Was this product previously called just "PowerSqueegee"? Kärcher invented the Window Vac in Germany and initially launched it in Europe. More than 10 million units have been sold around the globe to date, and we are now pleased to now offer this innovative product in North America. The exact model on offer here is the "WV50 Plus", which includes the award-winning Window Vac and a spray bottle with microfiber cloth (as shown above). When the model was first launched in North America it was called "PowerSqueegee" but is now called "Window Vac with PowerSqueegee Technology" so that customers worldwide will recognize the product. Where can I purchase the extension wand and other accessories for the Window Vac? The extension wand (also called telescoping wand or exension pole) and other Window Vac accessories can be purchased through these and other online retailers in the US and Canada: Bed Bath & Beyond USA WV50 Small Suction Nozzle Karcher Window Vacuum Extension Set

Karcher Window Vacuum Small Suction Nozzle Karcher Window Vacuum Replacement Blades Karcher Window Vacuum Spray Bottle Karcher Window Vacuum Cleaner Concentrate (for spray bottle) Karcher WV Extension Wand Set Karcher WV Small Suction Nozzle Karcher WV Replacement Baldes Karcher WV Spray Bottle How does cleaning with Window Vac compare to cleaning with paper towels? Cleaning with paper towels requires a lot of physical effort, is time-consuming and inefficient. The results are usually less than satisfactory, leaving behind streaks as well as lint on the surface. Additionally, there is a lot of waste, often a wastebasket full of expensive paper towels! The Window Vac eliminates the need for paper towels altogether. Use the included Spray Bottle to apply the cleaning fluid of your choice, wipe the surface if needed with the microfiber cloth, and then use the Window Vac to vacuum away the fluid, leaving behind a surface that is sqeaky clean without streaks.

What are the advantages of the Window Vac compared to a regular squeegee? Regular squeegees make a mess on the floor or window casing as you clean, due to drips and runoff. The Window Vac vacuums away the fluid as you clean, eliminating the dripping, leaving the surrounding areas dry and free of cleaning fluid. What surfaces can the Window Vac clean? What should it not be used to clean? Other than windows, the Window Vac can also clean mirrors, shower areas, tiles, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, appliance doors, glass tables and many other household areas. It works great on vehicle windows! Please note that the Window Vac it is not designed to pick up large spills, harmful or caustic liquids, or solid matter. This offer includes a special Spray Bottle, how do I use it with the Window Vac? The spray bottle is perfect for applying cleaning solution to windows and other flat surfaces. A sample of Kärcher’s cleaning fluid is included to get you started (users love the fresh lemon scent!).

The first step is to spray the window/surface to coat it with cleaning fluid, then use the integrated microfiber cloth to work the cleaning fluid around, making sure the entire area is coated. Lastly, use the Window Vac to vacuum away all of the fluid, leaving the window/surface squeaky clean! Can I use other popular window and household cleaning solutions with the Window Vac?miele vacuum cleaners best price Yes, the Window Vac is designed to be used with a wide variety of window and household surface cleaning solutions, just be sure the solution is non-caustic and does not contain bleach (you wouldn't want to use those chemicals in your home anyway, right?)vacuum cleaners on ebay australia What type of batteries are used and do they ever need changing?vacuum cleaner bag kenmore

The Window Vac uses an advanced lithium-ion battery technology that is designed to last the lifetime of the product, so it never needs to be changed. How much does the Window Vac weigh? The Window Vac is very lightweight, only 1.5 pounds! This makes it easy for users of all ages to hold and operate. How long will the Window Vac operate after a full charge? The Window Vac provides 20+ minutes of continuous cleaning time after each full charge. That is more than sufficient to clean the windows in an average size home. I saw a discount/coupon code online but forgot to write it down. Where can I find it? Please visit our KarcherMe Facebook Page to find any valid current discount codes for this site. And while you're there, please like our page if you appreciate these types of promotions! If there’s one thing I really hate doing, it’s housework. I’m sure this revelation doesn’t exactly make me all that unique but it’s true nonetheless and almost certainly something you can relate to.

