Shark ThermaCharged PowerDetect Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum + Additional Accessories in White/Gold

Most robot vacuums leave you scrubbing the mop head yourself — a fairly grim task that defeats half the purpose of owning one. The Shark ThermaCharged PowerDetect sidesteps this entirely with a self-cleaning base that heats water to 85°C and uses 80°C air to wash and dry the mop pad automatically, killing bacteria in the process rather than just rinsing dirt around. For anyone who's abandoned a cheaper robot mop because the maintenance became its own chore, that single feature changes the calculus significantly.

Who Is This For?

This is a serious appliance aimed at households with hard floors across multiple rooms — open-plan living spaces, kitchens with pet traffic, or homes where someone has allergies and hygiene standards are non-negotiable. The PowerDetect's obstacle avoidance and room-mapping make it genuinely suited to cluttered, lived-in spaces rather than minimalist show homes. If you have mostly carpet, or you're happy with a basic vacuum-only robot, you'll be paying for functionality you'll rarely use — look elsewhere and save yourself several hundred pounds. For more context on the wider category, our best robot vacuum mop combo deals UK guide covers the landscape honestly.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the heated cleaning base as the standout feature — it genuinely reduces the ick factor of mop maintenance and the mop pad comes out noticeably cleaner than cold-rinse rivals. The PowerDetect's floor-type detection also draws praise for adjusting suction and mopping intensity without input. The most common gripe is the size of the dock itself, which is bulky enough to require dedicated floor space and doesn't tuck neatly into tight utility cupboards.

The Deal

At £529.99 against an RRP of £1,049.99, the 50% saving looks dramatic — but the price history here is worth scrutinising. With an average tracked price of £540.39 and a lowest-ever price matching today's figure exactly, this is genuinely at the floor of what it has sold for, not a manufactured discount off an inflated tag. If you've been watching this model, now is a credible moment to buy.