We were asked to review the Neato BotVac™ and thought we would give it a go to let our readers know our thoughts on it. And there was the added attraction in that we would have the house cleaned while we put our feet up! So how could we possibly refuse.
What a fantastic neat little product this is, as it is so intelligent it can navigate and clean all the floors in a home without you having to lift a finger, or even be in the house! It is happy to clean both carpet and all other surfaces without you having to make any adjustment.
What a bonus for so many of us who struggle with heavy, cumbersome vacuum cleaners, especially when often we are not as fit as we were.
It will soon be the season for us to be bombarded with guidance on how to Spring clean the home so we feel obliged to do so. Have no fear you can clean all your floor surfaces now without moving an inch.
You will be provided with much entertainment just watching your robot navigate your home – such fun. You can even entertain your friends – mine were very curious to find out about this new invention and wanted to see it in action for themselves so invited themselves round for a demonstration – and a cup of tea of course.
Best of all the dog, who usually takes great delight in barking the whole time at the vacuum cleaner, didn’t bat an eyelid at this one while it got with the job of cleaning the whole house, while carefully avoiding him.
There is also the additional bonus that the first thing you need to do is get rid of clutter that this wonderful device can work its magic.
Neato’s high-performance home robots use advanced robotic technology and thoughtful design to vacuum homes thoroughly and methodically. Your carpet will look like a lawn with stripes on it and it will give it a whole new lease of life.
The added bonus is that it cleans so thoroughly that it picks up more dust, pet hairs and allergens that lurk in homes and aggrevate such conditions as asthma.
Neato’s patented laser mapping technology “BotVision” uses the same technology used by the Google self-driving car and it scans and plans the most efficient vacuuming course.
It also knows exactly when to return to its base to recharge, and when it’s ready to go again it returns to the spot it left off to finish the job. What a marvel of modern technology! You can schedule automatic daily cleanings to make sure your flooring is dust and pet hair free.
They are also real vacuums, not sweepers and have the powerful suction we all want from our vacuum cleaner. Although a little more pricey than the standard vacuum cleaners they are worth every penny.
So put your feet up and get Spring cleaning – what could be easier with the Botvac!
by Patricia Vine, MT journalist
The Botvac family is available in the UK from leading electrical retailers and on www.amazon.co.uk The models are priced as follows: Botvac 70e – £379.99; Botvac 75 – £399.99; Botvac 85 – £449.99.
See the Neato in action here:
