Alternatively, there's the Hoover Robot Vacuum Cleaner for £199 down from £249 direct from Hoover, a powerful bit of kit that is suitable for both carpets and hard floors, has powerful suction and even returns to the base to recharge when the battery runs low all by itself.

If you don't want the mopping function, then it’s worth considering an alternative, like the Eufy L60, which is also discounted to £159.99 saving £90 on Amazon. Elsewhere, Shark also makes a robot vacuum, the PowerDetect Self-Empty Robot, though that's more expensive at £499.99.

Shark robot vacuums are on sale for Prime Day and there are some good deals to be had. For instance, the AI Ultra is on sale for just $280. This is 50 percent off, as the regular price is $550. This model topped our list of the best robot vacuums,