I got one to handle cat hair. I LOVE the brand Roborock. I would recommend the Roborock S5, S5 Max, S6 Pure, or S6 for pet hair. Roborocks map your Floorplan to intelligently navigate and allow you to block off areas you don't want it to go. Check out the channel Vacuum Wars for more info.
I was looking at all different robot vacuums...couldn't make up my mind because of the costs. So when I saw your review of the Kyvol...I made my choice. OMG...I love this thing! I have 3 stray cats, and 2 dogs...and they all shed. Honestly, as often as I vacuumed before I got the Kyvol, this thing makes me feel like I was a slob. But like you, I dont have anything on my floors except dog toys that go back in the basket at night. I feel like I'm actually breathing better too. I'm shocked how much fur and dust it picks up running a couple times a day. I do have a question you may be able to answer. Is there a RESET option to start all over with house mapping? I have one corner in my dining room and the vacuum will spend so much time repeatedly bumping into the wall and turning in a circle until it finally starts beeping...this is the only place it gets stuck...against a blank wall?!
@@BronteBlu2 Hi! Hmmm....mine has not acted that way before. And I don't know the answer. I'm going to send your question directly to my contact at the Kyvol corporate offices and see if they can provide some insight. I'll let you know when I've heard from them. But....I'm so glad to hear you are loving the robot vacuum. Isn't it great! Like you said, it just makes my home feel so much cleaner without pet hair blowing around on the floors 😃. Each day when I empty the bin, I'm shocked at how much hair it picks up!!
I bought a Roomba several years ago, because of a cat litter tracking problem. I asked several people who had one if they thought it would work for me. Sad to say, the mess I had to clean up was terrible, litter was flying everywhere! It was returned, pronto! I'm appreciative that you put in the effort and time to do this for us. I'm considering the Kyvol model and it's being sold for $199.99 at several stores. Thanks, Renee, I really enjoy all your videos!
@ Susan Bohl I wonder if every brand of these kind of vacuums, cat 🐈 litter would fly? I have a throw rug under the litter box, larger than the litter box. I think a robot vacuum, any brand, might scatter cat litter, on a floor without carpet 🤔
I have 4 small dogs that shed. You would think they would go bald with all that hair they shed. I don"t have a robot never thought of getting one. I do have a chargeable dyson which I love. You are so right about cleaning your floors every day. sometimes I do my kitchen 2 or 3 times a day. If I see some I missed down comes the vacuum. Quick clean up for me. Now my daughter has a robot what kind I don't know. Never even thought to ask her if she likes it but I will now. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to educate us. much appreciated.
We have a Shark Robot Vacuum that was purchased for a little over $300. I use the vacuum whenever I am ready for it to run. We have a golden retriever and a long hair dachshund and a cat. I was running it once a week. Now, I run it every morning. I have area rugs all over my house. It is closed off to the litter box. There are no floating hair balls in my house. No piles of dust under my beds. I do not like to run it while we are gone because it can get hung on cords under the bed. My golden retriever would not get up and move one day and it got tangled in her tail! That was traumatic! Saying all that - I love that little vacuum that I call Rosy. My cat likes to slap it around but it just keeps on going. My dachshund hides from it under the bed until it comes under their. She gives me one of those looks when that happens. Speaking of the daily maintenance, I am continually surprised what it picks up every day, especially the dirt!!!!! PS!!!!!! Buy a seam cutter to cut the hair and threads off the brush very easily.
I love your honesty!! You're right the cheap ones are no good, my son spend around 600 dollars for a good one. I'm so happy you made this video now everyone knows you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a quality product. Thanks for sharing!!!!💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
You had me at “dog hair”. We’ve got 3 dogs...small, medium and large. I just ordered the Kyvol Cybovac E30. It had a $30 off coupon on Amazon! Let the vacuuming begin.
Thank you for taking the time out to research this vacuum robot I've been searching for a robot vacuum cleaner for 6 months. I could not decide on one that doesn't break the bank but yet does the job. I have a long-haired cat the cat bunnies are all over the place every day I can't stand to see the cat bunnies rolling under my dining room table end tables and hallway. After watching your video, I will order one. What people need to understand is the practicality of it plus people with back problems cannot be lugging heavy vacuum cleaners around and moping every other day. I really like the app schedule on cell phone that's a plus for me. Thank you again!
This is one of the many reasons I look forward to your videos. Your recommendations. I have ordered bras, clothes, shampoo, moisturizer, recommended dog food and treats to family with pets and other items, from your videos. Thank You. I have wood/ceramic floors and this will be perfect.
Hi Kathy!!! Thank you so much for the kind words 💗 I worked on this video for a very long time and have actually had the Kyvol running in my home everyday now for almost 5 weeks. It does a great job on all my flooring types including wood, ceramic tile, carpet and rugs. And it's such an appealing price point too!! Highly recommend 😊
So glad I could help!!! There are so many more great things about robot vacuums....but I didn't want to make a longer video. Mine is actually running right now!!! It's on a daily timer so it's doing it's thing! Of course, Maxxie is watching it from the comfort of his couch....and Pollux is currently supervising it under our dining room table 😅
WELCOME TO MY CURLS - I no longer have my sweet dog, Sophie (a Corgi), just three cats (two strays and one shelter cat) and I’m able to keep up with the fur. Sophie was a different story 😀
Thanks, Renee, for this video! Definitely need one for the crazy amount of crumb dropping going on in the kitchen! 😱 On the verge of making my family eat in the bathtub! 😂😂
LOL I get ya!!!! Our other two Schnauzers were great "crumb getters". They would scour the kitchen after every meal. Maxxie doesn't give a hoot about it!
I have had a robot vaccuum for quite awhile. It was a gift from my son and initially I thought it was a great idea. I also have 2 boston terriers and a cat, all of whom shed mightily. I ultimately found the robot vacuum to be inconvenient and impractical. Why? Because of the obstacles it is constantly unable to avoid. Furniture legs and under-the-sofa vaccuming in particular. In addition, it did a terrible job of getting pet hair collected from anything forming a "corner" shape. Out of frustration I purchased a Shark Apex corded (yes, corded) vacuum. I don't have to pull hair out of the brushes any more as it is designed to not let hair tangle around the brushes in the first place. It is incredibly powerful and maneuverable and man, does it pick up the hair. It came with an attachment specifically to remove pet hair from furniture. The attachment has a self cleaning roller as well. So, no. I would not go with the robot vacuum ever again. Not unless I suddenly decided to become a monk with almost no furniture... and no pets that shed.
I have the same problem with my German Shepherd when I got him, robot vac with clog within 10 minutes. So I was smart and pulled out my mini Shop-Vac to pre vacuum the large piles. The shop vacs inner foam filter clogged within 10 minutes as well but also picked up 10 times the amount of hair. Then I remembered when I was a youngster we always had paper bags for our vacuums. Found some online and now with the paper bag and my mini shop vac I go three to four months before having to change it 😊😊👍👍
Hi Renee! Appreciate the time and effort you put in to share information on the vacuum. I have a King Charles Cavalier and this breed has beautiful flowing hair, however they shed so much that having a Kyvol vacuum would be a blessing. Sending snuggles to Pollux and Maxxie!! Hugs, Jodi
Hi Jodi!!! I think you would really enjoy a robot vacuum. It has made my life so much easier....not because I don't have to vacuum myself....but because it has completely eliminated seeing Pollux's hair everywhere. It has taken away my stress about his dog hair. Yes, if I see some on the floor, I know it will be cleaned up later today (my vacuum runs on a daily schedule at 1:30pm) and I love it!!!
