How to choose a brush for washing windows?

Window washing is a costly process both in time and in invested effort. If with ordinary layouts everything is a little simpler, then with non-standard-sized windows located in high-rise buildings, things are much more complicated.

Choosing a method of cleaning glasses in such a way that it meets all the necessary requirements is even more difficult, since for this it is necessary to carefully study the issue and highlight the main disadvantages and advantages of a particular tool. A window cleaning brush comes to the rescue, which solves several problems at once. It is convenient, practical and affordable, although a wide range raises a lot of questions at the selection stage.

As for the advantages of this option of cleaning windows, they are quite understandable.

• Convenience. The practicality of using the brush lies in the fact that it covers a fairly large area of ​​the window, allowing you to clean a large area in a short time. In addition, the brush is equipped with two nozzles, each of which performs a specific function, which makes it possible to deal with pollution quickly and simply, and the cleaning process will consist of two stages. The first step is to apply a cleaning agent or simply moisten the window and nozzle with water, after which the window begins to clean with smooth movements.Removing dirt occurs quickly, and at the final stage, the glass is rubbed to a shine, while stains, drops from water and smudges are eliminated. There are also such product options that do not need detergents, since the surface of the material has a unique structure and the cleaning process occurs due to the characteristics of the fibers.
• Use at height. Washing windows in high-rise buildings is not just a difficult, but sometimes dangerous process. The brush eliminates any threats and problems, as it has a long handle or magnetic base depending on the type. Such a device will quickly become an indispensable assistant when it is necessary to put in order panoramic windows or glazed loggias at high altitude.

• Saving. Using a brush to clean windows significantly saves time and resources. For example, remotely controlled magnetic products clean the surface in a short time and do not require constant monitoring, but other options are no less economical. Conventional magnetic brushes clean the surface from two sides at once and eliminate the need to wash windows from the other side, which is both difficult and dangerous.
• Allergy sufferers. People with allergic reactions have difficulties in the cleaning process, because it requires the use of strong household chemicals, but with the brush this option is excluded. There are such variations of brushes that they perform washing without the use of cleaning products, while the quality of work is not affected. In especially difficult cases, you may need a soap solution, but these are exceptions.
• Hard work. Houses located near roads or at high altitudes where there is no possibility to clean often have certain difficulties, since such deposits of dust and dirt accumulate on the glass that it becomes impossible to get rid of it with usual means. A window cleaning brush comes to the rescue, which eliminates the problem in all inaccessible places, in particular along the edges and corners.

The window cleaning brush also has disadvantages.

• Cost. The main disadvantage of some devices is the high cost. I must say that it is quite justified, but at the initial stage, you will have to spend money on achieving the required cleaning result.
• Quality. Different companies use their materials, so the quality in the cheapest models may suffer. This applies to products made of cheap plastic, the service life of which is relatively short.

There are many types of brushes for cleaning windows and they all have both advantages and certain disadvantages.

A telescopic mop is the easiest, but rather convenient option. It represents one or two nozzles with a long handle, which is adjustable in terms of length. Sometimes in such brushes there is a change in the position of the washing base from 15 cm to several meters, which allows you to clean the entire contaminated surface on both sides. Models with an average handle length are suitable for standardized windows, while owners of large windows should choose mops with a long handle. This option is suitable for cleaning panoramic windows in private homes or glazed loggias in high-rise buildings.

There are two types of mops with a telescopic handle, such as:

1. household;
2. professional.

In the first case, the brush has only one soft nozzle, and there are no additional functions and length adjustment. Products for professional washing allow you to change the angle, as a result of which the cleaning process becomes much simpler, and hard-to-reach places are cleaned without any problems. During cleaning, it is important to follow the rules of use and clearly follow the cleaning technique indicated on the packaging, since otherwise there may be ugly stains, drops from water and even some contamination.

Magnetic brushes in the domestic market appeared not so long ago, but have already managed to gain popularity. They represent a construction of two identical parts, which are based on a magnet. It allows the brushes to be fixed between the glass and move in the same direction at any height, which is the main advantage of such a product. In the process, one part of the brush cleans the inside, and the second removes dirt on the outside of the window.

For the manufacture of the cleaning surface is usually used soft felt or foam, which is replaced with the loss of quality in the process. Replacement parts are sold in most large hardware stores, so there should be no problems with replacement.

