I have two Scoobas (have had a total of 5). There are some design flaws that probably account for IRobot's discontinuing this scrubbing floor mop but why they didn't just improve the design, I don't know. It does a good job of cleaning when it works (it's the only floor clearner that I've used that cleans the grout lines in tile floors). Scooba is "fussy" compared to Roomba and it requires alot more maintenance and on-going attention than Roomba. The non-OEM Lithium battery has completely transformed my experience of Scooba and that's something IRobot could have offered years ago.
I wished I had purchased the Scooba before it was discontinued. I just bought the Braava 380t as an alternative. Hopefully, IRobot will bring back a Floor Scrubbing/Mopping robot soon.
I just bought an ilife shinebot W400 that seems to be similar to this model. I've used it several times and it seems to clean well. you may want to look at this model.
@@zortella I just bought one on Amazon and it barely releases any water. Only the middle of the rotating brush gets wet. I contacted the manufacturer and they said the very original model worked really well and got really wet and it ran out of water somewhat quickly and people complained so the newer models barely release any water at all and the water tank last forever but now he brush basically doesn't get wet at all and the floor doesn't really get clean so I'm returning it
I feel the scooba is a much better design my only thought is: What person would complain of spending 3 minutes maintenance on something that saves you and hr + of manual labor.
I have scoba 385 with diy lion battery. My clean flors make scooba every time to make wather black. The scooba is just amazing whater cleaner, and no other analog to him. I put 2-3 drops hands washing licuid 1-2 drops parfume and fill with clean water. Works OK and small freshnes my apartment. Cleaning to scooba is easy, only 2-3 minutes, not so hard like most people think.
My problem with the 1st gen was the water jets would get clogged. Trying to clean them ended up blowing up the hoses (my fault). I did get the gen 2 and though it does clean differently, it still does a great job. It sprays down water, lets it sit then seems to go back and trys to suck it up. IMO, iRobot only made floor mopping worse when they retired the orig style moppers.
Scooba is way beter then another, even the Brava. With scooba you only have to fill the tank and I do not spill water. Scooba takes a little more time to clean. (I never rinsed the tank or removed the battery. Just clean the filters and brush. Put everything back and plug the charger in. Done.) P.s. our scooba was 15 years old before it died beyond repair. (Average 3 times per week in a very large house.) Never needed any new parts. Only thing we ever replaced was the battery.
I have an allergy to fragrances and need to use unscented products. I use vinegar for my cleaning. Fragrances are not much regulated by the FDA and can cause cancers and other organ damage, They also are causing our water to become toxic. Was hoping the pads would not have a scent. Sure glad I watched this so I can move on and see what else is out there.
To those viewing this and wishing for a new Scooba, I don't think we'll be seeing it from iRobot. However from what I've seen the iLife W400 shine bot is probably the closest we'll ever get.
@@KevCentral That sucks, I just picked up a iLife W400 for Black Friday at $160 as a Christmas present. I'm hoping it'll live up to everything I've heard about the Scoobas. There isn't much online about the W400. I'll let you know how it goes if you're still wanting a true scrubbing robot.
@Mm Amazon, they basically always have a $50 coupon that brings the price to around $200. I don't think it truly cleans as well as a Scooba after testing it, but it's the closest thing around. It'll certainly out clean a Braava or similar.
I don't like the shine bot. Fair warning. It's such a great concept and a fair price, but the newer versions are junk. It barely releases any water onto the rotating brush. I called the company and the person in customer service was ridiculously honest and said the first iteration was fantastic and got the floor very clean and wet and people complain but the floor was still wet after it ran so the next version they made the robot release less water so the floor would be dry after it ran but now the brush basically doesn't get wet at all and therefore the floor doesn't get wet at all or clean at all. I bought mine with the $50 coupon a couple weeks ago from Amazon and I kid you not out of a brush that is probably seven or eight in Long only about 2 in in the middle gets decently wet and decently dirty. The water tank last forever easily from running it three times without needing to refill it which is insane that's like two thousand square feet of the house with a few cups of water. She told me to put candid feedback on Amazon and return it and hope that they reverted back to releasing more water for a future version.
