Window cleaning mops: product description and specifications

The modern market offers many gadgets in the field of cleaning, aimed at facilitating the work of housewives, and professional cleaning managers. A wide range of prices and quality provides a choice to the buyer. This article will focus on window cleaning mops. This device has confidently occupied its niche in the section of essential goods for the home, as it is a convenient thing. It helps to clean windows quickly, safely and efficiently.

First of all, you need to decide on the amount of work to be done. Here the size of the window and the accessibility of the washed surface play a role. The main feature of all types of window cleaning mops is ease of use. You can, of course, work hard to achieve perfect streak-free cleanliness with a suitable rag and soapy water. All these simple tools are in every home and in any hardware store. But how much will it take of your precious time! And why spend colossal efforts when you can cope with this task much faster without losing quality as a result.

It is especially difficult to wash the window with your hands if your apartment is located above the first floor. It becomes simply life threatening. Let's consider how to choose the right model and how to use it.

The mop can be both household and professional.

• Household includes common a mop with a foam or other soft pad.It does not have devices for adjusting the angle of the nozzle itself or the length of the handle.
• Professional type Are steam, telescopic and magnetic devices.

Let's talk about each of them. The choice of a particular type of mop depends on the purpose that it will serve.

A small brush (scraper) with a rubber attachment called a screed will help remove water or foam after washing the glass with a rag or sponge from a small window. The tie can be of different widths, have an elongated or very short handle. An important requirement for such a model is a tight fit of the rubber layer to the body, as well as the flatness and height of the rubber layer.

The next type of mop is designed for cleaning windows on the balcony. It features a long telescopic handle. This model already belongs to professional devices. Such a mop has two sides: on the one - a sponge, often covered with a silk mesh to increase wear resistance, on the other - the familiar rubber tie for squeezing out water and detergent solution.

Thanks to the long handle, this model guarantees safety in use at any balcony height. It copes well with the outer and inner sides of the window, it helps to efficiently wash even distant inaccessible places. This model is indispensable for washing front windows, the handle length reaches two meters thanks to the telescopic device. When extended to the desired length, the handle is fixed.

Modern technologies do not stand still - next model steam... This is already an automatic mop, powered by electricity, it can become a universal assistant in cleaning. The kit has various attachments, changing which you can remove dirt from the floor, glass, tiles in the bathroom and even carpets. Cleans and disinfects surfaces using steam at different temperatures.

Another increasingly popular modern mop is magnetic brush... This model consists of two halves. These parts are connected to each other thanks to the magnet. The scope of this type is practically any kind of windows.

The first models reviewed are fairly easy to use. You washed the window with a rag and soap, took a tie on a short or elongated handle and, pressing it against the glass with an elastic band, held it from top to bottom, driving off the water and foam. By repeating this movement several times, you can achieve a clean and dry result on the glass.

The telescopic window squeegee with two attachments eliminates the need for rags and sponges.

1. At the beginning of work, adjust the length of the handle according to your height and the height of the window, fix the telescopic mechanism for ease of use.
2. In accordance with your position, change the angle of inclination of the mop for a complete cleaning of the entire surface of the glass unit.
3. Wet the spongy side in the prepared detergent solution, gently wash off the dirt from the surface. You can move from top to bottom or change the angle of inclination for convenience.
4. When the glass is clean, turn the mop upside down. Using a rubber tie, scoop up any remaining water or soap solution. At this stage, it is convenient to move the rubber squeegee from the top corner downward or obliquely. This will allow the water to flow to one side.
5. Repeat this on the outside of your window.
6. After the end of the procedure, fold the telescopic handle and be sure to rinse the nozzle under the tap, wring it out.

Using the steam mop model requires more detailed instructions.

1. Pour the required amount of water into the provided reservoir.
2. Adjust the steam temperature.It all depends on the surface to be cleaned, for example, with a heavily soiled window, the temperature is higher than when dusting.
3. Turn on the device and smoothly clean the glass surface from top to bottom.
4. After finishing work, turn off the device, collect the resulting moisture with a rubber nozzle.
5. Be sure to drain any remaining water and rinse the nozzle and water tank. With proper use and careful handling, this assistant will serve you for a long time.

And finally, the magnetic brush. The device is unusual, but easy to use.

1. Apply with a rag, sponge, or even better with a spray bottle, the cleaning agent on the outside and inside of the window.
2. Open the brush and attach both parts to both sides of the glass unit. Of the two halves, the “inner” one is equipped with a special holder, and the “outer” one has a cord that is attached to the wrist.
3. Sweep the brush over the glass. The detergent will collect with the dirt.
4. After finishing work, remove the brush from the glass and rinse thoroughly with running water.

Well-proven mop for cleaning windows (including large ones) "White cat" from the Swedish manufacturer "Smart", which produces various devices for cleaning floors and windows. "White Cat" is a company that distributes products for cleaning premises. The retractable "Smart" mop is popular among users. Using it, you can change and fix the angle of inclination of the working nozzle. In addition, it has a Velcro strap for attaching a soft hygroscopic rag, a screed is required, which is installed in the working position using a button.

Another manufacturer popular among modern housewives is "Cinderella"... In addition to the models of brushes for cleaning windows, many people fell in love with a convenient mop for cleaning the floor with an automatic spin. Let's go back to the window cleaners. This manufacturer gives us a choice. In addition to the familiar mop with a telescopic handle and a double-sided nozzle, there is a model not with a sponge, but with a microfiber pad or exclusively with a rubber scraper. The telescopic metal handle can "grow" up to 123 cm.

There is a more interesting and improved model with a spray. The built-in sprayer applies the detergent to the surface to be cleaned during the cleaning process, this saves time, since there is no need to apply the detergent solution to the glass at the beginning of the process. Such a mop is also suitable for cleaning the floor, but it has one drawback - a model without a rubber squeegee. The price is pretty affordable.

German manufacturer "Leifheit"... This 3-in-1 window cleaning mop will appeal to any housewife. This assistant is able to clean mirrors, glass surfaces and glass unit frames. Change the nozzle and easily dust off the cabinet, it will wash both the floor and the ceiling. In addition to these, other benefits are noted:

• telescopic handle up to 200 cm;
• lock of any length and angle of inclination;
• nozzle width - 33 cm;
• adjustment of the angle of inclination of the working surface 90 or 45 degrees in both directions;
• soft attachment is securely attached to the body with Velcro;
• if necessary, after use, the nozzle can be machine washed at 40 degrees;
• a big plus that there is an opportunity to purchase attachments for other types of house cleaning work.

We did not cover all manufacturers, but the most popular on the market. There are some tips at the end of the review.

• When choosing any model of a squeegee for windows, pay attention to the rubber blade. The quality of the tip will provide quick, clean, streak-free results. The miser pays twice, choose the quality.
• After use, be sure to rinse the attachment with laundry soap or other neutral detergent, dry it away from heating appliances. These measures will prolong the life and maintain the appearance of the mop.
• Microfiber attachments are stronger than foam rubber and better grind the detergent directly on the glass, and they are also more hygroscopic.

Choose and use with pleasure!

For an overview of a mop for cleaning windows, see the next video.