Advice from cleaning experts on how to choose cleaning brushes

To carry out cleaning of premises, you need appropriate high-quality equipment.

Cleaning various surfaces requires not only rags and sponges, but also brushes.

On the product market you can purchase various models of cleaning brushes, which differ in price, manufacturer, appearance and purpose.

Varieties

The set of cleaning tools must include brushes. When choosing a specific one, you need to consider for what purpose the tool is needed. Each type of such equipment is presented very widely, which allows you to purchase a model taking into account the required design and in a certain price category.

Brushes have many advantages:

• practicality;
• functionality;
• a large assortment;
• sufficiently long service life;
• safety of use;
• availability.

For windows

Window cleaning brushes are designed for cleaning glass surfaces. They can have different designs and functionality.

The most popular option is model with a long handle with a rubberized or sponge attachment for glass processing. With the help of such a device, you can efficiently process even very large and hard-to-reach windows.

Prices start from 70 rubles for the simplest model and up to 2,500 rubles for a Leifheit Wet & Dry brush with a telescopic handle.

In addition to the familiar type of device for windows, magnetic brushes can be purchased, consisting of two parts connected to each other by a cable.

For dust

To collect dust from surfaces, a broom-like brush is used. A convenient addition is the long handle, which allows you to reach difficult places from the floor and clean corners efficiently.

The device costs from 70 rubles for a simple model and up to several thousand for a tool with a telescopic handle and a large number of possible positions of the nozzle, as well as other innovations.

For floor

Brushes that are used to clean the floor can serve as a worthy alternative to a traditional broom. For ease of use the handle should be long enough and the bristles should be thick.

A universal option are tools that have fairly long, elastic and soft bristles. But such models are only suitable for floor treatment.

For carpets, dense and short bristles will be more functional., thanks to which it is possible to sweep debris out of the pile of the covering. Prices range widely: from 200 rubles for the Vielda Eco model to several thousand for an improved tool.

Made from rubber

Rubber models allow you to collect animal lint and hair from the floor. For high-quality processing, the working surface of a natural rubber tool must be moistened. Price – on average up to 1,000 rubles.

Made from elastic synthetic material

The soft bristles of synthetic brushes are suitable for removing cobwebs. These models are not designed for intense friction.. Cost – about 1,000 rubles.

For toilet

A toilet brush usually has a medium-sized handle and stiff synthetic bristles. Such a tool can withstand even intensive cleaning and exposure to toilet cleaning chemicals. Cost - from 60 rubles for a simple plastic model and up to several hundred, or even thousands, for elite ones.

For plumbing

Plumbing brushes may or may not have a handle. In most cases this is the case the instrument has fairly hard, often synthetic, bristles, which helps to clean dirt from various surfaces efficiently and does not react with household chemicals used. The simplest models cost up to 100 rubles.

In addition to those presented, there are a large number of narrow-focus brushes. For example, for sweeping crumbs off the table, for cleaning blinds, etc.

8 selection rules

The choice of brush should take into account the surfaces for which the equipment is selected, and what purpose should be achieved as a result. Attention must be paid to the following points:

1. Working nozzle size. The wider the bristles, the larger the area that can be treated in one pass. But to clean a small area, you will need a small model that will be easy and convenient to operate.
2. Handle length. For processing high surfaces and sweeping the floor, it is better to give preference to models with a long handle. If you plan to clean plumbing fixtures, window sills, etc., then it is more convenient to use a tool with a small handle or without one at all.
3. Density and stiffness of the bristles. Not in all cases, dense, thick stubble is a plus. This parameter depends on the purpose of the tool. For example, soft bristles are more suitable for brushing off dust, while for cleaning a bathtub, on the contrary, thick and moderately hard bristles are more suitable.
4. Purpose. If you need to choose a tool for cleaning specific areas, then you need to choose those brushes that are intended for these purposes. These are, for example, models for cleaning the toilet, for washing windows, for blinds, etc. Their device is completely focused on a specific type of work.
5. Material. The body of the brushes is most often plastic, but can be wooden, metal or made of other material. Microfiber, rubber, polypropylene, horsehair, etc. are used to make bristles.
6. Product weight. A very heavy tool will be inconvenient to use. Therefore, you should pay attention to this factor before purchasing. It is especially important in relation to tools for washing glass and brushing away dust from high-lying surfaces, since such work with massive equipment can be tiring.
7. Workmanship. New cleaning devices must have bristles of the same size (unless otherwise provided by the design itself), all bristles must be securely fastened - do not climb if you pull them lightly with your hand. The handle must be firmly attached.
8. Price. High cost does not always guarantee high quality of the product, so it is advisable to give preference to products from well-known manufacturers who value their reputation.

Application according to purpose

Terms of use for brushes differ depending on their intended purpose:

• dust removal dusters are used in a dry state, and after use they are shaken off and cleaned;
• electrified panicles are able to collect more dust, preventing it from hanging in the air;
• A toilet brush, like tools for caring for other plumbing fixtures, allows you to use even aggressive household chemicals; after treatment they require intensive cleaning;
• equipment designed for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom work more effectively when using detergents and moistening the surface;
• rubberized brushes for collecting pet hair work well with a little moisture;
• Synthetic bristles and a plastic body of universal and narrowly targeted models allow the use of cleaning agents and intensive cleaning of the brush itself.

Recommendations

When choosing and using brushes The following tips from cleaning experts will help:

1. Do not store a dirty or wet brush.
2. When placing for storage, it is necessary to position the brush so that its bristles are not crushed or compressed, as this will lead to deformation of the working head and shorten its service life.
3. A brush that has become unusable should be promptly replaced with a new one.
4. If the brush has a collapsible design, for example, the handle unscrews, it is better to store all the parts together so as not to lose them.
5. Electric brushes have a significant disadvantage - high cost and the need to frequently replace batteries.
6. The stiffer the bristles on the brush, the more effective the removal of difficult contaminants.
7. Rubberized areas on the handle will prevent your palms from sliding on the smooth plastic. This is an optional, but convenient addition.
8. A special comb will help to effectively clean the bristles of a floor and carpet brush from lint, hair and animal hair.

Conclusion

Cleaning brushes – convenient tool for caring for various surfaces, which significantly facilitates work and reduces labor costs. Properly selected, high-quality equipment allows you to maintain cleanliness in the room without significant effort.