Sweep Up Savings With $250 Off This Popular Roomba Robot Vacuum
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Among robot vacuums (and vacuum cleaners in general), the Roomba is one of the most popular ones out there. The computerized, self-cleaning vacuum has only grown in popularity since its debut in 2002, but its hefty price tag can be a barrier to entry that’s hard to look past. One option is to consider a more affordable Roomba alternative; another is to wait until iRobot discounts some of its Roomba models, like it’s doing right now.
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The Roomba i4+, which retails for $649.99, is currently 39% off on Amazon, putting its price at just under $400. The i4+ is one of iRobot’s more complex models: The robot vacuum comes with a self-emptying base that can hold up to 60 days’ worth of debris, and it can learn your home’s floor plan for maximum efficiency.
iRobot Roomba i4+ EVO (4552) Robot Vacuum with Automatic Dirt Disposal – Empties Itself for up to 60 Days, Wi-Fi Connected Mapping, Compatible with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, Carpets
Once your smart vacuum arrives, you can schedule a cleaning from the iRobot Home app on your phone or use a voice assistant like Google Home or Amazon Alexa to control it. You don’t have to worry about keeping track of its cleaning path, either — it’ll change directions if it detects that it’s about to fall down a flight of stairs or runs into furniture. And if the vacuum encounters an especially dirty spot, it will spend extra time on that area before moving on.
The vacuum’s brushes can clean on a variety of surfaces, whether you have carpet or hardwood floors, and it has edge-sweeping brushes to pick up extra bits of dust and debris when moving around corners and furniture. Bonus: You can customize vac schedules through the app, and if you have a pet, the Duan Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes can clean up their hair without it getting tangled.
Looking for something that takes all of the work out of vacuuming? The Roomba i8+, which is smaller and slightly more advanced than the i4+, can create personalized Smart Maps of your home and be programmed to only clean designated Clean Zones and avoid Keep Out Zones. (Though the i4+ can also create Smart Maps, it doesn’t have the ability to create Clean Zones or Keep Out Zones.) The i8+ is currently $300 off at Best Buy, so you can snag it now for just $599.99.
iRobot Roomba i8+
If you’re not as concerned about emptying your vacuum’s canister, the Roomba 671 is also on sale for just $209.99 (a 40% discount from its retail price of $349.99). Though it isn’t self-emptying, this model can also be controlled via voice assistants and has detectors that prevent it from falling down the stairs or getting stuck under furniture.
iRobot Roomba 671 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi Connectivity, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, and Hard Floors
Like the i4+, the 671 robot vacuum’s multi-surface brushes work on carpet, hardwood and tiles, and they easily power through everything from dirt and liquids to pet hair. As you use the vacuum, the app will start to learn your cleaning habits and suggest customized schedules based on when you typically clean as well as seasonal changes like heightened pollen counts.
Roombas almost never go on sale, so if you’ve been looking for a good Roomba deal, you won’t want to pass these up.
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