Vacuuming up all the dirt and debris that accumulates on your floors is a time-consuming and exhausting task, especially if you have kids, pets or heavy foot traffic in your home. If you're looking for an easy way to stay on top of the messes on your floors, it may be time to invest in a robot vacuum—and Amazon's #1 best-selling iRobot Roomba vacuum is currently on sale for just $179.
I've owned the iRobot Roomba 694 vacuum for almost a year now, and I can safely say it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. It's easy to use, effective on all flooring types and picks up what I can only describe as a horrifying amount of dirt, crumbs and hair from my floors. And now, you can snag this popular robot vacuum is for 35% off during this week's Amazon sale. The self-reliant vacuum has more than 11,000 five-star reviews touting its effectiveness and easy operation, and at under $200, it's a budget-friendly choice that cuts down on costs and cleaning time.
The iRobot Roomba 694 vacuum is designed to navigate your space on its own, slurping up debris in its path as it goes. Capable of changing suction power depending on the flooring, the vacuum works on low- to high-pile carpets and hard floors alike. Its built-in sensor helps it maneuver around and prevents it from slamming into walls (or people... or dogs...) in the process.
The best part is, you won't have to lift a finger: simply schedule a cleaning session using the connected app. The vacuum is also capable of navigating itself back to its charging dock at the end of every cleaning task, making it a zero-effort chore from start to finish.
When I bought my robot vacuum, whom I named Meryl Sweep, I was skeptical about its ability to actually clean my floors. It's so much smaller than the hefty upright vacuum I was used to! So, I was shocked by how much the iRobot Roomba 694 picks up in a single cleaning session. Its powerful brush roll and suction make it particularly effective on carpet, where it picks up long strands of hair and cereal pieces alike. Plus, its edge-sweeping tool can snag stray dirt from every corner of the room.
After using this vacuum twice a week for almost a year, I've only had to "rescue" it a couple of times (usually because it got tangled in a power cord I forgot to pick up, or when I placed its charging port in an impossible-to-reach spot).
Since it doesn't have a mapping system to memorize your home's layout, you may need to occasionally guide it to the rooms you want it to clean and keep small objects like socks or power cords out of its path. However, it's great at navigating without much supervision, slashing my cleaning time in half and allowing me to complete other chores.
Save cleaning time and effort instantly by snagging this best-selling robot vacuum for 35% off at Amazon for a limited time.
Samantha Jones is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, covering lifestyle, fitness, beauty and more. She has written for Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens and beyond, and she loves staying up to date on the latest viral products worth shopping. When she’s not at her desk, Sam can be found on a run in Central Park or trying out new brunch spots with friends.
