Window cleaning appliances

Probably, you have often thought about how to keep clean giantskyscrapers with panoramic glazing. So, to wash all the windows in the Burj Khalifa( UAE) tower, the services of 36 climbers will be required, and they will have to work for 4 months! Of course, the work of the average housewife is far from such an extreme, but the difficulties with cleaning the windows occur regularly. In this article, we consider the devices for washing windows, which reduce the laboriousness of this unpleasant process.

Of course, you can use specialized household chemicals, but quality products are not cheap and, to put it mildly, not very useful for health. Grandmother's recipes with mint newspaper, though effective to this day, but not very inspiring. It turns out that you can do without them, and the windows will shine with purity. What are these adaptations?

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Microfibre wipes

With their help, small dirt can be removed successfully. For example, with domestic dust, microfiber cope with "excellent".The way of using napkins is extremely simple. It is necessary to moisten it in water, squeeze out and wipe the glass.

Important! Choose a material of good quality, so that the glasses do not leave stains and small villi. Cheap napkins have a short life, and the material is much worse quality. The use of microfiber for washing windows is a very simple and economical way.

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Scraper, mop

These devices for washing windows from the side of the street and from the inside are perhaps the most popular among the housewives. There is quite a large selection in the market of household goods. There are single- and double-sided mops. They are equipped with detachable microfiber nozzles, foam rubber and rubber scrapers.

Important! The main advantage of scrapers and mops is that it is possible to reach the most distant and difficult to access corners.

When choosing a mop, evaluate the strength of its fastenings and the maneuverability of the structure.

Important! When choosing a rubber scraper, check the softness of the rubber and pay attention to the fact that the surface should be fairly even.

Method of use is more than simple:

1. Wet the squeegee nozzle in water - it is possible with a small amount of detergent.
2. Wipe the glass several times.
3. If the mop is equipped with a rubber scraper, "drive" the water from the glass several times.

Important! The more detergent solution is concentrated, the more likely the appearance of divorces on the glass is.

Ideal option - a joint application: first - a squeegee, and then - a scraper. In this case, the glasses will be perfectly clean, and the laboriousness of cleaning is minimal.

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Innovative types of wipers

Quite popular are "kerkher" - the newest devices for washing windows. This tool is a real find for those who achieve the ideal purity of glasses. In addition, with the help of Kercher there is an opportunity for a short time to wash a large number of windows.

The algorithm for using the wiper is as follows:

1. Use a spray gun to apply a detergent to the glass surface.
2. Swipe through the glass with a wiper that sucks dirt and moisture.

Glass after such cleaning looks perfectly clean, it does not leave any stains.

"Kercher" brand devices are suitable not only for washing windows, but also for cleaning from contamination of various surfaces. This "helper" will help the owner save time and energy.

There are models with built-in spray guns. In this case, the detergent is pre-poured into a special container. The principle of operation is the same as described above, but such a device is more ergonomic. All that is needed is at hand.

Important! When choosing a wiper, be sure to pay attention to the mass of the device, because you have to keep the device on the weight for a long time. The vacuum cleaner can be operated from the battery in standalone mode for half an hour. The charging time is 2 hours.

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Steam Cleaner

This is a truly versatile device for washing windows in an apartment.

Important! With the help of a steam cleaner, cleaning of other surfaces( floors, walls) is also possible. You can use the device for cleaning upholstered furniture, for disinfection of soft toys, bedding. Especially well-proven these devices for washing bathrooms. They readily dissolve rusty stains and calcareous deposits.

When planning to use a steam cleaner for glass cleaning, be sure to consult the seller about the following:

• is equipped with the appropriate nozzle;
• pay attention to the period of battery life;
• is not less important and such parameters as the capacity of the water tank and the mass of the unit.

