Robot Vacuum buying guide
Cleaning just got easier - sit back, relax, and let the cleaning take care of itself – that’s life with a robot vacuum. Offering ease of use and practical, hands-free action, these bots are a clever helper that give you cleaner floors and loads of smart features.
Why You Need A Robot Vacuum
Smart Tech
Control your cleaning from your phone and schedule daily wet and dry cleans with ease.
Set & Forget
An auto-empty station takes care of charging, storing waste, and even self-cleaning mop heads on some models – no hands needed.
Map it out
No more guesswork - these clever cleaners map out your cleaning route and detects obstacles for a complete clean.
Powerful suction
Strong suction and mopping functions? Believe it. The result is a cleaner, healthier home.
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Surface Level
Robotic vacuums can handle most types of flooring, easily sensing and cleaning various surfaces, from carpet to wooden floors.
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You want a vacuum that can handle any sticky situation. Most robot vacuums come with impressive suction and specially designed brushes to clean dust, crumbs, dirt – even pet hair.
Convenient Cleaning
The purpose of a robot vacuum? Convenience, that’s why many of them can be programmed to clean on a regular basis.
Smart Control
Most robot vacs offer a wide range of remote-control features, including smart apps you can use to control them.
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Got allergies? Selected robot vacuums have HEPA filters, which can filter out allergens and help prevent them from invading your living space.
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2-in-1 robot vacuums are designed to get all your cleaning done at once, by vacuuming and mopping at the same time.
More information and Buying Guides about Vacuums & Cleaners
Here's what you should know before buying a Robot Vacuum, plus - the latest from top brands like ECOVACs, iRobot, Roborock, Dreame and Dyson. Check out our Buying Guide's for all you need to know.
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Roborock Robot Vacuums at The Good Guys. Shop the latest Roborock Robot Vacuums at The Good Guys. Pay Less, Every day.
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Go to our Buying Guide to find out what you should know about the Dream Robot Vacuum Range, available at The Good Guys.
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Discover the ultimate cleaning solution with Eufy vacuums. From powerful suction to smart technology, find your perfect match for a spotless home.
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Featuring a compact and lightweight design, enjoy cordless freedom with the LG CordZero Handstick. Shop online or in store at The Good Guys.
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Robot Vacuum Glossary
We’ll break down all the tech talk and acronyms that you need to know.
Navigation
A robot vacuum’s ability to freely roam to give full coverage in the deployed space.
Mapping
A robot vacuum’s ability to learn and remember the layout of a house. The robot’s understanding of a home floor plans is usually captured as some sort of graph or map.
Carpet Detection
A feature that allows a robot to recognize carpet or rug and increase suction.
Dirt Detection
Dirt detecting technology can be found in selected models, enabling the robot vacuum to recognize areas needing special attention. The robot will focus its cleaning efforts on these areas until the sensor detects reduced specks of dirt.
Scheduled Cleaning
A function of a robot vacuum that allows you to clean as per choice or needs. Depending on the device, cleaning can be programmed on the bot itself or activated via a remote, voice assistant, or an app.
Zone or Room Cleaning
A handy way of selecting individual rooms of your home for cleaning.
2-in-1
A term used to describe a robot vacuum that has both the vacuuming and mopping function.
Dock
A robot vacuum’s charging station.
Docking
The ability of a robot vacuum to recharge automatically.
Robot Vacuums FAQs
Simply put, yes! Today’s robot vacuums offer advanced performance, boast tons of creative and genuinely helpful new features, and even have supportive mobile apps that give you even more functionality.
The best part about shopping for a robot vacuum is looking at all the variety. Each robot vacuum offers diverse features to make cleaning your home easier. Here are some handy features to look for.
This is dependent on your needs and budget. From affordable models that don’t sacrifice on performance to top vacuums that can do it all – our team can suggest the best bot to suit your specific needs.