Getting a utilitarian item like a vacuum or carpet cleaner can seem as unexciting as a roll of toilet paper in your stocking. But almost every home needs one to pick up stray pieces of schmutz. If you want a gift that will earn its price back every single day, you can't do better than a reliable carpet cleaner. Your loved one might even start to think of it as part of the family. These are our favorite picks from iRobot, Roborock, and more. Updated Saturday, November 27: We've checked all deals in this post and added the Shark WandVac, Roomba 692, Eufy RoboVac G30, and more.

Getting a utilitarian item like a vacuum or carpet cleaner can seem as unexciting as getting a roll of toilet paper in your stocking. But almost every home needs one to pick up stray pieces of schmutz. If you want a gift that will earn its price back every single day, you can't do better than a reliable carpet cleaner. Your loved one might even start to think of it as part of the family. These are our favorite picks from iRobot, Roborock, and more.