Bought this as a gift 6 months ago and it worked without issue MAYBE 4 times....all the other times we had to deal with some type of error code. After writing to iRobot customer service and trying their 2 different solutions(without success); they suggested we buy a new battery. Okay...we spent another $60 to replace the battery, NOW there is a DIFFERENT error. Tech Supports next suggestion was to replace the machine! NO way, no how!! Can't invest any more money in such a poor product. I totally agree with the other review, if you purchase something at this price, it should last (at least) a few years without problems!

I liked the idea of the Scooba, but having to use the Clorox cleaning product (it doesn't contain bleach--actually it doesn't list the ingredients on the label) was a deal breaker. Then I read in other reviews that you could use white vinegar instead, which we use for cleaning anyway. That sold me and we've had the Scooba for over a year and a half with no problems (note: this is the 5900 model, which Amazon doesn't seem to carry anymore, though there is the 5800--would that be a newer model?). I have to admit after the initial novelty wore off, it isn't used a whole lot. Sometimes it's just easier to wipe the floor than get it out and empty and clean it afterward. But it does a great job on white kitchen tiles and also wood parquet floors, it cleans and dries the floors well and is fun to watch it work, though unless you get a lot of use out of it, it's a rather expensive toy. We have the basic Roomba too, which gets more use. Both Roomba and Scooba take up a fair amount of space, especially to keep plugged in and charged--I see they now have a storage caddy for the Scooba.

We have had Roomba for 4 years and Scuba for 2 years... I buy the reconditioned ones for gifts. I am thrilled with both machines and could not live without them. My advise buy it, read the manual, follow the cleaning instructions. Being a Virgo I clean them after each use. Second, buy the replacement packages like filters, new brushes,etc. After 4 years I bought a new Roomba battery. I had failed to remember the instructions that if you are not going to use the Roomba for some length of time, take the charged battery out. If you need more than 45 minutes of Scuba time then buy a spare battery and charger. If you haven't used your Scuba for awhile remember to use the little blue bulb and prime it. Amazon offers all the replacement parts... Back to the Virgo part, I probably own 6 vacuum cleaners and 3 carpet/upholstry shampooers... you can never have too many tools to make your life easier. Yes, I do have one daughter-in-law who tossed hers in the trash... wish I had been there to retrieve it...

I brought a Scooba and it never worked well. It fails o clean for more than a few minutes and then quits. The manufacturer will not stand behind their product. It is a piece of junk. We are back to mopping floors. It works much better and is not the hassle that the Scooba was. Total waste of money.

I love the idea of household robots and purchased the Scooba for cleaning the hardwood floors in my house. It did not last long -- just long enough for the warrantee to expire before it broke down.

That is when I found out there is no service for these units. There is an email help system, which is prompt & courteous, but outside of sending a new tire for the unit there is no actual service for these units.

I was offered a replacement at a discounted price, which was a nice gesture, but I do not feel that these units, without an actual service option, are worth the money.

Unfortunately, a bucket & mop is still the best option at this time...