Vacuuming With a Robot Hoover is the Best Hands-Off Model We’ve Tested

This high-end bot from Eufy is the best hands-off model we’ve tested so far. It vacuums, mops and self-empties and drys mop pads all without your involvement.

It’s not equipped with the latest cleaning techniques and a larger docking station, but it delivers impressive performance for less than half the cost of premium robot vacuums. It’s compact and can reach under furniture.

Vacuuming

A robot vacuum is a simple and quick way to keep your floors clean. The majority of the robots we’ve chosen are designed to operate without your involvement and you can set them up to clean while you’re away or trigger the session using your smartphone. But, you should choose a model that has excellent navigation and obstacle detection to ensure that it won’t get stuck down the stairs or under furniture.

It is essential to choose the right robot vacuum to effectively and efficiently clean all kinds of flooring. Look for a robot with a large dustbin that will hold plenty of dirt between emptyings and a nozzle that does not lose suction when it rotates.

Most robots require little to no maintenance other than taking hair that has become tangled off the rotating brush (and wiping its cameras or sensors, as required) after each cleaning session and regularly emptying the trash bin or using an automatic emptying base in the event that the robot has one. If you follow these easy upkeep steps, your robot vac should last just as long as a regular vacuum and help keep your home clean for longer.

While robot mops are generally less versatile than their vacuuming counterparts they do have the capability of absorbing spills and puddles while they’re doing their thing. The iLife V3s Pro is an example of such a machine, which is a solid choice for people who have wood floors or a mix of carpets and rugs. It is quiet and has good navigation capabilities, which helped it overcome obstacles during tests. The charging dock can also double as a trash bin.

Pick a robot vacuum cleaner that can also mop at the same time. Karcher’s RCV 5 can do this, and it also comes with other useful features including live cameras that sends a blurry image to your app, so you can monitor your pet or children and a remote control that is easily programable. The navigation might not be as precise as the other models in this collection, but its 500ml dustbin is spacious and doesn’t need frequent emptying.

Mopping

Robots that vacuum and mops are relatively new to the market. They are more expensive than standalone robots and require a separate water tank, however, the additional cost could be worth it for some people, particularly those who have difficult-to-clean stains or lots of pets.

Some of the top robots can clean carpets and floors as well as vacuum. Many manufacturers offer machines capable of doing both exceptionally efficiently. The Combo J9+, as an example, is one of the Best Robot Vacuum For Large House