That’s what she was always called. “My girl,” as in…“my girl comes every other Wednesday. OR I’m sorry, I can’t give you “my girl’s” phone number, she’s booked solid”. Growing up, everyone I knew had a girl. To this day, a lot of my friends and family STILL have a girl. ME? I fired her, because I have a live-in now. Her name is Neato. Strange name for a “girl?” I thought so too, until she came to live at the mansion.
I confess, my “girl” is really a vacuum cleaner, but she does such a great job, and WITHOUT MY HELP, that it’s JUST like having someone come in to clean. The Neato XV-12 automated robot vacuum makes my job so much easier. It works on tile, wood and carpet, and it moves seamlessly from one to the other, allowing cleaning of throw rugs as well as wall to wall carpeting.
My experience has been that it’s
- Easy to use – simply place it in the center of the room and push the “ON” button
- Low maintenance – The most that I have to do is empty the full dust bin and change the filter now & then
- Charges automatically – the Neato XV-12 finds it’s own way to the charging base when it’s low on batteries and then continues cleaning once it’s charged
- Works by itself – I can set it before leaving and come home to clean floors
- Avoids obstacles – for the most part it goes around things it can’t get under and goes around furniture and along the walls
- Schedule ahead – you can set the Neato XV-12 to clean at designated times by setting its timer
- Path planning – this vacuum first assesses the room before vacuuming in a methodical pattern
- REAL VACUUM – with a full beater brush and strong suction, it works as hard as your upright or canister
The moment you turn on the Neato XV-11, you know it is a real vacuum cleaner, not a sweeper-vac. It uses the most powerful vacuum system with efficient air flow and suction to clean up dirt, dust, and pet hair. Press the big orange Start button and the Neato starts cleaning for you. Set the schedule, and the Neato automatically starts up and cleans for you while you are doing other things. It can automatically clean every day if you desire. When done cleaning, the Neato vacuum finds its charging base. Between uses, it will store itself on its charging base so that it will be ready for the next cleaning run.
The best part – you can pick up Neato Robotic vacuum’s at TARGET, Macy’s, Best Buy, Amazon.com and MORE.
I received product to facilitate this review. All opinions are strictly my own.
Megan @ Losing This Weight says
I so want one!
Stef says
Lol– I’ve never had “a girl”, but I want this vacuum.
Kathleen says
I would love to have one of these, especially with our new hardwood floors. It seems I am always sweeping.
Virginia from That Bald Chick says
I wish I had a girl, or a live-in for that matter. LOL.
Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says
Ohhhhh, I want one! Anything that requires me to simply put it down and press a button is pretty much my dream. I imagine this would be entertainment for my kids as well, so it’s a win-win!
Naomi says
I need a “girl” like this! It would keep our hardwood floors clean AND probably amuse the kittens…
Zipporah says
I was shocked. After the first time I used it, Clem was completely uninterested. The kittens might be different.
Zipporah says
It’s like having a robot in the house, so I bet the kids would want to “play” with it all the time…results? Clean floors – you’re right win-win
Zipporah says
Now I need to find one that dusts and does windows…
Zipporah says
I had an older robotic cleaner a few years ago that didn’t work well on tile or hardwood, this one is great.
Zipporah says
LOL – this is MUCH less expensive than a “girl”
Zipporah says
Funny, but I first learned about this vacuum from my pharmacist who’s VERY pregnant and VERY OCD about having a clean house. So glad she told me.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
i would need 4 girls to tackle this house one to follow behind each child
Tammy says
I was watching a commercial for on of these products, and was thinking how much I really wanted one.
Zipporah says
I haven’t seen the commercial yet…now I have to look for it.
Zipporah says
Oh no Tricia. I’ve only got the hubby, but between the 2 of us we do plenty of messing of the house.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
That is so cool! I need one it would go none stop with the kids and cats!
Apryl @ Christian Clippers says
I love auto vacuums, they’re such a time saver!
Lolo says
I so need a girl! This would be great for our playroom!!
Mary Beth Elderton says
Just so you know—
I know that you are from up east and many of your readers may not be of an age to remember anyway, but the older, deep south meaning of “I have a girl” means something different from what you may intend here.
Zippy says
The expression “I have a girl” is still used today (the girl you hire to come clean once or twice a week). It was actually brought to my attention recently when a friend asked if “I had a girl” and how many times a week did she come. The person who asked was a West Coaster, so it’s not just a Northeastern expression. I also know people in Miami who use the phrase. I’m hoping that I didn’t offend any Southerners by using it, that was not the intention. Funny how phrases can have different colloquial meanings.