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Our favorites were selected for their ease of setup, effectiveness, maneuverability, and value.
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Its user-friendly and intuitive from setup to cleanup, so .
This is a combo machine, meaning it can vacuumandmop your floors if youd like, as well.
This unique feature functions like a built-inair freshener, bringing your aroma of choice to wherever it runs.
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When in use, we found the T9+ to be quiet and subtle.
Thanks to its TrueDetect 3D technology, it even steeredaroundour pet at times.
We were also pleased with the streamlined self-empty feature of this robot vac.
We put the Ecovacs Deebot T9+ to work on spills in The Lab to assess its mopping abilities.PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
In fact, one member of our testing team declared that they love “literally everything about it.”
It also made a marked difference with a squished blueberry stain, which we were pleased with, too.
Notably, the object avoidance on this robot vacuum works really well.
so we’re not holding it against this particular machine.
Shoppers should know that the app wasn’t super intuitive to pair and navigate, though.
Its not perfect, since it can struggle with uneven flooring and bumps.
Like many robot vacuums, its round shape does limit its ability to reach into corners.
But, were still very pleased with it.
When a machine offers vacuuming and mopping, our expectations are doubly high.
Best of all, these results are easy to come by.
The standout features are definitely its cleaning ability, quiet operation, and user-friendly app.
Another great pick is theILife V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner.
Setup:Each vacuum is assembled right down to any necessary filters, docking stations, or mop pads.
You’ll typically need to do this every few days, so it can get tedious.
This feature also tends come with newer and more technologically advanced models (which can often be pricier).
Ourbest featurespick is one great option that includes this feature.
Mapping also allows them to avoid running into permanent obstacles, such as couches or door frames.
Your robot vacuum will likely learn your space a little better each time it cleans your home.
Most of our picks have smart mapping, including ourbest overallpick (the one exception is ourbest valuepick).
Can Robot Vacuums Clean Around Clutter?
One of the biggest pain points of using a robot vacuum is pre-cleaning your floor before running your unit.
The latest technology allows for object avoidance, so they require less work on your part.
One More Thing
If you’re on your second (or third!)
robot vacuum, you may be wondering what to do with your old one.
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If your robot vacuum is no longer working, then recycling is your next best option.
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We assessed the ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner on both hard flooring and carpet during our testing process.PHOTO: The Spruce / Henry Wortock
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The mop pads on the underside of the robot are easy to replace.The Spruce
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