I have this very same vacuum, I also have four cats and this works great on both my hardwood floors and my higher pile carpet..... I have put the magnet strips under the room threshold so you don't see them, and it works fine
Way off subject but I have to tell you how much I'm enjoying the dipladenia plants I bought this spring thanks to you.....they are beautiful and non stop blossoms.......
Oh yay!!! So glad you love them....I do too!! Mine will bloom all the way to late November or the frosting season in KY. Hope you get the same longevity! And do yours attract hummingbirds and butterflies??
Here’s what I am suggesting to Kyvol, please create a higher end self cleaning one that has technology in the Brissels to cut up hair so it doesn’t get stuck.
So I take it that scheduling the robot vacuum to clean at night when everyone is in bed is probably a bad idea. I never would of thought about how loud it can be. Thank you for this video.....I appreciate all the information. Stay healthy and stay safe!
I can so relate to having bought one of the lesser expensive robot vacuums that I had to babysit the entire time it was on because it got stuck on everything. Once you showed how much hair and stuff the Kyvol picked up, I clicked on Amazon and ordered it. Thank you for this very informative video!!!
Thank you Renee, if I ever purchase one of these then I will choose the model you recommended. I really appreciate all your hard work. I was not about to buy one as your previous reviews have been spot on. I can see and hear the conviction in your voice as well as all the details that I would need to know and I really appreciate it. Watching Pollux and Maxxie was also too cute for words.
Thanks so much for sharing. I have been in the market for a robot vacuum to help with my Lulu. I just ordered the Kyvol on Amazon and there is a $30 coupon available! It will arrive tomorrow. 👍🏾 Can’t wait. 🙂 UPDATE: Ordered on Friday, arrived Saturday, working like a charm Sunday. So far loving it. Very impressed with how it handles corners and rugs. Thank you so much for the recommendation. 🙂
I was in your same shoes! Never even considered one until Pollux started shedding. Now that I'm used to having one in the house, I have come to rely on it greatly. For example, it ran last night while I was working at the ice cream shop so when I came home.....there were lines in the carpet. LOVE IT!!!!
😏😂🤣😄 love this video! We had one a long time ago and I hated so bad that I told my hubby don't buy one again. You did a great job on your review and thanks for sharing 👍❤ Thanks Pollux for putting the vacuum thru its paces.👍🐕🐶❤
Great information, but I will probably skip any robot vacuum (even the most expensive ones). I not only have dogs and cats of my own, but often have fosters as well (most dogs we've ever had at and in our house-11, had an emergency rescue of 50 dogs that were going to die, so we tucked them into every nook and cranny we could find until we could find a more permanent foster for them). And that was just the dogs--I had 10 cats at the time, too (no, it wasn't a perfect solution, but it was that or they die, so it served its purpose for the short term). Don't think any vacuum would stand up to that (I'd have to empty the bin every 10 minutes). Plus, some of the dogs we have here are quite elderly (and will stay with us until they die--be it a few weeks, a few months, or a few years) and I won't spring that "scary" thing on them and they can't easily get up and easily move away from it. My house would probably drive most people mad--dog (and cat hair) isn't a big deal around here, a little grass or dirt on the carpet isn't a big deal (you should seem some of the other things that get on my carpet). We almost consider dog and cat hair a condiment! But we wouldn't trade it for a clean carpet. So for now, I'll stick with the manual vacuum that needs a human brain and a little elbow grease. Would love for some wonderful company, instead of sending me a vacuum, to send a donation to the animal rescue group I work with (it's tax deductible, companies!) Can pay a LOT of vet bills with $250 to $600, or at least make a nice dent in the bills we get for $5000!
P.S. If you are of a mind, please find a dog and/or cat rescue in your area and make a donation. Any amount, no matter who small, will help. If 5,000 people donate $1, that's $5,000!
The vacuums with a bristle brush (like yours) tend to get hairs and strings caught in them which requires some maintenance. The rubber rollers work best. Hair is less likely to get caught in them. At least that's what I've learned from doing some research. Still searching for the perfect robotic vac for me. :-)
🎶Furballs blowin’ in the wind! (Kansas group).Lol Love my pets but wow the fur! Thank you for this info! Plus Pollux in the old days would’ve been afraid! Such good boy😊 Maxxie too! Ps-My shirt laundered perfectly❣️
LOL so funny!!!! But it was true.....his fur would blow down the hallway and kinda freak me out! 😂 Pollux has really taken to the vacuum and it's hilarious to watch him. So glad you are loving your tee!! And.....you will really enjoy my next video coming out on Tuesday ❤️
Hi beautiful, I think ii Have seen all your videos I was watching everything that came up on u tube I saw Pollux story and was crying I was so touched by u adopting him . Don’t ever listen to the negative about your hair or anything in your family.you your hair and life journeys are precious . We only live once. And I know it goes by or behind us so fast like u I colored 20 years waited to let some grey grow out and said it is extra beautiful. I am66 in oct mom died when I was two I had everyone I met for a roll model ps tell max and Pollux mamas loves them and will always follow them love u Beautiful love your videos
I have a robot vaccum, it doesn't map. I was thinking about getting a new one, I'm glad I could watch your review. I love how the Kyvol will go effortlessly between carpet and floor tiles. Thank you for such an honest review, I just placed my order for the Kyvol on Amazon! Can't wait to receive it and such a great price!
Hi Lynn......the first vacuum I mentioned that I purchased and returned did NOT have mapping. I didn't understand why that feature was so important. And at the time Randy bought the iRobot, it was the only one available with mapping but it was $600. Kyvol has made mapping available at a fair price of $249. I think you'll be very happy with it! But give it time to figure out your house. It honestly needs about 10 days to get settled in. I moved mine from the front room, and it is having to relearn some things. Give thought to where you want it's home base to be before you put the Kyvol in place. Have fun!!
Another great video Renee and a very good review. Pollux is great at supervising, but missed seeing Maxxie. Loved Pollux getting his toy & leaving it in the path of the robot vacuum ... he's funny! PS: That's a lot of hair that it gets picked up every day!
Pollux enjoys the vacuums....Maxxie just gets up high somewhere and watches it 😂 Every day, I am amazed at how much dog hair it picks up!!! I don't see that much hair on my floors, but then when I open the vacuum, it's shocking. Yuck!
I am handicapped and I have a very expensive robo vacuum, that maps my house which is great. I can also set no go areas right on the app and it also empties itself when it goes home which is the reason I have the expensive one because I had a cheaper model that did everything this one does except empty itself and it was just too hard for me to empty it. It does need occasional cleaning of the brushes but I can get someone to do that for me once or twice a month so that is ok. I love my robo vac. I got it for Christmas. Mine would also mop, but there again, you have to change a few things out and attach the mop thing which I can’t do so I just enjoy the clean vacuumed floors and let the housekeeper mop when she comes.
WELCOME TO MY CURLS yes, that is what I have. That bin on the vac has to be cleaned every time it is run. The tower has to be emptied every week or so but I can easily do that myself because I just flip the top up and pull the bag out and replace it. The bags used to be very expensive, now they are just expensive. I am hoping the next time I have to buy they will have cont to come down. Still worth it though.
Wow Renee !! What a great video you've made. So much useful information on this subject. Was thinking of giving my two sons (and their families) some financial help which they could do with over this period of struggling with isolation and unemployment. Maybe they would also love to have a robotic vaccuum which could be working wonders whilst they are home schooling their children etc. Thanks again, cheers Roz (not Ken).
Hi Roz!!! This would be a wonderful gift for a family with children. It would free up the parents :). I'm sure they would love it!!! And....Amazon has an additional $30 coupon off making the vacuum $219! Yay!
