Not motivated to vacuum by hand? Then you'll need a heavy-duty robot vacuum to keep carpets and rugs in check. By Leah Stodart Leah Stodart Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart is a Philadelphia-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable where she covers and tests essential home tech like vacuums, TVs, beauty devices, and eco-friendly hacks. Her ever-evolving experience in these categories helps her make thoughtful recommendations for how to spend your money during shopping holidays like Black Friday, which Leah has been covering for Mashable since 2017. Read Full Bio on May 13, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Vicky Leta / Mashable Most decent low-budget robot vacuum cleaners can clear tile or hardwood floors of most hair and crumbs blowing across them like tumbleweeds.…