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If you are anything like us (Steph and Mike), you love a clean home but don't necessarily want to spend hours each week trying to keep it clean. Keeping a tidy house is especially challenging when dogs, cats, and kids are in the picture. Food gets thrown and pet hair gets everywhere.
We know from experience! With a rambunctious 3.5 year old toddler, a 6-month old baby, and an adorable long-haired dachshund who sheds like no other, our home's hardwood floors and pet-friendly area rugs are constantly covered in something.
So what is the secret to crumb- and hair-free floors and zero hours wasted dragging a manual vacuum around? Robotic vacuums!
For our family, robotic vacuums are a game changer. Our small and quiet automatic vacuum picks up our dog Django's fine hair and our toddler's endless food crumbs. It works quietly and effectively while we're working from home, playing with our children, and relaxing in the evening hours. Best of all, Mike and I no longer spend the little spare time we have vacuuming our floors ourselves.
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we rank the best robot vacuum cleaners for pet hair, bare floors, and carpets. Some of the robot vacuums on our list our premium and higher priced models, others are more budget-friendly, and all models are incredibly effective at cleaning and well-rated by customers.
TOP ROBOT VACUUM CLEANERS:
IROBOT ROOMBA S9+
IROBOT ROOMBA S9
EUFY 11S
SAMSUNG JET BOT AI+ VR50T95735W
IROBOT ROOMBA I3+ EVO
IROBOT ROOMBA J7+
EUFY 30C
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The iRobot Roomba s9+ features two extra-wide rubber roll brushes. These counter-rotating brushes are excellent at picking up pet hair on hardwood floors. While they scatter some debris while working, they overall do a great job at pickup up messes.
For those with plush carpets or area rugs, the iRobot Roomba s9+ is also good at cleaning low- and medium-pile flooring. What's more, with two square edges and two rubber side brushes, this 3.5-inch tall robot vacuum easily squeezes into tight corners and cleans under low furniture. Unlike a few other vacuums on our list, you must have a smartphone and download the iRobot Home App to control where the Roomba s9+ goes.
The iRobot Roomba s9 has the same navigation features as the Roomba s9+, but it does not come with an iRobot Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal. With more suction and wider brushes than lower-priced robot vacuums, it does a superb job of sucking up pet hair on baseboards, bare floors, and low- and medium-pile carpets and rugs. The brush roll can be easily removed to remove any trapped fur or pet hair. Similar to the Roomba s9+, customers have reported the Roomba s9 sometimes needs a couple of extra passes to clear swaths of small debris.
The Eufy 11S is the lowest-priced robot vacuum on our list, incredibly well-rated, and loved by customers. If you're on a budget, this is an excellent robot vacuum to consider.
The Eufy 11S is very good at picking up debris and pet hair on hardwood floors and low- to medium-pile rugs. What is more, it can wiggle under low furniture and dart away from hazards like power cords better than most high-end robotic vacuums. The Eufy 11S is also quiet when in use—some compare the noise it emits to a percolating coffee maker.
Unlike most robotic vacuums on the market, the Eufy 11S can be controlled with a remote (instead of a smartphone). The low-tech bot's biggest downside is its random cleaning pattern. It drives until it hits a wall or a piece of furniture, pivots, and repeats the process until its battery dies. It also does not self-empty, although customers report emptying the collection tray is easy and quick. Lastly, customers have commented that the robot vacuum struggles on high-pile carpets and can be less effective on dark-colored, bare floors.
The Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner is excellent at cleaning low- and medium-pile carpets, hardwood floors, pet hair, and the edges of walls and corners. Its brush roll features anti-static fibers and self-cleaning extractors that grind up pet hair (rather than allowing them to get stuck, like some others on our list). With LiDAR sensors, a 3D Camera, and advanced AI Object Recognition technology, this Samsung model effectively identifies and avoids objects in the way like power cords, dog bowls, and toys.
The Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner is self-emptying and can be controlled through Sampsung's SmartThings app. Any downsides with this one? One of the loudest and tallest robotic vacuums on our list, the Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner struggles to fit under baseboards and low furniture.
The iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is the most affordable self-emptying bot on this list and excellent at picking up debris and pet hair on bare floors. It is also an intelligent vacuum and can learn the layout of one story of your home. Unlike other vacs on our list that struggle on higher pile carpeting, the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO can easily climb and work on high-pile rugs (a big perk if your home is mostly carpeted).
Like the Samsung Jet Bot AI+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner, this one is as loud as normal conversation. Is your dog sensitive to loud noises? Schedule the i3+ EVO to clean when you are out on a walk.
As for appearances, the iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO is more stylish than other models on our list. While most robot vacuums have glossy covers that show dust, this iRobot model has a textured, matte gray finish that doesn't show smidges and fingerprints.
The iRobot Roomba j7+ is excellent at picking up debris and pet hair on low-pile rugs. While it is good at sucking up larger debris and pet hair from high-pile carpets, it may need many passes to clear very fine debris.
This self-emptying bot has removable, rubber brush rolls for easier cleaning of tangled pet hair and a HEPA filter that traps pet dander. The iRobot Roomba j7+ is also quieter than a microwave and features a front camera that avoids hazards and obstacles like cords and pet toys.
The iRobot Roomba j7+ does not clean hardwood floors as well as the other robot vacs on our list. Customers report the front bumper also occasionally pushes pet hair around on bare floors instead of sucking it up.
The Eufy 30C is one of the cheapest robot vacuums on our list, and it excels at cleaning bare floors and low-pile carpets. This slim and compact robot vacuum easily maneuvers around chairs, tables, and desks. As one of the shortest robotic vacuums on the market, it also picks up dust bunnies underneath air vents. When it runs across a boundary strip, it quietly turns around and cleans another area.
Unlike the Eufy 11S, the Eufy 30C works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice commands. While the EufyHome app is easy to use, customers report its notifications are sometimes inconsistent. When the Eufy 30C is hanging over a ledge, for example, you often have to wait for it to beep.
Tell us how these top-rated robot vacuums worked on your carpet, tile, linoleum, or hardwood floors. Have a robotic vacuum cleaner from a different company that sucks up more pet hair, dirt, or dander? Leave us a comment below!
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Review #2! It’s been over three years since we wrote our first review of The Farmer’s Dog and over four years since we started feeding this fresh dog food to our long-haired dachshund, Django.
Over the years, The Farmer’s Dog has introduced has launched a DIY Nutrient Mix for homemade fresh dog food and added salmon oil to its increasingly popular fresh dog food recipes.
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we provide an updated overview and review of The Farmer's Dog based on our extensive experience with the fresh dog food brand.
Dog backpack carriers have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. These pet carriers are incredibly functional and useful in countless settings. Do you love hiking, strolling, or shopping around town with your dog? Do you live in a city, take public transportation, or commute with your pup? Do you have a senior dog with arthritis, a puppy that has not been vaccinated, or a dog recovering from surgery like our dachshund, Django?
Dog backpacks are safe and convenient pet travel carriers where your dog can rest and relax comfortably without slowing you down. They are worn like a standard backpack (on your back) and have a dedicated, secure, and comfy place for your pup to ride.
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we explore the two types of dog backpack carriers: vertical and horizontal. We explain why natural position backpack carriers are always the best option for dogs with back or health problems. We also discuss what features you should look for in a horizontal dog backpack carrier.
Dachshunds are a small, stubborn, loyal, and adventurous dog breed. Mike and I (Steph) know from experience. We're the proud dog parents of Django, our 7-year old long-haired dachshund and adventure pup. Django has been all over the United States and Europe with us, and we even named our dog accessories and dog apparel business, DJANGO, after him!
Despite being one of the most popular small dog breeds, dachshunds are often difficult to outfit. It can be challenging to find a dog harness that comfortably and securely fits your wiener dog's broad chest, muscular build, and long frame.
In this DJANGO Dog Blog article, we discuss what to look for when choosing a walking harness for your sausage dog. We also examine how often you should exercise your dachshund.