Vacuum cleaners for cleaning windows: how to choose and use?

Washing windows is a necessary procedure, but rather problematic. Cleaning of glasses should be very high quality, but at the same time no danger should be created for the person conducting it. Some owners turn to professionals to solve the problem, while others purchase a special vacuum cleaner that can help with this task.

A robot vacuum cleaner designed for cleaning glass is not yet sufficiently represented on the Russian market due to its recent appearance. Now it is mainly produced by two companies - Windoro from South Korea and Taiwanese Hobot. The window vacuum cleaner can also be used to clean tiles, showers, shop windows and other surfaces that are not afraid of moisture. The washing unit functions on both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Without creating any danger for the person using it, he copes with any dirt formed on the glass. The cost of such a vacuum cleaner cannot be called small, but it is not considered excessive either.

If we talk about simpler designs, then these are ordinary handheld vacuum cleaners equipped with a battery. The hostess drives them vertically from top to bottom, and thereby washes and sucks in the previously applied liquid with dirt. The necessary fixation is provided by a special rubber nozzle. Spraying water is usually done with a spray bottle.

The principle of operation of a window vacuum cleaner is determined depending on the complexity of the design. A simple device involves first applying water to a surface, then rinsing it off and sucking it up using a glass cleaner.

Robot vacuum cleaners for cleaning windows can be vacuum - they are implemented by Hobot. The device is fixed on the window using a special suction cup, from which all the air leaves for this time, and after that the vacuum cleaner begins to move over the surface. To check whether the vacuum cleaner is well attached, you need to pay attention to the sensor readings - it is he who monitors what is happening every second. In the event that the hitch turns out to be of poor quality, the unit stops functioning, and a special signal informs the user about this. In addition to the suction cup, the safety cord is also responsible for the safety of the device.

A vacuum cleaner is able to process a surface that is no more than 3 millimeters thick. The surface to be treated can be either glass or plastic. Therefore, no scratches should arise from using the suction cups. Such models are equipped with an additional battery, so they can work in a situation of power failure. In addition, a special remote control is available that allows you to remotely control the device.

The vacuum cleaner is started by the motor, and it is cleaned with a pair of rotating nozzles, on which wipes with a cleaning agent are put on. The only drawback of such a device is the round shape of the brushes, which do not always effectively clean the corners of window frames.

Magnetic washers are another type of window vacuum cleaner, which Windoro is responsible for. Such models are equipped with an internal and external module: the former are responsible for navigation, and the latter for the cleaning process itself. The magnets located in each part are attracted to each other, thereby ensuring a fixation on the window. The surface is washed using four parts covered with reusable napkins. In addition, the device has scrapers capable of high-quality processing of the corners of a window opening, as well as a spray bottle that supplies cleaning fluid. The company produces models suitable for windows with different thicknesses - less than 15 millimeters and from 15 to 28 millimeters. Their main difference lies in the weight and strength of the magnets that provide adhesion.

The most popular Hobot models are the Hobot 188 and Hobot 168. The Hobot 168 is very compact and consumes little power. Its operation does not cause any difficulties - the device is attached to the window, activated with a button and then acts independently. Hobot 188 is provided with built-in sensors, thanks to which, having reached the edge of the work surface, it turns back. The work is carried out from the electrical network, but the model also has a battery. This device has 3 modes: dry cleaning, wet cleaning and processing of horizontal surfaces.

At the same time, the vacuum cleaner even copes with surface differences. The length of the cord is 4.5 meters, and the unit is protected from falling by a vacuum pump and special sensors. However, the device makes too much noise, does not cope with large areas, and also works rather slowly, passing only 0.25 square meters per minute. meters.

With the Hobot 268, you can clean almost the entire house, even ordinary floors. The vacuum cleaner is powered by the mains, but is also equipped with a battery in case of power outages. The unit is responsible for both wet and dry cleaning, coping with various surfaces: glass, ceramic tiles, parquet. Processing 2.4 sq. meters per minute, the device cleans areas of any size. Like other models, this one can also be controlled using a special remote control.

Unfortunately, the Hobot 268 is not durable and any mechanical impact or sudden movement will break it. Sometimes he has problems building a route, and as a result "swoops in" on obstacles. Finally, the structure itself is so bulky that it cannot be used to clean narrow openings.

Winbot W730 is ideal for cleaning windows. In addition, this unit is able to cope with the cleaning of structures that are not limited by the frame, such as mosaics, mirrors or doors - this is the responsibility of the automatic route detection function. The fixation of the device on the glass is due to the suction cups. Although the vacuum cleaner is usually powered from the mains, in the event of a power outage, it is possible to use a rechargeable battery.

The work can be controlled using a special panel. Parts such as side rollers and bumpers are responsible for preventing scratches. The first drawback of this model is called a wire length that does not exceed 3 meters. The second drawback is slow cleaning - the vacuum cleaner is able to wash only 0.15 square meters in one minute. meters of area.

Windoro WCR-I001 is attached to the window with magnets. Thus, one part of the structure is responsible for flushing the glass, while the other calculates a route based on specific dimensions and configuration. The vacuum cleaner is powered by a battery that lasts an average of two hours. There is no need for wires in this case. The device is not only compact, but also effective - it washes about 15 square meters of surface in 1 hour.

Intelligent orientation avoids collisions with frames and other partitions. The magnets will not stop working even if the battery is discharged. You can control the device either using the remote control, or by entrusting it to operate offline.The main disadvantage of this model is considered to be the impossibility of its use in Russian realities. Windoro WCR-I001 works with a width of 5 to 15 millimeters, as well as from 16 to 28 millimeters, and in Russia this parameter is usually 32 millimeters. In addition, there are certain difficulties with the programs used. The most popular handheld vacuum cleaners are the Karcher, VAX and Hoover Jive brands.

When choosing a vacuum cleaner for cleaning windows, it is important to think about exactly where it will be used and to what extent. For example, if these are several windows of a small size, then it is quite enough to purchase a manual unit. If, with the help of one device, windows, tiles, mirrors and other surfaces will be processed, then it is worth choosing a window robot. For processing only glass windows, a magnetic mount will be enough, but for other materials it is worth purchasing a vacuum model. The more varied the surfaces to be cleaned, the more complex the design should be.

In the case of robotic vacuum cleaners, it is important to ensure that the cord is long enough, a backup battery is available, and the travel speed is maximum. An advantage is the presence of a variety of brushes and scrapers, as well as sensors that can form the most thoughtful route, and protective parts. Since no vacuum cleaner is complete without consumables - wipes and cleaning solutions - it is important to make sure that there will be no difficulty in replenishing them.

If there are no special difficulties when using a hand-held unit, it must be moved from top to bottom, and in hard-to-reach places, follow horizontally, then the operation of the robot vacuum cleaner must take into account some rules. For example, when activating a vacuum device, it must be placed on a surface and held by hand for a few seconds. A special signal will make it clear that the structure has sucked successfully. And only after that you can start working.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the iBoto Win 168 window cleaning robot.