Hey Renee, I just wanted you to know that I watched this a while back. I had always thought robot vacs were probably a waste of money, but I was sold by your presentation and I bought the same model Kyvol E30, even though a newer version was available and I love it! I actually got it at Walmart and it was less than $150. Same issues as yours but overall a great job. Thanks for all your great content and product info.
Can’t wait to get your vids, you give good information, I enjoyed this vid, thank you for your honest opinion. Pollux looks so happy, i love them both..stay safe ❤️💟🤍
Thank you!!! I’ve been reading and debating for 2 hours which model to get, and I finally made a decision on getting that after watching this video. Very informative.
I tried a top of the line model a few years ago, really, really wanted to love it but ended selling it after 6 months. Whilst it did a good enough job, I found that I had to move furniture and things around every time I ran it (too many chair legs under the table, dog beds on the floor, etc). Also it couldn't fit under some low furniture so fur would accumulate there and then come back out when there would be a gust of wind (when opening an outside door for example) . Even when run daily, the reservoir was not big enough to capture all the fur during prime shedding seasons (I have two giant dogs) and I would have to empty it halfway through. Although I hate vaccuming, it was less of a hassle to get the cordless out every day for 10 minutes. Didn't work for my home but gosh I wish it did! And you're right, intelligent mapping is an absolute must otherwise you are just throwing your money away!
@@mytao2001 that's true, and I hear they work well. However for me reservoir size was a minor inconvenience. I could live with emptying it daily but not with all the rest. Plus one of my dogs thought it was a great toy so I had to be home when it ran otherwise it was likely to get "played with" by a 70kg/165lbs "puppy" with big clobberpaws... 🙄
I am in that fight just right now :( , Thanks for your video. next to test is Ecovacs N8. I had tested 2 models so far and my patient is getting to a limit. but I love my husky :)
I have an expensive Neato that works good but I would definitely be interested in this one for the price and all the features! Very good information! Thank you 👍🏼
Pollux laying on his toys in his dog bed was hilarious! I bought an irobot at costco but haven't used it yet - I'll have to see if it does mapping - because I agree seeing vacuum lines in the carpet is so satisfying!
If you want a good robot vacuum you need to spend more than $250. I highly recommend the Roborock brand. They intelligently navigate and you can easily make barriers and "no-go zones" within the app to keep it out of problem areas in your house. For carpets I recommend the S5, S5 Max, S6, or S6 Pure. I've had the S4 (for hard floors and thin rugs) and the S6 Pure for a while and I absolutely LOVE them. Check out the channel Vacuum Wars for great reviews.
Thank you for the review of the Kyvol! my husband has always kind of wanted one! (I didn't want a cheap one and didn't want to pay $^00 for one) We haven't had dogs for 3yrs. now, but wish I would have had it then. Like Maxxie, ours didn't shed, but they certainly tracked in a lot of stuff! I ordered from Amazon on Thursday and got it yesterday (Sat). I ran it this morning and it picked up quite a bit! It ran for exactly 1 1/2hrs. before it went home to re-charge. Our house it large and I think it got most, but not all, of our downstairs. (I didn't let it go into our (master) bathroom, we have a no threshold shower that I didn't want it to go into and didn't want to put the magnetic tape down.) Again! Love your channel and your reviews and I love that you've given Pollux such a wonderful life!
Hi Cynthia!!! The Kyvol will become more efficient as it gets to know your house. It will be able to cover more ground in less time before it needs to recharge. Right now, it's dedicating a lot of battery to learning its surroundings. My Kyvol does the entire main floor of my house on one batter charge now...which takes around 2ish hours. Enjoy!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Thank You for the feedback on the Kyvol! We consider ourselves clean and tidy people. We were amazed how much it picked up on the first two days! keep up the fun and interesting videos! I appreciate them!
Hi Renee... I have the i7 iRobot vacuum like you and it works great with pet hair. Since I have 2 dogs and 2 cats it does get it all of the pet hair. Since I have multiple pets I run it everyday. Just a FYI for those are in the market for one there are 2 i7 models. The i7 model without the tower is much better than the one with the charging tower. The price difference is w/o the tower $600 and with the tower $900.
oooo interesting to know. Before I received the Kyvol, we looked into the tower for the iRobot...but NO WAY was I going to pay an additional $300 for it. Nope! I didn't realize the vacuum operated differently either. Thanks for the info!
Thank you for your time and research!! Seriously you are very thorough with your review! I ordered one before your video was even over! Lol! Will be here tomorrow and I am so excited! Hugs😊💕
Great video, Renee! It is evident you spent a lot of time planning and researching. Thank you. Hope you're feeling a little better since becoming an empty nester? That was such an emotional video--brought tears to my eyes.
I love how you explain things so clearly! I’m loving all your videos....it was the two cute pooches that sucked me in!!💖 Pollux reminds me of my grand-dog,lol.
😂😂 Pollux got on the bed, "he's supervising" 😂😂😂 Renee, you are so funny with your comments. 😂😂 But, on a serious note, I never considered getting a robot vacuum because of the price but you've brought up some important points that I like. Thanks Renee, I sooo appreciate your reviews and your videos are so fun. I look forward to your videos so, the length of this one wasn't even a problem.
You are so welcome! Now that there is a very good robot vacuum option available at an acceptable price point, you should consider it. Previously, I would have never recommended paying $600 for one.
I've got one for my budgie. Love it for the bird seed. Got a cheaper brand for under £100 but I do one room at a time. Not connected to my phone. I also have no wires on floor to get tangled up. Can't use on long haired rugs.
Hi Renee...Greetings from New England! I just wanted to let you know that I found your channel through the Pollux adoption video and I have stayed due to your wonderful, positive energy, and all the hard work you put into making both informative and entertaining content. I really appreciate all the honest research you put into this. My sweet pittie mix dog may have short hair, but I swear that his fur literally jumps off him as he walks from room to room. I've been wondering about whether to invest in a robot vacuum and your video has had the most useful information I've found so far. Thank you! And, as always, I'm looking forward to your next video.😊🐶 bp
I really enjoyed this video. I am so new to robot vacuums. You said a lot of things that no one else talked about. I liked actually watching it run and all the surfaces that you showed and gave details on. I have a long haired dog and cat. I’m thinking I don’t want a self emptying one, I’ll be spending too much money on bags plus they take up too much room. I have 1 question. Where is it made? Thank you.
Great video! Can you tell me if this vacuum dings or damages baseboards or furniture when bumping into them? That’s the only concern of mine, really need one!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Thank you so much! I need something. I lost my sweet Abby in February. She was a miniature schnauzer. Now I have a husky and a German Shepherd. The dog hair is overwhelming.
I do have one. Extremely annoying. It takes less time to vacuum the whole house than having this thing tolling around. I think they might be ok for singles with no one in the house. I have two american akitas, and they heavily shed twice a year. As soon as they start shedding, i bring them to the groomers and this help with the problem.
It does take time to do it's thing. Takes my Kyvol just over 1.5 hours to do the main level of my house. That's why I prefer to have it run while I'm gone :)
Renee, i dont have my precious dog any more but i have health problems. My vacum doesnt fit under my bed if it did not i couldnt get a it so good. I have 8 chairs at my table so many things i cant do with my vacum. With artheritis and peripathal neuropathy every thing is hard .thatbbn is my reason for considering your new vacum. You did a wonderful job promoting it and a great job handleingbnb the nay syers. Thanks for this video. The extra letters are free, my fingers drop and hit the keys. Sorry.
