Our lives are busy. When we have limited time available to keep our homes clean and tidy, it isn't long until the clutter builds up and a molehill has turned into a mountain.
This is where modern home appliances shine. Intelligent thermostats can automatically manage our energy consumption and heating requirements; smart lighting can be scheduled, and when it comes to cleaning, robot vacuums can take some of the daily workload off your plate.
Also: The best October Prime Day deals still available
Robot vacuums aren't the holy grail of domestic tasks, of course, but if you purchase the right model, you won't need to worry about keeping your floors swept and mopped. You can schedule them to perform these jobs for you — or to spot clean as and when you need — freeing up a little more time for you to spend how you like. And while Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is over, you can still find several discounts on top-rated robot vacuums and mops.
Below are the best robot vacuum deals still available after October Prime Day.
Best October Prime Day robot vacuum deals still available
Here are the best deals still available on ZDNET experts' favorite robot vacuums.
- iRobot Roomba s9+ self-emptying robot vacuum:
$688 (Save $312 on ZDNET's pick for best robot vacuum for pet hair) - iRobot Roomba Combo j7:
$799 (Save $300 on ZDNET's pick for best 2-in-1 iRobot vacuum mop) - Roborock Q5+ robot vacuum with self-empty dock:
$400 (Save $300 on ZDNET's pick for best budget Roborock) - Roborock S8 robot vacuum and mop cleaner:
$600 (Save $150 on ZDNET's pick for best Roborock with object detection) - iRobot Roomba i4 EVO robot vacuum:
$200 (Save $200 on ZDNET's pick for best budget iRobot vacuum)
October Prime Day robot vacuum and mop combo deals still available
- MAMNV robot vacuum and mop combo:
$170 (Save $320) - ONSON 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combo with Wi-Fi:
$109 (Save $511 at Walmart) - ONSON blue robot vacuum and mop combo:
$103 (Save $217 at Walmart) - Roborock Q7 Max+ robot vacuum cleaner with APP-controlled mopping:
$500 (Save $370)
October Prime Day Shark vacuum deals still available
- Shark Matrix robot vacuum:
$380 (Save $120) - Shark ION robot vacuum:
$130 (Save $100) - Shark AI Self-Cleaning robot vacuum & mop:
$241 (Save $239) - Shark RV1001AE IQ robot vacuum:
$435 (Save $165) - Shark AV993 IQ robot vacuum:
$200 (Save $100)