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As the joyful caregiver for an 18-pound Long-haired Chihuahua-Dachshund-Miniature Pinscher mix, I know a thing or two about dirty floors. Belvedere, mensch that he is, sheds like a madman. He’s also known to be a bit messy when it comes to wolfing down delicacies like raspberries, his favorite treat.As a result, my partner and I spend countless hours a week vacuuming and swiffering to keep the dog-hair tumbleweeds and sticky floors to a minimum. If only there were a robot that could actually handle cleaning up after my all-time best pal.Enter: The Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCycle.1. It’s a high-power vacuum and wet mop in one
(Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)I just got my hands on the new Ecovacs Deebot X12S OmniCycle robot vacuum at the IFA show in Berlin, and dear readers, I am floored (some pun intended) by all its features and specs.It’s been nearly a decade since I seriously considered purchasing a robot vacuum to assist around the house, and now I’m questioning why; they've really come a long way!Make no mistake: the Deebot X12S OmniCycle is Ecovacs’ creme de la creme of consumer robot vacuums, but it’s honestly so much more than that. Sure, it’s got enough power to suck a bad joke right out of the air (or 27,000 Pa of suction), but it’s also a full-blown, automated wet mop with automatic spray action.Translation: the grime on your hardwood floors and carpets stands no chance against this bad boy. For sticky messes, built-in sprayers soak down the gunk, while a plush, wet/dry roller underneath soaks up all the nastiness, leaving a floor so shiny, you’ll be seeing your own reflection.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.2. Auto-cleaning eliminates the ‘yuck’ factor