Hi Dot!!! I also have a large dining room table with 6 chairs. The robot vacuum knows to work its way under/around each of the chairs until it's completed it's vacuuming job. It does spend a good amount of time under the dining room table simply because it's a complicated area....but the Kyvol has a 2.5 hour battery life so it generally gets the job done. As for your bed, I NEVER vacuumed under my bed when I had to do it with a traditional push vacuum. Now with the robot, it goes under there every day! LOVE IT!!! And that's a bonus.....areas of my house are getting vacuumed that I wouldn't take the time to do myself.
@@WelcomeToMyCurls hi Renee. Thank you for the reply. You have given such good info on this vacum. You should be paid for this. By the way i really like the color of your hair it is a salt and pepper which is very becoming to you.
Who would have thought we would ever see a day when our vaccum cleaners sent us texts to let us know it needed us. 😂 Aw I had a proper giggle at that Renee. The world is a weird place! I've always wanted a German shepherd but I couldn't deal with all that hair so maybe this could come in handy for that! 👍
Great information most people hate those robots I'm sure they have improved them in the Years nice to see Pollux I'm worried about Maxie because he wasn't anywhere around I know it wasn't about the dogs but usually see both of them hope he is okay
Maxxie is just fine. He usually goes into another room when the robot is doing its thing. He'll get up on the bed or couch and kinda stay away. But he is great!! You'll see plenty of him in my next video 😊
Hi Debbie! Yes....the robot has sensors on the front so it knows not to fall off of the step. If I run it upstairs in the girls bedrooms, it won't fall down the stairs. It's pretty interesting to watch. When it senses a drop, it feels and looks around....then knows not to proceed. Very smart!
Excellent review Renee- l was curious about robot vacs. I’m glad you found a solution for the hair problem. One question- do you find you still use a traditional vac as well?
Hi Kerry!! I did get out my traditional vacuum last night in fact. I still have to vacuum my couch cushions on occasion, and I vacuum my stairs (when I notice they are dirty). Otherwise, the robot vacuum has 3 carpet levels of suction...and I have mine set on the strongest level. So, I don't feel I have to every vacuum my hard floors or carpet. The Kyvol does a really great job of keeping those clean itself. And since I can see the evidence each day when I clean the bin.....I go with it!
Thanks for the reply Renee- it’s always a win when we find something that lessens the household cleaning. A robot vac might be a good group family gift suggestion to keep for Christmas. As a pet owner l can relate to the hair that accumulates- l call them tumbleweeds 😊
So do they roam around your house “cleaning” or do they stay in one area until you move them. For example if I want the bedroom clean and then the living room.
Hi! The one in my living room is confined to that room in itself. The other one cleans the entire first floor of my house. You set up rooms/zones and give them priority order for cleaning.
Now that you have had it for a year does it still stand up to your expectations. We have a Burmese mountain dog and he sheds like crazy how would it be with long dog hair.
My sister has a Bernese Mountain Dog named Max 💗 He spent a week with us lay summer they were on vacation (videos on my channel). And yes…the vacuum is great! Mine runs every single night 😃
One thing I notice is mine scuffs the baseboards has anyone else noticed this? I also can't let it run unless I am there it constantly gets stuck under furniture and many times doesn't dock itself properly. If I had to get another I would not. I have a Room a by the way
Wanting to get one of these for my parents. They have a lab and a cat. They have hard floors other than 2 bedrooms. I would think that would make it easier on any vac as long as the mapping works. Would you say this is my best bang for the buck on hard floors?
The Kyvol works great on both hard floors and carpet. I run it daily in my home. It has a longer battery life and larger collection bin compared to the iRobot...but it doesn't give you the ability to mark off areas or rooms you want it to avoid (unless you use the magnetic strip). Weight your preferences....but I do think you get a vacuum for a very reasonable price in the Kyvol.
Do you have a robot vacuum? Did you get it because of a shedding dog or simply so that you didn't have to manually vacuum your home?
I have had a robot vacuum for years because I have 5 cats. Mine is a neato and I love it
I got one to handle cat hair. I LOVE the brand Roborock. I would recommend the Roborock S5, S5 Max, S6 Pure, or S6 for pet hair. Roborocks map your Floorplan to intelligently navigate and allow you to block off areas you don't want it to go. Check out the channel Vacuum Wars for more info.
I was looking at all different robot vacuums...couldn't make up my mind because of the costs. So when I saw your review of the Kyvol...I made my choice. OMG...I love this thing! I have 3 stray cats, and 2 dogs...and they all shed. Honestly, as often as I vacuumed before I got the Kyvol, this thing makes me feel like I was a slob. But like you, I dont have anything on my floors except dog toys that go back in the basket at night. I feel like I'm actually breathing better too. I'm shocked how much fur and dust it picks up running a couple times a day.
I do have a question you may be able to answer. Is there a RESET option to start all over with house mapping? I have one corner in my dining room and the vacuum will spend so much time repeatedly bumping into the wall and turning in a circle until it finally starts beeping...this is the only place it gets stuck...against a blank wall?!
@@BronteBlu2 Hi! Hmmm....mine has not acted that way before. And I don't know the answer. I'm going to send your question directly to my contact at the Kyvol corporate offices and see if they can provide some insight. I'll let you know when I've heard from them. But....I'm so glad to hear you are loving the robot vacuum. Isn't it great! Like you said, it just makes my home feel so much cleaner without pet hair blowing around on the floors 😃. Each day when I empty the bin, I'm shocked at how much hair it picks up!!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Thank you so much. Hope they have an answer.....
I bought a Roomba several years ago, because of a cat litter tracking problem. I asked several people who had one if they thought it would work for me. Sad to say, the mess I had to clean up was terrible, litter was flying everywhere! It was returned, pronto! I'm appreciative that you put in the effort and time to do this for us. I'm considering the Kyvol model and it's being sold for $199.99 at several stores. Thanks, Renee, I really enjoy all your videos!
@ Susan Bohl I wonder if every brand of these kind of vacuums, cat 🐈 litter would fly? I have a throw rug under the litter box, larger than the litter box. I think a robot vacuum, any brand, might scatter cat litter, on a floor without carpet 🤔
I have 4 small dogs that shed. You would think they would go bald with all that hair they shed. I don"t have a robot never thought of getting one. I do have a chargeable dyson which I love. You are so right about cleaning your floors every day. sometimes I do my kitchen 2 or 3 times a day. If I see some I missed down comes the vacuum. Quick clean up for me. Now my daughter has a robot what kind I don't know. Never even thought to ask her if she likes it but I will now. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to educate us. much appreciated.
Hi beautiful mamaw again I cannot figure out how to order a shirt. And want to ask u do you serve God? Oh I was born in Phelps my
We have a Shark Robot Vacuum that was purchased for a little over $300. I use the vacuum whenever I am ready for it to run. We have a golden retriever and a long hair dachshund and a cat. I was running it once a week. Now, I run it every morning. I have area rugs all over my house. It is closed off to the litter box. There are no floating hair balls in my house. No piles of dust under my beds. I do not like to run it while we are gone because it can get hung on cords under the bed. My golden retriever would not get up and move one day and it got tangled in her tail! That was traumatic! Saying all that - I love that little vacuum that I call Rosy. My cat likes to slap it around but it just keeps on going. My dachshund hides from it under the bed until it comes under their. She gives me one of those looks when that happens. Speaking of the daily maintenance, I am continually surprised what it picks up every day, especially the dirt!!!!! PS!!!!!! Buy a seam cutter to cut the hair and threads off the brush very easily.
Oh, man, was your dog okay? And great tip about the seam ripper...
Yes, she was ok. Just traumatized for a little bit. Now, if it’s running, she either leaves the room or lies on her one of her beds.
I added a Command hook near the only wire that seems to be in the way of my Kyvol. It keeps it up off of the floor.
