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For some, robot vacuums like Scuttle Bug or RoRo have become family pets. They play hide-and seek with their owners.

Robot vacuums and mops are self-cleaning devices that you can set up. They'll last a long time with minimal maintenance, such as emptying the bins and cleaning the brushes.

1. Powerful suction

bagless auto empty robot vacuum robotic sweepers can suction up to traditional vacuum cleaners. They also come with a range of features that help them tackle various floor types and sizes of homes. The best robots let you plan cleaning times for specific rooms and set boundaries around areas that you do or don't want to clean. You can use an app to alter the intensity of your robot cleaning and follow its path as it works.

A feature that many users appreciate is the ability to choose the direction and when your robot begins. This feature can be particularly useful in areas with many doorways and corners, depending on the design of your home. A lot of robots have a docking system that allows you to switch out reusable bins or disposable ones and recharge the robot between use. Some have a self-emptying base that eliminates the need to purchase disposal bags.

The main disadvantage of most robotic bagless sweepers is their expensive cost. This is particularly applicable to models with an auto-emptying base, which can add significant money to the total cost of the device. These devices are becoming more popular and can be a great option for homeowners who are frustrated or tired with manually vacuuming their floor or dealing with pet hair.

The Eufy 11s is an excellent vacuum cleaner that is ideal for general cleaning and is able to get into every nook and cranny of my home. However it has some noticeable issues when it comes to cleaning pet hair. Although it comes with an anti-tangle brush that shreds and cuts up hair, I still was constantly taking up and rearranging cat and dog hair. The robot can also get stuck on carpeting a lot and can easily get bogged down in soft, high-pile fibers.

Some of the more expensive models I tested (such as the Shark Matrix Auto-Emptying Vacuum) were superior in pet hair collection and navigation. Their dual dustbins are able to collect different amounts of debris. They are also simpler to empty. Their square shape allows them to navigate around corners better than most circular robots, too. They also have superior object recognition which allows them to eat up Cheerios and piles of oatmeal, while effortlessly navigating fake dog turds and lamp cords.

2. Adaptive cleaning

One of the most important things you'll find in any robot vacuum, but especially bags-free models is the ability to adapt to changes in the environment. For example, your robo vacuum will be able to recognize the type of floors that you have in each room, whether they're hard or soft and how to move around furniture and other obstacles, such as stairs. The more data your robo-vac is able to gather more information, the better equipped it will be to clean your entire house.

A smart robot cleaner can also reach corners that traditional brooms and dustpans can't, as well as under beds and other high places that require your hands and knees. Certain robots, based on the model you select, can be programmed to clean certain areas or rooms at specific times of the day.

The top robot vacuums will take out fine particles like baking soda and sand heavier debris such as heaps of oatmeal, orzo pasta, as well as nuts and screws made of metal and fluffy things like pet hair effortlessly. They also can reach into tight spaces where a stick broom may be difficult to reach. They're also quieter than an upright or canister vacuum. They can be set to run in the background while you read or watch TV.

In addition to vacuuming, certain models also sweep and mop the floors in your home. These machines require extra care. You will need to remove the mopping pad, clean it (and let it dry) before reinstalling it. If the manufacturer recommends you do this you should clean and rinse the filter regularly (and allow it to dry).

Most mops are able to be used for a number of times before they need to be replaced, however, you should ensure that you're buying a robot with an enormous water tank as well as mop pad capacity (the Dreametech W10, for example, which won an award in the previous Good Housekeeping best robot vacuum bagless Cleaning and Organizing Award, has five gallons of water and can hold up to 12 mopping pads). Some of the more advanced models have an charging dock that can refill the tank and empty the bin.

3. Efficient

There's no other home appliance that has developed as rapidly as the robot vacuum. In the beginning they were a jumble of expensive devices that sat on the stairs and were suffocated with cat hair and pet litter, but today, there's an amazing selection of models in every price bracket that come with self-emptying bins, mapping functions, mopping functions and more.

The robotic vacuum has been improved by adding better obstacle avoidance. This is the ability of the robot vacuum to recognize and avoid obstacles like tangled cords and furniture legs, or piles of dog waste. (Click on the CNET link from the hall of fame for more details). However, even the best robot vacuums can't always avoid them all of the time, which means they may still be frightened by them and end up getting caught or scattering poop across your floors, causing a mess, expensive and time-consuming oops.

More advanced robots use cameras, gyro-, radar- and laser-(laser distance sensor, also known as LDS) guided systems to draw out the layout of your space to ensure that they're receiving a thorough cleaning and aren't missing any areas. They can also store and update multiple floorplans. This makes them more productive and cuts down on time they spend cleaning the same areas or repeating steps.

If you're looking to find a set-it-and forget robot vacuum that will perform the dirty work without any help from you, consider the best smart robot vacuum we've tested up to date: the iRobot J7+. It was the top robot vacuum we've tested for mapping the virtual boundaries, and avoiding obstacles.

If you're focused on saving cash and don't require features such as mapping or a self-emptying garbage bin, look into our budget-friendly selection for the year: the Eufy 11S. It is ideal for low-pile carpets and hardwood floors and cleans up cat litter, pet hair, and dust. The onboard dust bin can hold up to 45 days of dirt, and when it's full, it automatically returns to its dock to empty it.

4. Easy to maintain

As with all household appliances, robotic vacuums and mops need periodic cleaning. But how often depends on the model and your household's needs. You will have to empty the trash regularly and clean the brushes or wheels, depending on the robot model. The maintenance guide that is included with all robots will explain how to keep it maintained.

For instance, you can rinse the bin and clean it with a slightly damp (not wet but not dripping) sponge made of melamine to get rid of any dirt that's accumulated. You can also clean the wheels and filters of your robot vacuum to ensure that it runs smoothly. Nasrallah suggests that you check your wheels at least once per week to ensure that they are free of debris like hairs, threads or other debris which could cause the machine malfunction. It is also recommended to clean the brushes underneath your robot including the left and right drive wheel, as well as the sidebrush every month. This will help keep them free of dirt.

Certain models can double as robot mops that are automated, which will add mopping to your routine of cleaning at home. If you are planning to use this feature, make sure you thoroughly vacuum-proof the room prior to turning on your robot to mop. This will prevent the robot from being sucked into the vacuum by pet toys or socks which aren't secured.

Smart mapping technology aids the robot to learn the layout of the rooms and allows it to clean them in a systematic manner. Certain models let you define areas that the robot will not clean. This is great if your kids tend to pile their shoes on the floor.

To determine the best bagless robot vacuum and mop for your home, Real Simple consulted experts like Forrest McCall, co-owner of the blog Mama Needs a Project; Alvin Pullins, CEO and founder of Nerd in the House; and Michele Jones, associate brand marketing director of ECOVACS Americas. The experts reviewed the products based on setup, effectiveness, features, noise level that allow for maneuverability, as well as ease of maintenance.