I may be Ideal Home’s Certified Expert in Vacuums, but I’m not ashamed to admit that I didn’t understand the hype around robot vacuums until I got my hands on some. And after spending the last year testing more of them than I can count, I want to pass along a piece of advice for anyone buying their first robot vacuum cleaner this spring: the one you choose really matters. Nowadays, the best robot vacuum cleaners come in so many shapes and forms, from budget-friendly models to premium products equipped with bells and whistles (a robot vacuum that’ll make your home smell like a spa, anyone?!). And as someone who has spent hundreds of hours testing them in my home, they’ve taught me a lot about what the average UK household needs - and what they don’t.After all, my job as a Vacuum Tester doesn’t take away from the fact that I’m a homeowner who needs to keep my house clean - and my main aim when testing is to find one that gets the job done as efficiently and effectively as possible. But the models that always come out on top? Robot vacuums that have integrated mops, rather than suction-only models.
