How to choose a device that will help you wash windows on both sides?

Previously, the window cleaning procedure took quite a lot of time and effort. And the result was not always positive. The napkins left streaks, and if one of the windows was blind, then it was almost impossible to reach all its corners from the street. Over the past decades, a large number of devices have been created that help modern housewives clean windows on both sides. And this process happens quickly and, most importantly, safely.

Sliding wiper

The simplest, most inexpensive, and most popular window cleaning tool is a windshield wiper with an extendable handle. This device is convenient because it is light in weight, and thanks to its simple design, it makes it easy to remove dirt from both the inside and outside of double-glazed windows.

A special feature of this equipment is its handle - a retractable tube that allows you to reach and efficiently clean the most inaccessible places.

Telescopic brushes have a number of undeniable advantages:

• economical consumption of detergent;
• the length of the handle can be adjusted independently during operation, and this allows you to wash windows of various heights and designs;
• The kit always includes several different attachments, the angle of which can also be easily changed;
• This device can be used to clean windows, as well as any mirror and glass surfaces.

You can find a large number of similar cleaning devices on sale, but the general design of all of them will be the same: a squeegee that removes moisture and dirt, a sliding handle and replaceable brushes. However, there are also distinctive characteristics. First of all, the length of the telescopic pole. If your house has standard-sized windows, then you should pay attention to a mop whose handle is about a meter long. This is quite enough to wash the glass on both sides.

If the windows are large, panoramic, then for them you will have to choose a larger device, the handle of which will be longer than the height of the double-glazed window by about half a meter. In addition, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to the strength of the mop - all parts must be firmly fixed and in no case dangle. When turning, the nozzle should not make squeaks or any other extraneous sounds.

Rules for using a telescopic wiper

A mop with a retractable handle is quite easy to use.

1. First, you need to set the length of the handle, taking into account the height of the glass unit and your own height.
2. Afterwards, the tilt of the brush is adjusted - during operation it should reach all corners of the window on both sides.
3. To wash windows, you should prepare two buckets of water - detergent is added to one, and the second, with clean water, is necessary for washing the nozzles.
4. The glass cleaner is lowered into a bucket of detergent and the sponge part is used to wipe the glass unit, after which the nozzle is washed in clean water and wrung out.
5. Now you need to change the brush to a scraper, with the help of which all the water is driven into the corner of the structure, while the movements are made strictly vertical.
6. The scraper is washed, dried and the procedure is repeated on the next window.

Advice

To ensure that there are no streaks left on the windows after using the telescopic squeegee, the squeegee must be completely dry. When working, it is pressed tightly to the surface and led, without tearing it off, to the corner of the glass unit!

Magnetic brushes

Magnetic wipers are more expensive than telescopic wipers, but at the same time they are safer, since when working with them there is no need to bend down to wash the outside of the glass unit.

Such devices can be used for washing shop windows, glass roofs, heat-saving double-glazed windows, panoramic and ordinary windows. Among the many products in this group are Tatla brushes and Window Wizard.

Tatla device

This magnetic brush has a number of advantages:

• a variety of configurations, thanks to which the consumer has the opportunity to choose a model for a specific case;
• with minimal labor costs, it allows you to wash windows of various shapes and heights;
• after using this device, there are no streaks left on the glass unit, therefore, the housewife will not have to spend additional time eliminating glare;
• Magnetic devices can be used in any weather, both in hot summer and frosty winter.

However, when using the Tatla brush, it is important to remember some operating features that will significantly improve the quality of cleaning. First, before you begin, you need to make sure that the safety cord does not interfere with the movement of the device. Secondly, the device must be positioned in such a way that the cleaning cloth is in front of the scraper, and the brushes are at an angle of 45° on both sides of the window. And thirdly, when washing a double-glazed window, you should not make sudden movements.

Window Wizard model

This device also helps to thoroughly clean double-glazed windows on both sides. The Window Wizard device consists of two brushes connected by a magnet. One part is a soft sponge used for washing, the second is a rubber scraper that helps remove moisture.

Important!

You cannot purchase such a device for any double-glazed window - its thickness should not exceed 2.7 cm!

Use the Window Wizard magnetic brush as follows:

• Dilute a small amount of detergent in water and saturate a washing sponge with the resulting solution;
• attach both parts of the brush to the glass unit - one inside, the other outside, and they should be positioned strictly parallel to each other;
• making smooth movements, washing windows begins from the top corner and gradually moves to the center of the glass unit; if it is a showcase or panoramic window, then it is better to start washing from the center.

Robot vacuum cleaner

While the range of magnetic brushes is quite wide, the range of robots for washing double-glazed windows is very scarce. However, this device can completely take over the work of cleaning windows.

The following modifications of such robots can be found on the market today.

• Winbot W 730 And Winbot W These devices are held on the glass unit thanks to a vacuum sensor that determines the required pressure for maximum adhesion. They work as follows: the nozzle, which is located in front, is impregnated with detergent - it moisturizes the surface of the windows and removes dirt and dust. A rubber scraper located further removes the layer of moisture. On the back of the structure there is a microfiber cloth - it finishes the job by wiping the windows dry on both sides. When cleaning is finished, the robot gives a signal.During operation, such a vacuum cleaner builds its own route and changes its trajectory during the cleaning process thanks to the built-in protectors, and the side rollers prevent the possibility of damaging the surface.
• Windoro WCR-I001. This device is attached in a different way - using a powerful magnet. The brushes, which must be positioned on both sides, independently supply the cleaning agent to the glass, and the rubber squeegees prevent the formation of streaks. This device is battery powered and the navigator helps clean all parts of the glass unit. First, the robot moves along the perimeter of the structure, determining its dimensions. While washing, it makes zigzag movements, gradually moving to the starting point. A sound signal will notify you when the work is completed.

On a note

The Windoro WCR-I001 robot will start working only when the double-glazed window is completely dry!

• Hobot-168. This model is most in demand, as it is a convenient compact device. Capable of cleaning glass up to 3mm thick. Thanks to built-in intelligence, it independently finds the edges of the structure. Has a safety cord that prevents the device from falling. The napkins that wipe the windows at the final stage of cleaning are removable. They can be washed and reused. This robot operates on mains power, but also has a built-in battery that helps complete work during power outages.

On a note

The Hobot-168 robot has an advantage over other models - a reduced noise level and more advanced functions, such as remote control using a remote control, and the absence of wheels that can damage the glass unit.

All the devices discussed above are designed for washing double-glazed windows on both sides.They differ in price and operating principle. Each of these devices will help you wash your windows efficiently and safely. The choice is yours! And no matter what model you purchase, do not forget to carefully read the instructions before use.

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