Despite the enthusiasm of actors in Swiffer commercials, few people are smiling at the workout that is manually mopping their hardwood and tile floors. So if you're already considering a robot vacuum ...

We put several robot vacuums from Roborock, Eufy, Dreame, and more through a series of mess tests to see which stood out.

These machines can be great for everyday maintenance. But for real cleaning, I’m sticking with my upright and Swiffer.