Lifestyle Kitchen Roomba’s Bestselling Robot Vacuum That ‘Seems Way Smarter Than It Should Be’ Is Nearly $100 Off at Amazon It’s perfect for kitchen messes. By Kristin Montemarano Kristin Montemarano Kristin Montemarano is a commerce food writer focusing on news and deals for Food & Wine and Allrecipes. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 2017 with an associates degree in baking and pastry arts and working in professional kitchens, Kristin went on to acquire a bachelor's degree in communication arts with a journalism concentration at Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2021. With professional experience and a continuous passion for cooking and baking at home, she has a clear understanding of products and tools that are not only essential, but also effective and high-quality. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 7, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Food & Wine / Pamela Jew There's no denying it: Kitchens are dirty. From spills, to crumbs, clutter, and debris buildup, it's no wonder that this most-used space needs extra care. But sometimes, we just don't have the time. That's why hands-free tools like robot vacuums come in handy. It's one way to help you clean with ease, since the gadget automatically picks up any unwanted bits off the floor. And, luckily, one of iRobot’s bestselling models is nearly $100 off at Amazon. Amazon To buy: iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum, $179 (originally $275) at amazon.com This Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum is a breeze to use, according to reviewers — a dream come true for those of us whose least favorite chore is vacuuming. Its sensors and patented dirt-detect technology finds the areas with the most debris buildup in the room as it works its way around your space. Using its brushes and power-lifting suction, it vacuums up anything from little bits of chips to larger crumbs that may have found their way to the floor during prep. Plus, its edge-sweeping brush will help get into hard-to-reach corners to pick up dust or debris. It can also move from your carpet to hard surfaces with ease, since it comes with an auto-adjust cleaning head that lifts as floor heights change. You can control the Roomba’s schedule through a smartphone app, or use its voice assistant, like Alexa, to get it moving when you need it most. It has a runtime of 90 minutes, which is plenty for rooms like your kitchen, plus it automatically docks and recharges itself when it needs to. It’s the perfect companion for a place as well-loved as your kitchen, and a ton of shoppers agree. It raked up over 11,200 perfect ratings on Amazon, plus a No. 1 spot in Amazon’s Robot Vacuums Bestsellers list. One shopper who bought it for their kitchen loves how simple and effective it is. “First of all, it goes right over the transition from our tile kitchen into our shag carpet living room no problem.” They added that it “seems way smarter than it should be, it goes along edges, pivots around under the table and chairs.” “So nice to schedule it in [during] night hours and come to a clean kitchen or living room [the] next morning,” a second person wrote. Though you have to empty the dustbin yourself, reviewers call out that it’s so easy, they’re not too sure why you’d need a self-emptying one. So, pick up those pesky crumbs off your kitchen floor with total stress-free ease, and snap up this bestselling iRobot Roomba model while it’s on sale for 35% off. Your future self will thank you. At the time of publishing, the price was $179. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Fresh Finds from Food & Wine This Simple Device Will Solve Your Biggest AeroPress Annoyance Vitamix Blenders Are Marked Down at Amazon, and One Is Its Lowest Price Ever This Is the One Thing You Need to Clean Your Cast Iron Pan