If you're looking for a hands-free cleaning partner, think about a top-of-the-line vacuum cleaner with mopping capabilities. These models typically have automatic water refills, powerful suction, intelligent navigation and mapping, as well as self-emptying docks that dump debris back into the bin after each use.
Examine the robot's battery capacity and storage of dirt. Long run times and a large bin mean it can cover more of your home before running out of power.
iRobot Clean Base
This model is iRobot’s best-selling robot cleaner. It is ideal to clean high-pile and bare floors. Its exclusive Smart Recharge and Resume function allows it to recharge to the exact amount required to finish the task then resume where it ended.
The robot comes with a number of great features for its cost, including three cleaning modes and an extended run time. It's quiet and able to move close to baseboards, but its obstacle-avoidance system is less reliable than the Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision.
It vacuums and mop like an angel. It comes with a large bin, an impressive battery life and intelligent. It knows how to avoid things like backpacks, cords, pet toys, socks and kitty litter boxes to make sure you are clean. It can also convert from a vacuum into mop with the click of a button.
Roomba 960 from iRobot
The latest Roomba 980 from iRobot is a powerful and efficient robot vacuum cleaner that will assist you in keeping your home spotless. It's designed to tackle hard floors and carpet by using sophisticated sensors to create the map of your home as it cleans.
The Gen 3 motor and AeroForce system boost power by 10x on carpets, assisting in removing dirt that has been ingrained into the rug. It can also climb up and down shallow stairs. The iRobot Certified Restoration warranty protects it for 90 days.
It can now use the official iRobot App on your smartphone (though it might take a couple of minutes for it to register). It also works with Google Assistant and Alexa. This makes it simple to control the robot with voice commands. Its dual multisurface rubber brushes can capture pet hair without becoming caught in knots.
iRobot Roomba 960
iRobot Roomba 960 was rated the best Robot Vacuum Mops vacuum cleaner in the Consumer Reports Vacuum Cleaner Test Program. It's also a top option for flooring with a low pile and bare floors. It was able of removing an impressive amount of surface litter and embedded dust from our living-room carpet, and it also performed well at navigating the seam between the entryway to hardwood and linoleum. It was not as efficient on carpets with high piles, where it cleared some hair and large debris but struggled with dirtier particles that would get stuck in its tunnel.
The model is similar to the 980, however it's a bit less expensive and has additional features, such as Carpet Boost and an additional virtual wall beacon. Both models are Wi-Fi enabled and their navigation is able to be controlled via the iRobot Home App. Each model comes with a big "clean" button that is flanked by the Home and Spot Cleaning buttons.
Roomba 960 from iRobot
Like most of the Roomba line, it comes with lots of features, and while it's more expensive than the $1000 Dyson 360 Eye or the $900 Roomba 980, it provides a good value for your budget. It has a camera for navigation and Wi-Fi and voice assistant support, and iRobot's clean Map visualizations.
The iRobot Home app makes setup and controlling the robot a breeze. It allows you to create cleaning schedules and program the robot to not enter certain areas or rooms. The app can also give you notifications about the status of your robot. This includes when it has to be cleaned or when it is running out of power or when it has completed cleaning. The manual is also available for download and will walk you through the installation process. It is available to iOS and Android users.
iRobot Roomba 760
Roombas move across the floor with sensors that are combined. They're programmed to avoid objects and power cords, and the majority have cliff sensors that prevent them from falling down stairs. The sensors also prevent them from getting stuck on carpet fibers or tangled in pet hair.
Roomba uses soundwaves to detect dirt on carpets and flooring. It then sweeps the area several times before moving on to the next area. This cleaning method provides a deep clean and reduces allergens in the air.
The Roomba 760 has a dust bin that can hold up 60 days of dust. The Roomba 760 is able to be emptyed by pressing the button. The Roomba also comes with remote control that allows the user to operate the device from the distance. It has an acoustic level of 60 dB, which is quite quiet. This guarantees a relaxing clean and quiet experience.
iRobot Roomba 680
While this robot vacuum isn't a state-of-the art top of the line model, it does a very excellent job and is a great option for people who don't have large homes or require smart home integrations. It is compact, sleek and easy to install and use.
It can clean under furniture and along skirting boards, and does a very good job of transferring from hard flooring to carpet and vice versa. It is also able to be pre-programmed to run up to seven cleaning times each week.
The ability to hit the spot-clean button enables you to focus the robot's focus to a specific area. It is equipped with a top-quality motor and suction power, which makes it extremely fast. It is also very easy to maintain because the sensors and brushes can be cleaned, removed and put back together in no time at all.
iRobot Roomba 580
Roombas are powered by rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries that need to be recharged frequently using an adapter to power. Most modern models have a docking station and home base where they automatically dock. The home base can also be used as an invisible barrier that blocks the robot from certain areas.
Later models can determine the size of the room themselves by using the longest straight line they could travel before hitting an obstruction. They may also use dirt detection to determine how dirty a space is.
Certain models come with an accessory called a Scheduler that allows the owner to program the robot to begin cleaning at certain times. A dongle known as OSMO connects to the robot's serial port to upgrade it to version 2.1 software. This fix a bug that could make Roomba to perform a "circle-dance" during a cleaning session.
iRobot Roomba 480-
The top-rated robot is on sale during Black Friday. It's a popular choice for Oprah, PEOPLE editors and many others. It is slim in design that gets under sofas and is equipped with advanced navigation technology to ensure a thorough clean.
The app is simple and easy to use. It can be used with voice commands. It maps your home and avoids obstacles such as cords, pet waste, and socks. The self-emptying version also empties when it is full to its dock.
Make sure you sweep and mop off your list of tasks. The Roomba Combo 2 Essential vacuums and mops in a perfect sequence with its Imprint Link technology to map the layout of your floor and avoid obstacles such as pet waste and cords. The 3-Stage Cleaner comes with 10x more suction power1, while the Edge-Sweeping Brush allows it to reach into corners and walls, and the Dual Multi-Surface rubber brushes can be adjusted to different floors and don't tangle up with hair.
iRobot Roomba 380
The Roomba is the top-selling robot vacuum cleaner, however iRobot makes more than just robot vacuums. Their mopping robots, such as this one currently available for sale at $499 will take the sweeping and mopping duties away from you and keep your floors clean.
It sprays a thin layer on the floor with a tank of clean water, then it vacuums and scrubs the soiled water in a separate tank. It is equipped with sensors that detect cliffs to stop it from driving down the stairs. It can also be controlled using Alexa or an app.
The iRobot Scooba 390 is capable of cleaning up to the size of 450 sq. feet. on one tank. It has four stages of cleaning, prepping, cleaning, scrubbing, and finally the final squeegee that seals the hard floors. It's Wi-Fi compatible, which allows you to view and edit its map of your home's layout on the app and also create no-go zones.
Roomba from iRobot - 360
A high-quality robot vacuum will get rid of a lot of dust, crumbs and dirt that build up in homes. Its navigation system, object-avoidance sensors and automatic return to dock when battery is empty assist it in maneuvering through obstacles and under furniture.
Some models can also mop. These robot cleaners employ a precision jet to loosen sticky messes. They then wash and dry floors and furniture surfaces. They also get rid of pet fur and kitchen grease from wood floors and carpets.
Most robots have an app to schedule and control cleanings when you're not home. Many are compatible with smart home assistants, such as Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can control them using your voice. They receive regular software upgrades which allow them to work more efficiently as time passes. Some models come with a built-in remote control.