What do you mean you run the vacuum whenever you’re ready for it to run? Do you vacuum first and then run the shark?
Hate my shark vacuum, doesn't pickup dog hair on carpet, leaves hair balls everywhere
I love your honesty!! You're right the cheap ones are no good, my son spend around 600 dollars for a good one. I'm so happy you made this video now everyone knows you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a quality product. Thanks for sharing!!!!💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝
Hi Jamina! I was really shocked at how great the Kyvol is and at such a great price too!
You had me at “dog hair”. We’ve got 3 dogs...small, medium and large. I just ordered the Kyvol Cybovac E30. It had a $30 off coupon on Amazon! Let the vacuuming begin.
Oh yay!!!!! I didn't know they had a coupon out!!! That's fantastic!!!!
Does it with good? I have 3 dogs too and I'm returning the bissell robot vac... Didn't work good
Please tell if you liked it and please tell WHERE WAS IT MADE?
Thank you for taking the time out to research this vacuum robot I've been searching for a robot vacuum cleaner for 6 months. I could not decide on one that doesn't break the bank but yet does the job. I have a long-haired cat the cat bunnies are all over the place every day I can't stand to see the cat bunnies rolling under my dining room table end tables and hallway. After watching your video, I will order one. What people need to understand is the practicality of it plus people with back problems cannot be lugging heavy vacuum cleaners around and moping every other day. I really like the app schedule on cell phone that's a plus for me. Thank you again!
This is one of the many reasons I look forward to your videos. Your recommendations. I have ordered bras, clothes, shampoo, moisturizer, recommended dog food and treats to family with pets and other items, from your videos. Thank You. I have wood/ceramic floors and this will be perfect.
Hi Kathy!!! Thank you so much for the kind words 💗 I worked on this video for a very long time and have actually had the Kyvol running in my home everyday now for almost 5 weeks. It does a great job on all my flooring types including wood, ceramic tile, carpet and rugs. And it's such an appealing price point too!! Highly recommend 😊
WELCOME TO MY CURLS I found the bralettes you recommended are sold here in the UK. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I have three shedding labs. I’m afraid their dog hair would overwhelm the vacuum, And fill it up very quickly!
hmmmm.....possibly! Pollux alone fills up the bin every day.
WELCOME TO MY CURLS if my Beloved Simba was still with us, he would eat it and poop out the evidence with the greatest of satisfaction. 🤣🤣❤️😢
I have five border collies, two cats, and a foster dog. I would definitely have to empty daily no matter which vacuum I use!
I always wondered about those things! You gave us a complete overview, better than a users’ manual.
So glad I could help!!! There are so many more great things about robot vacuums....but I didn't want to make a longer video. Mine is actually running right now!!! It's on a daily timer so it's doing it's thing! Of course, Maxxie is watching it from the comfort of his couch....and Pollux is currently supervising it under our dining room table 😅
WELCOME TO MY CURLS - I no longer have my sweet dog, Sophie (a Corgi), just three cats (two strays and one shelter cat) and I’m able to keep up with the fur. Sophie was a different story 😀
Thanks, Renee, for this video! Definitely need one for the crazy amount of crumb dropping going on in the kitchen! 😱 On the verge of making my family eat in the bathtub! 😂😂
LOL I get ya!!!! Our other two Schnauzers were great "crumb getters". They would scour the kitchen after every meal. Maxxie doesn't give a hoot about it!
I have had a robot vaccuum for quite awhile. It was a gift from my son and initially I thought it was a great idea. I also have 2 boston terriers and a cat, all of whom shed mightily. I ultimately found the robot vacuum to be inconvenient and impractical. Why? Because of the obstacles it is constantly unable to avoid. Furniture legs and under-the-sofa vaccuming in particular. In addition, it did a terrible job of getting pet hair collected from anything forming a "corner" shape. Out of frustration I purchased a Shark Apex corded (yes, corded) vacuum. I don't have to pull hair out of the brushes any more as it is designed to not let hair tangle around the brushes in the first place. It is incredibly powerful and maneuverable and man, does it pick up the hair. It came with an attachment specifically to remove pet hair from furniture. The attachment has a self cleaning roller as well. So, no. I would not go with the robot vacuum ever again. Not unless I suddenly decided to become a monk with almost no furniture... and no pets that shed.
I’m working right now, and I got your notification, and the title alone has made me giggle. 🤣😂
I’ll watch at lunch break!
Hope you enjoy! Pollux had my cracking up over this whole vacuum thing!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Me too!
I have the same problem with my German Shepherd when I got him, robot vac with clog within 10 minutes. So I was smart and pulled out my mini Shop-Vac to pre vacuum the large piles. The shop vacs inner foam filter clogged within 10 minutes as well but also picked up 10 times the amount of hair. Then I remembered when I was a youngster we always had paper bags for our vacuums. Found some online and now with the paper bag and my mini shop vac I go three to four months before having to change it 😊😊👍👍
Hi Renee!
Appreciate the time and effort you put in to share information on the vacuum.
I have a King Charles Cavalier and this breed has beautiful flowing hair, however they shed so much that having a Kyvol vacuum would be a blessing.
Sending snuggles to Pollux and Maxxie!!
Hugs, Jodi
Hi Jodi!!! I think you would really enjoy a robot vacuum. It has made my life so much easier....not because I don't have to vacuum myself....but because it has completely eliminated seeing Pollux's hair everywhere. It has taken away my stress about his dog hair. Yes, if I see some on the floor, I know it will be cleaned up later today (my vacuum runs on a daily schedule at 1:30pm) and I love it!!!
I have this very same vacuum, I also have four cats and this works great on both my hardwood floors and my higher pile carpet..... I have put the magnet strips under the room threshold so you don't see them, and it works fine
Very informative video! I’m having the same problem with dog hair. After watching this, now I’ll keep the dog and get a robot vacuum. Thank you!
Hi! My robot runs every single day. It's a life-saver!
Way off subject but I have to tell you how much I'm enjoying the dipladenia plants I bought this spring thanks to you.....they are beautiful and non stop blossoms.......
Oh yay!!! So glad you love them....I do too!! Mine will bloom all the way to late November or the frosting season in KY. Hope you get the same longevity! And do yours attract hummingbirds and butterflies??
I got some too after seeing yours. Still enjoying them.
Here’s what I am suggesting to Kyvol, please create a higher end self cleaning one that has technology in the Brissels to cut up hair so it doesn’t get stuck.
So I take it that scheduling the robot vacuum to clean at night when everyone is in bed is probably a bad idea. I never would of thought about how loud it can be. Thank you for this video.....I appreciate all the information. Stay healthy and stay safe!
I can so relate to having bought one of the lesser expensive robot vacuums that I had to babysit the entire time it was on because it got stuck on everything. Once you showed how much hair and stuff the Kyvol picked up, I clicked on Amazon and ordered it. Thank you for this very informative video!!!
Oh yay Jan!!! You will love this sooooo much better!!
Thank you Renee, if I ever purchase one of these then I will choose the model you recommended. I really appreciate all your hard work. I was not about to buy one as your previous reviews have been spot on. I can see and hear the conviction in your voice as well as all the details that I would need to know and I really appreciate it. Watching Pollux and Maxxie was also too cute for words.
You are so welcome! Glad I can be helpful! You saw how Pollux reacts to the vacuum....Maxxie tends to go to another room and wait it out 😂
Thanks so much for sharing. I have been in the market for a robot vacuum to help with my Lulu. I just ordered the Kyvol on Amazon and there is a $30 coupon available! It will arrive tomorrow. 👍🏾 Can’t wait. 🙂
UPDATE: Ordered on Friday, arrived Saturday, working like a charm Sunday. So far loving it. Very impressed with how it handles corners and rugs. Thank you so much for the recommendation. 🙂
Wonderful! I had no idea there was a coupon!!! That's awesome!!
