iRobot’s vacuum-only Roomba j7 is nearly 75 percent off

When the dust bunnies in your home are getting large enough to adopt as pets (and yes, I’m talking about my own living quarters at this point), maybe it’s time to stop promising yourself you’ll clean up “one day” and get yourself a robot vacuum. Admittedly, they’re not inexpensive, so it’s a good idea to take advantage of sales when they come along. Luckily, there’s currently a great one on iRobot’s Roomba j7, which is available at Woot for $169.99 ($430 off) until May 12th at 1AM ET, or while supplies last.

The Roomba j7 — previously our No. 1 robot vacuum pick — is basically a simpler version of the j7 Plus (that adds an auto-empty base) and the Combo j7 Plus (which includes some new sensors, a bigger battery, and the ability to mop). That being said, if you’re looking for something at a reasonable price to clean up your space, this is a good gadget to consider. What is included is intelligent smart mapping so you can control when each room is cleaned and the ability to avoid obstacles (so you don’t have to clean up in order to clean up), including pet waste. It also works with your chosen voice assistant, so you can request it to take care of, say, all the cereal that your toddler just pushed onto the floor. Not a bad way to keep those dust bunnies from taking over.