Let’s be real, house cleaning stinks.
Unless you’re shelling out hundreds of dollars a month to have your home professionally cleaned, you’re likely (hopefully!) doing the job yourself. If that’s the case, we have one piece of advice: do less.
Clean your home without lifting a finger with one of these affordable and smarter-than-ever robot vacuum. Much like robot lawn mowers, they help you streamline-clean your space in the most efficient way possible.
Robot vacuums have swept the nation and there’s good reason. These suckers, which use sensors to detect small particles of dirt, hair and debris, can be controlled with your smartphone, activated by voice and clean automatically on a schedule you set. Some even dispense their own trash or double as a mop, and show you a floor plan of your home so you can be sure it’s covering every inch.
Stop tidying and buy back your precious time for as low as $120 — on one of Amazon’s top robot vacuum cleaners, according to reviews.
1. Shark AV752 ION Robot Vacuum, $224
Reviews: 15,600+
Be a shark when it comes to hunting down the best deals on robot vacuums. This model has more than 15,000 reviews and a 4.3 average star rating on Amazon, making for a great purchase, especially while it is on sale.
2. ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $189
Reviews: 23,000+
This ILIFE option is the cheapest pick on our list and has more than 23,000 raving Amazon reviews. Plus, if you’re looking for the best option for pet hair, this is the winner! The ILIFE V3s Pro was specifically made to collect hair and has a low profile design to clean under beds, furniture where dirt hides. Ideal for hardwood, tile, laminate or stone.
3. Shark AV1010AE IQ Robot Vacuum with XL Self-Empty Base, $520
Reviews: 10,400+
Say goodbye to cleaning day with this option — a bagless, self-emptying base that holds up to 45 days of dirt and debris. This model has a faster mapping speed for a quicker total home map and improved carpet cleaning performance. Plus, the multi-surface brush roll pulls in all kinds of dirt and debris from carpets, floors and more.
4. iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $179, original price: $275
Reviews: 16,200+
iRobot Roomba is arguably the most popular robot vacuum cleaner brand that produces a variety of models. The 694 is currently on sale so we thought we’d highlight it. It lifts dirt, dust and debris and can even detect dirtier areas of your home to clean them more thoroughly.
5. Shark ION Robot Vacuum, $227
Reviews: 15,600+
The Shark ION Robot Vacuum includes the brand’s Tri-Brush System which is a combination of side brushes, channel brushes and a multi-surface brushroll to handle debris on all surfaces. Plus, the SharkClean app lets you start and stop cleaning and schedule your robot to clean whenever you want.
6. eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 15C MAX Robot Vacuum, $250
Reviews: 11,900+
The eufy by Anker Robot Vacuum is the brand’s newest model, re-engineered to boast suction power (2000Pa Max) while maintaining quiet operation and a super-slim design.
7. iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (3550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum, $379, original price: $550
Reviews: 14,800+
This iRobot Roomba i3+ (3500) generation takes care of dirt and messes with a premium, three-stage cleaning system and has 10x the power-lifting suction compared to Roomba 600 series.
8. Coredy R750 Pro Robot Vacuum, $250, original price: $320
Reviews: 8,700+
This Coredy model has over 8,000 rave reviews — and for good reason. Start real-time cleaning, choose cleaning modes, create a cleaning schedule, accessories status and find the robot easily with the Coredy Smart App. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant to start/stop a cleaning through your voice commands.
This model also supports daily vacuuming and wet/dry mopping. Plus different optional modes to meet different cleaning needs: auto cleaning, edge cleaning, spot cleaning, small room cleaning and even quiet cleaning if the baby’s sleeping!
9. Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop, $1,600
Reviews: 3,500+
Unlike many comparable robots, the Roborock S8 is both a vacuum and mop that cleans the floor efficiently and minimizes missed areas. You can check where it has cleaned in the cleaning map it builds up in-app. Though a splurge, its powerful suction and slew of smart features makes this a premium grab.
10. eufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim) Robot Vacuum Cleaner, $200, original price: $230
Reviews: 63,700+
With more than 63,000 reviews and a price tag under $150, what’s not to love? This eufy model was re-engineered to be the slimmest RoboVac (2.85”) but with quiet operation and increased suction power at 1300Pa. It vacuums for up to 100 minutes on hardwood floors with consistent, powerful suction at a volume no louder than an operating microwave.
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