Robot vacuums are a trendy way to automate an unappealing chore and keep your floors cleaner than ever. But there are so many options on the market, at so many price points, and with so many different features, to boot. Do you want a robot that will both vacuum and mop your floors? Do WiFi connectivity and voice control matter to you? Would you prefer a quiet model?
When it comes to choosing a robot vacuum, there are several factors to consider. Your lifestyle is important because you’ll place different demands on the vacuum depending on whether you have kids or pets. You’ll also need to consider what kind of floors you have, and the size of your home. Finally, robot vacuums come with a range of different features, but only some of them may actually be useful.
Consider Your Lifestyle
With so many robot vacuums available on the market, you need to consider what challenges yours will face when you bring it into your home. If your home is child-free and pet-free, you’ll probably be fine with most models of robot vacuum.
But if you have pets at home, you’ll need to buy a model designed to contend with pet fur. If you have kids, the best robot vacuums are the more robust models that have been tested and found capable of dealing with concentrated messes and higher levels of general dirtiness. In general, look for a robot vacuum that has at least 15 watts of suction. Look for models with more suction power if you know it will need to handle bigger messes.
Choose a Model that Can Handle Your Floor Coverings
All robot vacuums are capable of handling hardwood, tile, laminate, linoleum, and other hard floor coverings, but carpeting is a different beast. Robot vacuums can’t handle high-pile shag carpets, but most models will be able to clean low-pile and Berber-style carpets easily. If you have medium-pile carpets, look for a robot vacuum with greater suction power
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