I hate pulling out a bucket and mop. That’s what the Scooba replaces. The Braava is just a self propelled Swiffer Wet Jet, which I have never minded using.
KimHeartsOrganizing Most likely they wanted an item that was an easier sell. I'm sure many people were curious about a $600 mopping robot, but wouldn't plunk down money for it. At $199, I imagine there is a much larger base of potential customers....even if it is an inferior mopped compared to the Scooba. My hope is that they'll release a more Scooba-like Braava (or another Scooba - though I suspect they've retired that name) as a high end mopping bot.
you are right... i didn't realize that, i have the 450 and i thought they keep on developing scooba. I dont think Braava will do the job for me, my floor needs a lot of water, every day....
Agreed. The Braava jet 240 does well for what it is, but what it isn't is a Scooba replacement. I grow concerned with each Scooba cleaning cycle. It won't go straight anymore, so I know there will come a point when......well, you know.
That 240 is the smallest cheapest braava, the 380t and m6 Braava will clean much better than the 240 braava will and for longer, probably not as well as the scooba but might be good enough for your situation
The Scooba 450 was the best ever scrub robot. Not perfect but still clean like not other on the market. I have 4 of them and you still can get new factory spares parts on UK which I imported at one point but the lack of iRobot support and innovation made switch brands completely. It is sad they had years of advantage from any competitors but the the greedy and denial to listen customer request and suggestions are taking it down to the grave. I honestly think the new owner Google will probably ditch it in the future.
When I push the on button on Scooba ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. It also beeps/sings 12345..54321 . Then ALL WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH. Will not start. Got to get Scooba going any ideas.
I found that my Scooba did not put down enough liquid to clean effectively. I had improved results by using a hand pump spraying get the floor wet. Also, the terribly weak vinegar solutions is not very good for any kind of serious stains, food droppings, shoe mud, etc. The random motion is very inefficient. And finally, I have to laugh at the people using these robots, their floors are clean to begin with.
Hi there I have a question about the scooba tank I have a 5900 I got it a couple of days off of ebay it was running good then it stopped putting water down i started messing with the tank valve not the suction valve im talking about the black rubber piece thats inside the tank right when the suction valve meets the tank i accidentally broke the piece know water flows out when i turn the tank upside down to put in the scooba what should do should i jus get a new used tank
Hoai Nam Nguyen I haven't tried the reusable pads. I don't know that trying to add detergent would get even detergent coverage as it cleans. The factory pads are layered so that the detergent is released as moisture wicks through the pads.
one of the only good Scooba videos out there...
I have two Scoobas (have had a total of 5). There are some design flaws that probably account for IRobot's discontinuing this scrubbing floor mop but why they didn't just improve the design, I don't know. It does a good job of cleaning when it works (it's the only floor clearner that I've used that cleans the grout lines in tile floors). Scooba is "fussy" compared to Roomba and it requires alot more maintenance and on-going attention than Roomba. The non-OEM Lithium battery has completely transformed my experience of Scooba and that's something IRobot could have offered years ago.
I wished I had purchased the Scooba before it was discontinued. I just bought the Braava 380t as an alternative. Hopefully, IRobot will bring back a Floor Scrubbing/Mopping robot soon.
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you can buy them used
I just bought an ilife shinebot W400 that seems to be similar to this model. I've used it several times and it seems to clean well. you may want to look at this model.
@@zortella I just bought one on Amazon and it barely releases any water. Only the middle of the rotating brush gets wet. I contacted the manufacturer and they said the very original model worked really well and got really wet and it ran out of water somewhat quickly and people complained so the newer models barely release any water at all and the water tank last forever but now he brush basically doesn't get wet at all and the floor doesn't really get clean so I'm returning it
I feel the scooba is a much better design my only thought is: What person would complain of spending 3 minutes maintenance on something that saves you and hr + of manual labor.
