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. In this article we will talk about mops for washing windows. This device confidently occupied its niche in the section of necessary goods for the home, as it is a convenient thing. It helps to clean windows quickly, safely and efficiently.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the amount of work to be done. Here the role is played by the window size, the accessibility of the washed surface. The main feature of all types of mops for washing windows is ease of use. You can, of course, work hard and achieve perfect cleanliness without streaks using a suitable rag and soap solution. All these simple tools are in every home and in any hardware store. But how much time will it take you! And why spend tremendous power 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 ground floor. It becomes just life threatening. Consider how to choose the right model and how to use it.

Mop can be both household and professional.

• To household refers ordinary mop with foam rubber or other soft nozzle. It does not have devices for adjusting the angle of the nozzle itself or the length of the handle.
• Professional type - these 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 it will fulfill.

A small-sized brush (scraper) with a rubber nozzle, called a screed, will help to expel 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 evenness and height of the rubber layer.

The following type of mop is designed for cleaning windows on the balcony. It has a long telescopic handle. This model belongs to the professional devices. This mop has two sides: on one side - a sponge, often covered with a silk mesh to increase durability, on the other - a familiar rubber screed for sgon of water and cleaning solution.

Thanks to the long handle, this model ensures safety in use at any height of the balcony. It copes well with the outer and inner side of the window, helps to flush even the most inaccessible places. Such a model is indispensable for washing front windows, the handle length reaches two meters thanks to a telescopic device. When extending to the desired length of the handle is fixed.

Modern technology does not stand still - next model steam. This is an automatic mop, powered by electricity, able to become a universal helper in cleaning. Included has a variety of nozzles, changing that you can remove dirt from the floor, glass, tiles in the bathroom and even carpets. Cleans and disinfects surfaces with a pair of different temperatures.

Another modern mop is gaining popularity - magnetic brush. This model consists of two halves. These parts are connected by a magnet. Scope of this type - almost any type of windows.

The first models considered are quite simple to use. You washed the window with a rag and soap, took a screed on a short or elongated handle and, pressing the rubber band against the glass, held it from top to bottom, drawing water and foam. By repeating this movement several times, you can achieve a clean and dry result on the glass.

Telescopic mop for cleaning windows with two nozzles allows you to not use rags and sponges.

1. At the beginning of the work, adjust the length of the handle according to your height and height of the window, fasten the telescopic mechanism for ease of use.
2. In accordance with your position, change the angle of the mop for a complete cleaning of the entire surface of the glass.
3. Soak the sponge side in the prepared detergent solution, gently rinse the dirt off the surface. You can move from top to bottom or change the angle for convenience.
4. When the glass is clean, turn the mop back. Using a rubber tie, collect the remaining water or soap solution. At this stage, it is convenient to move the rubber squeegee from the top corner down or diagonally. So the water will drain in one direction.
5. Repeat everything from the outside of your window.
6. After the procedure, fold the telescopic handle and be sure to rinse the nozzle under the tap, squeeze.

Using a steam mop model requires more detailed instructions.

1. In the specified tank fill the required amount of water.
2. Adjust the steam temperature. Everything here depends on the surface being cleaned, for example, when a window is heavily soiled, the temperature is higher than when cleaning dust.
3. Turn on the device and smoothly clean the glass surface from top to bottom.
4. After work, turn off the device, collect the formed moisture with a rubber nozzle.
5. Be sure to drain the remaining water, rinse the nozzle and the 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 cloth, sponge, and even better - spray cleaning agent from the outer and inner sides of the window.
2. Open the brush and attach both parts on both sides of the glass. Of the two halves, the “inner” one is equipped with a special holder, and the “outer” one is equipped with a cord that attaches to the wrist.
3. Swipe the glass with a brush. The detergent will come together with the dirt.
4. After work, remove the brush from the glass and rinse thoroughly with running water.

Well established mop for washing windows (including large) "White cat" from the Swedish company-manufacturer “Smart”, which produces various devices for washing floors and windows. "White Cat" - a company that distributes products for cleaning. Among the users is popular retractable mop «Smart». Using it, you can change and fix the angle of the working nozzle.In addition, it has a velcro for fastening a soft absorbent cloth, it is necessary to have a screed, which is installed in the working position with a button.

One more producer popular among modern hostesses - "Cinderella". In addition to models of brushes for washing windows, many liked the convenient mop for floor washing with automatic wringing. Let us return to the devices for washing windows. This manufacturer gives us a choice. In addition to the familiar mop with a telescopic handle and double-sided attachment, there is a model not with a sponge, but with a microfiber pad or an exclusively 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 during the cleaning process applies detergent to the surface to be cleaned, this saves time, since there is no longer a need to apply a cleaning solution to the glass at the beginning of the process. This mop is also suitable for cleaning the floor, but it has one drawback - a model without rubber sgon. The price is quite affordable.

German manufacturer "Leifheit". Mop for washing windows from this company 3 in 1 like any housewife. This assistant is able to clean the mirror, glass surfaces and the frames of the glass unit. Change the nozzle and lightly brush the dust off the cabinet, it will wash both the floor and the ceiling. In addition to these, there are other benefits:

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

We covered not all manufacturers, but the most popular in the market. At the end of the review are some tips.

• When choosing any model of mop for windows, pay attention to the rubber blade. The quality of the nozzle will provide fast and clean results without streaking. Miser pays twice, choose quality.
• After use, be sure to wash the nozzle with soap or other neutral detergent, dry away from heating appliances. These measures will extend the service life and preserve the appearance of the mop.
• Microfiber nozzles are stronger than foam rubber and better rub the detergent directly on the glass, and they are also more hygroscopic.

Choose and use with pleasure!

Review the mops for window washing, see the following video.