Connected to the base of this robot vacuum is a handheld cordless vacuum attachment to tackle stairs and couch cushions. Like the bot, this extra vacuum charges and self-empties right alongside the robot in the included self-emptying, self-cleaning, and self-filling Omni Station. There’s even a drawer built into the station that stores the hand vac attachments.

Unless you’re using a wet-mop vacuum, clean up all wet spills. Between cleanings, empty the dust bin and wipe down the sensors and charging contacts with a soft cloth so the robot can navigate more accurately and make a better connection with the charger.

Send it out several times a week, and it’ll nab all the dust and pet hair, lint and surface dirt on your floors before it has a chance to build up or get ground in.

✅ You have carpet in your home: We were very impressed with this model's suction powers, which is great news if you need something that can pull dust from carpet.

For mopping robots with reusable pads, it's important to occasionally remove and launder the mopping pads and allow them to dry before re-installing them on the robot. If your robot's charging base doesn't automatically wash and dry the pads between cleanings, you should remove them after every session.

During our pet hair pickup tests, non-e of the faux fur caused clogs, and the brush bar’s near-full-width design allowed it to clean the same area in fewer passes.

But, if these are #FirstWorldProblems you can live with, then you'll be pleased to know the V3s Pro is great at doing the one thing it needs to do well, and that's picking up debris.

There are no other X10 models in the Eufy range, so you can't choose, for example, a version without mopping or with a more basic dock. There is a more advanced option: the Eufy Omni S1 Pro which adds improved obstacle avoidance, automatic detergent dispensing, and swaps the spinning mop pads for a roller that's fed by a constant supply of fresh water. It's significantly more expensive, though.

❌ You don't need a mop: There's no vacuum-only version of this particular model, so if you don't need the mopping capabilities, look elsewhere in the list.

For a robot vacuum that will clean according to your preferences and habits, consider the Roomba j7+. Its app can create personalised cleaning suggestions. This means that you can factor allergy seasons into your schedule. It also has dual multi-surface rubber brushes that work for different floors and don't get tangled with pet hair.

Most manufacturers do not recommend moving the base after it has been set up so it’s important to pick a spot where it won’t be too obstructive or your robot will have to re-map your home.

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 If you have pets, consider a model with a rubber brush roller. We found that pet hair was less prone to sticking to them than a hard bristle brush, and the hair that did end up sticking was easier to remove.

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