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Best Presidents’ Day 2024 robot vacuum deals
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Presidents’ Day weekend is one of the best times to score deals on robot vacuums. These sophisticated machines do the work of vacuuming for you, containing strong suction power to tackle everyday debris plus smart features, such as object avoidance, to ensure they don’t knock into or get stuck under furniture.
To help you find the best deals on these normally expensive vacuums, we rounded up the best robot vacuum deals for Presidents’ Day 2024. Check out our top picks, which include discounts up to 62% off. We even found a discount on our best-selling Roomba vacuum at 50% off its original price.
But don’t delay. Presidents’ Day weekend 2024 will be over soon, and so will these deals.
The best Presidents’ Day 2024 robot vacuum deals
These top-rated robot vacs suck dirt, hair, dust and debris off your floors while you’re busy living your life. These robot vacuums can all be operated remotely from your smart phone and are equipped with a whole bunch of cool AI features.
iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum: Save 50%
Amazon
The iRobot Roomba j7+ was CBS Essential’s best-selling robot vacuum of 2023, so we’re very excited that this popular vac is discounted a whopping 50% for Presidents’ Day.
Former CBS Essentials senior editor Lily Rose is a big fan of her iRobot Roomba j7+. “This robot vacuum does a great job sucking up strands of hair, dust and debris on my floors,” she says. “This iRobot Roomba even eliminated the hard-to-reach dust bunnies under my dresser and bookshelves. It cleans so well, I don’t feel like I need to use my stick vacuum after.”
For more about this 4.1-star-rated robot vacuum, check out our review of the iRobot Roomba j7+.
iHome AutoVac Juno: Save more than 50%
Walmart
If you don’t have hundreds of dollars to blow on a new vacuum, consider this affordable robot vacuum option from iHome.
The Wi-Fi-enabled iHome AutoVac Juno features 2,000 Pa of suction and a 100-minute run time. It features mapping technology and cleans your floors and carpets in neat rows.
You can use your smartphone to control the vacuum or to schedule cleanings.
The iHome AutoVac Juno is normally priced at $200, but you can get it for just $99 at Walmart’s Presidents’ Day sale. That’s a discount of more than 50%.
Lefant M210 robot vacuum cleaner: Save 45%
Amazon
The budget-minded Lefant’s M210 robot vac features built-in, anti-collision infrared sensors, so it won’t bang into its surroundings.
The robot vacuum detects stuck areas and adjusts its cleaning path automatically. You can download the Lefant app to pair the Wi-Fi-enabled vac with your smartphone or other device to control the appliance remotely. And if you have Amazon Alexa, you can sync the device up to activate voice control.
This 4.1-star-rated robot vacuum can clean for up to 100 minutes before needing another charge. Get the Lefant M210 robot vacuum for $110 after coupon at Amazon this Presidents’ Day.
Yeedi robot vacuum and mop: Save up to 62%
Amazon
This multi-purpose cleaning device features 3D object avoidance, which allows it to recognize any objects in its path and move around them to avoid getting stuck.
It’s great for pet households, as the Yeedi Vac 2 is designed to avoid your dog’s food bowl, water bowl and toys.
This robot vacuum and mop combo is $150 off its original price for Presidents’ Day.
Though if you apply the available $70 coupon, you can get an even greater discount of $211 off the original, $350-price tag.
The upgraded Yeedi Vac 2 Pro is also on sale for Presidents’ Day, 43% off its original price. If you want a Yeedi vac with a longer runtime, get this model for just $30 more.
Samsung Jet Bot+ robot vacuum with Clean Station: Save 26%
Amazon
While this more affordable Jet Bot+ robot vacuum by Samsung doesn’t feature 3D recognition with AI, it does have LiDAR sensor navigation, five watts of adjustable suction and the all-important self-emptying Clean Station.
Mapping can be controlled via your phone with the Samsung SmartThings App. Remotely check the Jet Bot+’s cleaning status, pause or stop cleaning and view the cleaning history.
Normally $799, you can get this robot vacuum for $595 during Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale.
Roborock Q5+ with self-empty dock: Save 34%
Amazon
This 4.2-star-rated robot vacuum by Roborock comes with serious smarts: It uses LiDAR navigation to create an editable map of your home, so it knows not to bump into furniture or tumble down steps. It supports app- and voice-based controls.
The Roborock Q5+ comes complete with a 2.5-liter filtered cleaning station that promises seven weeks of hands-free cleaning before it requires emptying.
The Roborock Q5+ is $100 off its original price at Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale. If you apply the available coupon, you can get an additional savings of $140, bringing the your total savings to $240.
Samsung Jet Bot Robot Vacuum: Save 58%
Samsung
Control this affordable and Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung Jet Bot via your smartphone. It uses sensors to map cleaning zones and automatically distinguishes hard floors from carpets in order to use the proper suction, up to five watts.
One reviewer featured on the Samsung product page called this robot vacuum a must-have for pet owners. The reviewer shared: “I’ve used the Samsung Jet Bot+ robot vacuum for about a month now and it has freed up so much of my time. I have an Australian Shepherd that constantly sheds his undercoat. If I go three days without vacuuming, I would have little tumbleweeds of his fur rolling around the house.
