iRobot's Roomba Combo 10 Max is $620 off for Memorial Day
The Roomba Combo 10 Max is one of the company's most advanced robovacs. It comes with all kinds of bells and whistles, including a mop, a self-emptying bin and an autowash dock. That's right. It'll wash and dry the mop pads all on its own. At the time of its release last year, this was the first robot vacuum on the market that could do that.
The software is also advanced enough to know which areas of the home get dirtiest fastest, adjusting cleaning power accordingly. It also boosts suction power when rolling over a carpet, which is something pet owners will likely be happy about. All adjustments are made via the iRobot app, and this app will even let people know when it's time for a manual maintenance task.
The mopping tank holds enough water for seven continuous days of use, which is nice, and the debris gets off-loaded into an enclosed bag for easy disposal. The only downside with this model is the exorbitant $1,399 asking price. Luckily, this deal has taken care of that.
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