What can I buy that will really help my Partner with cleaning etc around the house?

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#321489 21-Aug-2025 15:52

Due to an injury, I cannot bend my back currently.

Are any of the Robots effective at cleaning?

We have a combination of thick Rhino carpet which needs quality suction power and wooden floorboards in the Kitchen and wet areas. Is there a Roboto that can both vacum and mop floors?

What about the lawn? We have a small sized section out the back between the decking and the contained landscaping, can a robot mow a lawn?

It sucks not being able to help, I was spending a lot of money of a cleaner, but Robots have intrigued me.

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#3406208 21-Aug-2025 16:15

Short Answer is Yes, but the but is "what's your budget"

eg here's a 3K robot that will vacuum and mop floors,
https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/home-appliances/vacuums-and-floor-care/vacuum-cleaners/roborock-saros-10-robotic-vacuum-and-mop-with-multifunctional-docking-station-black-rr-s1052-03-blk.html

and here's a 2K lawn mower
https://www.actionequipment.co.nz/husqvarna-am305-automower/x_path/100054/sku/967974006.html

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#3406222 21-Aug-2025 18:45

I guess it depends partly on how long ‘currently’ will go on for. What is the prognosis?

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

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#3406231 21-Aug-2025 19:25

Lawns might be a nice pocket money job for some kid in the neighbourhood. Could also help with vacuuming or chores. Maybe post in your local Neighbourly and some mum will suggest to their kid. Hope you improve soon.

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#3407604 26-Aug-2025 15:01

Depending on whether the requirement is short, medium, or long term; a housekeeper once or twice a week might be a good option.

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#3407610 26-Aug-2025 15:57

Around the home (and outside) I use this pick up stuff from the floor and to reach stuff that above me

https://www.mobilitycentre.co.nz/shop/daily-living-kitchen-aids/reachers-pick-up-tools/handy-reacher-pick-up-tool/

For cleaning (carpet and hard floor) I use a Dreame stick Vacuum. It has multiple heads, light weight and I can use it easily in my wheelchair or on the times I can stand up.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3407621 26-Aug-2025 16:35

Roborock make good vacuums. It might not be perfect and get into the whole carpet pile, but it will help a lot. I haven't tried mopping with this one but the last Xiaomi one we had was terrible at mopping so we haven't even tried this one.

Agree that a local teenager or a lawn service might be easiest.

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#3407689 26-Aug-2025 22:27

On ACC?

You're not on Atlantis anymore, Duncan Idaho.

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#3407777 27-Aug-2025 09:55

I can highly recommend a Robovac, as the owner of 7 different types of Vacuum cleaner, the Robovac is my fav.

Some important things to consider

Spare parts, I got a Samsung robot vacuum to wash my hard floors, it was a great deal, but almost impossible to buy the replacement pads, rollers in NZ, I regret the purchase now. Robovac on other hand, Ive replaced parts on it over the years and its still going strong. Easy to get non brand replacement parts that fit perfectly fine and do excellent job.
Size of trash compartment, on my Robovac the canister where the dirt goes is far larger than Samsung, as a pet owner, it fills with hair quickly, the Robovac can do a good 20 to 30 min vac when I have to empty once, the Samsung only lasted 4-5 mins before I had to empty. I no longer use the Samsung on carpet, it washes floors only.
You dont need to spend a fortune to get a good one, the ones that auto empty are very expensive, with your sore back it might be nice, but if someone in family can empty it , will save you $1000.
Robo lawnmowers I have done a huge amount of research in, and am saving to get one, cheaper versions only appear good on flat perfect lawns, the good ones for a longer lawn, non flat areas, are expensive but worth the price, Luba is the brand I will be getting.

There is a place called mobility centre , they have an online shop, and have lots of super helpful tools. I bought a grab arm when I hurt my back to help with picking things up. Was a life saver.

Another idea is KMart sells a wireless scrubber on an extended arm that you can use to scrub the shower, life saver when I hurt my back and only $49. Its not as powerful as I would like, but if used each week it does the trick. Comes with 3 different heads , can be used for walls & ceiling, and cleans well. Charge last ages too.

Best way to help your partner is to actually do the cleaning tho :)