OMG - as a child, I had cat named Lulu. Enjoy your Kyvol and let us know how it goes
That was an excellent review! I've never considered getting one until now and I can't believe I'm saying this. Thank you 😊
I was in your same shoes! Never even considered one until Pollux started shedding. Now that I'm used to having one in the house, I have come to rely on it greatly. For example, it ran last night while I was working at the ice cream shop so when I came home.....there were lines in the carpet. LOVE IT!!!!
😏😂🤣😄 love this video! We had one a long time ago and I hated so bad that I told my hubby don't buy one again. You did a great job on your review and thanks for sharing 👍❤ Thanks Pollux for putting the vacuum thru its paces.👍🐕🐶❤
Pollux is a fantastic supervisor!! LOL 😅
Thanks for the info. Never considered getting one but will be looking to get one soon. Appreciate you!
Glad to help Susie!!! It's certainly worth considering especially at this wonderful price point!
Don't! Its a waste of money!
😂your funny. That must have driven you nuts. The first one that texted your phone😂
Great information, but I will probably skip any robot vacuum (even the most expensive ones). I not only have dogs and cats of my own, but often have fosters as well (most dogs we've ever had at and in our house-11, had an emergency rescue of 50 dogs that were going to die, so we tucked them into every nook and cranny we could find until we could find a more permanent foster for them). And that was just the dogs--I had 10 cats at the time, too (no, it wasn't a perfect solution, but it was that or they die, so it served its purpose for the short term). Don't think any vacuum would stand up to that (I'd have to empty the bin every 10 minutes). Plus, some of the dogs we have here are quite elderly (and will stay with us until they die--be it a few weeks, a few months, or a few years) and I won't spring that "scary" thing on them and they can't easily get up and easily move away from it. My house would probably drive most people mad--dog (and cat hair) isn't a big deal around here, a little grass or dirt on the carpet isn't a big deal (you should seem some of the other things that get on my carpet). We almost consider dog and cat hair a condiment! But we wouldn't trade it for a clean carpet. So for now, I'll stick with the manual vacuum that needs a human brain and a little elbow grease. Would love for some wonderful company, instead of sending me a vacuum, to send a donation to the animal rescue group I work with (it's tax deductible, companies!) Can pay a LOT of vet bills with $250 to $600, or at least make a nice dent in the bills we get for $5000!
P.S. If you are of a mind, please find a dog and/or cat rescue in your area and make a donation. Any amount, no matter who small, will help. If 5,000 people donate $1, that's $5,000!
Oh Jan!!! You are a wonderful soul! The dogs are certainly more important than their hair. I completely understand. Thank you for doing what you do 💗
So appreciate what you do !!! Would love to be in your home with all the wonderful pets !! Hug them for me !!
That is an awesome, selfless thing you're doing. Where are you located?
The vacuums with a bristle brush (like yours) tend to get hairs and strings caught in them which requires some maintenance. The rubber rollers work best. Hair is less likely to get caught in them. At least that's what I've learned from doing some research. Still searching for the perfect robotic vac for me. :-)
🎶Furballs blowin’ in the wind! (Kansas group).Lol Love my pets but wow the fur! Thank you for this info! Plus Pollux in the old days would’ve been afraid! Such good boy😊 Maxxie too! Ps-My shirt laundered perfectly❣️
LOL so funny!!!! But it was true.....his fur would blow down the hallway and kinda freak me out! 😂 Pollux has really taken to the vacuum and it's hilarious to watch him. So glad you are loving your tee!! And.....you will really enjoy my next video coming out on Tuesday ❤️
You are very well-spoken, you think very analytically, and you're easy on the eyes; a trifecta for success!
Thank you Renee! I will definitely be looking at the Kyvol when purchasing my robot vacuum. ❣️
Hi beautiful, I think ii Have seen all your videos I was watching everything that came up on u tube I saw Pollux story and was crying I was so touched by u adopting him . Don’t ever listen to the negative about your hair or anything in your family.you your hair and life journeys are precious . We only live once. And I know it goes by or behind us so fast like u I colored 20 years waited to let some grey grow out and said it is extra beautiful. I am66 in oct mom died when I was two I had everyone I met for a roll model ps tell max and Pollux mamas loves them and will always follow them love u Beautiful love your videos
I watched it for the vacuum and loved it for the baby puppy. That's how all dogs should be treated.
I have a robot vaccum, it doesn't map. I was thinking about getting a new one, I'm glad I could watch your review. I love how the Kyvol will go effortlessly between carpet and floor tiles. Thank you for such an honest review, I just placed my order for the Kyvol on Amazon! Can't wait to receive it and such a great price!
Hi Lynn......the first vacuum I mentioned that I purchased and returned did NOT have mapping. I didn't understand why that feature was so important. And at the time Randy bought the iRobot, it was the only one available with mapping but it was $600. Kyvol has made mapping available at a fair price of $249. I think you'll be very happy with it! But give it time to figure out your house. It honestly needs about 10 days to get settled in. I moved mine from the front room, and it is having to relearn some things. Give thought to where you want it's home base to be before you put the Kyvol in place. Have fun!!
Another great video Renee and a very good review. Pollux is great at supervising, but missed seeing Maxxie. Loved Pollux getting his toy & leaving it in the path of the robot vacuum ... he's funny!
PS: That's a lot of hair that it gets picked up every day!
Pollux enjoys the vacuums....Maxxie just gets up high somewhere and watches it 😂 Every day, I am amazed at how much dog hair it picks up!!! I don't see that much hair on my floors, but then when I open the vacuum, it's shocking. Yuck!
I am handicapped and I have a very expensive robo vacuum, that maps my house which is great. I can also set no go areas right on the app and it also empties itself when it goes home which is the reason I have the expensive one because I had a cheaper model that did everything this one does except empty itself and it was just too hard for me to empty it.
It does need occasional cleaning of the brushes but I can get someone to do that for me once or twice a month so that is ok.
I love my robo vac. I got it for Christmas. Mine would also mop, but there again, you have to change a few things out and attach the mop thing which I can’t do so I just enjoy the clean vacuumed floors and let the housekeeper mop when she comes.
You must have the "tower" that goes with the iRobot. I'm sure that is super convenient!!!
WELCOME TO MY CURLS yes, that is what I have. That bin on the vac has to be cleaned every time it is run. The tower has to be emptied every week or so but I can easily do that myself because I just flip the top up and pull the bag out and replace it. The bags used to be very expensive, now they are just expensive. I am hoping the next time I have to buy they will have cont to come down. Still worth it though.
The my old e30 is 249$. The one that cleans and sweeps (e31) is 279$
What do you think
Wow Renee !! What a great video you've made. So much useful information on this subject. Was thinking of giving my two sons (and their families) some financial help which they could do with over this period of struggling with isolation and unemployment. Maybe they would also love to have a robotic vaccuum which could be working wonders whilst they are home schooling their children etc. Thanks again, cheers Roz (not Ken).
Hi Roz!!! This would be a wonderful gift for a family with children. It would free up the parents :). I'm sure they would love it!!! And....Amazon has an additional $30 coupon off making the vacuum $219! Yay!
Hey Renee, I just wanted you to know that I watched this a while back. I had always thought robot vacs were probably a waste of money, but I was sold by your presentation and I bought the same model Kyvol E30, even though a newer version was available and I love it! I actually got it at Walmart and it was less than $150. Same issues as yours but overall a great job. Thanks for all your great content and product info.
