If daily pet-hair vacuuming is a hassle, consider this option we tested in a house with dogs. The iRobot Roomba s9+ is one of the newest models from the brand and among the priciest, but its upgrades make it extremely efficient for pet-loving households. A three-stage cleaning system delivers 40 times the suction rate of the Roomba 600 series, and its new D-shaped body optimizes cleaning edges and corners.
The iRobot Roomba i3+ is the company’s least-expensive robot vacuum with a self-cleaning feature. Thanks to the self-emptying base, you don’t have to dump out its contents bissell crosswave cordless after every run—very convenient. The Roomba i3+ excelled at most of our tests, except for picking up kitty litter on carpet, for which it scored a low mark of 58.
The Shark IQ Robot XL also stands out for its self-cleaning brushroll, which in our testing successfully prevented hair from getting wrapped around it, a common problem with many robot vacuums. Moreover, it delivered strong suction power, effectively cleaning dust, debris, and pet hair from hard flooring and carpet, and it never got stuck. It offers a number of useful smart features, including home mapping for targeted room cleaning and virtual no-go zones.
This robot vac uses a 20 V Li-ion battery and is equipped with 1 side brush. To pick up pet hair, you’ll want a robot vacuum with strong suction power. dyson robot vacuum Most companies in this space advertise power in pascals , the metric unit of pressure, though iRobot doesn’t always make this information easy to find.
This is a multi-functional machine, meaning it sweeps, vacuums, and mops the messes in your home. The navigation system is driven by a gyroscope, delivering enhanced cleaning with more accurate routing than competitors. A combination of multi-functionality, impressive runtime, and a generous dustbin allow you to forget about cleaning and focus on living.
Unfortunately, Ecovacs includes some other features that make me give it the side-eye, like onboard cameras, speakers, and a microphone so you can … roll the vacuum up to your toddler and talk to them? And it doesn’t include basic protections like two-factor authentication. If you have the cash, this is one of your best options for a clean kitchen floor, but if it creeps you out, you have other options.