The best iRobot Roomba robot vacuum deals

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Life is too short to spend hours of your time vacuuming and mopping your own floors. That's why you should employ a robot vacuum or robot mop to do all that heavy lifting for you. If you're considering making this kind of change to your cleaning routine , you've come to the right place at the right time. Right now, you can save up to 50% on select iRobot Roomba robot vacuums and Braava robot mops at Amazon.

Roomba is the most frequently purchased robot vacuum brand among our readers, and deals on these reliable robovacs are rarely this good. If you're ready to lock in a robot vacuum of your own, you won't want to miss these deals. Be sure to toss the ones you want into your cart fast, because they're bound to sell out at these prices.

The best iRobot vacuum and mop deals right now

Discover the top deals on iRobot vacuums and mops available on Amazon.

iRobot Roomba Combo j5 robot vacuum and mop: Save $151

This two-in-one robot packs all of the power of an iRobot Roomba vacuum and the iRobot Braava robot mop into one device. The Roomba Combo j5 robot vacuum can clean your carpets with a thorough four-stage system and iRobot's dirt detection technology. Then swap out the bin for the mopping pad attachment and let it go to work on your hardwood and tile floors.

"This product is life-changing," an Amazon reviewer says. "We searched long and hard for a robot vacuum before choosing this one. We have a golden retriever -- he sheds a lot. This sucks up his hair with ease and goes back over extra hairy, dirty spots.

"[This] iRobot is the greatest purchase of our adult life. Hands down. With a new baby, a 6-year-old, and a dog, it makes life so much easier!"

Get it now at Amazon for just $449, reduced from $600.

iRobot Braava Jet M6 robot mop: Save $100

The iRobot Braava Jet M6 robot mop delivers a jet spray that tackles messes on stone, tile, wood and more. The mop learns the layout of your home and builds a customized smart map to clean in neat rows without missing a spot. The mop can also be used to target small areas for emergency clean-up jobs.

The iRobot Braava Jet M6 mop is compatible with Amazon Alexa and the iRobot mobile app. This is convenient if you already own an iRobot Roomba robot vacuum since both devices can be controlled and synced via the same app.

"The robot is generally really great at methodically cleaning the floor," one pet owner says. "It does a simple back-and-forth pattern, so misses are rare. It easily takes care of dirty paw prints, slobber marks, simple kitchen spills and water marks where my dog dribbled water across the floor."

The mop is currently on sale at Amazon for $350 (regularly $450).

iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum: Save $370

The iRobot Roomba j7+ is designed with dog owners in mind . This smart vacuum includes iRobot's P.O.O.P., or "Pet Owner Official Promise," guarantee. Your Roomba j7+ is guaranteed to avoid pet waste, or iRobot will replace your vacuum for free.

The vacuum features a three-stage cleaning system with iRobot's most powerful suction. It uses an edge-sweeping brush to get into corners. The Roomba j7+ also features dual multi-surface rubber brushes that flex to adjust to different floor types. Best of all, they don't get tangled with pet hair.

When it's finished cleaning, the device automatically empties into an included base for easy dirt disposal with enclosed bags. Just empty the cleaning station once every 60 days.

Snag this robot vacuum right now for just $430, reduced from $800.

iRobot Roomba s9+ robot vacuum: Save $450

This extremely powerful robot vacuum has 40 times the suction power of some of Roomba's own competing vacuums.

It uses a special three-stage cleaning system that lifts, loosens, and eradicates dirt and pet hair that's hidden deep in your carpet. It's a lot easier to let your robot vacuum do all the work instead of manually pushing a stick vacuum .

If you have particularly dirty carpets or rugs that need to be cleaned more efficiently, you'll also appreciate the dual rubber brushes that are 30% wider than the other Roomba models. They help to detangle and remove both pet and human hair that's really ground in and stuck.

In addition to mapping your home using LiDAR, it can also intelligently change speeds and suction power depending on what it's cleaning at the time, from hard floors to carpet.

The robot vacuum is controlled via app as well, so you can make all your needed adjustments and beyond with your phone instead of fiddling with a remote.

All of this and more make it well worth the $550 price tag, which is currently 45% off the Robovac's usual price of $1,000.

iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ robot vacuum and mop: Save $201

Combination robot vacuum and mop units are super useful because they can handle all those difficult messes using both dry suction and wet scrubbing.

This model can suck up all the dirt in your carpets and on your floor, and then swap to the included microfiber mop pad for serious scrubbing. All you need to do is switch out the included bins and replace the dirt bin with the water reservoir.

This vacuum's tech helps it find some of the dirtier areas in your home and clean them more efficiently. It can empty its dirt reservoir after holding on to it for up to 60 days.

This is a super handy model that you barely have to do anything with or for, as everything is pretty automated beyond swapping from vacuum to mop mode. If you hate messing with cleaning supplies and vacuums (robot or otherwise), this is the unit of your dreams.

Don't miss this robot vacuum and mop combo for just $349, which is 37% off its normal price of $550.