Forget Dyson: This stick vacuum surpassed a skeptic's wildest expectations - and it's $250 off

• The Roborock F25 Ultra possesses a steam function and offers four flexible cleaning modes.
• It's equipped with top features like lay-flat technology, self-cleaning capabilities, and voice-prompted instructions.
• Just be prepared for the hefty price and size.

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It seems like everyone's got a vacuum mop. They've inundated our social media feeds, spliced videos showing splashy success -- sucking up cereal and milk, ketchup and other condiments, coffee spills, and even the worst mess of them all -- glitter. 

It's hard to miss the magic these smart vac mops appear to offer. Plenty of my friends and family have already jumped on the bandwagon, raving about how nice it is to clean without breaking a sweat. I was a disbeliever for a while. 

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