Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Roomba i3+ empty itself?
Yes, it empties into a Clean Base that holds up to 60 days of debris, so you only change the bag about once every two months.
Is the Roomba i3+ good for pet hair?
Yes, it has strong suction that handles pet hair and crumbs well on bare floors and low-pile carpets.
Can the Roomba i3+ clean specific rooms or avoid areas?
No, it lacks smart mapping and Keep Out Zones, so it cleans the entire floor without room-by-room control.
Does the Roomba i3+ work on high-pile carpets and dark rugs?
It struggles with high-pile carpets and dark rugs, and may interpret dark rugs as a cliff edge.
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The Verdict 💖
The Roomba i3+ isn’t the most intelligent robot vacuum iRobot makes, but it might be the most practical for busy people who just want clean floors with zero fuss. The self-emptying feature alone justifies the price tag if you hate touching dustbins. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it machine that handles daily maintenance vacuuming admirably — especially for homes with mostly hard floors or low-pile carpets.
Where it falls short is customization. If you need to avoid a specific area (like a pet’s food bowl) or want a robot that can handle thick shag rugs, you’ll need to step up to the i4 or j7 series. Similarly, if your home has lots of obstacles, the lack of camera-based obstacle avoidance means it will occasionally get tangled in cables or bump into things.
For the majority of busy, sanity-seeking households, the i3+ is a solid, honest workhorse. It cleans well enough, empties itself, and asks very little of you in return. That’s a sparkly win in our book. ✨ Shop iRobot Roomba i3+ (i315020) on Amazon ✨
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