In addition to the soft part, there is a polishing component to remove stains and residues of detergents. Thanks to this, the highest quality result is achieved, and the windows sparkle with cleanliness. Many are frightened by the fact that the magnetic part can fall from a great height, as a result of which the device will be broken and money spent in vain, but manufacturers have solved this problem. In modern models, there is a cord as insurance, which is attached to the second part, pounced on the hand of the washer or the handle of a double-glazed window.

The main point that you should focus on is the power of the magnet, because performance and service life will depend on it. In addition, the devices produce the following types depending on the thickness of the windows:

1. single chamber bags 25 mm;
2. display windows from 6 mm;
3. double-glazed windows 30 mm.

Information about the type of double-glazed window for which the brush is intended is indicated on the product label, and in case of its absence, it is necessary to check everything with the seller. An equally important point is the length of the safety cord, which should be twice the width of the window. The advantages of this model is the ability to quickly deal with pollution on high floors, while saving time and eliminating any threats to the health of the washer. The cleaning process takes place quickly and simply with the removal of contaminants from all hard-to-reach places, and with electronic models it is simplified to placing the device on the window and securing the safety cord.

When choosing an apparatus, you need to understand that the thickness of the windows with which it will cope is an important feature, since it will not work to use the same brush for the windows in the room and the loggia if the thickness of the windows is different. Problems can arise if the device is not selected correctly. So, the power will be too high, and the movement of the product will greatly slow down, and if the window is too thick, the magnetic brush will not work at all, since the magnet will not hold the second part.

Even with a remote control, you should sometimes check the operation of the product, because the cable may break and the device may fall directly onto people. Such cases are rare, but caution is very important.

A steam brush for cleaning windows is an indispensable tool for many housewives. Such a brush has several nozzles for different surfaces and inaccessible places, 3-4 operating modes, which allow you to adjust the amount of steam directed to the glass. Such a brush not only cleans the surface, but also disinfects it, which is difficult to achieve when using even the most powerful detergents.

The stand-alone view does not require constant wetting (water is automatically supplied), cleans the glass on both sides, uses detergent and removes dirt from the most difficult places. The design consists of two parts with a magnet as a base and cleaning nozzles, which are several in the kit. The brush is charged from the network, has a safety cord, and one charge lasts for half an hour.

For each type of brush, there is a method of use, which manufacturers write about on instructions and labels. Brushes with a telescopic handle and a steam mechanism should be used as follows:

• First you need to get rid of excess parts and dust on the windowsill;
• pick up a bucket of clean water, if necessary, prepare a soap solution;
• moisten the cleaning part in water or solution and start to wipe the windows with smooth movements from the bottom up; in difficult cases, you have to go several times on the surface to completely get rid of dirt;
• moisten the squeegee in clean water and remove the remnants of the product, then use a scraper to polish the glass and deal with stains from stains or drops of water, if any.

Magnetic and stand-alone devices should be used as follows:

• fix the product on both sides of the window and start it. Before this, be sure to check the safety cord;
• wet the cleaning parts, if necessary add soapy water, periodically monitor the operation of the device, you can spray detergent directly on the window;
• manually adjustable brushes need to be moved independently, and stand-alone models will move along a given route;
• in some models, polishing takes place with the same nozzle; in others, they need to be changed.

High-quality magnetic brushes are produced by companies such as Tatla and Window Wizard. The cost of models ranges from 2000 to 5000 rubles, depending on the configuration.

• Brushes Tatla used for cleaning single-chamber double-glazed windows. They have a powerful magnet, which allows you to easily clean the window even in 32 mm.
• For double-chamber windows, it is advisable to use brushes Window wizard.
• Of the Chinese options, the products of the manufacturer can be noted Glass wiperwhich is suitable for cleaning single-pane windows.
• Different companies produce brushes with a steam mechanism and they are all about the same, and the average cost of such a product is 2000 rubles.

It is worthwhile to adhere to the following tips from experts when choosing a brush for cleaning windows:

• Before buying, you need to highlight the basic requirements and make a choice in the direction of a particular model, the characteristics of which correspond to all points;
• it is worth considering the type of windows, their thickness, the vastness of the surface and the presence of inaccessible places;
• you need to choose high-quality products, the price is higher than usual, but the service life will please for many years;
• a magnetic brush is an excellent device for windows located at high heights;
• steam brushes not only clean glass from dirt and dust, but also disinfect the surface;

• mops for windows with an adjustable handle are suitable for all types of glasses;
• double-sided brush for windows inside and out has excellent technical characteristics, a double sponge-erase for cleaning window openings can be rubber and electric, which is better - difficult to determine; the product is suitable for use both on the balcony and for the car.

An overview of the magnetic brush for washing windows, see the next video.