However there is one specific household job I loathe above most others and that is cleaning the windows. You see at least with other jobs, the end result is positive; when I iron my clothes they go from being messy to being neat, when I clean my kitchen counters they go from dirty to clean. That’s not the case with cleaning windows because when I’ve actually bothered to do it, they’ve always gone from being dirty to being clean but covered in so many streaks they actually look worse than when I started. If there’s anything more galling than wasting precious time doing boring chores, it’s doing them for no real benefit.This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. to report an issue. When I saw the new Kärcher Window Vac advertised I was immediately interested. The Vac is a handheld suction device that claims to leave windows completely streak free after cleaning. Naturally I was dubious, after all I’ve fallen prey to these kinds of claims before (how many magical fluids do you have in your home right now simply because they’ve claimed to do something miraculous, only to fail spectacularly?

(I’m looking at you frizz reducing hair serum…) However I wanted to test these claims for myself, so I contacted Kärcher and they kindly sent me a Vac to try out at home. Firstly, the Vac is incredibly easy to use and also light enough that I can carry it around the house without feeling like I’m lifting weights, even when it’s full of water at the end of a mammoth cleaning session. Tech wise it’s quite simple, a suction device attached to a rubber nozzle that simply sucks up the water (or any liquid) quickly before it has a chance to leave marks on your surfaces, which is where most streaks come from. To clean windows you spray on your chosen detergent, clean with a cloth and then use the Vac to suck off the remaining moisture. It’s fast too — I cleaned a pair of patio doors in under three minutes which is fairly akin to a miracle in my eyes, especially as these windows were filthy thanks to my cats and toddler putting their noses all over them. Noise-wise it’s a bit quieter than my hoover which means I’ll be able to use it during nap time without worrying about waking my son up which is always a bonus.

But what about the big question: Does it actually leave your windows streak free? Providing you use it correctly, it leaves windows and more completely streak free — a product that actually lives up to its advertising hype, whoever imagined such a thing? Unfortunately, one thing I discovered on testing the Vac for this review is that it’s nigh on impossible to take photos of the cleanliness or otherwise of glass. It is possible however to take photos of stainless steel, on which the Window Vac also works exceptionally well. I took these two photos of the waste bin in one of our bathrooms which I cleaned twice. The first time around I cleaned it and used paper towels to dry it off, this left it covered in streaks no matter how hard I tried to avoid them. I re-cleaned the bin in exactly the same way (same cleaning product and cloth) and used the Window Vac to dry it which left no streaks. These photos have had their contrast boosted and have been sharpened identically in order to show the difference more clearly.

However, no alterations to the images themselves have been made. The Window Vac can be used for other tasks besides cleaning windows and stainless steel. Mirrors, shower doors and tiles can all be dried streak-free using the Vac, you can also use it to get rid of condensation which isn’t a problem in my house but could be very useful indeed in older houses prone to damp. It can also be used to rapidly mop up spills on hard floors without needing to use paper towels or cloths. For anyone with toddlers or pets, this could be the miracle you’ve been waiting for as wet paw prints and spilled milk vanish in seconds. As with the glass cleaning I was highly doubtful of the picture on the website that shows someone easily sucking up a spilled glass of red wine so I tested it out myself using a glass of water (dyed with some blue food coloring so it would show up on camera) and you can see the result below, just as good as advertised. I also tested the Vac out on our car. I mentioned before about needing to use the Vac properly to get the streak free results.

Basically that means the nozzle head of the Vac needs to be pressed completely flat against the surface you are trying to clean. This means that any surface which is not completely flat, such as the undulating surface of our car’s hood, won’t clean as perfectly as a flat window. The Vac still does a great job on these surfaces, you just may find a few streaks where it lifted away from the surfaces. I found a similar problem with a few of our smaller windows where the nozzle head was just a little too wide to fit inside the frame so one side was always lifted away from the glass. Some newer editions of the Window Vac now come with a smaller nozzle head attachment, and if you already own one you can also buy these smaller heads as an accessory — if you have small windows then this is almost certainly worth the extra money. If you clean your own car then the Vac is a very useful tool to have if you want to avoid streaks on your pride and joy, and as the nozzle head is made from soft rubber it won’t damage your paintwork.