Fantastic! My Kyvol vacuums my living room every single night while I'm sleeping....love it!
Thank God someone how sounds like me on UA-cam
Can’t wait to get your vids, you give good information, I enjoyed this vid, thank you for your honest opinion. Pollux looks so happy, i love them both..stay safe ❤️💟🤍
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!!! I’ve been reading and debating for 2 hours which model to get, and I finally made a decision on getting that after watching this video. Very informative.
I tried a top of the line model a few years ago, really, really wanted to love it but ended selling it after 6 months. Whilst it did a good enough job, I found that I had to move furniture and things around every time I ran it (too many chair legs under the table, dog beds on the floor, etc). Also it couldn't fit under some low furniture so fur would accumulate there and then come back out when there would be a gust of wind (when opening an outside door for example) . Even when run daily, the reservoir was not big enough to capture all the fur during prime shedding seasons (I have two giant dogs) and I would have to empty it halfway through. Although I hate vaccuming, it was less of a hassle to get the cordless out every day for 10 minutes. Didn't work for my home but gosh I wish it did! And you're right, intelligent mapping is an absolute must otherwise you are just throwing your money away!
They have vacuums now that self empty. When they get full they go back to their base, empty themselves and then return to vacuuming
@@mytao2001 that's true, and I hear they work well. However for me reservoir size was a minor inconvenience. I could live with emptying it daily but not with all the rest. Plus one of my dogs thought it was a great toy so I had to be home when it ran otherwise it was likely to get "played with" by a 70kg/165lbs "puppy" with big clobberpaws... 🙄
I am in that fight just right now :( , Thanks for your video. next to test is Ecovacs N8. I had tested 2 models so far and my patient is getting to a limit. but I love my husky :)
I have an expensive Neato that works good but I would definitely be interested in this one for the price and all the features! Very good information! Thank you 👍🏼
You are so welcome!!
That's really great that you have dogs that don't bark at your Robo-Vac. Most dogs, I hear, freak out around them, mine do. Lol
LOL gosh.....I wouldn't be able to tolerate that!
Pollux laying on his toys in his dog bed was hilarious! I bought an irobot at costco but haven't used it yet - I'll have to see if it does mapping - because I agree seeing vacuum lines in the carpet is so satisfying!
mapping is a MUST-HAVE feature! You will not be happy without mapping
Hi Renee! Thanks for sharing, very interesting! Pollux is a hoot! Maxxie and Pollux are adorable. Love all you videos! ❤️
Thanks Terry!!!! Have a great day!!
You sold me. I ordered one!
I think you will love it!!
How did you like it?
Thanks for doing this video. It has helped me a lot.
I don't have one yet...am looking around
I wonder if it could keep up with a German Shedder? That’s always been my worry.
I bought one because I have so many cats. I love it but it doesn't do the mapping. Now I am interested in the Kyvol. Thanks for the great video!
Mapping is critical to a good vacuum 😊
I see this critter is no longer on Amazon. Did it change its name?
If you want a good robot vacuum you need to spend more than $250. I highly recommend the Roborock brand. They intelligently navigate and you can easily make barriers and "no-go zones" within the app to keep it out of problem areas in your house. For carpets I recommend the S5, S5 Max, S6, or S6 Pure.
I've had the S4 (for hard floors and thin rugs) and the S6 Pure for a while and I absolutely LOVE them.
Check out the channel Vacuum Wars for great reviews.
I’m buying it!! I hate vacuuming!! Thanks for the video. So far I’m buying this and the purple shampoo.
Thank you for the review of the Kyvol! my husband has always kind of wanted one! (I didn't want a cheap one and didn't want to pay $^00 for one) We haven't had dogs for 3yrs. now, but wish I would have had it then. Like Maxxie, ours didn't shed, but they certainly tracked in a lot of stuff!
I ordered from Amazon on Thursday and got it yesterday (Sat). I ran it this morning and it picked up quite a bit! It ran for exactly 1 1/2hrs. before it went home to re-charge. Our house it large and I think it got most, but not all, of our downstairs. (I didn't let it go into our (master) bathroom, we have a no threshold shower that I didn't want it to go into and didn't want to put the magnetic tape down.) Again! Love your channel and your reviews and I love that you've given Pollux such a wonderful life!
Hi Cynthia!!! The Kyvol will become more efficient as it gets to know your house. It will be able to cover more ground in less time before it needs to recharge. Right now, it's dedicating a lot of battery to learning its surroundings. My Kyvol does the entire main floor of my house on one batter charge now...which takes around 2ish hours. Enjoy!
@@WelcomeToMyCurls
Thank You for the feedback on the Kyvol! We consider ourselves clean and tidy people. We were amazed how much it picked up on the first two days!
keep up the fun and interesting videos! I appreciate them!
I couldn't stop admiring the beautiful grey hair! 🤣
Thank you for the information! I am in the process of buying a new vacuum this month and I have been thinking about a robot vac.
I've been looking at the robot vacuums...never knew what to buy.
Then this is the perfect video for you!!! Hope it helps you decide ;)
Love your videos, you are so awesome with your dogs, I am glad to see info on this vacuum, thanks,
You are so welcome!
Hi Renee... I have the i7 iRobot vacuum like you and it works great with pet hair. Since I have 2 dogs and 2 cats it does get it all of the pet hair. Since I have multiple pets I run it everyday. Just a FYI for those are in the market for one there are 2 i7 models. The i7 model without the tower is much better than the one with the charging tower. The price difference is w/o the tower $600 and with the tower $900.
oooo interesting to know. Before I received the Kyvol, we looked into the tower for the iRobot...but NO WAY was I going to pay an additional $300 for it. Nope! I didn't realize the vacuum operated differently either. Thanks for the info!
Great video! I appreciate all of the work you put into it!
Thank you so much!!!! This was a lengthy video to make Shew!!
Thank you for your time and research!! Seriously you are very thorough with your review! I ordered one before your video was even over! Lol! Will be here tomorrow and I am so excited! Hugs😊💕
You will love it! Ours runs every single day. We have a schedule set up for it. Don’t know what I did before having this vacuum.
Great video, Renee! It is evident you spent a lot of time planning and researching. Thank you. Hope you're feeling a little better since becoming an empty nester? That was such an emotional video--brought tears to my eyes.
I love how you explain things so clearly! I’m loving all your videos....it was the two cute pooches that sucked me in!!💖 Pollux reminds me of my grand-dog,lol.
Thank you so much Patty!!!!
😂😂 Pollux got on the bed, "he's supervising" 😂😂😂 Renee, you are so funny with your comments. 😂😂 But, on a serious note, I never considered getting a robot vacuum because of the price but you've brought up some important points that I like. Thanks Renee, I sooo appreciate your reviews and your videos are so fun. I look forward to your videos so, the length of this one wasn't even a problem.
You are so welcome! Now that there is a very good robot vacuum option available at an acceptable price point, you should consider it. Previously, I would have never recommended paying $600 for one.
Hi Renee, What an educational video. Thank you so much. Take care. 🐾🐾 I am now needing a Robovac. Do you still like this one? Thanks.
I've got one for my budgie. Love it for the bird seed. Got a cheaper brand for under £100 but I do one room at a time. Not connected to my phone. I also have no wires on floor to get tangled up. Can't use on long haired rugs.
Hmmm....sounds like you it might be time for an upgrade 😊
How do you keep wires off the floor?
