Mint Robo Hard Floor Cleaner

If you're sick of back-breaking broom and mop work, but still to need to get your floor clean before the parental units arrive for the holidays, get your hands on a Mint Robo Hard Floor Cleaner ($200). This minuscule, rectangular robotic helper can either mop or sweep your hardwood, tile, or laminate floors using microfiber cloths, and is small enough to fit underneath many pieces of furniture. It employs advanced NorthStar Navigation to learn the layout of the room, ensuring that it doesn't miss a single spot. We've been using one around the house for the last month, and it's saved us at least 3-4 hours of work — which is more time you can devote to important stuff like spending time with your family, fixing that leaky sink, or adjusting your fantasy football lineup.