“This robot vacuum has eliminated my need to do touch up vacuuming sessions,” the reviewer continued. “Now I set the robot to vacuum whenever I’m not home, and I come home to clean floors each and every time.”
Shark AI Ultra self-empty robot vacuum: Save 26%
Amazon
The 4.2-star-rated Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum has a lot going for it. It has a self-cleaning brush roll, a HEPA filter and self-cleaning canister, so you never have to empty the vacuum yourself — the vacuum does so itself in the docking station. It also contains CleanEdge technology that blows air into corners so that it can get to dirt and debris easier.
The Shark AI Ultra self-empty robot vacuum comes with a corresponding app that lets you set a cleaning schedule or activate cleanings from afar. And if you have Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you can do this all with voice command. This cleaning machine can run up to two hours on a single charge, and you have about 60 days until the dust bin in the docking station needs to be emptied.
One reviewer wrote that this was “a great addition to their home,” adding: “I absolutely love this vacuum! I have had it for several months and have had no issues. I have a medium-sized dog who is very furry and the vacuum cleaner gets all the hair off the floor. I have hardwood floors with area rugs and throw rugs at the doors and the sweeper manages all the different areas and heights of rugs with no problems.”
Normally priced at $650, you can get this robot vacuum at Amazon this Presidents’ Day for just $478, a savings of 46%.
More Presidents’ Day 2024 deals to check out this weekend
If you think these discounts on robot vacuums are great, wait until you see all the Presidents’ Day 2024 deals on appliances, including massive discounts on washers and dryers, discounts on electric ranges and deals on refrigerators for your kitchen. Presidents’ Day is also a great time to shop for other big-ticket items, such as mattresses and furniture.
Check out our roundup of the best Presidents’ Day 2024 deals to discover all this weekend’s top sales.
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“Sleepmaxxing” trend has young adults optimizing their sleep. Experts share some do’s and don’ts.
How to get an ideal night of sleep has been trending on social media. It’s called sleep optimization, or “sleepmaxxing,” and it’s particularly popular among younger Americans.
From using sleep trackers to sleeping with mouth tape, social media users are sharing tips online for what they do to catch more Z’s — and millions of people are paying attention.
Kamila Charles, a college senior in Florida, is among the many young adults who are now prioritizing their sleep routine.
“Magnesium, I do my skin care, I put my hair in rollers,” she said of her nightly rituals. “I’m trying to figure out what works for me because it is hard.”
Another student, Craig James, told CBS News he makes sure his room is dark, quiet and cold for optimal sleep. “No television on, no nothing,” he said. Many sleep experts echo that advice.
One recent analysis found members of Gen-Z spend more time sleeping than any other generation. That same survey showed they also spent more time exercising and prioritizing self-care than others.
“They just want to make the quality better, which is a good thing,” Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a clinical professor at Stanford University’s Sleep Medicine division, told CBS News. “Even though they may be considered good sleepers overall, they want to make their sleep even better.”
A recent Gallup survey found a majority of Americans — 57% — said they would feel better if they got more sleep.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night, though it depends on age and other factors.
Middle schoolers should get about 9 to 12 hours a night, high schoolers about 8 to 10 hours, and adults more than 7 hours, Dr. Nidhi Kumar recently told CBS News New York.
“How many high schoolers are really sleeping that much?” Kumar said. “We are a country that is chronically sleep deprived.”
Sleep scientist Vanessa Hill recently told CBS News the sleepmaxxing trend may be beneficial because it gets people thinking about their sleep.
“So I think overall, it’s good,” she said, but warned, “sometimes when people can be too perfectionistic about their sleep, it can backfire.”
Risks of the sleepmaxxing trend
Despite the wellness intentions, experts say some aspects of this trend could do more harm than good.
“A lot of the things people do are not necessarily evidence-based,” Pelayo said. He also warns against obsessing over smartphone sleep trackers.
Kumar agrees, saying the problem with tracking your sleep is it can become obsessive.
“People can actually start dealing with an anxiety about trying to get to sleep,” she said.
She also says people should avoid mouth taping, a practice many have seen on social media.
“I’m going to say a hard no to mouth taping. It can actually be quite dangerous. It can increase snoring. It can cause anxiety, suffocation. It can cause a reduction in oxygen levels in certain susceptible individuals,” she said.
Kumar advises against the many pills and potions being promoted online, but says two supplements can be useful.
“Certain forms of magnesium, magnesium threonate, crosses the blood brain barrier (and) can help with sleep,” she said. “And if you’re dealing with jet lag, melatonin can be helpful. Other than these two supplements, nothing else has really been shown to work.”
Benefits of better sleep
Sleepmaxxing is helping to repopularize certain aspects of good sleep hygiene that everyone should try to embrace, Hill said.
“Things like try not to use your devices for half an hour or so before bed. Try to stick to a consistent bedtime. Try to have a relaxing wind-down routine. All of these things can set us up for a good night’s sleep,” she said.
Improving sleep is a positive step for overall health.
Kumar said quality sleep can lead to fewer sick days because it boosts your immune system. It can also help you maintain better weight control and reduce your risk of other serious conditions.
“Lower rates of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure; better mood, better attention, less stress, less anxiety,” she said.
If you are having trouble with your sleep, it’s best to consult your doctor.
“TikTok is not the answer when you really do have a problem, and there are a lot of sleep problems out there,” Hill said.
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