My robot vacuum deal of the week — Shark’s NeverTouch Pro is $500 off right now

SAVE $500: The Shark Robot PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro is down to $699.99 at Amazon. That’s a massive 42% off its $1,199.99 list price.

Securing a large amount off a robot vacuum’s price tag is a regular sight for us at Mashable, but rarely on premium models like this. 

Shark’s NeverTouch Pro Vacuum-Mop Combo, usually $1199.99, is now only $699.99 in a limited-time deal at Amazon. That’s its lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

This sophisticated machine doesn’t just empty itself — it refills its own water tank, washes and dries its mop pad, and handles both carpets and hardwood with zero babysitting required. It’s like hiring a cleaning crew and never having to lift a finger. Mashable’s resident robot vacuum expert recommends this model: “As the only Shark that can wash and dry its own mopping pad and refill its own water tank, the PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro would be really handy in larger homes that have a significant amount of hard floors that would probably require a fresh mopping pad on a daily basis,” says Leah Stodart.

The tech packed inside looks just as impressive. With five intelligent PowerDetect technologies, the bot can boost suction or mop intensity depending on how dirty a section is — whether it’s spilt cereal under the kitchen island or muddy prints near the back door. DirtDetect amps up vacuuming in messier zones, while StainDetect makes the robot take extra mop passes on problem areas.

Shark didn’t skip corners when designing this model’s navigation features, either. A combination of 3D sensors and 360-degree LiDAR mapping allows the NeverTouch Pro to dodge furniture and unexpected obstacles while staying on course. You can target zones for a quick clean, create no-go areas, or schedule full-home runs through the app.

With NeverStuck technology, this NeverTouch bot can even lift itself over thresholds, and it auto-raises its mop pad when crossing carpet. The 60-day debris bin and 30-day water tank mean weeks of cleaning with no maintenance. EdgeDetect is even said to make sure it doesn’t skip the baseboards.

If you’re serious about ditching the dustpan, this might be your cleanest deal of the summer. Although those still in the mood for an old school-era vacuum can grab the Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe for $130 at Amazon, which has just has a price cut of its own.