All About Window Scrapers

Thorough cleaning in the house, in the apartment or in the country includes thorough washing of windows. This is an important process that is able to connect the outside world outside the window with the inside world of the house, so you want the glasses to be perfectly clean, transparent, without annoying streaks and traces of water drops. As practice shows, washing windows inside a house or apartment is not difficult, but outside is a whole problem for many. That is why the range of devices for cleaning windows of various shapes and sizes is growing rapidly every year. The most popular and effective is the scraper for cleaning windows. To choose the most convenient, safe and effective device, it is enough to understand their features and model variety.

A scraper for cleaning windows is a relatively new, but very effective tool with which you can quickly and efficiently clean glass, tiles, mirrors, and ceramic surfaces. Despite the simplicity of the design, the scraper is very similar to the mop attachment, as well as to the mop itself (depending on the type of product), it has a number of characteristic features and advantages.

• Delicate cleansing. The scraper does not leave any scratches or other mechanical marks while washing the glass.

• Can be used on both sides while cleaning windows.

• Ease of use and lightness of the product.

• High washing efficiency, where there is no place for streaks, drips, and the glass is always shiny and perfectly clean.

• Long service life at an affordable cost.

• The ability to replace parts if necessary, which will significantly extend the service life.

• Economical consumption of detergents. Using a scraper allows you to partially eliminate the use of detergents, which saves money.

Today, manufacturers offer many options for skis, which in a matter of minutes are able to cope with any type of contamination of windows, mirrors, tiles, ceramics. In stores, there are designs with double and single nozzles, as well as with a nozzle, on both sides of which a rubber scraper or a brush is attached, supplemented with an extended handle. The scraper can be made of stainless steel, plastic, silicone, as well as made of combined materials. According to the type of construction, all scrapers are divided into different types.

• Compact (or pocket). They are characterized by small size and light weight, ergonomic shape, anti-slip pads, as well as absolute resistance to detergents and chemicals. Most of these models come with a retractable type blade, which is fixed with a button.

• With telescopic handle. This is a brush equipped with a retractable telescopic handle and a swivel mechanism. The length of the handle can vary from 2 to 10 meters, which is convenient for huge non-opening and panoramic windows. As a rule, these are models with interchangeable attachments. There are two types of brushes with a telescopic handle - household (with one nozzle) and professional (several nozzles for cleaning window glass). Among professional models, the most practical and effective is a metal scraper (stainless steel).

• Professional scrapers with short handles. Ideal for car and window glass cleaning. The most popular is the heated model, which is appropriate in winter.

• Magnetic scraper. It is a construction with a sponge, a magnet and a scraper, consisting of two parts connected with a rope. The principle of operation is to control one part by means of a handle, and the second acts independently due to the magnetic action - thus the window is washed from both sides at the same time. In addition to high-quality washing, such a brush model also perfectly polishes the surface. The design is selected taking into account the thickness of the glass - the thicker the glass, the stronger the magnet should be.

Along with the above models, there is a popular design - a steam cleaner, for which you can pick up a special nozzle-scraper for cleaning windows. The glass surface is cleaned using a steam jet, while the glass is not only effectively cleaned, but also disinfected.

Another innovation can be considered a special vacuum cleaner for cleaning windows, which collects not dust and dirt from the glass, but dirty water and detergent, completely removing moisture residues, streaks and drips.

After repairs, traces of building materials, adhesive tape, paint often remain on the glass, which can be removed without violating the integrity of the glass sheet using a scraper with replaceable blades. Nozzles can be one-sided and two-sided, where there is a sharpened side (removes paint, tape) and dull (removes dust, putty, cement). The width and length of the blade can vary from 4 to 10 cm.

When buying fixtures for washing windows, as well as for glass surfaces, it is necessary to take into account not only personal preferences and ease of use, but also take into account a number of important selection criteria.

• Type, parameters and number of windows in the room.

• The thickness of the glass unit, if a magnetic scraper is selected for plastic windows.

• The quality of the attachments. It is better to choose attachments made of microfiber and foam rubber rather than textiles. The fabric absorbs and gives off moisture worse.

• The functionality of the device. The more functional the device, the more convenient the operation will be. Among the useful options, which are endowed with scrapers, you can highlight the adjustment of the length of the handle, the angle of inclination of the structure, as well as quick change of parts.

• The build quality of the structure.

• Scraper materials.

• Glass detergents used in the washing process.

Also important is the manufacturer, who must be reliable and proven. If we are talking about a wiper, then you need to choose a device taking into account some parameters.

• Weights and dimensions of the structure. The lighter the wiper, the easier it is to use.

• Complete set. The presence of a spray bottle is required. If it is not included in the kit, then it will have to be purchased separately.

• Functionality. One of the most important is the water collection option.

• Width of the nozzle. The wider the nozzle, the faster the glass washes.

• Autonomy. Portable devices can be used in any part of the room without being tied to an outlet.

When choosing a slip for tinting, as well as a tool for removing film from glass, it is better to give preference to well-known brands.

After a successful purchase of a device for cleaning windows and other smooth surfaces (tiles, mirrors), washing dusty glass will become a joy. In order for the slip, regardless of cost and design, to serve for a long time, it is necessary to use it exclusively for its intended purpose.

To quickly and correctly wash a window with a scraper, you need to follow a number of basic rules.

• It is better to start washing and cleaning windows in calm weather, at temperatures above zero degrees.

• Remove cobwebs and dust.

• Dissolve the detergent in water and apply it liberally on the glass, rubbing in without missing a single centimeter.

• The slime gently removes moisture from the windows. These should be vertical movements. Better to start from the top left corner.

• After each use of the scraper, wipe it with a dry cloth.

• To keep the glass streak-free, just walk with a microfiber nozzle.

• For dry cleaning of glasses with the use of a slip, free-flowing detergents diluted in water are used. The principle of using the scraper is identical.

For balcony or panoramic windows, it will be convenient to use a scraper with a telescopic handle and a rotating nozzle mechanism. When using the scraper for the first time, some difficulties may arise, which will disappear over time as soon as the hands get used to operating it. The greatest difficulties arise when using magnetic scrapers, when you need to learn how to control one half and simultaneously observe the other.