The Roomba Combo 415 robot vacuum and mop has won over a self-confessed cleaning hater, who now says her floors are spotless and she has gained a new flatmate.
After moving into a new flat, the reviewer spent months researching the best cleaning gadgets for two long-haired housemates. The Roomba stood out immediately thanks to rave reviews from friends. Unlike their model, the Combo 415 includes a mopping feature, which the reviewer described as an absolute game changer.
Setup and first impressions
The setup was straightforward: it paired smoothly with the companion app, allowed clear no-mop zones to be set over carpeted areas, and mapped the flat accurately, identifying walls, edges, and obstacles. It needed a quick rescue whenever it tried to ingest loose stray cables, but nudging it along sent it right back to work.
Once the mapping was complete, the reviewer christened the device Roombalicious, noting that the app lets you name your device, so it is hardly surprising you start treating it like a pet.
Performance and verdict
Watching it potter around the flat felt like being a proud parent, the reviewer said. Every stray scrap of cardboard and polystyrene left over from moving day disappeared, followed by a thorough mop over high-traffic floorboards.
At £449, the reviewer said replacing the need for both an upright vacuum and a manual mop makes the price point feel completely justified. For anyone who dreads housework, a two-in-one cleaner that can be run without leaving the sofa is an absolute no-brainer, and Roombalicious has earned permanent residency.
