A few months ago, my husband surprised me with an incredibly thoughtful anniversary gift that perfectly reflects his understanding of me. Instead of the typical jewelry or fancy fragrance, he chose something far more practical and meaningful—a robot vacuum.
Now, I know some might find receiving a cleaning appliance as a gift a bit disappointing, but not me. I’ve never been one for glittering baubles; my love language is more about having fewer chores to tackle. And my new companion, the Roomba, speaks this language fluently.
Our home is relatively compact, shared by two small children, two cats, and a dog. I wear socks or slippers year-round since we don’t allow shoes inside, but despite this, our floors are a magnet for pet hair, crumbs, and dirt. The thought of going barefoot is often countered by the reality of picking debris off my feet—definitely not an ideal way to spend my time.
To maintain a clean floor, I previously found myself vacuuming and sweeping every single day. Yes, every day. While this might sound manageable, it would take me almost 40 minutes to clean our small house entirely. With that kind of time investment, it’s no wonder I would often let the floors slide. When I lacked the motivation to tackle the vacuuming, I certainly wasn’t going to jump up to scrub toilets, either. After all, avoiding one cleaning task often snowballed into avoiding them all.
Enter Roomba, my robotic savior. For the past two months, it’s been like having an automated assistant that tackles all the dirt and dust while I focus on more enjoyable activities. My floors are no longer a source of anxiety; they are consistently tidy, if not sparkling clean, and I couldn’t be happier.
You know those Pinterest posts suggesting a quick 10-minute tidy-up to maintain cleanliness? I never remember to do those. However, my Roomba operates on a schedule I set, typically cleaning while I’m out running errands. This gives me the perfect incentive to quickly clear the floor of toys and stray laundry, ensuring my new best friend has a clear path to work its magic.
It’s like the story of “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie”: If you give a mom a Roomba, she’ll start picking up her floors. As she does, she might notice the remotes hiding under the couch and put them back on the coffee table. This little act may lead her to wipe down sticky spots with a disinfecting wipe, which will then inspire her to tackle the kitchen counters. And while she’s at it, she might hand her husband the dirty socks in her hand and ask him to take them to the hamper. It’s a delightful cascade of productivity, all thanks to that little robot!
Evenings can vary; some nights I might just clear the floors and relax without worrying about the mess. Other nights, I might shove a few items into a closet for quickness. But every morning, I wake up to clean floors. And because vacuuming isn’t the only floor-related chore I find tedious, I also have a robot mop named Braava, who does an excellent job without any fuss. I simply set it to work, and it scrubs the floors while I enjoy a moment of leisure.
I am wholeheartedly ready to embrace our robot overlords if it means I can enjoy clean floors without the sweat and tears. I’ve finally become the mom with the tidy home I have always aspired to be.
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In summary, the addition of a robot vacuum has revolutionized my cleaning routine, allowing me to reclaim precious time and maintain a tidy home effortlessly.