Regular robot vacuum maintenance keeps performance strong and your robot running longer. Learn when to clean filters, brushes, sensors, and mop pads—and how often to replace each part—for peak performance from brands like Roborock, Ecovacs, Shark, and Dreame.
Neato Robotics has confirmed it will phase out its cloud services, ending app connectivity for all Neato robot vacuums. The company cites evolving cybersecurity and privacy regulations as the reason behind the move. Here’s what the shutdown means for owners, which features will stop working, and how to keep your robot running manually as the phase-out begins.
Shark’s new Stratos 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop sits between Matrix Plus and PowerDetect, adding mop lifting but not full flagship sensing.
The Eufy E25 Omni is a mid-range robot vacuum and mop combo that features a new roller mop system for better floor coverage and efficient cleaning. After weeks of hands-on testing and analyzing real customer feedback, here’s how it performed compared to other robot vacuums in its class.
Narwal is positioning itself as a robot vacuum brand that emphasizes automation and sanitation. Its core messaging centers around set-and-forget cleaning, mop hygiene, and support across a global market. With the launch of the Narwal Flow (see our review), and the second generation Flow 2 (see our first look) Narwal
The Bissell Steam Shot and Steam Shot Deluxe (or OmniReach) are two of the most popular handheld steam cleaners on the market. We tested both models and found a key difference that makes one more efficient and easier to use.
The Roomba 105 Vac is iRobot’s most affordable robot vacuum with auto-emptying in 2025. This vacuum-only model is designed for budget-conscious buyers who want Roomba cleaning performance without paying for extras like mopping. In our independent Roomba 105 Vac review, we compare it with competitors like the Eufy C10 (see our review) to see how it performs in cleaning power, navigation, battery life, and pet hair pickup.
When shopping for a robot vacuum, features like suction and navigation often take center stage—but customer service can matter just as much. At Vacuum Wars, we compared six major brands using Amazon reviews, third-party ratings, warranty and return policies, and live support tests. The results reveal which companies are easiest to reach, how their policies stack up, and what real customers say about their experiences.
At IFA 2025 in Berlin, Eufy, Dreame, and MOVA demonstrated stair-climbing modules for robot vacuums. These concepts aim to solve the long-standing challenge of multi-floor coverage by transporting vacuums between levels without adding bulk. While not yet available to purchase, the demos offered an exciting look at what could be next for home cleaning technology.
At IFA 2025 in Berlin, Narwal presented the Narwal Flow, its most advanced robot vacuum and mop yet. The company first announced the Flow in the US market earlier this summer, but the IFA showcase gave us a closer look at how Narwal is approaching robot mopping and home cleaning