> we can't run it on a schedule, b/c it requires prep (moving cat food/toys, floor mats, etc) If you have one of the models (I think it's the higher end ones)

> we can't run it on a schedule, b/c it requires prep (moving cat food/toys, floor mats, etc) If you have one of the models (I think it's the higher end ones) that supports the "lighthouse" that can do a circle, consider getting one. I have one of those by the cat's bowl, and I schedule the Roomba to start right before I leave for work so I'm reminded to go around picking up toys, etc. The cat usually sleeps most of the morning, so she normally leaves them alone long enough for the Roomba to finish. > it's not all that thorough. it naturally leaves some stuff behind because it pushes some dirt / dust around while scooting around the floor FWIW in my house (about 80% carpet) it does great. I was a little nervous last fall when I pulled out the upright vacuum for the first time after 3-4 months of letting the Roomba handle things, but what I got was much less than a normal week pre-Roomba.