Recently, a robot vacuum came to stay. The idea was I’d try it for a week and then write about how it had changed my life. I was sceptical – but intrigued. Everyone I know who has one is evangelical about them, especially people with kids and pets and busy lives.
Generally I’m a low-key housekeeper, house-proud but not routine-bound, given to sudden frenzies. The kids pick up their rooms, him indoors does the