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Robot Vacuums: The Features Worth Paying For, and the Ones That Aren’t

Mapping, self-emptying docks and mopping pads add cost quickly. A room-by-room way to decide what your floors need.

By Elena Marsh

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9 min read

A robot vacuum on a wooden floor beside a woven rug

Navigation and maintenance matter more than suction claims. How to weigh docks, mapping and mopping against what you will actually use.

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Elena Marsh

Senior Writer, Climate & Air

Elena Marsh writes about air quality, heating and cooling equipment and household cleaning. Her coverage focuses on translating specifications and industry test standards into practical buying decisions.