Robot Vacuum: Clean Floors While You're at Work

The Problem

You vacuum once a week at best. Pet hair and dust accumulate constantly.

The Hack

Buy a robot vacuum (Roomba, Roborock, Ecovacs — $150-500). Schedule it to run daily while you're at work. It docks and charges itself.

Why It Works

Robot vacuums maintain a baseline cleanliness that manual vacuuming can't match because they run 5-7x more frequently. Daily light passes prevent buildup.

Pro Tips

• Roborock Q5 ($270) is the best mid-range value
• Schedule to run when nobody's home — quieter and no obstacles
• Empty the dustbin 2-3x per week
• LiDAR navigation models clean more efficiently than random-bounce models