I have scoba 385 with diy lion battery. My clean flors make scooba every time to make wather black. The scooba is just amazing whater cleaner, and no other analog to him. I put 2-3 drops hands washing licuid 1-2 drops parfume and fill with clean water. Works OK and small freshnes my apartment. Cleaning to scooba is easy, only 2-3 minutes, not so hard like most people think.
Braava is missing the scrub roller option. Scrub is always better than pads for rough tiles.
My problem with the 1st gen was the water jets would get clogged. Trying to clean them ended up blowing up the hoses (my fault). I did get the gen 2 and though it does clean differently, it still does a great job. It sprays down water, lets it sit then seems to go back and trys to suck it up. IMO, iRobot only made floor mopping worse when they retired the orig style moppers.
Scooba is way beter then another, even the Brava.
With scooba you only have to fill the tank and I do not spill water.
Scooba takes a little more time to clean. (I never rinsed the tank or removed the battery. Just clean the filters and brush. Put everything back and plug the charger in. Done.)
P.s. our scooba was 15 years old before it died beyond repair. (Average 3 times per week in a very large house.) Never needed any new parts. Only thing we ever replaced was the battery.
I have an allergy to fragrances and need to use unscented products. I use vinegar for my cleaning. Fragrances are not much regulated by the FDA and can cause cancers and other organ damage, They also are causing our water to become toxic. Was hoping the pads would not have a scent. Sure glad I watched this so I can move on and see what else is out there.
+Janet Bird glad the info helped out. Thanks for commenting.
To those viewing this and wishing for a new Scooba, I don't think we'll be seeing it from iRobot.
However from what I've seen the iLife W400 shine bot is probably the closest we'll ever get.
After 10 years my Scooba finally died ☹️. It went to be recycled earlier today.
@@KevCentral That sucks, I just picked up a iLife W400 for Black Friday at $160 as a Christmas present.
I'm hoping it'll live up to everything I've heard about the Scoobas. There isn't much online about the W400. I'll let you know how it goes if you're still wanting a true scrubbing robot.
@@KevCentral what went on it?
@Mm Amazon, they basically always have a $50 coupon that brings the price to around $200. I don't think it truly cleans as well as a Scooba after testing it, but it's the closest thing around. It'll certainly out clean a Braava or similar.
I don't like the shine bot. Fair warning. It's such a great concept and a fair price, but the newer versions are junk. It barely releases any water onto the rotating brush. I called the company and the person in customer service was ridiculously honest and said the first iteration was fantastic and got the floor very clean and wet and people complain but the floor was still wet after it ran so the next version they made the robot release less water so the floor would be dry after it ran but now the brush basically doesn't get wet at all and therefore the floor doesn't get wet at all or clean at all. I bought mine with the $50 coupon a couple weeks ago from Amazon and I kid you not out of a brush that is probably seven or eight in Long only about 2 in in the middle gets decently wet and decently dirty. The water tank last forever easily from running it three times without needing to refill it which is insane that's like two thousand square feet of the house with a few cups of water. She told me to put candid feedback on Amazon and return it and hope that they reverted back to releasing more water for a future version.
I hate pulling out a bucket and mop. That’s what the Scooba replaces. The Braava is just a self propelled Swiffer Wet Jet, which I have never minded using.
I wonder why they got rid of the scooba? Especially if it gives a deeper clean. hmmmm.
KimHeartsOrganizing Most likely they wanted an item that was an easier sell. I'm sure many people were curious about a $600 mopping robot, but wouldn't plunk down money for it. At $199, I imagine there is a much larger base of potential customers....even if it is an inferior mopped compared to the Scooba. My hope is that they'll release a more Scooba-like Braava (or another Scooba - though I suspect they've retired that name) as a high end mopping bot.
KevCentral good point! I just started my research so the Scooba was not on my radar.
KimHeartsOrganizing
They took the 390 out, because they made the 450, which is a much better robot..
you are right... i didn't realize that, i have the 450 and i thought they keep on developing scooba.
I dont think Braava will do the job for me, my floor needs a lot of water, every day....
Very informative video. Thank you.