Important! The advantage of the steam cleaning device is not only deep cleaning of the surface. It can be used without detergents, which is important for people suffering from allergic reactions.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Wipe the glass with a nozzle with a microfibre cloth.
2. Replace the napkin with a glass cleaning nozzle and pour the window with hot steam in a direction from top to bottom.
3. Remove the dirty water with a rubber scraper.

Important! When using a steam cleaner, consider that the condensate flows down. Therefore, take care that it does not contaminate the nearby furniture and does not stain the walls. This is especially true when washing the window from the inside. Regularly clean the device so that no scales form on the TEN.

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Magnetic window washers

These are simple and relatively inexpensive window cleaners that help keep the house clean, without much effort and expense. The main advantage of magnetic devices is the ability to wash glass from both sides at once.

Important! The principle of the device and the action of the device:

• These are two brushes with a magnet.
• They are placed on both sides of the window, and the magnets are securely fixed.
• A safety cord is attached to the outer brush.
• Even if the magnet fails, the brush will not fall down, but will remain in your hands.

Choose the device you need, depending on the thickness of the double-glazed windows. For example, Tatl's line-up provides for 5 types of device for the thickness of the

• window of 3-5 mm.
• 3-10 mm.
• 16-24 mm
• 22-28 mm.

Important! Naturally, brushes for greater thickness of windows have a higher cost.

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Robot for washing windows

The robotized window cleaning devices are presented in the household appliance market.

Important! With the help of a vacuum or a magnet, the device is attached to the window and moved by means of wheels and an electric drive. The inside of the device is equipped with cleaning cloths. The trajectory and the area of ​​the glass are calculated automatically.

There are 2 modifications of robots:

• designed for windows with a thickness of 5-15 mm( single-chamber glass);
• for windows 15-30 mm( double chamber glass).

Important! If the thickness of the window is beyond the specified parameters, the robot does not start work. Robots use special sensors for attracting magnets, which do not allow the device to work outside of safe conditions.

Moving the device along the glass plane is not chaotic:

1. First, the device indicates the dimensions of the glass, moving in a vertical and horizontal plane. The path of the cleaner is limited to the window frame.
2. Next, the device will start to move along a zigzag path, returning eventually to the point from which the movement began.
3. The liquid for glass washing is poured into the container beforehand and automatically transferred to the napkins.
4. Remains of water are removed by a scraper made of rubber, located at the edges of the device.

Important! Cleaning with a robot has a number of nuances:

• The glass should be completely dry, otherwise - the design will slide down.
• After washing the glass on one side, wait until it is completely dry, and then start cleaning the glass on the opposite side.

Robotic window cleaners in the apartment are equipped with remote controls. The remote control makes it possible to change the speed and the trajectory of motion. Using the remote, you can set parameters such as the amount of detergent used and the size of the cleaning area.

Important! The power source is a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh. Battery charging time is 130 minutes. The time of operation in the offline mode is -100 minutes.

Hobot system:

1. Compact model equipped with two napkins.
2. Can work with any window thickness, since the system is held by a vacuum.
3. There is a backup battery that does not allow the device to fall off when the power is suddenly cut off.
4. The device is also equipped with a safety line. One end is fixed to the device, and the other to a stable, stable object.

Important! The device is not without some drawbacks:

• Need to have a power outlet near the window.
• Before starting the robot, the glass is processed manually from the spray gun.
• The need for periodic liquid addition.

Robots - high-tech, but also expensive devices for washing windows.

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Tips for the proper washing of windows

1. The best time to clean the window panes is overcast, windless weather. In windy weather, the glass dries quickly, and there are stains on it.
2. Window cleaning starts with frames. For washing use mild detergents that do not contain pungent acids and alkalis. It is undesirable to use cleaning agents with abrasive particles.
3. Glasses start to wash outside, and then from the inside.

The correct application of window cleaners on the street side and from the inside allows them to be kept clean without spending too much time and physical strength. And which one to give preference to - now you will be much easier to understand, because you have an idea about each of them thanks to the information in this article.