Greenway mop: advantages and disadvantages, real customer reviews, instructions for use
Order and cleanliness in the house is necessary, but not at any cost. One of the advantages of the Greenway window mop is safety.
Housewives know how difficult it is to reach the far corners or clean a high window efficiently. Sometimes you have to perform almost circus tricks.
A mop with an extendable handle and a rotating cross platform allows you to cope with difficult work faster and easier, reducing the risk of injury.
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Tool Features
The design of the device is thought out to the smallest detail. It bears little resemblance to a conventional mop. And it’s not just the extendable tube that can increase or decrease the length of the handle. The crossbar (platform for interchangeable attachments) is mounted on a hinge, easily rotates, and allows you to reach the farthest corners.
Advantages Greenway mops:
- You can wash any flat surfaces (floor, ceiling, windows, walls);
- no detergents needed;
- microfiber nozzles are safe for small children, pregnant women and people with respiratory diseases (they retain dust inside the fabric);
- hinged platform makes work easier;
- Clips on the cross plate hold cleaning wipes in place, preventing them from getting tangled or slipping.
The pad for wet cleaning is similar in appearance to the universal one - it is fluffy and voluminous. When you use it for the first time, you may feel like the mop “doesn’t work” and literally clings to the surface.
This is not a defect or an error in use. The fact is that microvilli penetrate into every unnoticeable crack or scratch, which makes sliding difficult.
Video review of AquaMatic mop - a universal mop with two microfiber attachments from Greenway:
Napkins
The synthetic material from which mop heads are made is called microfiber. These are the finest threads of polyester, a bit like soft wool, but absorb moisture better than cotton.
The nozzles not only collect liquid, they also hold dirt and grease.. And when dry cleaning, microfiber will not allow dust to fly away in all directions.
The napkins do not need impregnation: thin threads, cut lengthwise into eight parts, create a capillary effect. Water and dirt are drawn in due to surface tension forces.
Which model is suitable for washing windows?
The Aquamatic model is designed specifically for cleaning glass.. No stepladder or rickety structure of stools and benches is needed.
The sliding handle allows you to reach the top of the tallest window, and the rectangular turntable reduces the risk of falling or injury.
Options mops for Greenway windows:
- weight – 1.255 kg;
- telescopic handle length – 77-128 cm;
- nozzle size – 32x19 cm.
The handle, movable platform, rotary unit and other body parts are made in Germany.The set includes two Japanese-made microfiber nozzles for wet and dry cleaning. There are no particular difficulties in handling the mop, but you should read the instructions before you start cleaning.
How to assemble?
The window cleaning device is sold disassembled. The telescopic handle and the platform for attachments will have to be connected independently.
To do this you need:
- Place the platform on a flat horizontal surface. It is inconvenient to connect the two parts of the mop while hanging.
- On the handle there are two movable plastic parts that look like a small cup with an internal thread. They are usually the same color as the top of the handle.
- The bottom plastic cup should be turned with the tapered end facing up. During assembly, its wide part is connected to the hinge assembly of the platform.
- Lower the lower end of the extendable handle into the swivel mount on the platform. Secure the assembly with a threaded connection.
The video will show you how to assemble the mop:
How to attach the washing nozzle?
Along the platform (crossbar) there are folding strips with large, non-sharp teeth. These are holders for attachments. Operating procedure:
- Spread the napkin on a horizontal, flat surface, working side down;
- Place the mop along the napkin in the center;
- fold out the holder;
- place the edge of the fabric under it, which has no lint;
- return the bar with teeth to its place with light pressure.
To clean windows, a damp cloth can be attached over a thick nozzle. The fastening will support double thickness of fabric.
The video will show you how to attach the attachment to the mop:
Pros and cons of cleaning with Aquamatic
How to clean a window with a Greenway mop? Washing consists of three steps:
- moisten a napkin with clean water;
- secure it to the platform;
- wipe the glass.
The wet nozzle will collect dust from one or more windows without intermediate rinsing or washing. After processing the glass, you can wipe the binding and window sill with the same napkin.
Difficulties in work are associated with the weight of the device. Washing “from the ground” does not cause much inconvenience, but treating a window in a multi-story building, and even from the outside... Holding a long stick weighing more than a kilogram in one hand is quite difficult. And you also have to maintain balance with a heavy object in your hands.
Even the most convenient tool will not make washing windows in high-rise buildings absolutely safe.
How to extend service life?
Operating rules mops:
During assembly, handle plastic parts with care. The connecting element (plastic cup with internal thread) may become deformed or crack due to great force.- When working, do not press the handle too hard. Attach the attachments carefully so as not to damage the fasteners.
- Do not leave wet wipes on the mop after cleaning. Wash by hand, separately from other fabrics. You can use mild detergents without bleach or conditioner.
User opinions
As usual, there are praise and scolding reviews. People note the convenience of the design and the quality of the product, but complain about the high price - about 4,000 rubles.
Key notes about the product and company policy:
- Cleaning wipes with the same properties, a telescopic mop and a bucket can be found in stores or from other online sellers for several times cheaper.
- Greenway has not proven the environmental friendliness of its products. Quality certificates are not publicly available. Perhaps this is just an advertising ploy, the so-called greenwashing - the use of the prefix eco- without any reason. True, using only water for cleaning, without household chemicals, can be considered caring for the environment.
- It is not always possible to try it on your hand and make sure of the comfort of the handle and the quality of the attachments. You will have to use your friends to find distributors of the selling company with product samples or buy through a “pig in a poke” network.
However, according to buyers, the shortcomings are more than compensated for by the convenience and thoughtfulness of the design. The dry cleaning attachment is just a gift for allergy sufferers and asthmatics.
Dust doesn't really fly all over the room. even when trying to shake a microfiber cloth. The window cleaning nozzle completely absorbs water, leaving no streaks or streaks on the washed glass.
Conclusion
Greenway mops are universal. They can be used to treat any surface, but the Aquamatic model is best suited for washing windows. The design of the mop reduces the risk of falling from a height and reduces the load on your arms and back.
Microfiber nozzles do not require the help of household chemicals and collect dirt well, dust, liquid and hold them securely. A mop would be an ideal cleaning tool if it weren't for the exorbitant price.