Hi Renee...Greetings from New England! I just wanted to let you know that I found your channel through the Pollux adoption video and I have stayed due to your wonderful, positive energy, and all the hard work you put into making both informative and entertaining content. I really appreciate all the honest research you put into this. My sweet pittie mix dog may have short hair, but I swear that his fur literally jumps off him as he walks from room to room. I've been wondering about whether to invest in a robot vacuum and your video has had the most useful information I've found so far. Thank you! And, as always, I'm looking forward to your next video.😊🐶 bp
I think you would love the robot vacuum!! And I see hair jumping off of Pollux too!! 🤣
I just ordered mine and found a $30 off coupon on Amazon. Can't wait.
Oh yay!!!!!! 😁😁
I really enjoyed this video. I am so new to robot vacuums. You said a lot of things that no one else talked about. I liked actually watching it run and all the surfaces that you showed and gave details on. I have a long haired dog and cat. I’m thinking I don’t want a self emptying one, I’ll be spending too much money on bags plus they take up too much room. I have 1 question. Where is it made? Thank you.
Your hair is so pretty! 😍
I enjoyed your video it's been very helpful thank you
Great video! Can you tell me if this vacuum dings or damages baseboards or furniture when bumping into them? That’s the only concern of mine, really need one!
It has not damaged any of my walls or baseboards. It has rubber sides so it won't damage anything :)
@@WelcomeToMyCurls Thank you so much! I need something. I lost my sweet Abby in February. She was a miniature schnauzer. Now I have a husky and a German Shepherd. The dog hair is overwhelming.
I do have one. Extremely annoying. It takes less time to vacuum the whole house than having this thing tolling around. I think they might be ok for singles with no one in the house. I have two american akitas, and they heavily shed twice a year. As soon as they start shedding, i bring them to the groomers and this help with the problem.
It does take time to do it's thing. Takes my Kyvol just over 1.5 hours to do the main level of my house. That's why I prefer to have it run while I'm gone :)
Thanks, very informative
would be great for people with allergies!
Renee, i dont have my precious dog any more but i have health problems. My vacum doesnt fit under my bed if it did not i couldnt get a it so good. I have 8 chairs at my table so many things i cant do with my vacum. With artheritis and peripathal neuropathy every thing is hard .thatbbn is my reason for considering your new vacum. You did a wonderful job promoting it and a great job handleingbnb the nay syers. Thanks for this video. The extra letters are free, my fingers drop and hit the keys. Sorry.
Hi Dot!!! I also have a large dining room table with 6 chairs. The robot vacuum knows to work its way under/around each of the chairs until it's completed it's vacuuming job. It does spend a good amount of time under the dining room table simply because it's a complicated area....but the Kyvol has a 2.5 hour battery life so it generally gets the job done. As for your bed, I NEVER vacuumed under my bed when I had to do it with a traditional push vacuum. Now with the robot, it goes under there every day! LOVE IT!!! And that's a bonus.....areas of my house are getting vacuumed that I wouldn't take the time to do myself.
@@WelcomeToMyCurls hi Renee. Thank you for the reply. You have given such good info on this vacum. You should be paid for this. By the way i really like the color of your hair it is a salt and pepper which is very becoming to you.
I enjoyed the video. Thank you Renee’
You are so welcome!
Who would have thought we would ever see a day when our vaccum cleaners sent us texts to let us know it needed us. 😂 Aw I had a proper giggle at that Renee. The world is a weird place! I've always wanted a German shepherd but I couldn't deal with all that hair so maybe this could come in handy for that! 👍
Love ur posts ,so down to earth , love ur curls as I have them too ! & plenty of dog hair too , like all ur honest advice
As I sit here reading comments....by black pajama pants are covered in dog hair. I would have it any other way 🐶💗
Great information most people hate those robots I'm sure they have improved them in the Years nice to see Pollux I'm worried about Maxie because he wasn't anywhere around I know it wasn't about the dogs but usually see both of them hope he is okay
Maxxie is just fine. He usually goes into another room when the robot is doing its thing. He'll get up on the bed or couch and kinda stay away. But he is great!! You'll see plenty of him in my next video 😊
You do see Maxxie real quick... he goes under the dining room table at about 21:13 😀
@@m-cbourgie5965 Also missed him but then saw under the table ... LOL
Thanks, Renee! Another great video. Question: When vacuuming on the step up portion of the house does it know not to topple over that step?
Hi Debbie! Yes....the robot has sensors on the front so it knows not to fall off of the step. If I run it upstairs in the girls bedrooms, it won't fall down the stairs. It's pretty interesting to watch. When it senses a drop, it feels and looks around....then knows not to proceed. Very smart!
I got a Roomba 960 and absolutely love it!
This is so good!! Thank you for this review!!! And the cleaning tips!!!
You are so welcome!
Excellent review Renee- l was curious about robot vacs. I’m glad you found a solution for the hair problem. One question- do you find you still use a traditional vac as well?
Hi Kerry!! I did get out my traditional vacuum last night in fact. I still have to vacuum my couch cushions on occasion, and I vacuum my stairs (when I notice they are dirty). Otherwise, the robot vacuum has 3 carpet levels of suction...and I have mine set on the strongest level. So, I don't feel I have to every vacuum my hard floors or carpet. The Kyvol does a really great job of keeping those clean itself. And since I can see the evidence each day when I clean the bin.....I go with it!
Thanks for the reply Renee- it’s always a win when we find something that lessens the household cleaning. A robot vac might be a good group family gift suggestion to keep for Christmas. As a pet owner l can relate to the hair that accumulates- l call them tumbleweeds 😊
Sounds like RandY is a great guy. I love your stories.
He is a GREAT guy!!! My next video coming out is all about him ❤️
So do they roam around your house “cleaning” or do they stay in one area until you move them. For example if I want the bedroom clean and then the living room.
Hi! The one in my living room is confined to that room in itself. The other one cleans the entire first floor of my house. You set up rooms/zones and give them priority order for cleaning.
@@WelcomeToMyCurls just bought mine after viewing a few more videos can’t wait to test it.
Thank you
wow that looks awesome
You can put the magnetic strip under the chair
I could.....but then I have to look at the magnetic strip laying on the carpet. I didn't want that.
Now that you have had it for a year does it still stand up to your expectations. We have a Burmese mountain dog and he sheds like crazy how would it be with long dog hair.
My sister has a Bernese Mountain Dog named Max 💗 He spent a week with us lay summer they were on vacation (videos on my channel). And yes…the vacuum is great! Mine runs every single night 😃
@@WelcomeToMyCurls thank you
One thing I notice is mine scuffs the baseboards has anyone else noticed this? I also can't let it run unless I am there it constantly gets stuck under furniture and many times doesn't dock itself properly. If I had to get another I would not. I have a Room a by the way
Wanting to get one of these for my parents. They have a lab and a cat. They have hard floors other than 2 bedrooms. I would think that would make it easier on any vac as long as the mapping works. Would you say this is my best bang for the buck on hard floors?
The Kyvol works great on both hard floors and carpet. I run it daily in my home. It has a longer battery life and larger collection bin compared to the iRobot...but it doesn't give you the ability to mark off areas or rooms you want it to avoid (unless you use the magnetic strip). Weight your preferences....but I do think you get a vacuum for a very reasonable price in the Kyvol.
How does it do around all the chair legs and other things on the floor?
Such a great video. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to buy one.
Yay!!!!!
Lol I had a robot vac that got stuck like a child too
I'd be worried that my dog might poop and the robovac might try and hoover it up. Yuck!
Ummmm......yes. If your dog poops in the house, this is not for you 💩
This actually happened to someone and there’s a very funny video about how the vacuum spread crap all over the home while they were sleeping. 😂
@@hidden777truth6 I never thought of poop being run over by a robot vacuum but when I read your comment. That now; made me laugh.