Choosing brushes for cleaning

Cleaning of various premises requires special equipment. These are rags, sponges, mops, vacuum cleaners and brushes. The effectiveness of removing contaminants depends on the front of the work and the choice of devices. As for brushes, there are many models of cleaning equipment that differ in cost, manufacturer, design and purpose.

Like other models for cleaning premises, brushes are effective in their work. All thanks to obvious advantages, such as:

• convenience and safety of use;

• variety of models;

• wide range of options;

• long-term operation;

• general availability.

The brushes also have some disadvantages:

• high price for some models;

• difficult care;

• impossibility of applying one modification to all types of pollution.

The advantages of equipment for cleaning various surfaces still surpass the disadvantages in terms of the number of criteria.

The choice of a specific brush model depends on its functionality, processing area and wishes in terms of the purchase budget. A specific indoor brush can perform a specific function. That is why the models are divided into several types.

• Rechargeable - powered by batteries. Ease of use lies in the speed and comfort of cleaning. The work surface can be cleaned quickly, and after charging, you can use the brush again.

• Long handle - allows you to clean hard-to-reach places due to the long handle. This is cleaning floors, windows, ceilings, removing cobwebs.

• Steam - you can wash and clean the surface at the same time, with a minimum of effort and time. Contamination is collected in a special container, which can be easily thrown into the trash bin after cleaning.With this model it is possible to clean tiles, laminate and linoleum.

• Round - there are electrical (washes windows, walls) and mechanical (carpet cleaning).

• Universal brushes - 3-in-1 device. Collects dust, cleans the surface and washes.

• Rotating (rotating) brushes - attachments with soft bristles of various shapes. Effective at work. Using the brush - Apply light pressure to the brush to cover a larger area. The compactness of the device allows you to remove hard-to-reach places near furniture. By rotating the model during operation, the removal of dirt is more efficient. Copes with stubborn dirt and heavy deposits thanks to the high power of the product.

• Flexible brushes - due to the functionality, it allows you to work in hard-to-reach places. Has a different degree of rigidity and design. Copes with corner surfaces, bathroom items, the space between pipes, in the ventilation grill.

• Brushes with a handle - with a wooden or plastic handle, medium-hard pile. She does not wash, but only collects dust, small dirt is a preparatory stage before general cleaning.

• Telescopic models - a mop and a scoop in this case are one. The model allows you to clean the dirt and place it in the scoop. The length of the handle can be adjusted to suit yourself.

• Automatic - similar to a mop. There are various attachments to help clean even a cluttered apartment. Such models have compartments for collecting dust, which makes cleaning quick and convenient.

• Slotted models - compact size, complete with replaceable attachments. The model works in hard-to-reach places: under a wardrobe, sofa, household appliances. The attachments are easily removable. It is worth rinsing them with water and drying them, as the product is ready for cleaning again.

Cordless brushes are presented with a special device with attachments. Distinguish between cone-shaped (for hard-to-reach places), semicircular (for sinks and shower stalls) and flat (for walls and floors). These models are powered by a charger, you need to charge it for 2 hours to clean the room for an hour.

The advantage of the wireless model is:

• long handle;

• charging from the mains;

• the presence of nozzles;

• elimination of dirt from the floor, glass and tiles;

• ease of use.

In addition to the positive characteristics of the device, there are also minor disadvantages:

• weight - about 2 kg;

• charging time - 2 hours;

• device operation - from 40 minutes to an hour.

Wireless models are functional and efficient. They managed to establish themselves as excellent assistants in the processing of various premises (apartments, houses, warehouses of different sizes).

Distinguish between mechanical and manual brushes for cleaning. Handhelds have been in use for a long time, and there is a top holder for convenience. Models are produced that differ in the rigidity and length of the pile, as well as in size and design.

Mechanical brushes are designed for surface cleaning.

Hand and power brushes have distinct advantages and disadvantages depending on each other.

In general, mechanical and hand brushes are very effective for their functionality. A variety of models will help you find a good cleaning product at an affordable price.

Any cleaning brushes are made from special materials. The handles and the body are made of them.

• Wooden - used for cleaning floors. If you have a hoe, you can wash it. It has a pile of medium hardness, thanks to which it copes well with dirt.

• Silicone - for cleaning surfaces from minor contamination. The brush has a soft bristle, therefore it is suitable for parquet and laminate.

• Plastic - with medium to stiff bristles. Eliminates various impurities.

• Rubber - soft model. Handles animal hair and carpet hair. Cleaning is more efficient when the product is wetted. A rubber brush has similar properties, but its cost is somewhat more expensive.

According to the degree of hardness, they are distinguished: soft and hard. The first model can be suitable for wet and dry cleaning. The brush handles light dirt in hard-to-reach areas. For some manufacturers, soft-bristled models imply replaceable attachments that deal with dirt more effectively. But the second degree of hardness is used for serious dirt on large surfaces.

Finding the best surface cleaning tools isn't difficult. The main thing is to pay attention to some important aspects.

• Nozzle size - wide pile will allow you to clean a large area in a short time. For an apartment of a small area, a small product is suitable.

• Stick length - Cleaning large rooms requires special equipment with long handles. This will allow you to process hard-to-reach areas: ceiling, walls, cornices. But for the bathroom and the floor, a handle of a regular size is also suitable.

• The degree of hardness and density of the pile - it all depends on the job. For easy cleaning, you can use soft bristles, but bathtubs and tiles require a lot of effort (only medium or hard pile).

• The purpose - for a specific area, it is worth choosing special brushes.

• Material - more often it is plastic, there is also wood, metal. The bristles are made of microfiber, polypropylene, ponytail.

• Weight - a heavy product is inconvenient to work with, especially for home use. For complex surfaces, this criterion is especially important - ceiling, windows, walls.

• Price - price / quality is not always equal. It is advisable to check the effectiveness of the model in advance, ask friends or according to customer reviews.

Brushes for cleaning surfaces have some nuances of use:

• after use, the pile must be washed;

• drying the brush does not accept crushing, because of this, deformation of the bristles is possible, which will reduce the service life;

• in a timely manner replace non-working inventory with a new one;

• it is advisable to store collapsible elements of the same design together so as not to lose;

• hard pile copes better with difficult dirt.

The brushes are effective on a variety of surfaces. Quality inventory items will increase your productivity without a lot of effort.