Introduction

As you would expect from a hobbyist who tries out various cleaning methods to see how good it is, there are a few products out there which you can buy to clean your home for you, and also for others, including tools. But if you’ve never used one of these products yourself, you may want to do some research into which ones are worth your money and which, when it comes to cleaning, are not. The real tests will tell you just how well these things really do; your expectations for a robot vacuum, of course, should apply to the products in this article, too, so make sure you go thorough when trying out a new model. Buying for yourself is just a first step. For the most part, the bot vacuum brand offers its products at a reasonable price. It offers many models and is involved in a range of commercial developments during the course of each year; it’s typically popular for those that want powerful suction (which can be replaced with a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t need to be attached in order to do its job as effectively as traditional vacuum cleaners do, for instance) and for cleaning for long enough for it to grow more powerful over time). We’ve put aside the extra spending on a deep sea diesel fuel, and will instead develop a comprehensive list of Best Buys and Best Suck-Ins for you. Below you will find top picks to get your hands cleaning alongside you, as well as a few deals that we’ve missed or don’t think offer any great value if you’re looking to buy a new robot vacuum. We’ll also be giving you three cleaning tips that may come in handy for newbies in situations where you simply can’t remove a large debris from a room, such as under an over-stuffed couch.

Little and often

Our RoboVac 19R is one of the most affordable robot vacs for those with an allergy. Compared with models costing about $1,600 (about £580), most of this is available in the UK from dedicated retailers like Currys. As such, we encourage you to ensure your home is thoroughly cleaned regularly, as your new machine will only clean less than half of your floors – meaning that they could be replaced if your allergies return to full blast. A good reminder to re-do your home is to purchase a new vacuum cleaner for the first part of each month – as long as that vacuum’s current box is full. We also recommend requesting replacement bags with a microfiber cloth before clearing your vacuum cleaners – providing you have it in your kit.

Maintain your vacuum

We found that, between cleaning a carpets area and sending the vacuum to its charging dock, a robot has an average of three hours to get between charges. Some costs are even twice that of humans – more on that in a few more. We tried to keep on top of the general maintenance of each cleaning tool. Use this updated tool to ensure all of your machines are getting the full treatment, so that you’re not stuck having to move them around when they need some attention to do their job – we do this by using real-time data from through our vacuum cleaner survey. There’s also an online account accessible via our survey here.Update: The US Government has confirmed that Miele is no longer developing its brush roll and scalpel attachment for the newer SlimBot M10, which measures the force it takes to remove hair from brushes. This should allow for an even easier use of the brush tool. So you can’t rely on it to remember to brush your floors for you, either. If you really want a robot cleaner that’s easy to use, set up an account. It’ll tell you when to clean the room in which you live. You can simply move the vac about to the desired location. Alternatively, follow the instructions in the Cleaning Manual section of our manual for better information.

How much time do you want to spend cleaning?

Each robot vacuum is only a half-hour to 40 minutes on maximum power. That’s because you’ll need to do a sweep of the carpet and along the edges before you get to the vacuum’s cleaning head. We asked two experts to find out how long they recommend you spend working on your cleaning. “If you’re trying to clean your entire home in a short time, start at the bottom of your stairs and go up the other side. Try to keep the cleaning floors in one area,” said Brad Morey, who helps sell households on home improvements, and let us know how much he spends cleaning each day. But if you can’t find your house across town, take a look at these smart home vacuum cleaning apps to identify your home’s most popular connected home devices.

Bottom line

We found the Roomba 690 and the iLife 650 both perform well enough to stand out from a crowd in our vacuum cleaner rankings, but not quite as well as the Braava Q90 or the Dyson 360 Eye. Our robot vacuum picks up fine dust and pet hair. These are fantastic options for cleaning up the hardwood floor and if you want one that will work in your home too, the Eufy RoboVac 11s certainly comes in handy. Just remember to vacuum the inside of your car to keep the top half of the car on its top mode and to avoid running over any obstacles or bugs that might be hiding under furniture on hard floors, as its cleaning isn’t as good as robot vacs that do this to you. Try Which?