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Should you cheap out on a robot vacuum? This model proves it might even be a smart idea

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Eureka’s path into making robot vacuums seems like a natural step for a traditional vacuum brand that’s been around for over 100 years. It’s a way for the company to modernize its lineup and capitalize on the technology it’s been developing since its creation. And the puzzle pieces fall into place when you see its bagless, self-emptying robot vacuums.

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I’ve been testing the Eureka E20 Plus

The vacuum picks up my dog’s shedding hair and any dust, dirt, and debris it finds. The robot then goes to the dock and empties everything into the canister, which I can empty directly into the trash. This approach means I’d never have to buy a dustbag again, which would usually need replacing about every six weeks. 

Eureka E20 Plus robot vacuum and mop

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The mopping feature on the E20 Plus is typical for combination robots in this price range. The feature is one of the systems that drags a mop pad across your floors. Since the robot doesn’t feature a large dock with automatic mop washing, you must manually wash the microfiber pad before and after cleaning. The mop pad lifts to 10mm automatically when a carpet is detected, which is a plus if you have short-pile rugs or carpets.

ZDNET’s buying advice

, especially considering it’s a midrange robot vacuum, not a flagship or a model over $1,000. Removing the maintenance costs of recurrent dustbags every other month makes it easier to maintain the E20 Plus than most self-emptying competitors. 

If you don’t mind tidying up before running your robot vacuum, and only need a robot to mop lightly for maintenance in between deep cleanings (or even if you only have carpets and don’t need the mop feature), the Eureka E20 Plus is a sound investment.

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