Can I use a steam generator to clean windows?

Advertising assures that steam generator Ideal for cleaning all types of windows, it is convenient, quick and easy.

Is it really? What difficulties housewives have to face in the process, how laborious and convenient is it?

Everything in order: is it possible to wash the window with a steam generator, step-by-step instructions for the process, the pros and cons of the method, and also which model of the steam generator for washing windows to choose?

Is it washable?

The device is recommended for widespread use in cleaning - steam clean and disinfect any surface, except for polishing and paper. It is especially convenient for them to wash window groups of any type of glazing.

Steam performs several functions simultaneously:

• wets the surface to remove dirt;
• soaks heavy dirt (traces of insects, remnants of glue from New Year's decorations, drops of fat in the kitchen, soot, and so on);
• eats away the fatty film;
• kills some colonies of microbes and bacteria on handles, windowsill, glass.

If, with the classical method of cleaning, you first had to apply chemistry or soap solution to the surface, then wipe off the dirty spots, wipe and evaluate the result, rinse again, but now the remnants of the funds, and wipe-wipe-wipe indefinitely, then with steam everything is easier.

It is enough to walk a jet of steam over the surface, then remove the remains with a scraper or napkin.

In many household models, the temperature of the steam supply from the heating tank is 95 degrees Celsius, while passing through the hose it cools a little and is supplied from the nozzle scattered - it is impossible to burn your hand this way.

Significant pluses:

• washes quickly and does not require effort;
• disinfects the surface;
• you can not use chemicals;
• washes all corners, hard-to-reach places;
• convenient to apply from the street side.

However, there are also disadvantages:

• an abundance of dirty water (those one and a half liters poured into the tank), which flows in streams onto the windowsill, the floor;
• some models do not have a water level sensor - cleaning in full swing may suddenly end;
• to top up a fresh portion, you must wait until the appliance cools down.

It is important to remember that the speed and quality of cleaning is influenced by the specific characteristics of the model and the experience. The second or third time, when skill appears, it becomes much easier to manage.

How to wash: step by step instructions

The unit is very easy to operate, does not require any special skills, subject to the rules of use is safe. It is a pleasure to wash the window group for them, if you prepare in advance.

So how does steam wash work?

Training

Preparation takes up to half an hour, the main time is waiting for the water to heat up:

1. Assemble the device as indicated in the instructions, fill the tank, tighten the plug, plug it into the socket and press ON. (heat).
2. While the unit is warming up (up to 30 minutes), free up access - remove the carpet, indoor flowers, curtains.
3. Prepare an absorbent cloth or napkin, a rubber scraper or something convenient for final wiping (cloth, paper), a basin where you can wring out the cloth.

Process

When the technician gives a signal that the appliance is hot, you can start washing:

1. Bring the nozzle to the surface at a distance of 20-30 cm, press the steam supply. You can let the first portions of steam out into the street or into the basin, as a rule, they flow down in a trickle.
2. Steam the surface (run several times over the entire area), immediately remove excess moisture with a scraper or napkin.
3. Repeat the same with the frame, slopes.

At the same time, there is no need to pre-apply liquid for cleaning glass, rub, hold the nozzle for a long time in especially dirty places - under the influence of hot steam, all contaminants leave quickly.

You can simply direct a stream of steam into the corners of the frames by bringing the nozzle very close - the pressure will knock out all the dirt.

Completion

At the very end, it is imperative:

1. When everything is cleanly washed, you need to disconnect the device from the network, put it on to cool down.
2. With a dry cloth, collect the remaining moisture from the floor and windowsill.
3. When the unit cools down, drain the remains from the tank, disconnect the brush or nozzle, and dry.

How to clean the window with a steam generator, in the video:

Features of choosing a household appliance for cleaning window surfaces

Before buying a steam generator for your home, it will be useful to find out what the differences are in the models, what is really important and what you have to pay for:

• Volume of the tank... A household appliance can be with a tank capacity from 200 grams to one and a half liters.

  Naturally, the smaller the boiler, the more often you will have to refuel it, which means that you will waste time heating and cooling according to safety measures;

• Power and pressure... It depends on them how powerful the steam jet will be. It is believed that for use in everyday life, a pressure of 2.5 bar is sufficient, a power of 1.5 kW;
• Equipment... It is good when the kit includes various nozzles and brushes, a rubber scraper, terry cloths with an elastic band, which are put on the brush.

Several options help to calculate cleaning time and are useful in everyday life:

• heating indicator with temperature indication;
• liquid level sensor;
• overheating protection - the device will turn off when a high temperature is reached;
• protection from children.

Top 3 models

KARCHER SC-2 - maneuverable, 1.2 liter tank, works continuously for up to half an hour, there is protection against burns, from children, a heating sensor. The cost is from 7.5 to 10.5 thousand rubles.

Euroflex Monster SC60S - a little heavy, but the tank is on wheels, it can work continuously for up to one hour on the network and 5 minutes without the network, the tank is 1.2 liters, there is a child protection. The cost is 10 tr.

Kitfort KT -1003 - the model, where the reservoir is located on the handle, quickly heats the water, there are many additional nozzles. The cost is about 4.8 to 7 tr.

How is it more convenient and faster to operate the device?

1. If the water is hard, with a lot of salt, you can use a softener pencil to keep the glass streak-free, or buy a special liquid.
2. You can wash glasses even in subzero temperatures, the main thing is to keep the nozzle a little further from the plastic or glass surface so that the steam has time to cool down, and quickly remove the drops with a scraper or rag until they are frozen.
3. Before washing, it is better to spend a couple of minutes and tuck the curtains well, free the window sill, cover the floor and prepare a basin, where to squeeze a rag so as not to be distracted in the process.
4. It is good if the model has a steam supply adjustment, various nozzles, level and water temperature indicators, this simplifies cleaning.

Conclusion

So, the steam generator, if you choose a model convenient for yourself, is really ideal for washing windows and frames.

Sure, has its own characteristics and disadvantages, for example, streams of dirty water, but this can be solved... No old ways can match convenience and results.