Robot sweepers do the dirty work for you, keeping your floors clean without any effort. The robot vacuum is perfect if you work long hours or have to clean regularly to keep pet hair under control. In fact, a robot vacuum or mop is a great tool for making your home more allergy-friendly.

You can run your robot mop or vacuum while you’re out at work, busy cooking dinner or even sleeping. With an app-compatible vacuum, simply program the dimensions of your home into the app to keep the vacuum from tumbling down the stairs or encountering hazards and then schedule your vacuum to run at specific times. An auto-docking robot vacuum will even return to its hub to begin recharging.

You may also want options beyond the robot vacuum. For example, handheld vacuums can help you take care of furniture and reach out-of-the-way places. However, investing in an automatic vacuum cleaner can greatly reduce the regular amount of vacuuming you need to do around the house.

When picking out the best robot vacuum cleaner, start by deciding whether you want your robot vacuum to double as a robot mop. The mop is a big help if you have a mixture of carpet and hard flooring.

You’ll also want to consider the sorts of messes your robot vacuum cleaner will be handling. If you need a vacuum that will handle wet or liquid spills, you will benefit from a wet and dry usage robot vacuum. If you have a cat or dog, look for a robot pet-hair vacuum. This has the capacity to handle regular pet hair cleanup and often includes a HEPA filter to reduce allergens in your home. You can also reduce allergens even further by investing in an air purifier.

Finally, think about some of the convenient features you might enjoy. A self-emptying robot vacuum can operate truly autonomously, and a robot vacuum with a washable filter eliminates your need to keep replacement filters among your vacuum accessories.