This Robot Vacuums and Mops and Goes 60 Days Between Empties. Plus It's $300 Off Today
We're big fans of robot vacuums because, in 2025, we shouldn't have to do boring things like clean our own floors. They've been around for some time now but they've really come on leaps and bounds in recent years. These days the best can mop as well as vacuum and some can go for longer than others between needing to be cleaned, like the Shark Matrix Plus. Features like that aren't cheap, but this robot that would normally sell for around $700 can now be had for just $400. That's a $300 savings and one that won't hang around for long so make sure to order yours sooner rather than later to get the best price.
This robot comes with its own cleaning and charging base which means that it can empty itself for up to 60 days before you need to clean it out yourself. With around two months of automatic cleaning, you could forget that cleaning your floors is even a thing by the time it comes around to emptying the bin.
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The vacuum itself features LiDAR technology to make sure that it knows exactly what your home looks like and which obstacles need to be avoided, while CleanEdge Detect tech uses air to remove debris from corners and other areas a brush might otherwise miss.
Featuring Matrix Clean technology, this robot uses a precision matrix grid and multiple passes to make sure every floor is as clean as can be with no dirt left behind. HEPA filtration and anti-allergen features round out the main offerings, while the sonic mopping feature scrubs hard floors 100 times per minute for a thorough, deep clean.
As far as robot vacuum deals go, it's fair to say that this isn't the cheapest one we've ever shared. But if you want the features that this Shark vacuum offers at a price that won't make your eyes water quite so much, now is the time to place your order. And throw that old vacuum away for good.
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