picked the Roomba 530 model. I investigated different models, looked at a lot of different websites, read TONS of reviews. I wanted to get the most up-to-date model I could afford and get that one for the cheapest price possible. I used the comparison chart on the irobot site to see what the real differences are, and for the most part with the 500 models, there's no gigantic differences.... more info
Roomba works very well for us:
This product works quite well! Our house has never been cleaner - or tidier, as we are forced to get junk off the floor to get the most out of it. We set it going and go somewhere else in the house while it works. We tend to restrict its access so that we and our cats can have some peace, because its not that quiet. However, if you put it in a room and shut the door, it doesn't disturb much beyond. Once our cats got used to it, they now have a healthy fascination/contempt for it. Cleaning its brushes is... more info
Acceptable design to minimize household chores:
I bought my iRobot 535 from HSN. The design is largely similar to iRobot 530 and therefore the reason for posting this review here. It has a few pros and cons, as with any design.. There is never such a thing as perfect design since man is never perfect either ^.^. Some of the pros are
* It does not fall off the staircases.
* It does not get entangle in my carpet fringes.
* Effective in cleaning wooden floors and acceptable in cleaning carpet areas.
* You can actually... more info
absolutely fabulous!:
i got my roomba a few months ago, and i have been nothing but happy with its performance! my home was recently robbed, and, among other items, my roomba was stolen. As mad as i was that i lost all of my electronics, i was more upset that my roomba was gone. it has been about a month since the break-in, and the only thing i have replaced so far is my roomba! i absolutely recommend this vacuum! it really does work, and it really will free up your time. i have even caught my cat turning roomba on by himself... more info