+Gamer Whiz Thanks for watching and commenting
That little mop is not going to do much in my country house. The Scooba water is just black when I pour it out. Please don't die on me Scooba.
Agreed. The Braava jet 240 does well for what it is, but what it isn't is a Scooba replacement. I grow concerned with each Scooba cleaning cycle. It won't go straight anymore, so I know there will come a point when......well, you know.
That is when you buy a new used one off of ebay
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That 240 is the smallest cheapest braava, the 380t and m6 Braava will clean much better than the 240 braava will and for longer, probably not as well as the scooba but might be good enough for your situation
The Scooba 450 was the best ever scrub robot. Not perfect but still clean like not other on the market. I have 4 of them and you still can get new factory spares parts on UK which I imported at one point but the lack of iRobot support and innovation made switch brands completely. It is sad they had years of advantage from any competitors but the the greedy and denial to listen customer request and suggestions are taking it down to the grave. I honestly think the new owner Google will probably ditch it in the future.
I miss the Scooba too. I believe it is Amazon that has purchased iRobot.
@@KevCentral you are right is Amazon the new owner of iRobot
Do you remember what year you got your Scooba?
2008 maybe? It finally died last year ☹️
@@KevCentral Really? What happened to it? Also, I recently ordered a used scooba. I really hope I can get it to work!
Which year scooba was released?
Is this Scooba 5900..?
Yes
When I push the on button on Scooba ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. It also beeps/sings 12345..54321 .
Then ALL WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH. Will not start. Got to get Scooba going any ideas.
I had just put its first new battery in it about two weeks before this happened. MISS MY SCUBA.
What's the time difference?
Hey , great video ,that model is that one
Ravenzero it’s a 390
irobot should keep the scooba, but maybe in the same family of braava
Come sostituire la soluzione Sensore valvola . Grazie...!
I would gladly drop the extra money and put up with the extra prep if it meant it cleans better. Buying a bot that doesn't actually work is pointless
do you think water lasts forever???
+arturo zons ???
Can you buy replacement batteries. I don't want to buy the new version.
look on ebay
Wal-Mart has them but I bought mine at a battery store cheaper.
I found that my Scooba did not put down enough liquid to clean effectively. I had improved results by using a hand pump spraying get the floor wet. Also, the terribly weak vinegar solutions is not very good for any kind of serious stains, food droppings, shoe mud, etc. The random motion is very inefficient. And finally, I have to laugh at the people using these robots, their floors are clean to begin with.
Hi there I have a question about the scooba tank I have a 5900 I got it a couple of days off of ebay it was running good then it stopped putting water down i started messing with the tank valve not the suction valve im talking about the black rubber piece thats inside the tank right when the suction valve meets the tank i accidentally broke the piece know water flows out when i turn the tank upside down to put in the scooba what should do should i jus get a new used tank
If you’re talking about the inlet valve I think you can find used ones on eBay
@@KevCentral ok great thanks but question how do install the inlet value to the tank do I have to Disassemble the tank
I never broke one down that far, sorry.
Did you try reusable pads? Can u add detergents to it?
Hoai Nam Nguyen I haven't tried the reusable pads. I don't know that trying to add detergent would get even detergent coverage as it cleans. The factory pads are layered so that the detergent is released as moisture wicks through the pads.
the red lights comes on a few seconds after you press the green go button and then stops
Are you saying you are getting a red light on your Scooba?
What Scooba model was this one featured?
I think this one is a 5800
KevCentral How much would one be worth to you if it was used? I'm looking at this exact model, I'm looking to pay $50 for it.
The trick would be finding a functional one as this model is super old.
KevCentral Okay so what would you recommend?
do u throw away the pad every time u mop? I mop my kitchen every day. u need to come up with a reuseable pad.
+brenda daugherty they make a reusable pad. I use the disposable pads currently.
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Would do this in the tub or washroom sink with gloves. Not the kitchen sink.
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Waste of money. Just mop the damn floor dude.
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Washing machines are also a waste of money, just wash the darn clothes yourself