thes horse.you often have to clea/rinse your dishes either befor or after using the dishwasher. ive long gave up using mine after having to wash every singleplate before putting them away. slow cooker is a good idea. stews and casseroles are cooked beautifully in those. a roomba? really? it takes 5 minutes to vaccum. I am assuming you live in a house not a mansion? you obviously dont know what mone