Keeping a house clean can be both difficult and tedious, so consider subcontracting some of your floor-care needs to a robot cleaner. Robot floor cleaners are available with a variety of features representing a wide range of prices. Many robots are designed to clean a specific type of floor: a robot mop primarily cleans hard linoleum, tile or wood floors while a robot vacuum cleaner usually works on all types of floors. Some brands offer multifunctional models that combine the benefits of a robot vacuum and mop. Robot vacuums typically include a floor cleaner brush with bristles or plastic blades, along with suction to vacuum both carpets and hard floors. You may pay a premium for an automatic vacuum cleaner with a sophisticated navigation system, multiple-stage cleaning systems and automatic docking and recharging functions.
Start your search for the best robot vacuum for your needs by evaluating the types of floors you want to clean and determining how much you want to spend. Other automatic vacuum features to consider include room-by-room navigation, remote control, adjustable suction, edge cleaning and stair cleaning. Some models feature protective bumpers, washable filters and HEPA filters to trap small particles. Make sure you take note of any robot cleaner accessories you may need, like filter or pad replacements, or additional brushes to handle different cleaning tasks.