Bagless Self-Cleaning Robots

Robot vacuums are great for general, automated cleaning. But, they don't reach every nook and cranny. Bagless, self-emptying bases are the solution to this issue.

These bases are intelligent and can hold weeks' worth of dirt and other debris So you don't have to worry about emptying your robot. They will alert you when the tank is full.

Eureka E10S

The E10S is an excellent option for homeowners looking to cut down on time and effort in battling the daily accumulation of dirt, pet fur and other debris. The robot vacuums and mops allows owners to set their own cleaning schedules, map levels, and define zones and rooms. It also comes with a powerful vacuum and mop motor that is 4,000Pa, ensuring a thorough cleaning even on the toughest flooring kinds. It is a bagless model, removing the need for replacement bags and promoting a simpler maintenance with a clear debris bin that lets users be aware of when the container is full and requiring emptying.

Another nice feature is the E10S's base station, which features advanced multi-cyclonic separation technology that allows for efficient debris collection and prevents the premature clogging of filters. This makes it more durable than standard robot vacuums that rely on disposable dust bags, and can leave behind a messy image wherever the base station is located. This unique feature, when combined with the E10S's 1.5L clear debris bin lets users easily empty and maintain the cleaner.

The E10S, in contrast to less efficient models that employ random bounce and turn methods of navigation, which map your space in real-time uses LiDAR. It can then create an intelligent, self-navigating path that is more efficient. This is especially crucial for homes with multiple rooms since the E10S can automatically stay clear of areas it has already cleaned.

The Eureka App offers a high-end functionality and a user-friendly interface. Apart from creating and storing maps, it enables you to name rooms, and also define zones that are no-go or no-mop to ensure the cleaner doesn't accidentally head upstairs or into the kitchen. The bot can be operated manually and create cleaning schedules.

The E10S is simple to set up. It only takes just a few steps to set it up and running. It comes with a dock to charge and a video tutorial to guide new users. Despite a few minor hiccups it's a great device. E10S is an excellent accessory to any home. It will help save time and effort while keeping floors clean.

The SwitchBot Mini K10+

The SwitchBot Mini K10+ offers a wide range of functions inside its compact frame, making it an excellent option for smaller homes and apartments. Its impressive cleaning capabilities was rewarded with high marks in our debris removal and edge and crevice clean-up tests. We also found its navigation and mapping capabilities to be exceptional as it effortlessly avoided obstacles while moving furniture.

This robot mop and vacuum is one of only a few in its class to use LiDAR SLAM. This allows it to produce detailed maps of the rooms within your home. It also comes with 10 flagship-level sensors to allow it to navigate the tightest of spaces. Despite its advanced capabilities, it requires little energy for its cleaning and is extremely efficient.

The app controls the robot and has an easy-to-use, simple interface. The main screen shows basic information, such as the status of the dustbin, filter and mop plate. You can also create highly customized schedules, set cleaning modes and generate reports from within the application.

You can set up no-go zones, that will prevent your robot from entering specific areas of your home. This is a great method to keep your robot out of areas that are not safe for it. For example pets, a pet-friendly area or the kitchen. The app can also help you keep the battery in check, ensuring it remains fully charged to ensure optimal performance.

When the robot is finished cleaning, it will return to its Station to charge. The station can be moved from room to room if necessary, but it's a bit loud when sucking in what was collected and returning to the charging dock.

There's a physical setup required when you first take the K10+ out of its box and remove any foam padding from gaps and crevices. You should also position the machine in close proximity to a power outlet. To connect to the app you will need an extremely strong WiFi signal. Accessories include a spare mop pad, side brush, and filter spare. They're an excellent addition to the robot since they give you extra convenience and can cut down on the amount of time you'll spend swapping out supplies.

The Shark IQ XL

The Shark IQ XL is a smart robot that offers numerous features. It's also fairly well-built and is priced at less than $400. It's a better overall robot than the less-than-stellar RoboVac G30, feels nicer to use, and provides superior performance on both plain floors as well as carpets with high and low piles. It's also better at navigating around obstacles such as electrical cords.

Its battery life is excellent, allowing the unit to operate in its high-suction "Max" mode for more than an hour. The large bagless suction vacuums storage area is easy to clean. Simply take out the side bin and empty it into a trashcan. There's no need for bags to clean or any extra fuss. And the IQ's companion app lets you forward it to specific rooms, restart a session from where it left off in the event that it has to charge halfway through, and plan multiple cleaning sessions over the course of a day if you need to.

The IQ XL did a great job on hard flooring, but it struggled with carpets with a medium pile. It was unable to catch larger crumbs, and occasionally put debris in corners it shouldn't have. This is mainly due to the side brushes of the robot, which can sometimes swish dirt away or fail to funnel it into the proper direction, and partly because it navigates in straight lines, not moving in a zigzag like more advanced robots.

You can draw no-go zones on the map of the IQ XL application by draggin boundary rectangles. It can be difficult to adjust these boxes, and we'd prefer to use virtual walls that are easier to draw.

The IQ XL also has a feature we found to be extremely useful: the Ultra-Clean Mode. This mode doubles the robot's suction power and makes use of its brushes to sweep the floor in a crosshatch. This feature is particularly beneficial in areas that are heavily trafficked. However, we are disappointed that it is not available on the current models. You can set a schedule that will automatically trigger an Ultra-Clean cycle in any room in your home.

The Shark Matrix

Shark's ION series robot vacuums are one step above the competition with their LIDAR mapping capabilities and self-emptying bases. The Matrix, on the other hand is one step further by providing a 2-in-1 vacuuming/mopping.

Like most robotic vacuums, the Matrix can be used as a traditional upright cleaner or set to scrub and agitate your floors using a powered pad to give your floors a more thorough clean. Additionally, it can be used in a vacuum/mop mode which utilizes the same cleaning pad to simultaneously clean your floor and eliminate any stains and dirt that are stubborn. The powerful vacuuming mode of the matrix is especially impressive for carpets. It utilizes an array of grids for multiple passes to remove dirt and debris, which results in 30% more stain removal than Roomba robots.

The Matrix is also much easier to use than a modern Roomba. Setting up a spot cleaning zone is as easy as dragging a square into the tab that is designated within the Shark app, while Roomba owners have to manually create and label the specific cleaning zone on their map. Additionally, the Matrix has an actual power button should you'd like to start cleaning without opening the app.

Other features for quality of life are included in the Matrix it comes with three suction power modes (normal Eco, and high-power 'Max') and recharge/resume functionality that lets it pick up where it left off in the event that it needs to return to its dock. Its battery life is longer than the AI Ultra, and its overall debris pickup performance was exceptional across a variety of different types of surfaces.

The only downsides of the Matrix is that it uses up battery more quickly than other models, and its performance for cleaning pet hairs is not consistent. It's still an excellent choice for the majority of homes, and the Matrix is superior to the AI Ultra in several key ways. It's built better, recharges faster and is able to pick up more debris from flooring with low pile. In addition, its 'Eco' and 'Max' modes are a welcome upgrade from the AI Ultra's 'Normal' mode.